Let’s Talk AI and Useless Stuff

Let’s Find Closure

This week’s NEWisco Weekend is its last issue for the time being. So, our theme this week is finding closure. The cover story is an interview with Sheryl Dingman of the Fox Cities Victim Crime Response Team [https://victimcrisisresponse.org/]. Teri Barr brings us a major holiday tradition with a NEWisco Connection: Maury Laws [http://www.maury-laws.com/]. Amanda Nimmer tells us how to win at gift giving. And Civic Media reporters look at how the Hemp industry will deal with upcoming changes. Pete Schwaba’s classic cinema pick is a fun look at the afterlife. Savanna Tomei-Olson explains how a collection of extensive health data in Wisconsin could disappear soon. And our Musical segment features Doctors In Recital [http://www.doctorsinrecital.org/]. NEWisco Weekend was a part of the Civic Media radio network and aired Saturdays at 8 am and Sundays at 11 am on 98.3 and 96.5 WISS. Sundays at 8 on 97.9 WGBW. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, visit https://civicmedia.us/shows [https://civicmedia.us/shows] to see the entire broadcast lineup. Guests: Kim Shefchik [https://civicmedia.us/profile/kim-shefchik/], Sheryl Dingman [https://civicmedia.us/profile/sheryl-dingman/], Chris Peot [https://civicmedia.us/profile/chris-peot/], Paul Peot [https://civicmedia.us/profile/paul-peot/], Amy Yanzer [https://civicmedia.us/profile/amy-yanzer/], Paul Yanzer [https://civicmedia.us/profile/paul-yanzer/], Sheri Johnson [https://civicmedia.us/profile/sheri-johnson/]

Let’s Go Time Travel

THIS WEEK, THE WHOLE CREW IS GOING BACK IN TIME FOR NEWISCO WEEKEND. We fired up the time machine for the Cover Story, when Lisa Hale takes us back to look at and listen to the music, news, and movies of the first half of the 20th Century. Teri Barr visits Old World Wisconsin [https://wiss.fm/news/2025/12/05/wisconsins-historic-village-shines-a-light-on-holiday-traditions] to look at past holiday traditions. Commentator Amanda Nimmer ruminates on the Mandela Effect. JoAnn Krulatz tells us about a new historic marker [https://wrce.fm/news/2025/11/06/richland-center-native-honored-with-historic-marker] honoring a Wisco Governor. Lisa returns to help WGBW’s Connie Fellman share a special nonprofit that creates Special Spaces [https://specialspaces.org/our-chapters/wisconsin/] for very sick children. Pete Schwaba poses the question of what would you change if you could with the Classic Movie Pick of the week, and Frank Hermans brings Christmas cheer to the musical segment! Guests: Todd Coppernoll [https://civicmedia.us/profile/todd-coppernoll/], Frank Hermans [https://civicmedia.us/profile/frank-hermans/], Connie Fellman [https://civicmedia.us/profile/connie-fellman/], Betsy Gasper [https://civicmedia.us/profile/betsy-gasper/]

Let’s Be Thankful

This issue of NEWisco Weekend takes a look at some of our favorite segments on Thanksgiving, music, and Red Cross Heroes [https://civicmedia.us/shows/newisco-weekend/2025/09/06/lets-be-a-hero]. Teri Barr brings us a feast for our ears. Commentator Amanda Nimmer rhapsodizes on Thanksgiving Food. We have stories from Connie Fellman on how much work goes into a Marching band performance. Jo Ann Krulatz tells us about a deer donation program…and later looks at the state’s Christmas tree. Is it the turkey making you sleepy, or are you still feeling the effects of the time change? Maddie Schaffer answers that question. Savanna Tomei Olson shares info on a sale in Madison worth Billions. Pete Schwaba takes us on a journey for the Classic Movie Pick of the Week. And the cover story recounts five local heroes honored by the Red Cross. 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 [https://civicmedia.us/shows] to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Megan Sweeney [https://civicmedia.us/profile/megan-sweeney/], Danielle Scherer [https://civicmedia.us/profile/danielle-scherer/]

Let’s Adopt

ADOPTION IS THE BUZZWORD FOR THIS WEEK’S NEWISCO WEEKEND. We talk about adoption of all types, from our Commentary from Amanda Nimmer on chosen family to Pete Schwaba’s Classic Cinema pick of the week, a comedy about adopting a baby. Our Cover story delves into Oshkosh’s Adoption of a plan to put a pedestrian bridge over I-41. And the Opening feature from Teri Barr features a man who has adopted an entire community in Jamaica [https://www.jamforjam.org/about-our-cause/]. We have feature stories: From Isabella Nieto on the ACLU taking on Marathon County's adoption of an ICE program [https://wxco.fm/news/2025/11/17/marathon-county-sheriffs-dept-investigated-over-cooperation-with-ice]. From Jo Ann Krulatz on adopting winter weather techniques [https://wiss.fm/news/2025/11/17/its-winter-weather-awareness-week-in-wisconsin] and tricks. From Connie Fellman on the Ladies of Lambeau who work with Foster kids in NEWisco. And Melissa Kaye brings us an Awesome story about a pet pigeon. 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 [https://civicmedia.us/shows] to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Christy Policy [https://civicmedia.us/profile/christy-policy/], Shannon Seymer-Tabaska [https://civicmedia.us/profile/shannon-seymer-tabaska/], James Rabe [https://civicmedia.us/profile/james-rabe/], Hannah Schwarz [https://civicmedia.us/profile/hannah-schwarz/], Craig Baumann [https://civicmedia.us/profile/craig-baumann/]

Let’s Talk AI and Useless Stuff

THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF NEWISCO WEEKEND IS A POTPOURRI OF AI, USELESS STUFF, AND USING LESS STUFF! THE COVER STORY IS A TALK WITH UW OSHKOSH CHANCELLOR MANOHAR SINGH. [https://www.uwosh.edu/chancellor/home/about-the-chancellor/] Teri Barr opens up the issue with a look at AI and how it can help you declutter. Then we have stories on AI Scams from JoAnn Krulatz, Data Centers [https://wiss.fm/news/2025/11/11/wisconsin-lawmakers-hold-informational-hearing-on-ai-data-centers] from Savanna Tomei Olson, and Red Eleven Labs [https://civicmedia.us/news/2025/08/18/fighting-ai-with-ai] in Madison from Parker Olsen, all dealing with AI and Technology. The issue also contains stories on proposed caps for utilities [https://civicmedia.us/news/2025/11/12/lawmakers-introduce-bill-that-aims-to-limit-utility-cost] from Savanna Tomei Olson and a Veterans’ Day Protest [https://wiss.fm/news/2025/11/12/veterans-day-protest] from Melissa Kaye. The issue is rounded out with our commentator Amanda Nimmer’s take on a useless but much-desired item and Pete Schwaba’s AI focused Classic Movie 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 [https://civicmedia.us/shows] to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook to keep up with NEWisco Weekend. Guests: Chelsea Chandler [https://civicmedia.us/profile/chelsea-chandler/], Michelle Reinen [https://civicmedia.us/profile/michelle-reinen/], Manohar Singh [https://civicmedia.us/profile/manohar-singh/], Corey Singletary [https://civicmedia.us/profile/corey-singletary/], Jill Sexton [https://civicmedia.us/profile/jill-sexton/], Maria Beltran [https://civicmedia.us/profile/maria-beltran/], Darren Madison [https://civicmedia.us/profile/darren-madison/], Samarth Shah [https://civicmedia.us/profile/samarth-shah/], Tanisq Jawahar [https://civicmedia.us/profile/tanisq-jawahar/]