Lean Local

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Downtown Green Bay Executive Director Jeff Mirkas, and On Broadway Brian Johnson.
Jim, Jeff, and Brian discuss what great things are going on in Green Bay and what things to expect. Jim asks about the parking situation in downtown Green Bay, what events are coming up, and how can downtown and On Broadway accommodate 20-30 year old’s better to keep their talents around in Green bay.

Downtown Green Bay Executive Director Jeff Mirkas, and On Broadway Brian Johnson.

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is back for another episode of Lean Local. This week Jim focuses on alcoholism in Wisconsin. Jim is joined by Bruce Bellen and John Plageman of ADRC of Brown County. John and Bruce share their thoughts on alcoholism in Wisconsin in the late 1900’s. John shares how he works to get people who need help in to AA meetings. Bruce shares personal stories with alcohol and how he overcame it on the road to a recovering alcoholic. John and Bruce talk about interventions. Jim, Bruce, and John talk about the drinking culture in Wisconsin.

Jim is joined by Bruce Bellen and John Plageman.

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Development Director Cheryl Renier-Wigg and Deputy Development Director Matt Buchanan, two leaders of the Economic Development in Green Bay. Cheryl and Matt talk about projects economically in Green Bay. talks about the carnivore project in Green Bay. Jim finds out about more businesses being developed. Jim asks about the new development on Cherry Street, Green Bay which includes 200 luxury units. Jim shares his thoughts on the Public Market.

Jim Schmitt with Cheryl Renier-Wigg and Matt Buchanan

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.

Jim meets with winners and runner ups from the 2024 WBA Volunteer Awards.

Director of Donor Engagement & Marketing Kari Moody from Curative Connections joins Jim this afternoon discussing the needs and accomplishments of this program. Celebrating their 75th anniversary, starting out as a polio clinic. Whatever the community has needed, curative pivoted to become what they needed. Curative Connections has been here to help through use of 4 Facilities, 15 programs and support up to 1550 families, seniors and people a week with life skills, employments, adult daycares (social rec), and work with brain rehab, wellness, and dementia through their programs.

Director of Donor Engagement & Marketing for Curative Connections: Kari Moody

Laundry Love with Helping Hands started 20 years ago in California when a member came upon a homeless person and asked what can they do to help. They said “Give me dignity.” But how could someone do that? They said “Give me clean clothes, so I’m not stereotyped when I walk into any business”.

Director of Laundry Love with Helping Hands: Jean VandenLangenberg

What do they do? It’s as simple as providing the money and the soap to do laundry” Says Director Jean VandenLangenberg.

Laundry Love currently holds three events per month at Express Laundry Center, 1742 E. Mason St. in Green Bay. bringing such a simple thing as clean laundry can make such an amazing difference in families lives. A clean place to sleep and giving people a piece of humanity back.

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.

Jim sits with the Director of Freedom House Ministries: Jennifer Schmohe and Executive Director of House of Hope: Shannon Weinandt to discuss how homelessness affects more than just individuals. It affects families, children, anyone who just cannot make ends meet.

Freedom House takes in families, large ones even with a goal to find a home in green bay and get them connected with stable housing. Housing Vouchers are bridges to housing programs in the community. And they go beyond by creating chore for weekly accountability to help build stability.

House of Hope focuses on homeless between 0-17 years of age. Drop in center open 24hrs a day and 14-21years old can access it with case managers around the clock and a safe place to be until they can find a place to go. Grounded in the understand they are human people working with human people. Creating a culture of trust with a method to do the least amount of harm in approach. houseofhopegb.org to find their wishlists with high demand for bath towels, twin sheets, and laundry detergent.

In an average year they’ve seen 26 unaccompanied minors come through the shelter. It’s very dangerous for them seeing as in as little as 24 hours a youth could be exploited. Ground in the understand they are human people working with human people. Create culture of trust. Do the least amount of harm approach. Both have a long Wish Lists with high demand for bath towels, twin sheets, and laundry detergent and so much more, like volunteers. You can donate today.

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by two guys who he has met thorough working at the New Community Homeless Shelter. They tell stories on how they faced homelessness and how the New Community Shelter helped them.

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Mary Kardoskee, Village President of Ashwaubenon. Mary shaeres how she got interested in politics, the makeup of the Ashwaubenon village board, and what preparations the village is making for the 2025 NFL draft. Jim is joined by District 12 Alderperson, Kathy Hinkfuss.

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Howard President Burt Mcintyre. Jim and Burt talk about what’s happening in Howard, Wisconsin, Burt talks about the residential side in Howard, and commercial side. Then Vanya Koepke – Hobart Village Board Trustee joins Lean Local.

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.

Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt is joined by Ronald Antonneau, Director-Governmental Affairs at WI Public Service. Jim and Ron talk about Brown County and local issues in the area. Jim discusses the county board. Jim and Ron talk about the NFL draft coming to Green Bay 2025. Andrew Becker Green Bay School Board member, joins the show.

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.

Former Mayor of Green Bay Jim Schmitt is joined by Mary Jane Ann Herber. Mary has become known as the local historian and genealogist for Brown County. Jim and Mary talk about the history of local politics in Green Bay. District 9 Alderperson Brian Johnson joins the show. Jim and Brian talk about what issues need notice in Green Bay.

Lean Local is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Sunday’s from 1-2 PM on WGBW . Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.

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.