The Shirl & Shirley Show

Sheriff Shawn Becker, Wood County, Wisconsin, talks about his position in Wood County, the years he has served as a police officer, being elected as Sheriff in 2019, what he has accomplished in the position and how effective his work has been. He has closed a cold case in the area, while still taking leads in another cold case, as well as working with agencies to help with mental health issues and...

Matt Zacher, Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids, talks about what he has accomplished and learned over the past 2 years, and where he wants to go over the next 3 years if re-elected. It's a great chance to hear what is happening in our community and where Matt's vision takes Rapids.  I hope you enjoy and share, thank you!

Elizabeth has 16 years’ experience of being a prosecutor, in many counties around central Wisconsin. She is all about protecting public safety, seeking justice for crime victims, committed to holding offenders accountable while recognizing the value of second chances for first-time low-level offenders, fair but tough! She is dedicated to following the letter of the law, and I for one appreciate th...

A strong candidate for 25th Senate District, northern Wisconsin, Angie Sapik, has served the area as an Assembly woman and is now venturing to win a Senate seat! Angie wrote a book about her experience and we talk about what she has been through and where she is headed, the book is For The Good of the Party. It explains the process of running a campaign, winning and what it all entails with a fami...

Paul Wassgren is proud to be a fifth-generation resident of Ashland, with friends and family all across Northern Wisconsin. A successful businessman and corporate lawyer, Paul has spent more than 20 years representing businesses and their owners all over the world, forming new companies, working on mergers and acquisitions, and creating jobs and wealth along the way. Paul is a GREAT candidate and...

This is one that tugs at my heart, a 14 year old boy shot his sister and their friend with a 410 gauge shotgun and killed them both, hid them and went on like nothing happened, shocking!  He was found guilty and served only 11 years in prison, some of that in juvenile and then was out, he went to school was paid a stipend (by taxpayers), got out, went on to live a life, sad tragic tale......I knew...

Faith, Family, and Freedom, Adam hits on all of these subjects and opens up about them. He shares his experience of being homeless while running for school board and winning! Adam hopes for all that everyone hopes for, and dreams for, please take a few minutes to listen to what Gen Z is all about and let's help them reach their goals.

Meet Paul Schecklman, he is with Northwoods Policy Network, covering the northland of Wisconsin and issues that pertain to the area as well as the great state of Wisconsin! Mission is "Elevating the solutions and stories of the North. Disrupt, Build, Innovate"; what could be better for northern Wisconsin? Check them out on X, @North_PolicyNet, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and their website (b...

This is a story of a missing woman for 23 years, found in her backyard buried, found by her son, it has twists and turns, her husband killed her and is now in prison after living 24 years of his life without any repercussion, until his son found her. Her husband, at the time, Michael Haim, was found guilty of murder (2nd degree); domestic violence happens even to people we know! I attended their w...

Matt Zacher, Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids, catches us up on all that is going on in Rapids, the work he has been doing, how the first year and a half has gone and what is next! Please enjoy, comments are always encouraged, like and share. For more information on Wisconsin Rapids go to the new city website at https://www.wirapids.gov/ . As always, thank you for listening!! Hope you click follow to get...

A great chat with Liz Gebert, a Prosecutor in Wisconsin, we discuss what she does and how prosecutors work with victims, law enforcement, and the court systems. Please listen, share, and like, thank you!

A deep dive into what Tactical Civics is all about and how our forefathers set up quite the government of the people, for the people and by the people! Learn all about it, a conversation with Jeff Calhoun, National Spokesman for Tactical Civics. I learned more about our history and I am grateful to have made a new friend!

A candid conversation with my friend John R, from up north, we talk about issues within the local party system, with outside groups trying to 'take over' the state organization of RPW. RPW is a grassroots organization that relay's on individuals who volunteer their time, we are not in it for war, we are in it to win elections for conservative republican candidates and keep the ones we have elected...

A fast paced, fun interview with a very passionate woman who truly cares about Wisconsin kid's and where they are in the public schools system; she is running on Restoring high standards, refocusing on teaching reading, writing, and math, partnering with parents to champion their child's education, ensure funding reaches the classroom & reward good teachers, drive transparency, predictability...

John and I talk about all things Republican, the good the bad and the ugly, like our normal conversations. You may like some of it, you may not like some of it. He and I are conservative Republicans that have minds of our own and don't always agree with everything or everyone out there. We enjoy just talking about it and it gets deep sometimes, join us on our journey to what we think about the Nov...

Have you ever thought about what life on the road full-time would be like?  Well, you can learn a bit here, with On the Road with Holly, (and JD). We talk about the decision to sell pretty much everything and go across country on an adventure, so far 40 states, and moving 100 times, a crazy story in there every once in a while....please enjoy!  Thanks for listening, leave a comment if you would li...

I share the story about a small town and what happens when policies are not followed, mistakes (maybe) made, by professionals that are here to protect us. I believe this happens much more than is talked about so I am sharing some information, I hope you find it interesting and share it with others. I plan to stay diligent and continue to help others in other small towns! For more information pleas...

A great catch up conversation with Republican Party of Wisconsin, State Chairman, Brian Schimming, we focus on unity and what is going on in the State of Wisconsin and the preparations for the National spotlight on Wisconsin! We are both excited to be attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!  We discuss early voting and how important that is to WIN!

Stacey explains that she has switched from US Senate Candidate to a State Senate Candidate (for the 32nd District).  We get into a few items like the ballot referendums that passed in early April, the district maps and the changes affecting the state, and the bill that was vetoed by the Governor pertaining to banning males from girls sports.  Please listen, like, share, thanks for listening for mo...

Representative Krug serves as the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaign & Elections, we delve into Constitutional Amendments, how long it takes to get to the voter on a ballot for their decision.  Election integrity concerns came up, ballot boxes, and many of the vetoes handed down by Governor Evers which are very frustrating to us all.  Scott talks about the process and we all need t...

What a great story, told by my friend Michael Jahr. This is the story of Joshua Glover, he was an escaped slave that settled in Racine, Wisconsin around 1852.  Someone turned him in and he was dragged out of his home and taken to Milwaukee courthouse (as a criminal) where 5,000 people surrounded the courthouse and demanded they release Glover....to learn more please listen, like, share. I can tell...

Wood County Chapter of Moms for Liberty hosted a training event as well as a forum for candidates running for local office, I was fortunate enough to be included so I could cover some of the candidates.  Please check out the 3 interviews I was able to complete, each one of these candidates have a lot to offer to the community and Wood County as well as Marshfield City, will be lucky to have them r...

A quick chat with Jeff Penzkover, Candidate for District 5 Alderperson, Wisconsin Rapids City.  Jeff is currently a Wood County Supervisor in District 11, he is running for re-election there as well.  Jeff refers to himself (and his wife) as small business owners who care about the community they live in.  Welcome Jeff and please listen and share, most importantly, VOTE April 2nd!

Jaime Sparkes is running for district 8 Alderman. He was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.  Jamie states that "in my free time I love coaching football, basketball and spending time with my family!"  Please welcome Jamie and take a listen, like, share and comment!  For more information please go to slabarre.podbean.com and thank you!

Welcome, Madalyn (Maddie) Palmquist, candidate for District 8 Alderperson in the City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Maddie is a lifelong Wisconsin Rapids resident who made the decision to step up and run for city council. Maddie is a project manager for Marshfield Clinic Research Institute who has the determination to use her knowledge in policy, procedure, and process to improve the city. Pleas...