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Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Kelsey O’Donnell-Mauthe, Communications Manager for The Brain Center. Jim and Kelsey talk about brain health and how The Brain Center can help with that. Kelsey talks about what food is good for your health, and how movement helps the brain. Then Dennis Rockhill, the Makerspace Director […]

Sun Mar 30, 2025

46:32

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by C.O.O. of Brown County Untied Way, Rashaad Cobb and Robyn Davis President and C.E.O. of United Way. Jim, Rashaad, and Robyn talk about the emphasis on helping the community has in Green Bay. Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs […]

Sun Mar 16, 2025

46:31

Former Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Green Bay Chief of Police, Chris Davis. Chris talks about his background before he moved to Green Bay, why he chose Green Bay, and the Police resources. Then Jim moves the topic over to homelessness in Green Bay and what the Chief and the police are […]

Sun Mar 9, 2025

46:32

Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Jim Rafter – Allouez Village President. Rafter and Schmitt talk about the closing and demolition of the Green Bay Correctional Institution. Is it good to close it, or if closing it is bad for Allouez. Then former guard for the Institution for 27 years, Joe Verdegan. […]

Sun Mar 2, 2025

46:35

Former Green Bay Jim Schmitt is joined by congressmen Tony Wied. Jim and Tony open the first segment by a talk about DOGE(The Department of Government Efficiency). Jim asks Tony what his thoughts are on Term Limits, Economic Development, and tariffs. Jim and Tony talk about District 8Tony is making sure he is an advocate […]

Sun Feb 23, 2025

46:32

Former Green Bay Jim Schmitt is joined by Tarlton Knight owner of The Tarlton Theatre. Tarl shares his background in music and how he got started. Tarl shares the business side of the Theatre and the ventures to make the Tarlton Theatre what it is today. Jim and Tarl talk about what the Tarlton has […]

Sun Feb 16, 2025

46:31

Former Green bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Dr.K an ER Doctor. Dr.K has leaned into Ozempic, Dr.k wanted to lean into wellness and giving back to the community by opening a Ozempic store. Dr.K explains what this drug is and how it can help with diabetes and losing weight. Lean Local is a […]

Sun Feb 9, 2025

46:32

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by the current Mayor of Green bay Eric Genrich. Jim and Eric talk about The City has been receiving awards, best place to remote work, #1 place to live, #1 safest place to live. Good relationships with surrounding communities(Local Leaders) Concerns for Draft- No big concerns, how […]

Sun Feb 2, 2025

46:32

Former Green bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt is joined by Chris Bivins Associate Director Program development for Center of Suicide Awareness. Chris talks about how her text line (Hopeline) was created in Kaukauna, WI. Chris and Jim talk about relationship issues, between Families, Friends, Co workers.  It’s the elephant in the room, we are Midwest nice […]

Sun Jan 26, 2025

47:08

Jim is joined by James Anderson, deputy director of Parks dept. of Green bay, Mary Rhode from On Broadway, and Jennifer Metcalf from Downtown Green bay. Mary, James, and Jennifer talk about the preparations the city is doing for the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. Mary shares some events that are taking place before […]

Sun Jan 19, 2025

47:07