Lean Local

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Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Listen Live: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Sunday

  1. 7 juin

    Supporting Moms and Local Businesses

    In this episode of Lean Local, Jim Schmitt talks with Andrea Fanta, owner of Soul Purpose at Bay Park Square and founder of the Mommy AF community. Andrea shares how an online support group for moms grew into a broader network for connection, collaboration, and small business support. The conversation looks at what it really takes for local artists, makers, and vendors to get their products in front of customers, and why a storefront can become more than a place to shop. Andrea explains how Soul Purpose gives local creators a physical retail outlet, manages products and inventory, and helps small businesses build visibility in a community where every customer matters. Jim and Andrea also discuss entrepreneurship, social media, community responsibility, homelessness, local collaboration, and what Green Bay is doing well or could do better for small businesses. At its core, this episode is about the people behind the products, the value of local connection, and why supporting small businesses means supporting the community around them. Guest: Andrea Fanta

    44 min

  2. 17 mai

    Green Bay: Beyond Football and Cheese

    Jim Schmitt talks with longtime local journalist Connie Fellman about how Green Bay has changed over time, including local media, downtown growth, education, culture, regional identity, the NFL Draft, and what a thriving Green Bay could look like over the next decade. Guest: Connie Fellman

    44 min

  3. 10 mai

    Brian Johnson on Downtown Green Bay, Housing, and the Public Market

    In this episode of Lean Local, Jim Schmitt sits down with Brian Johnson, director of On Broadway and former Green Bay City Council president, to examine how Green Bay has changed over the last decade and what still needs to improve. They discuss downtown development, housing demand, brownfields versus greenfields, permitting friction, truck traffic on Broadway, the Green Bay Public Market, and the effect of partisanship on local government. The conversation stays focused on a practical question: what would real progress look like for Green Bay over the next five to ten years.

    44 min

  4. 26 avr.

    Jennifer Grant on District 1, Development, and Green Bay Priorities

    Jennifer Grant joins Jim Schmitt to talk about what residents in Green Bay's District 1 are actually asking for: smarter development, tax restraint, better infrastructure, and more responsive city government. They cover reassessment-driven tax pressure, fire and police facility needs, homelessness and mental health service gaps, affordable housing, the push for more single-family homes, and the Red Smith development debate. Grant also addresses rising partisanship on the council, the lack of communication from the mayor's office, city transparency, Green Bay's parks system, and why she has no political ambitions beyond her current seat. The episode closes with Jim pointing listeners to the Green Bay Way podcast for continued conversation. Guest: Jennifer Grant

    44 min

  5. 12 avr.

    A Conversation with Jeff Mirkes

    This week, Jim talks with Jeff Mirkes, Executive Director of Downtown Green Bay. Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Guest: Jeff Mirkes

    44 min

  6. 23 févr.

    All About The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation

    Here on Lean Local, we are always looking for new ways our listeners can get involved with the community. President and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Dennis Buehler joins Jim to talk about how we can all pitch in to make Green Bay a better place. Learn more about the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation at ggbcf.org. Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Guest: Dennis Buehler

    43 min

  7. 16 févr.

    Feb 17 Primary Candidate Wrap-Up

    Today is just two days before Green Bay's nonpartisan primary election, so Jim Schmitt brings in a few more candidates to share their stories: Pete Borchardt, candidate for County Supervisor, District 10 Ben DeBaker, candidate for Alderperson, District 9 Sly Chou, candidate for Alderperson, District 9 John Schultz, candidate for County Supervisor, District 10 Head over to myvote.wi.gov for more information on the races in your district and where to vote. As the election results come in, Jim will reach back out to the candidates who advance to the general election to share a more detailed look into their platforms. Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Guests: Pete Borchardt, Ben DeBaker, Sly Chou, John Schultz

  8. 8 févr.

    Primaries Matter – Go Vote!

    Coming up on Tuesday, February 17th is a very important primary election for the city of Green Bay. For information about what's on the ballot and where your polling place is, go to myvote.wi.gov. On this Super Bowl Sunday, former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt interviews several more candidates running in these nonpartisan races: Michael Brezinski, candidate for Alderperson in District 9 Rachael Maes, candidate for County Supervisor in District 2 William Swisher, candidate for County Supervisor in District 2 Tarl Knight, candidate for Alderperson in District 9 Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Guests: Rachel Maes, Tarl Knight, Michael Brezinski, William Swisher

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Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Listen Live: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Sunday

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  • Création
    Civic Media
  • Années d’activité
    2024 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    91
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    © 2026 Civic Media
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