2026 is underway - and there are plenty of dates throughout the year that you need to keep in mind for various financial items. Pat and Jesse go over these and the importance of each so you can track your financial status throughout the coming year.
The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.

What exactly does a political lobbyist do – and how muchinfluence do they have?  We get the details directly from John Jacobson, Public Affairs Director with Ruder Ware inEau Claire and a political advocate to lawmakers in Madison for a number of clients.  We learn how John’s role is to serve as a facilitator between clients and lawmakers and how he goes about getting in front of various officials to discuss the needs of his clients. Along the way, we also pick up tips for how constituents can better be heard by their representatives

#governmentexplained #publicpolicy #wisconsin#democracyinaction #advocacy #podcastrecommendations

The role of school boards is oft-misunderstood and to helpclear up their responsibilities, objectives and goals is Altoona School Board VP Hillarie Roth.  She details what theboard does, and equally important, what it doesn’t do.  How does the line of responsibilities split between the board and the superintendent?  She touches on the challenge in keeping school board actions non-partisan and trying to block extreme politics from being the major influence.  Also, why the actions of the board should matter to all residents even those without any direct connection to the schools.

#educationpodcast #educationmatters #publiceducation #schoolboard #educationpolicy

Trouble for a local downtown and Scott is frustrated oversome scheduling issues he is facing. 

Hosted by the Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen in downtown Eau Claire, this month's edition features representatives from the Boys and Girls Club, Northern Wisconsin State Fair and the Chippewa Steel Hockey team

Find out who comes out on top as they answer trivia questions while enjoying a tasty beverage.

The Blugolds MBB may very well have saved their season with their win last weekend...their are leaks at The Sonnentag Center and some movement on a long-rumored sports facility in the area

The recent events in Venezuela and Minneapolis takecenter stage as Marcon Unleashed returns for its first episode of 2026.  Dan gives his take on the United States initiating regime change in Venezuela as well as the incident involving ICE and a protestor on the streets in Minneapolis.

#currentevents #realtalk #intheheadlines #politicspodcast#podcastrecommendation #wisconsinnews #eauclaire #listenlocal #nationalnews #socialissues

Derek previews the Wild Card Weekend in the NFL

New podcast, who dis? Meet the host of this new podcast Hotdish and Headliners Zach Johnson! Frontman of the Eau Claire cover band Shovelhead, Zach has met many friends in the music scene and wants a space to talk about their projects, dreams, and the struggles that come with chasing the neon rainbow.

Brit and Susie invite Mickey Ganschow onto the podcast to highlight the bond between Feed My People Food Bank and Marshfield Clinic.  Mickey is the Community Benefits Coordinator with Marshfield Clinic, focused on bridging the hospital with the region such as lining up presenters for local civic club groups and performing community health assessments. She touches on importance of food, and access to it, on the health of community which leads to these two entities working together.