This Week in Waukesha

Bob Mittnacht is the driving force behind the Waukesha BluesFest, a celebration of music, community, and Wisconsin’s deep blues roots. As the longtime festival organizer, Bob has helped grow BluesFest into a can't-miss summer tradition, showcasing legendary acts and rising stars alike. In this episode, Bob talks tunes, talent, and what it takes to keep the blues alive in the heart of Waukesha. Bob...

Bob Mittnacht is the driving force behind the Waukesha BluesFest, a celebration of music, community, and Wisconsin’s deep blues roots. As the longtime festival organizer, Bob has helped grow BluesFest into a can't-miss summer tradition, showcasing legendary acts and rising stars alike. In this episode, Bob talks tunes, talent, and what it takes to keep the blues alive in the heart of Waukesha. Bob...

Jennifer Stagg is a dedicated community advocate and lifelong Waukesha resident. Known for her passion for local engagement and grassroots organizing, Jennifer has spent years working to strengthen civic connections and support initiatives that uplift her neighbors. Whether through volunteer work, mentorship, or her involvement in citywide programs, she brings a spirit of collaboration and care to...

ChatGPT said: Jennifer Stagg is a dedicated community advocate and lifelong Waukesha resident. Known for her passion for local engagement and grassroots organizing, Jennifer has spent years working to strengthen civic connections and support initiatives that uplift her neighbors. Whether through volunteer work, mentorship, or her involvement in citywide programs, she brings a spirit of collaborati...

Stephanie Olson of Alterations Unlimited has been a downtown Waukesha business owner for 42 years, and she shows no signs of slowing down. Her latest endeavor involves using children's art for new fashions!

Stephanie Olson of Alterations Unlimited has been a downtown Waukesha business owner for 42 years, and she shows no signs of slowing down. Her latest endeavor involves using children's art for new fashions!

Don presents a pack of four podcasts discussing various events and issues related to summer in the Waukesha area. In this episode, Don is joined by Beau Blask, the owner of Mia's in Waukesha.

Don presents a pack of four podcasts discussing various events and issues related to summer in the Waukesha area.

Don presents a pack of four podcasts discussing various events and issues related to summer in the Waukesha area.

Don presents a pack of four podcasts discussing various events and issues related to summer in the Waukesha area.

Sara Rodriguez is Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor and a passionate advocate for public health, education, and equity. A registered nurse and former public health professional, she brings decades of experience in both the healthcare and policy worlds. Before taking office, she served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, where she championed issues like expanding access to healthcare and supporting work...

Sara Rodriguez is Wisconsin’s Lieutenant Governor and a passionate advocate for public health, education, and equity. A registered nurse and former public health professional, she brings decades of experience in both the healthcare and policy worlds. Before taking office, she served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, where she championed issues like expanding access to healthcare and supporting work...

Lifelong Waukesha resident Shawn Reilly has served as our City's Mayor since April 2014. He has stewarded Waukesha through some of the biggest watershed (pun intended) moments in our long history, namely the transformation to Lake Michigan water. Shawn gained worldwide attention on January 6, 2021, when he publicly announced his departure from the Republican Party following the attack on our natio...

Lifelong Waukesha resident Shawn Reilly has served as our City's Mayor since April 2014. He has stewarded Waukesha through some of the biggest watershed (pun intended) moments in our long history, namely the transformation to Lake Michigan water. Shawn gained worldwide attention on January 6, 2021, when he publicly announced his departure from the Republican Party following the attack on our natio...

Don and Max talk about the commemorative 110th birthday celebration of Les Paul in Waukesha.

Waukesha Public Works Director Alex Damien joins Don to talk about his new position.

The "unofficial mayor" of downtown Waukesha continues the discussion of where our American history fits in the current day, especially locally. Mary Jane also gives a review of the opening of Friday Night Live as well as other updates of downtown Waukesha's business and lifestyle.

Former U.S. Attorney and host of Civic Media's "Amicus: A Law Review" joins Don to talk about this week's anniversaries of D-Day and the RFK assassination, and what these moments from our history mean in the context of today's political reality.

Since he was 4-years-old, Waukesha native Pat Nettesheim knew he wanted to be a guitar player.  He would learn many years later in 2006 that teaching his passion would has a positive effect for vets and other people dealing with PTSD. This gave birth to 2 nonprofits - Guitars 4 Vets and the new Music6S which provide free guitar lessons and guitars to those in need. And now he’s throwing a 110th bi...

Since he was 4-years-old, Waukesha native Pat Nettesheim knew he wanted to be a guitar player.  He would learn many years later in 2006 that teaching his passion would has a positive effect for vets and other people dealing with PTSD. This gave birth to 2 nonprofits - Guitars 4 Vets and the new Music6S which provide free guitar lessons and guitars to those in need. And now he’s throwing a 110th bi...

Damian Meredith is an entrepreneur whose dream business was inspired by a sad predicament during COVID, when hospital protocols precluded him and other family members from being with their dying father by his bedside. One year later he started Elite Indoor Air, a leading provider of expert air quality and mold testing services for homes and businesses in the Milwaukee area. 

Damian Meredith is an entrepreneur whose dream business was inspired by a sad predicament during COVID, when hospital protocols precluded him and other family members from being with their dying father by his bedside. One year later he started Elite Indoor Air, a leading provider of expert air quality and mold testing services for homes and businesses in the Milwaukee area. 

Civic Media Producer Max Martinson joins Don on This Week in Waukesha to talk about his college graduation from MATC's TV and Video Production Program

Civic Media Sr. Vice President of Sales Chris Moreau joins Don on this week's episode of This Week in Waukesha.

Ron Gulotta is a passionate educator who has dedicated the last 25+ years of his brilliant career at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha as an associate professor and administrator. Over the past year, Ron has had the dubious role of overseeing the university's closing to take place this summer after more than 40 years of service to the Waukesha community. Ron is here to discuss the...