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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: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Sunday
Civic Media hosts Lean Local, a news show with 91 episodes published.
In this episode of Lean Local, Jim Schmitt talks with Andrea Fanta, owner of Soul Purpose at Bay Park Square and founder of the Mommy AF community. Andrea shares how an online support group for moms grew into a broader n
Jim Schmitt talks with longtime local journalist Connie Fellman about how Green Bay has changed over time, including local media, downtown growth, education, culture, regional identity, the NFL Draft, and what a thriving
In this episode of Lean Local, Jim Schmitt sits down with Brian Johnson, director of On Broadway and former Green Bay City Council president, to examine how Green Bay has changed over the last decade and what still needs
Jennifer Grant joins Jim Schmitt to talk about what residents in Green Bay's District 1 are actually asking for: smarter development, tax restraint, better infrastructure, and more responsive city government. They cover
This week, Jim talks with Jeff Mirkes, Executive Director of Downtown Green Bay . Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and iss
Here on Lean Local, we are always looking for new ways our listeners can get involved with the community. President and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Dennis Buehler joins Jim to talk about how we can
Today is just two days before Green Bay's nonpartisan primary election, so Jim Schmitt brings in a few more candidates to share their stories: Pete Borchardt , candidate for County Supervisor, District 10 Ben DeBaker , c
Coming up on Tuesday, February 17th is a very important primary election for the city of Green Bay. For information about what's on the ballot and where your polling place is, go to myvote.wi.gov . On this Super Bowl Sun
This week on Lean Local, Jim Schmitt hosts a conversation that hits especially close to home. District 4, where Jim lives, sits at the heart of downtown Green Bay—an area where local decisions directly impact small busin
Jim Schmitt welcomes Jessica Adams from Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit investigative journalism organization based here in Wisconsin. Jessica shares how Wisconsin Watch operates differently from traditional newsrooms. Rath
Jim Schmitt sits down with Mark Becker for a casual, wide-ranging conversation about work, politics, and the paths people take to create change. The discussion covers what each of them is focused on professionally, the i
This week on Lean Local , the conversation focuses on Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) —the nonprofit organizations formed in the late 1990s that help shape some of Green Bay’s most active commercial are
This week on Lean Local , Jim Schmitt welcomes Ken and Lauren Dombrowski from Love Your Life Hypnosis for a conversation about stress, habits, and what it really takes to make lasting change. Ken shares how his lif
This week on Lean Local , Jim Schmitt is joined by Rod Goldhahn , Secretary of the Brown County Taxpayers Association , to discuss local taxes, government spending, and citizen involvement. Rod explains
This week on Lean Local, Jim Schmitt welcomes Mayor Eric Genrich for a citywide checkup covering some of Green Bay’s biggest ongoing stories. The discussion begins with election season, as 109 local positions are now ope
In Green Bay, 67% of local elections run unopposed. A statistic that raises real questions about civic engagement and accountability. When candidates stop competing, ideas stop competing too. This week on Lean Local
In this episode of Lean Local, hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, the focus is on local issues including a new project designed to combat homelessness. Schmidt interviews Terri Refsguard, CEO of the new Commun
Jim Schmitt welcomes John Woodhead of Woodhead Insurance to unpack what open enrollment really means for families in Green Bay. John explains how the Affordable Care Act bases financial assistance on income— the lower yo
Every day, around 170,000 people die worldwide and most families are left making emotional, high-pressure decisions in their hardest moments. This week on Lean Local with Jim Schmitt , guests Alyssa Nelson &n
This week on Lean Local, Jim Schmitt sits down with Mark Murphy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, for a conversation that bridges football, leadership, and community. The two share a long history of collaborat
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