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Lean Local

Dive into the heart of community issues with "Lean Local," hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it "leans local" with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Listen Live: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sunday

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Lean W/ Lisa Jossart

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2024/12/15

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Green Bay Chamber, Lisa Jossart. Lisa and Jim talk about the improvements coming to the City, like a new Green bay Market. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic

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Lean W/ Amaad Rivera-Wagner

Lean Local ·

2024/12/08

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by elect for District 90, Amaad Rivera-Wagner. Amaad talks about what motivated him to run in politics in Wisconsin, What's important to Amaad, and being sworn in Jan.6th. Jim asks Amaad, what he think of the current state of Green Bay, and Wisconsin. The policies that are the most pressing to Amaad. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

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47:11

Be Prepared For The 2025 NFL Draft

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2024/12/01

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt talks about how you can make some money during the 2025 NFL Draft from side hustles. First, from Simple Life Rentals, Michael Friedman. Michael shares how you can rent out a house during the draft to make extra money. Jeff Orlowski from the Job Center of Wisconsin, talks how the job center can help find a side hustle during the Draft. Then Jim has a discussion on Uber driving and Doordash. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs

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47:08

Lean W/ Jamie Wall

Lean Local ·

2024/11/24

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Green Bay-area 30th District Senator, Jamie Wall. Jamie shares his experience during the political campaign and as a new senator, the causes. Then get to know Jamie Wall. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media

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47:08

New Community Shelter

Lean Local ·

2024/11/17

Jim Schmitt is joined by New Community Shelter Chief Executive Officer, Terri Refsguard. Terri shares why she is into the cause and shares how the New Community Shelter has a program to help the homelessness in Green Bay. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media

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47:07

Lean Local w/ Mark Becker

Lean Local ·

2024/11/10

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Rational Revolution(Here on the Civic Media Radio Network) Host, Mark Becker. Mark and Jim talk about the recent presidential election and how they both reacted to the result. Then Jim and Mark talk about the elections in Wisconsin. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about

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46:57

2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay w/ Rich Ryman

Lean Local ·

2024/11/03

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Rich Ryman, Green Bay Packer writer for the Press Gazette. Jim and Rich talk about the Green Bay Packer business adventures, The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, and how The business side of the NFL draft. Rich and Jim talk about the many ways the Packers use Lambeau Field. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a

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47:07

Lean Local w/ Kristin Lyerly

Lean Local ·

2024/10/27

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by runner for WI Congressional District 8, Dr. Kristin Lyerly. Jim and Kristin talk about the political race and knocking on doors, health care, and Kristin talks about her political issues. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across

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47:21

Lean Local w/ Tony Wied

Lean Local ·

2024/10/20

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by runner for WI Congressional District 8, Tony Wied. Jim & Tony talks about how expensive it is to run for a primary, what inspired Tony to run, and Tony's priorities. Tony talks about the presidential race in Wisconsin and then campaigning. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn

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46:18

Senate District 30

Lean Local ·

2024/10/13

Former Green bay Mayor and Host Jim Schmitt is joined by Jamie Wall in the first half hour. Wall is running for Senator for District 30. Jamie shares why he is running and his priorities. Wall shares of making housing more affordable, cutting taxes for working families, and more. Then Jim is joined by Jim Rafter. Rafter is running for Senator for District 30. Jim shares his priorities like Cost of living, Public Safety, and more. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs

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46:19

2025 NFL Draft

Lean Local ·

2024/10/06

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Aaron Popkey. Aaron is the Director of Public Affairs for the Green Bay Packers. Jim and Aaron talk about the economical impact that the 2025 NFL Draft will have on Green bay and being a small market. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sundays at 11am on97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media

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46:19

Green Bay’s Greatest

Lean Local ·

2024/09/29

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Co-Founder of Nicolet Bank, Bob Atwell. Bob shares about his childhood and growing up with extended families. Bob and Jim talk about entrepreneurship, and how Bob's career got started. Bob talks about Co-Founding Nicolet Bank and his vision for this company. Bob shares how Nicolet Bank got started with his Co-Founders Mike Daniels, how the bank started with the local, and and how the Green bay community helped the bank. Lean Local is a part of

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45:53

Lean w/ District 4

Lean Local ·

2024/09/22

This weekend Jim sits down with Jane Benson, Candidate for Wisconsin 4th Assembly District that covers parts of Brown and Oconto counties. The discussion steers toward why she is running, her roots in Suamico, and how running gives her a chance to talk about what she knows matters, like caring communities. Jim talks with David Steffen, Candidate for Wisconsin 4th Assembly District. David shares with Jim why he is running, David shares his agenda like supporting your ideas, fight for the needs of

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45:30

90th Assembly District

Lean Local ·

2024/09/15

Jim invites Candidates for the 90th Wisconsin State Assembly elections Amaad Rivera-Wagner & Jessica Henderson to the show to take a break from the Presidential side of politics to think and discuss more locally. Jim asks Amaad what can he bring to the Assembly and for the District he'll be representing and how he plans to work with other people. Amaad says clear and concise communication with each other makes it possible to pass really big things for the area together. A cornerstone of what

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45:50

Road to Recovery

Lean Local ·

2024/09/08

Jim Schmitt talk about alcohol recovery in Green bay with guests Laurence Dakota an alcohol and drug councilor, Jeremy, and Nicki. Jeremy and Nicki talk about there struggle with alcohol, what recovery has been like, and Laurence shares how you can get help. Jim and his guests talk about a recovery resource fair in Green Bay on September 8th. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be

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45:30

The 2025 NFL Draft

Lean Local ·

2024/09/01

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Vice President of Digital Marketing and Communications Discover Green Bay, Nick Meisner. Nick and Jim talk about The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, how the draft is going to look in Green Bay, and how the draft will help Green Bay's economy. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more

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45:30

Mark Becker

Lean Local ·

2024/08/25

Host Jim Schmitt invites another host from Civic Media, Rational Revolution's Mark Becker to the program this Sunday. Mark and Jim have been friends/coworkers for a long time, Jim was even at his wedding (not best man though...awkward). Mark Becker & Jim Schmitt April 2015 Mark Becker having been the former head of the Republican Party of Brown County and former Brown County Supervisor, talks back and forth with Jim about uncontested races, increasing political polarization, and

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45:30

Erik Pritzl

Lean Local ·

2024/08/18

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt welcomes the Executive Director of Health & Human Services of Brown County. Erik discusses what falls in his department, including services and programs. Details on funding, challenges in our community, and the fight against fentanyl are part of the conversation. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sundays at 11am on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the

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45:30

Andre Jaque

Lean Local ·

2024/08/11

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Andre Jaque. Andre talks about his background in politics as a senator. Andre shares what he is running for U.S Congress. Then Andre gives his thoughts on term limits, education, and Veterans. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming

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45:30

Roger Roth

Lean Local ·

2024/08/04

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Roger Roth who is running for U.S Congress. Roger talks a bout his background in politics, his experience in the service, and Roger's issues he wants to fix. Then Roger and Jim talk about the economy. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday's from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the

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