The Shirl & Shirley Show

Welcome Matt Zacher, candidate for Mayor in the city of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.  Matt is a current Alderman who has made the decision to step up to run for Mayor, Matt is a small business (co) owner who has a great philosophy and ideas on how to reach every citizen.  Please take a listen if you live in the area please share and make sure to vote, April 2nd! 

A great conversation with Chris, we hit on some issues facing the school district, his thoughts on accepting 'free' money, how he plans to add discussion to the board meetings and how we are in for something new, a new Superintendent, which can change the whole atmosphere.  Welcome Chris, most of all vote on April 2, 2024, get involved!  Please listen and share.....thank you!!  For more informatio...

Spoke with Stacey Klein, she is a candidate for US Senate in the state of Wisconsin. Stacey is a grassroots candidate and wants to fight for all.  To learn more about her check out her website @ staceyforwisconsin.com, please take a few minutes listen, learn and share!  Thanks for stopping by The Shirl & Shirley Show, stop again!!

A great interview with a legal immigrant from India, a single mom raising three children and attending college in central Wisconsin who has decided to run for US Senate!  Welcome Rejani, listen, share and comment!  Thank you!!

A great in depth interview with Stacey Klein who is brave and bold in her answers.  We talked about what sets her apart from the sitting Senator (Tammy Baldwin); what she wants to focus on if elected, the hard road she has to get there and the war(s) going on.  We hit on the border issues, the refugees that will be located in Eau Claire, WI, and how she as a financial advisor will work on the situ...

A great conversation with a friend, a county chairman, and a pretty smart guy, at least that it is my opinion!  We talk about what is going on with the party and how it can seem dysfunctional, and what we can do to get through this, how do we help our elected officials to see they have support out here!  Thank you to all our elected officials, you are appreciated more than you know!  Thanks to my...

Super fortunate to have the RiverKings right here in Wisconsin Rapids, Central Wisconsin has a spotlight on hockey!  Join me in chatting with Coach Paul Pechmann, he is the GM and the Head Coach Premier.  He is helping guide 26 young men through hockey skills as well as learning life lessons and building character! This Saturday here in Wood County is their Fan Night, a free event to attend and ge...

This was a great chat with Greg Jerabek, Attorney for Nash Law Group, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Greg is a busy guy, raising a family with 3 kids, active in the community, he has set real roots in Rapids and has ambitions to continue to serve in a judicial manner whenever the time comes along.  I enjoyed getting to know Greg on a more personal level, he has a good sense of humor and a very dedicated se...

Kudos to my friend John Righeimer, Chairman of Sawyer County Republican Party, recently John was quoted on Fox News Digital talking candidates for President 2024.  John has also been a guest on the Meg Ellefson Radio show, WSAU, out of Wausau. John has done a great job helping build a coalition across the northern part of Wisconsin, the 7th Congressional District, home of Congressman Tom Tiffany,...

A great chat with a young man about he and his wife's experience in looking for a home, first time home buyers, choosing a realtor and the housing market today. The frustration, the excitement, the agony of defeat yet, the motivation on moving forward!

Supreme Court election GOTV, tons of talk, working together. 7th Congressional District Caucus, Neilsville, Wisconsin, American Legion (was fantastic venue)! Talked with RPW, State Chairman, Brian Schimming, State Senators - Cory Tomczyk (29th District), Patrick Testin (24th District) and Romaine Quinn (25th District). Great team working together to motivate the base to get out the vote!!!  Justic...

At the 7th Congressional District Caucus, I caught up with Romaine Quinn, State Senator in the 25th Senate District, Republican, this seat was previously a Democrat stronghold for 36 years.  We discussed the April 4th, 2023, Supreme Court election in Wisconsin, what is at stake, and how to get out the VOTE!

This eposide is not my normal, it is about the WRPS District, why we need a new direction for School Board Candidates. I talk about issues in this district, accountability and responsibility that the Superintendent and School Board should accept and work with everyone, the community, parents, teachers, students and anyone else that wants to help and make change.  The 5th highest paid Superintenden...

Chris Inda, Candidate for Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin School Board would be the only board member (if elected) that would actually have children the in the district!  Chris brings a different perspective to the table, he wants to work together to make choices that will help all students achieve!  Chris is a US Army Veteran, proud parent and a realtor, he has defined goals for the district.  Please...

Mike Derrie, a Candidate for School Board in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, a hard working man who wants to help the kids in our district succeed! A Pledge to Parents has been adopted by Mike, it covers Transparency, Safety, and Curriculum, all very important issues to parents, staff and students!

Dan Kelly, Candidate for Supreme Court in Wisconsin is the new superhero fighting for ALL citizens in Wisconsin! With his background as a Former Supreme Court Justice, he realizes the importance of what this is really about, YOU, the citizen here in the great state of Wisconsin. Justice Kelly, will be faithful to the Constitution which protects all our inherent rights such as life, liberty, and th...

This was an exciting experience for me, a podcast with a former Supreme Court Justice and Candidate for Supreme Court, Dan Kelly, and the Honorable Rebecca Bradley, a sitting Supreme Court Justice.  We discussed why Dan Kelly is better suited for the job. What a constitutional conservative means, and Justice Bradley stated her case on why she is supporting Dan Kelly for Supreme Court Justice. Most...

Judge Jennifer Dorow has 26 years in the field and 11 years on the bench, you can trust Judge Dorow to uphold the law as it is written and respect the constitutional rights of every citizen.  She was appointed Chief Judge by the Supreme Court for three terms.  Please take a listen to a quick chat with Judge Dorow.  You can find more information at JUDGEJENNIFER.COM. Thank you and please follow and...

Get to know Tim Gebert, he grew up here in Wood County with his parents and siblings, went off to school. Tim always knew he would come back home to settle.  He has practiced law here for many years in various forms, and now has his own practice.  He has many years of experience and is ready to step right into the position of Circuit Judge if he is elected.  Please listen and share.  Become inform...

Great chat with Mike, he talks about the data he has received that shows how are schools are really doing, it is shocking. Please join us and make good informed decisions for the students! Education issues, parents involvement, supportive to local schools, diving in and finding out what the issues are and how to tackle them with a team attitude, together, staff, administration, board! Make our sch...

Frank interview with a former teacher of the WRPS District, why she is running for school board, what issues she thinks she can look at fairly, professionally, to help the students and the community move forward. 

Education issues, parents involvement, supportive to local schools, diving in and finding out what the issues are and how to tackle them with a team attitude, together, staff, administration, board! Make our schools safe and strive towards achievement for ALL students!

Talked with a friend, Orville Seymer, Citizens for Responsible Government about how we can learn as taxpayer/citizens/parents, to hold our elected officials accountable.  Orville is known as a controversial citizen by some and a concerned citizen by others.  Orville and I do not agree on many topics, or candidates but on one item he is dedicated to is teaching people the way to stand up and do wha...

Interviewed Justice Daniel Kelly, a great conversation.  He is running for Supreme Court Justice seat 2023, State of Wisconsin.  I learned a great deal about Justice Kelly during our chat, he is a gear-head who loves to fish.  We talked about the political atmosphere in today's world of social media and of course the law.  Justice Kelly is a kind man ready to serve, please take a listen and share!

A conversation concerning our public schools and what is happening and how parents are trying to gather together to make a difference for their kids.  It is hard to break into the academic area, they live in a box and they like it that way.  Have you ever talked with a teacher away from school?  Or a teachers relative, they have a very different look at students and school than the parents do.  No...