The Chad Holmes Show

We are joined by Robyn Vargas of the Marathon County Public Library to talk about activities happening at branches around the county this week. Plus the MegaMillions jackpot is up to $740 million tonight. How would you spend it if you won? The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to b...

Yesterday was a very sad day in Wisconsin with the tragic shooting at a Madison school that left three dead and others injured. Those who say "now isn't the time" to discuss how to change to avoid these tragedies is wrong. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot is also with us to talk about some significant snow heading our way later in the week. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio netw...

In addition to the Packers earning their 10th win, the Wausau West hockey team makes it 18 straight Marathon Cup titles. We recap the sports weekend. Plus, ABC caves to a frivolous Trump lawsuit. We have an idea why. We finish with our Daily History Lesson and give Ian the Number of the Day quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-...

We get back to the workweek grind after a great Packer win last night in Seattle. Brittney Merlot says today will be the warmest day of the week but will we have a White Christmas? Also, some thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman adding their own $1 million checks to Jeff Bezos' to "help" Trump pay for the inaugural. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Mon...

This morning was the award ceremony of the 2024 Win Brockmeyer Award. Chad is a member of the committee that chooses the winner and an MC of the event. After DC Everest senior Blake Bangtson was named the winner, he came over to talk about it and more. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the...

We are joined by former Wausau West and Wisconsin Badgers hockey star Andy Brandt. He is currently the head coach as well of the Madison Capitols USHL team and coaching Team USA in a junior world championship tourney in Alberta currently. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be...

We talk about our favorite and least-favorite "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" characters as the special airs for the 60th year tonight. Also, we talk about the lack of news involving the investigation into the Mayor's removal of a drop box from City Hall in September and an update into Meg Ellefson's effort to raise funds for the Mayor's defense costs. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic...

We are joined by "Up North News" host Pat Kreitlow for the first segment to discuss the news of the week. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot visits as we go through a bitterly cold morning. We talk about some options for the unhoused in Wausau to get out of the bitter cold and also about priorities.....tax cuts for the wealthy or programs that help everyone else? The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the C...

We are joined in studio by Shereen Siewert, the founder and editor of the Wausau Pilot and Review. We discuss the changing media landscape, why she founded the Pilot, her legal battle with Senator Cory Tomczyk and more. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss o...

Last night was a packed house at the Marathon Park Ice Arena for the SPASH-Wausau West hockey showdown. It was electric and we talk about how local events like this are still important. Brittney Merlot tells us about a very cold weather forecast with a bit of snow as well. We also talk about the local cancer support group Extra Innings and a fundraiser they are having on Saturday. The Chad Holmes...

We used to see corrupt leadership in authoritarian governments more than in democracies. That seems to be changing. A discussion with impressive Wausau West student-athlete Bennett Matteson and our Daily History Lesson. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss o...

We talk about some of the recommendations made by the Elementary School Task Force to the Wausau School Board last night. Brittney Merlot lets us know about a chilly...and then some....forecast with some snow possible as well. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to...

We are joined by Civic Media Sports Director Jimmie Kaska to discuss a major mistake by the WIAA that left two HS football teams that should have been in the playoffs on the outside looking in. Plus a new proposal by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association that could change how teams qualify and are seeded. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through...

Start of the new workweek and we get into it after a busy weekend. A mild start weather wise but Brittney Merlot tells us it will get cold. Very cold later in the week. Yesterday Donald Trump had an interview with Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press" on NBC. We break down what the former and future President had to say.....including the chilling want of anyone who investigated his actions on January...

We are joined to talk some more about last night's Packers loss at Detroit, tomorrow's Wisconsin-Marquette men's basketball showdown and more in our Wisconsin sports segment with Paul Michlig. Plus our Daily History Lesson and we see if Ian can finally get one right this week with the Number of the Day Quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Fr...

We are joined from Detroit by Civic Media sports reporter Mike Clemens, who was at Ford Field for last night's Packers-Lions showdown. We also talk about the report that came out yesterday that shows Elon Musk spent more than $250 million helping Donald Trump win the presidency. Disgusting. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am...

Tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 7 pm the River and Woods Theatre Company presents "True Magic" at the First Presbyterian Church in Wausau (get tickets at rawtc.booktix.com or at the door). We talk about the show with cast members Tina Geissler and Dan Thompson plus our own Ian Welsh. We also tell you how you might be able to watch tonight's Packers game at Detroit on Amazon Prime without a full...

We start the show with a visit with Pat Kreitlow. The former longtime TV anchor weighs in on the massive losses to local news coverage at Channel 9 and stations in Eau Claire and La Crosse this week. Brittney Merlot with us to talk about the frigid weather and when it will break. Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez signals she will run to become Democratic ranking member of the House Oversight...

It will be a busy December at the Grand Theater in Wausau and we hear about some of the fantastic shows coming to town with Executive Director Sean Wright. It's also our monthly segment with the Good News Project of Wausau and we talk about volunteer opportunities with Rouleen Gartner, Volunteer Coordinator. Plus our Daily History Lesson and Number of the Day Quiz with Ian! The Chad Holmes Show is...

Bob Look sits in with us for the hour as we talk the news of the day and week. Channel 9 has let go a major part of it's staff and started having a part of it's newscast come from Madison. We talk about how it continues to hurt getting local information to the people and how it could mirror what happened to our local newspaper. Also talk about the Democrats reelecting Chuck Schumer as Senate Leade...

We find out about the great activities happening at the Marathon County Public Library from Robyn Vargas. We talk more about Giving Tuesday. We see Marquette and Wisconsin again moving up in the college basketball rankings before their showdown in Milwaukee on Saturday. Plus the Daily History Lesson and Number for the Day Quiz! The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and ai...

We are joined by Brenton Kneiss of the Wausau Conservatory of Music about this Friday's Winter Wonderland Caberet show. Also Brittney Merlot returns to let us know how long the cold weather will stick around plus it's Giving Tuesday and we talk about how you can help some great non-profit organizations. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday...

In hour 2 we talk about the importance of humanity in this era before we are joined by Tana DeLonay of the ECDC Multicultural Community Center of Wausau about their work with refugees who come to central Wisconsin and the refugee settlement process. We hear about the organization and some of the misconceptions as well. You can get more information plus how to donate and volunteer at https://www.ec...

It's the start of December with our first show of the month. We give you information on how you can give back to some great organizations during "Giving Tuesday". You can see the list of some organization in our area and around the state at civicmedia.us/giving. Plus, in our "War vs. Make Believe" segment, we discuss last night's news of President Biden giving a pardon to his son with examples of...

We talk about the Badgers needing a win vs. Minnesota today to keep their bowl streak alive. Plus, we give some knowledge about the only president, before Trump, to win non-consecutive terms in office. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single epi...