Veterans Day is just days away and this week’s NEWisco Weekend is all about Veterans and Veterans Day. Teri Barr brings us the cover story; an interview about a Marinette man who is partially responsible for the Veterans Day holiday. The opening feature from Lisa Hale is on a group of teens who are raising money for Old Glory Honor Flights for Vets. Jimmie Kaska brings us a sports story on a big deal for the Greater Green Bay Area. Savanna Tomei Olson has a story on some Veterans Day related bills in front of the state legislature and Connie Fellman recounts how the Packers tie into veterans assistance. Jo Ann Krulatz looks at Operation Green Light. Pete Schwaba takes us to basic training with the classic cinema pick of the week, and Amanda Nimmer encourages Veterans to use the benefits available to them. And our musical segment is from Operation Song.  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Tod Pritchard, Stephanie Hauser, Maureen McCarville, Jim Gingras

The cover story in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend is all about Movember and Men’s Health Awareness month. Lisa Hale interviews Dr. Andrew Maes on the importance of the yearly exam for men and how taking the time for men’s good health is the manly thing to do. We have stories on the rustic roads in Wisconsin, dam safety, the end of daylight saving time, and changes coming to Social Security in 2026. Amanda Nimmer has great advice on getting through the time change with kids and pets, and Pete Schwaba brings us the classic cinema pick of the week and the musical guest, Strategic. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Tom Tiffany, Dr. Andrew Maes, Uriah Monday, Sam Osborn, Dennis Schaefer

Gigantic Pumpkins are a thing in our state. And on this week’s NEWisco Weekend, our cover story features a Markesan farmer, Mike Schmit, who grows the giant gourds. We have stories on Halloween Safety, Menopause legislation, and Deer Crashes. Pete Schwaba brings us a classic movie pick, and our commentator, Amanda Nimmer, explains how the candy trick-or-treaters collect…Must. Be. Shared. With. The. Parents. Then we have a spooky poem to round things out. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Robyn Vining, Lt. Meghan Cash, Mike Schmit

NEWisco Weekend, this week is going to the dogs… Well, not just the dogs…all working animals. Our Cover Story features Ross from Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services. We have stories on Service animals and the law, legislation in Madison on emotional service animals. Radio for Pets is our musical guest. Amanda Nimmer has advice for you when you encounter a service animal in the wild. There are additional stories on Breast Cancer Awareness, White Cane Day and an Equal Rights Amendment in Wisconsin. Plus, of course, Pete Schwaba’s classic cinema pick of the week.  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Denise Jess, Radio for Pets, Courtney Van Auken, Irene Strohbeen, Dr. Cecilia Stroede

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we celebrate National Farmer’s Day. Our Cover Story will focus on the way federal changes are impacting food pantries that rely on local farmers for things like dairy and fresh produce. Lisa Hale speaks with Oshkosh Area Community Pantry's Executive Director, Ryan Rasmussen. Teri Barr has a great feature on the Farmer Angel Network. Melissa Kaye shares how Wisconsin dominates in the cranberry industry. Amanda Nimmer has ideas for helping the farmers and having fun, too. We look at lithium-ion batteries as we wrap up Fire Prevention Week. Pete Schwaba has a musical classic movie pick, and speaking of music, Wagon Roots shares tunes. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 am on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Ryan Rasmussen, Dorothy Harms, Brenda Statz, Tim Heiman, Holly Herline, Wagon Roots

October is World Mental Health Month NEWisco Weekend celebrates with an issue that tackles finding your joy and addiction recovery. Teri Barr sits down with “joy expert” Kira Sabin to find out how to ditch your negative thoughts, and why it’s so important to take time to protect your mental health. Commentator Amanda Nimmer examines how women were often labeled as hysterical in the 1800s. Pete Schwaba brings us a classic movie pick, and we round out the issue with stories on storing recreational equipment, train derailments, and more! All this week on NEWisco Weekend. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Kira Sabin, Michelle Reinen, Kate Mann, Dan Haak, Chakari Daezhare, Mark Burrows

