We are joined by Cheryl Martino from NAMI Northwoods, who highlights the organization's advocacy for mental health resources in Wisconsin. NAMI Northwoods, a local affiliate of NAMI National, provides free support groups and educational classes for individuals dealing with mental illness, emphasizing that mental health disorders are biological and not character flaws. Cheryl discusses the stigma surrounding mental illness, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and community support. The conversation touches on the challenges nonprofits face due to funding constraints and the critical role of community support in mental health advocacy.

For more information go to https://www.naminorthwoods.org/

You can chat one-to-one online w/ NAMI at:

NAMI's National Infomation Hotline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Our YouTube conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib4S7KqgNgA

We talk about tonight's opportunity for the public to speak at the Wausau Council meeting conerning the city 2026 budget. Also about the Mayor's veto threat. It is not a sign of strength. Also, the importance of talking about both spending and taxes when discussing budget issues....not just saying "we spend too much." Also a look at another state trying to use Gerrymandering to help the GOP keep congressional control in the 2026 midterms. Why can't we just think about what is right? Plus a long night for folks watching the World Series.

Start of a new week that looks to have a lot of sunshine thoughout. Wausau Events releases their 2026 calendar and it looks like another year of great opportunities for fun in the Wausau area. CNN's chief visits the White House last week and then tells his staff to stop talking so much about the destruction of the East wing of the White House. We can't count on the media, the rich, the powerful to save our democracy. Further evidence as we list the Trump scandals of the last week alone that haven't been covered sufficiently. It will be up to the people as the powerful aren't doing the job.

We preview a busy Level 1 playoff night for our area High School football teams. Plus Paul Michlig joins us to talk Brewers, Bucks, Packers and more. Finally, hear the chilling comments of Donald Trump and Stephen Miller. Plus Ian take the Number of the Day quiz!

We talk to Sean Wright, Executive Director of the Grand Theater and Wausau Performing Arts Foundation about some of the recent shows that have staged at the Grand, a busy fall schedule that's coming up and the latest on the Second Century Campaign. Also some classic game show talk and Ian takes the Number of the Day quiz.

More info on shows at the Grand Theater at grandtheater.org