Chad Holmes and Ian Welsh dive into Wausau's weekend buzz with Wings Over Wausau and Chalkfest, while contemplating Wisconsin's weather woes. They pivot to national politics, dissecting Zoran Mandani's New York mayoral primary win and his promises of affordability through governmental action, contrasting Reagan-era economic policies. Local concerns surface over the Wausau Finance Committee’s potential partnership with Bridge Street Mission, scrutinized for its faith-based, possibly discriminatory practices with public funds. The hosts challenge the notion of religious exemptions as a 'free discrimination card,' advocating for fact-based, inclusive discourse.
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Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Monday, November 24
Chad Holmes dives into the rich historical tapestry of Wausau with Christine and Carl Martens, leaders of Friends of Marathon County Historic Landmarks. As they explore lesser-known architectural wonders, including the D…
Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Friday, November 21
We are joined by Paul Michlig for a preview of the weekend sports, focusing on the Green Bay Packers' crucial game against the Vikings, and the Wisconsin Badgers facing former coach Brett Bielema. We discuss the struggle…
Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Thursday, November 20
Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand Theater in Wausau, shares thrilling stories about recent shows, including the miraculous recovery of Grammy nominee Molly Tuttle and a sold-out performance by Teresa Caputo, w…
Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Wednesday, November 19
Step into Bikini Bottom with the talented students of DC Everest Senior High School as they bring SpongeBob the Musical to life. Cast members Jackson Perdue (SpongeBob), Bennett Berg (Patrick), and Catherine Harmon (Sand…
Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Tuesday, November 18
The episode kicks off with Quinn Suchon from the Marathon County Literacy Council (https://mclitofwausau.org) discussing the 'Letters to Santa' project, a heartwarming initiative encouraging kids to write to Santa and re…
Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Monday, November 17
Chad is back from a vacation and we talk about the trip to Chicago to see the Broadcast Museum and also catch a hockey game at the United Center. Plus a discussion on a couple of the top area stories of last week with Ma…
Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Friday, November 14
Today we bring back a recent discussion with Cheryl Martino from NAMI Northwoods, delving into mental health advocacy and resources in Central Wisconsin. NAMI Northwoods, a local affiliate of NAMI Wisconsin, focuses on p…