This issue of NEWisco Weekend tackles the topic of food waste. Our lead correspondent, Teri Barr, opens the issue with a great interview about the Too Good To Go app. Lisa Hale has an interview on the Hope Fridge in Menasha. The Hope Fridge is now returning to Oshkosh! Attend the Grand Opening on October 2nd outside Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh. We have a great story from Civic Media’s Savanna Tomei-Olson on some election bills in Madison and our regular segments from Pete Schwaba and Commentator Amanda Nimmer.  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Scott Krug, Lee Snodgrass, The Mascot Theory, Erik Kjelland, Ria DiPeeples, Madeline Knowles Johnson, Allie Denburg

This week's issue of NEWisco Weekend is all about Self Care, Fall and the different awareness days in September. Lead correspondent Teri Barr talks with Gary Albrecht, a man who is running all over the state for cancer awareness. We have serious stories on NICU nurses and National Energy Week. Pete Schwaba honors Robert Redford in the Classic Cinema Pick of the Week. We play a round of miniature golf and learn about a cool indoor course in NEWisco. Amanda Nimmer rants on a spice war at this time of year, and Trapper Schoepp is our musical guest!  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Governor Evers, Trapper Schoepp, Gary Albrecht, Joshua Holz

This issue of NEWisco Weekend focuses on heroes. They come in all shapes, sizes, modes, and methods. You can be your own hero; you can look up to someone who helps in disasters, one who gives blood in honor of a cancer patient. We have heroes who sing. Heroes who work for safety in their own neighborhoods…in other words, the people who do it every day to make things better in this issue of NEWisco Weekend.  Our Cover Story this week is focused on the Red Cross 2025 Northeast Wisconsin Heroes. Blood Services Hero: Jeff Rabas, Algoma (Kewaunee County) Disaster Relief Hero: Dan Kane, Green Bay (Brown County) Good Samaritan Hero: Dominique McQueen, Wausau (Marathon County) Emergency Response Heroes: Fond du Lac Fire Rescue, Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac County) Youth & Young Adult Heroes: Oshkosh North Communities Program, Oshkosh (Winnebago County) NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Rebecca Rockhill, Marta Hansen, Jeff Rabas, Dan Kane, Dominique McQueen, Rick Leib, Jennifer Warren, Erick Garritson

We celebrate Labor Day weekend and going back to school in this week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend. Our cover story from Teri Barr explores the history of labor in Wisconsin where you'll learn how Wisconsin paved the way for some labor rights with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek. We have an in-depth story on Strike Funds and how they’ve helped union workers throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Brittney Merlot informs us on new tracking technology and drowning danger in this last official weekend of the summer. Getting ready for back to school, Jo Ann Krulatz has a story on keeping you and your family safe with back to school posts on social media, and our commentator Amanda Nimmer talks about the ups and the downs of sending your children to school. On the entertainment side of things, Pete Schwaba explores pirate treasure and adventure in the classic movie pick of the week and Teri Barr talks with Shawndell Marks, a music teacher with a message. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. It airs Sunday’s at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Shawndell Marks, Tom Strickland, Amy Pechacek, Ryan Compton

This week on NEWisco Weekend we take a look at aging well, fighting isolation and loneliness as we get older, and even Pickleball! Our Cover Story focuses on an effort that seeks to provide human connection, a listening ear, and a simple way to support our fellow humans. It’s called the Community Living Room. Learn how this unique idea is now popping up all over our area – we ask the founders, Lynn McLaughlin and Karen Iverson Riggers, all about it.  Meteorologist Brittney Merlot gives us two stories, one on fighting wildfires and the second on an upcoming La Niña and how it will affect our weather. Horace Greene is the musical guest and Pete Schwaba has a great classic cinema pick of the week– from a native Wisconsinite.  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8am & Sundays at 11am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS and Sundays at 8 am on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Emerson Lehmann, Horace Greene, Lynn McLaughlin, Karen Iverson Riggers

This week’s issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at thrifting! We have a story with AbleLight Thrift Shops and an update on the opening of Green Bay’s new location. Keeping safety in mind when hitting the garage sales. Meteorologist Brittney Merlot looks at climate change and heavy rains. Commentator Amanda Nimmer turns us on to Facebook Marketplace. Teri Barr has the cover story with thrifting expert Katerina Hartigan. And Kaylin Kole wraps up the show in the music segment with a debut of her brand new single. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8am & Sundays at 11am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS and Sundays at 8 am on 97.9 WGBW. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Kaylin Kole, Michelle Reinen, Laura Choronzy, Katerina Hartigan

