Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Bill Bertram, board member of The Wausau and Marathon County Parks Foundation, joins Pete and Greg to talk about the Granite Belt system currently being developed in north central Wisconsin. He explains how the cycling initiative aims to connect small towns, expand trail access, and create new opportunities for outdoor recreation across the region.

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Granite Belt links small towns, rural roads in new Wisconsin cycling initiative

Jay Henley, owner and curator of The Bounty, joins Pete and Greg to talk about the organization’s upcoming fundraising boat race and fish boil. He shares what The Bounty is all about, what attendees can expect from the event, and how the fundraiser helps support their mission.

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Sports reporter Mike Clemens joins Pete and Greg to talk all things Wisconsin sports. From the latest with the Bucks and Packers to the Brewers’ recent winning streak, Mike breaks down what’s clicking, what fans should be watching, and where things stand moving forward.

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Producer Dom serves up a pizza-themed quiz packed with true-or-false and multiple-choice questions. Pete, Greg, callers, and texters all play along to test their pizza knowledge—from regional styles to weird toppings and cheesy trivia.

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Sports reporter JR Radcliffe joins Pete and Greg to talk about why the Brewers continue to confuse baseball experts and outperform expectations. From analytics and roster construction to what makes this team so unpredictable, JR breaks down why Milwaukee keeps finding ways to win—even when the “baseball wonks” don’t see it coming.

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James Beard Award-winning food journalist Adam Reiner joins Pete and Greg to talk about his new book, The New Rules of Dining Out. From restaurant etiquette to changing dining trends, tipping culture, and how people eat out differently today, Adam shares insights from years of covering food and what diners should know before their next meal out.

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Stephen Petrie and Julia Colby from the Milwaukee Public Museum join Pete and Greg to talk about some of the museum’s biggest upcoming events. Stephen previews MPM’s “Greatest Hits” lineup, including Creepy Crawly Day and the celebration of the museum’s beloved Rainforest & Butterflies exhibit, while Julia breaks down the annual BioBlitz event at Wehr Nature Center and why documenting local biodiversity can be both fun and important. Plus, a look at what makes the museum’s collections so unique as MPM prepares for its future move.

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Midwest travel bloggers Tom and Kristi Manus join Pete and Greg to talk about uncovering Wisconsin’s weird, wonderful, and overlooked destinations. Authors of Secret Wisconsin: A Guide To The Weird, Wonderful, And Obscure, they share favorite hidden gems, affordable weekend getaways, and the most “only in Wisconsin” experiences they’ve come across while traveling the Midwest. Plus, tips for exploring more without spending a fortune.

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Pete and Greg discuss Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s documentary pick, Perilous Passage: Birth in America, now streaming on HBO Max. The documentary takes a closer look at maternal healthcare in America, the realities families face during childbirth, and the broader conversations surrounding access, outcomes, and care.

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Pete and Greg check in with a conversation featuring the Mayor of Green Bay, Eric Genrich. They talk about the city, what’s happening in the community, and some of the biggest opportunities and challenges facing Green Bay right now.

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Mayor Eric Genrich on property tax bills and school vouchers | Here & Now