Nikolas DeGroot on Ground Floor Democracy & Talking Politics Face-to-Face (Hour 1)

Hole Truth: The Donut Quiz (Hour 2)

Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach kick things off by asking listeners a simple question: when money gets tight, what's the first thing you cut from the budget? The answers range from dining out and streaming subscriptions to a few more creative responses from callers and texters. Along the way, the conversation bounces between personal spending habits, everyday expenses, and a few laughs about life's little luxuries. Later, Producer Dom serves up "Hole Truth: The Donut Quiz", a game packed with donut trivia, true-or-false questions, and surprising facts about America's favorite fried pastry. Greg manages to pull off a win, despite a few questionable guesses along the way. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/]

Brint Davy on Alamo Drafthouse’s No-Phone Policy Debate (Hour 1)

Culture critic Brint Davy joins Pete and Greg to discuss his effort to change the well-known no-phone policy at Alamo Drafthouse theaters. While the policy has long been praised by moviegoers who want a distraction-free experience, Brint argues it may be time for a new approach. He explains why he launched a petition, what changes he'd like to see, and whether there's room for compromise between movie etiquette and modern technology. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/] Relevant links from this hour: * Brint’s petition on Change.org [http://change.org]: Petition · Reinstate Alamo Drafthouse's No Phone Use Policy - United States · Change.org [https://www.change.org/p/reinstate-alamo-drafthouse-s-no-phone-use-policy]  * General context about the Alamo situation: Alamo Drafthouse Instituted Mobile Ordering. Super Fans Are Not Pleased. - The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/movies/alamo-drafthouse-mobile-ordering.html] Guest: Brint Davy [https://civicmedia.us/profile/brint-davy/]

Movie Club: Casino Royale (Hour 2)

It’s Movie Club night, and Pete and Greg are taking on Casino Royale. They discuss Daniel Craig’s first outing as James Bond, their favorite scenes, memorable villains, and whether Casino Royale deserves its reputation as one of the best Bond films ever made. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/]

Logan Wroge on June Adventures Across Wisconsin (Hour 1)

Logan Wroge, Senior Communications Specialist with Travel Wisconsin, joins Pete and Greg to talk about some of the best things to do around the state this June. From festivals and outdoor activities to hidden gems and summer road trip ideas, Logan shares a few great ways to make the most of Wisconsin as summer gets underway. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/] Relevant links from this hour: * Travel Wisconsin Website [https://industry.travelwisconsin.com/about-us/our-team/staff-directory] * His LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-wroge-938ab367] * Capital Times article he featured in [https://captimes.com/news/government/how-whitewater-is-trying-to-build-more-housing-for-university-grads/article_4b8154cf-9932-4b89-8d7a-cb98dc3d5479.html] Guest: Logan Wroge [https://civicmedia.us/profile/logan-wroge/]

Felipe Torres Medina on Comedy, Immigration & Writing for Stephen Colbert (Hour 2)

Writer and humorist Felipe Torres Medina joins Pete and Greg to talk about his work as a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the art of comedy writing, and his book about navigating immigration in the United States. Felipe shares stories from behind the scenes in late-night television, how humor can help explain complicated issues, and what he's learned from writing about the immigrant experience. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/] Relevant links from this hour: * His website [https://www.felipetorresmedina.com/] * IMD [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11090542/] Guest: Felipe Torres Medina [https://civicmedia.us/profile/felipe-torres-medina/]