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we are frolicking in summer fun, from adopting a small animal at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society to going to the beach to flying high or visiting the mustard museum, we’re covering it all! Join Lisa Hale, Teri Barr, Brittney Merlot, Melissa Kaye, Pete Schwaba, and Amanda Nimmer for Summer fun this weekend. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Teri Barr, Brittney Merlot, Pete Schwaba, Lisa Hale, Amanda Nimmer

This week on NEWisco Weekend, we’re looking at the small but mighty Bee! Our cover story features Wayne Steigleman of A Frame Acres and the Brown County Beekeepers Association. We have fun features all about bees, including a musical commentary. The musical guest, courtesy of Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, is the Piatt Family. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

07-19-2025 This week on NEWisco Weekend, our issue deals with plastics! Did you know that July is Plastics-Free month? It is. We’ve got features and commentary on Recycling. Our cover story features Jordan Hiller, the recycling and solid waste program coordinator for Outagamie County. The musical guest is 7000Apart with part of an interview from Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. And of course, we have our classic cinema pick of the week, commentary from Amanda Nimmer, and more. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. July 19  and July 20, 2025:  Cover Story: Plastics and Recycling Theme: Plastics Contributors: Teri Barr Lisa Hale Melissa Kaye Brittney Merlot Amanda Nimmer Pete Schwaba Segments: Feature: NWW SEG 1 TB History of Recycling in WI Weather: NWW SEG 2 BM Flash Flooding Commentary: NWW SEG 3 AN Recycle right Dammit Entertainment: NWW SEG 4 PS Erin Brockovitch Feature: NWW SEG 5 MK Trap shooting WTA Cover Story: NWW SEG 6 CS LH Jordan Hiller Outagamie County recycling and solid waste program coordinator Music: NWW SEG 7 Music 7000Apart

It’s the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and NEWisco Weekend is in the spirit of things! What’s more American than rock n roll? Teri Barr delivers a Wisconsin connection to the history of Rock N Roll. We have stories and commentary on fireworks safety, PTSD, and Pets and fireworks. The BoDeans recently appeared on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba, and we’ve got their music for you. Finally, our cover story this week deals with food insecurity and how the federal budget bill will affect Feeding America in Wisconsin. Melissa Kaye interviews their Executive Director Jackie Anderson.  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Nick Craig, Kurt Neumann, Jackie Anderson

This issue of NEWisco Weekend is a look at Pride and the importance of representation and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ Community. Our cover story features a frank conversation with TeaJay Hobbs and Greyson Seizert on being a part of the community and creating safe spaces for all. We have stories on Pride in Green Bay, LGBTQ+ bills in the Wisconsin legislature, a look at the history of Pride with Amanda Nimmer and a fun classic movie pick of the week. Madison’s Kat and the Hurricane open the issue with a discussion of being an all queer and trans band and closes the issue with a couple of great songs! NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Eric Genrich, Kat and the Hurricane, TJ Hobbs, Greyson Siezert

This week is a “Best of” NEWisco Weekend. We revisit great stories on virtual vacations, kayaking, weather scams, craft fairs, junk fees, men’s health month and our musical guest is the Gentlemen Grifters. The hazy, lazy days of summer are here, and this week we take a look back at where we’ve been so far. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend.

This week is Flag Week, and Flag Day is this weekend. So in honor of the Grand Old Flag NEWisco Weekend is talking about flags. The American Flag and a Green Bay business that is considered the expert on all things flags make up the cover story. We talk pirate flags, traffic flags, waterfront red flags, history, and more on this week’s NEWisco Weekend.  NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Michelle Schmid-Schultz, John Berg, Stacey Stewart

This week’s issue is all about summer safety. The cover story comes from Melissa Kaye. She interviews the parents of a young man who died from an allergic reaction. Now they are working to require all first responders to carry epi-pens. We have stories on sports and summer safety, avoiding burns, what to do when the bugs bite, how to take cover in a storm, the music of Cody James. And of course our regular features of Amanda Nimmer’s commentary and Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema Pick of the Week. NEWisco Weekend is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 97.9 WGBW and 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Subscribe to the podcast 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, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Mark Husen, Olivia Bishop, Cody James, Mark & Cristin Mueller, Patrick Sheehan