Lean Local

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 […]

Guests: David Steffen, Jane Benson

Sep 22, 2024

45:53

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 […]

Guests: Amaad Rivera-Wagner, Jessica Henderson

Sep 15, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Sep 8, 2024

45:50

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 […]

Guest: Nick Meisner

Sep 1, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Aug 25, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Guest: Eric Pritzl

Aug 18, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Guest: Andre Jaque

Aug 11, 2024

45:30

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 […]

Guest: Roger Roth

Aug 4, 2024

45:30

Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by John Macco politician from Madison. Jim and john talk about the importance of voting whether its local or state. Then Jim talks about referendums in Green Bay. Then Tony Wied who is running for US congress joins the show. Tony and Jim talk about Tony running […]

Guests: John Macco, Tony Wied

Jul 28, 2024

45:30

Former Green bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by local business owner Shawn Zambarda. Jim asks Shawn how he got his start in the hospitality business. Then Shawn shares his ownerships of White Dog Black Cat, The Depot, and Waterfront Market. Jim and Shawn talk about the 2025 NFL draft. Lean Local is a part […]

Guest: Shawn Zambarda

Jul 21, 2024

45:30