The Chad Holmes Show

In the first hour we find out what is happening at the Grand Theater with Executive Director Sean Wright. Down to about 100 days until the major renovation of the Grand will begin but, until then, still plenty of great shows coming like “Mrs. Doubtfire” for two shows a week from Saturday. We also discuss […]

Thu Jan 29, 2026

1:39:35

We are joined for the entire first hour by former Wausau mayor Katie Rosenberg. We talk about her mayoral term, her current run for Marathon County Board, the importance of local civic engagement, the pressures of office, any regrets and more. In hour 2 we are joined by Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand […]

Guests: Katie Rosenberg, Sean Wright

Wed Jan 28, 2026

1:38:19

We are joined in studio by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. We discuss the latest lawsuit filing in support of Minnesota against the Trump Administration, the work being done in other lawsuits, how his department is trying to maintain public trust in the rule of law and other topics. We are also joined in studio […]

Guests: Josh Kaul, Yee Leng Xiong

Tue Jan 27, 2026

1:37:10

It’s another cold Monday and we start by discussing the news of the weekend, which was the killing of a VA nurse by ICE agents in Minneapolis. Immediately following the tragedy, members of the federal government attempted to pass along false information that was contradicted by the video of the incident. They lied. In the […]

Guest: Francesca Hong

Mon Jan 26, 2026

1:37:13

On a frigid Friday morning with temperatures starting around 25 below zero with wind chills of 50 below we discuss the weather. Not only is it cold now it will stay that way for the next week. Plus, tips on how to stay safe in the cold. We are joined by Paul Michlig to discuss/argue […]

Guests: Jeff Schneider, Paul Michlig

Fri Jan 23, 2026

1:38:40

In the first hour we talk politics with Marathon County Democratic Party chairperson Nancy Stencil. From the Democratic race for Governor, recruiting candidates locally, the situation in Minneapolis and the response of national Democrats plus more. In the second hour it’s a smorgasbord of issues: the Brewers trade Freddy Peralta to the Mets. Chad hates […]

Thu Jan 22, 2026

1:38:06

We talk about a very, very cold start to the day and a week that will stay frigid in northcentral Wisconsin. Be prepared if you have any travel plans! We are also joined by Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes to discuss her background, why she’s the best choice for Governor, issues that affect rural […]

Guest: Missy Hughes

Tue Jan 20, 2026

1:38:23

We received a visit to our 98.9 WXCO studios on Saturday by State Senator and Democratic candidate for Governor Kelda Roys. We discussed her being born and raised in central Wisconsin, her reasons for running, issues such as dealing with the federal government, wind and solar power, rural access to health care and more. It […]

Guest: Kelda Roys

Mon Jan 19, 2026

1:50:46

We are joined in studio by former Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for Governor in 2026. We discuss a number of issues including dealing with threats from the federal government, clean energy, health care access, rural issues and more. We also talk Wisconsin sports with Paul Michlig. Matt Lafleur and the Packers, Bucks continue to […]

Guests: Mandela Barnes, Paul Michlig, Ron Alexander

Fri Jan 16, 2026

1:38:39

We start the show with a commentary on the scenes last night in Minneapolis. Discuss how the “plan” of too many Democratic leaders is to wait for November and win the midterm elections. With Trump threatening to use the Insurrection Act, there is not a guarantee there will be elections. Plus, it appears the people […]

Guest: Sean Wright

Thu Jan 15, 2026

1:38:09