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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On the second hour of Nite Lite, Pete and Greg dive into a rich conversation with Winter Williams and Matthew A. Brown, founders of In the Pines Studio in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The duo shares their bold move from L.A. to Wisconsin to establish a creative hub for filmmaking and learning, emphasizing storytelling and community engagement.

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 In The Pines Studio, a midwest film studio. 

Pete and Greg talk to Iranian-American journalist and author Hooman Majd provides a unique perspective on the American-Israeli conflict with Iran, highlighting the deep emotional turmoil faced by Iranian-Americans.

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On the second hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete discuss the Oscars, with film critic Rob Thomas weighing in on awards surprises, like Michael B. Jordan's win over Timothy Chalamet. The hosts dive into the Wisconsin Film Festival highlights and chat about the new comedy-horror film 'Cold Storage.'

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On the first hour of Nite Lite, Meteorologist Mace Michaels breaks down the intense snowstorm gripping northern Wisconsin, while the Greg and Pete debate St. Patrick's Day favorites and the merits of Taco Tuesday.

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Comedian Mary Mack talks with Pete and Greg about her comedy routine, what she thinks makes a fun night, her favorite night, and her interesting take on the Oscars. 

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