Frank Hermans of Let Me Be Frank Productions joins Pete and Greg in the first hour to talk about bringing live comedy to Wisconsin audiences and his latest show, Shopko, Say Hello to a Good Buy. Frank shares what makes his productions so uniquely local, how he connects with crowds, and what fans can expect from the upcoming run.

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Writer and comedian Greg Schwem joins Pete and Greg in the second hour to share stories from his syndicated column Hotel Humor. He dives into the funny side of travel, business life, and the everyday moments that somehow turn ridiculous.

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Kevin Dospoy, Director of Forward Analytics, joins Pete and Greg in the first hour to break down a new report on Wisconsin’s economic performance since 2017. He explains where the state is falling behind nationally, what’s driving those trends, and what it could mean moving forward.

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Steve Burrows joins Pete and Greg in the second hour to talk about his documentary Bleed Out and the unexpected journey from comedy writing to telling a deeply personal story. He dives into the film’s origins, its impact, and what it’s been like bringing it to audiences at festivals like Beloit.

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Madison musician Robert J joins Pete and Greg to talk about his journey in the local music scene and the personal story that led him to give back in a big way. Robert shares how his son’s health battle inspired the creation of MAMA Cares, how the program supports fellow musicians in times of need, and what to expect from the upcoming fundraising show at High Noon Saloon in Madison.

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In this hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature a special “Best of” edition of Nite Lite with Pete and Greg. The hosts are joined by Mary Mack, who shares insights into her comedy routine, what makes for a fun night, her personal favorite kind of evening, and her unique take on the Oscars.

Also in this hour, Pete and Greg speak with Keith Poulsen, who discusses the latest developments surrounding bird flu in Wisconsin. He breaks down the facts, addresses common misconceptions, and explains the ongoing challenges and risks involved in managing the spread of the virus.

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On the second hour of Nite Lite, Heather Hopfensperger, Director of Business Development at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay, joins Nite Lite with Pete and Greg to talk about an exciting new benefit event for the museum featuring animatronic dinosaurs. She shares what attendees can expect, how the event supports the museum’s mission, and why it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss experience for families and the community.

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On the first hour of Nite Lite, higher education reporter Becky Jacobs joins Nite Lite with Pete and Greg to break down the latest developments in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) legislation in Wisconsin. Drawing from her reporting, including coverage of Chris McIntosh urging lawmakers to pass an NIL bill, Becky explains what’s at stake for student-athletes, universities, and the future of college sports.

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Jesse March from Festival Theatre joins Pete and Greg to talk about the theater’s work bringing live performance to local communities. Jesse shares what makes Festival Theatre unique, how it connects with audiences, and what’s coming up this season.

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On the first hour of Nite Lite, Maria Haskins, a Regional Tribal Organizer with Wisconsin Native Vote and Wisconsin Conservation Voters, joins Pete and Greg to talk about a recent Native community meeting in Menominee. The discussion focused on the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election and how the court’s decisions could impact Native communities across the state.

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