Emerson Lehmann on Wisconsin’s Small Towns & His Trip to South Korea (Hour 2)

Jason Mansmith on Upcoming Events at the Thrasher Opera House (Hour 2)

Jason Mansmith, Marketing Director of the Thrasher Opera House, joins Pete and Greg to highlight some of the exciting events coming to one of Wisconsin’s most unique entertainment venues. From live music and performances to community gatherings, Jason shares what’s on the calendar and why the historic opera house continues to be a destination for arts and culture in the region. 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 link from this hour: * Home - Thrasher Opera House [https://www.thrasheroperahouse.com/] Guest: Jason Mansmith [https://civicmedia.us/profile/jason-mansmith/]

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

Nikolas DeGroot, founder of Ground Floor Democracy, joins Pete and Greg to talk about creating spaces for real political conversations. From his “Politics in the Park” events to the development of a civic engagement game, Nikolas shares what happens when people from different backgrounds sit down together and discuss issues in person. 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: * Their Linktree [https://linktr.ee/groundfloordemocracy?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK-IdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmZWgwRzNPTUdGQ1ZWbjZoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHukJX5bpF6qWm0mwfdButkB6Y6fWrDP_AbJhZspFHU9FA1L6Tj0eIx2y98NS_aem_C-G8v3H3XEjEOGOorNgbAA] * See their webpage [https://commonrootsrising.org/groundfloor-democracy/] * Their  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575129222063] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/groundfloordemocracy/]   * An AMA style Reddit: What Would Better Local Politics Look Like Here? : r/wisconsin [https://www.reddit.com/r/wisconsin/comments/1q0hscc/what_would_better_local_politics_look_like_here/]  * News Story: Oshkosh Politics in the Park events aim to combat polarization, build community [https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/05/wisconsin-oshkosh-politics-in-the-park-groundfloor-democracy-community-conversation/]  Guest: Nikolas DeGroot [https://civicmedia.us/profile/nikolas-degroot/]

Matt Mueller on the Latest Movie Releases (Hour 2)

Milwaukee-based film critic Matt Mueller joins Pete and Greg to break down the newest releases hitting theaters and streaming services. From blockbuster movies to hidden gems, Matt shares what’s worth watching, what to skip, and what’s generating buzz in the film world. 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 Substack [https://amanaboutfilm.substack.com/] Matt's Twitter [https://x.com/aManAboutFilm?lang=en] Guest: Matt Mueller [https://civicmedia.us/profile/matt-mueller/]

iuscely Flores on Fair Maps, Redistricting & Wisconsin’s Political Future (Hour 1)

In this hour of Nite Lite, iuscely Flores, Organizing Director for the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition, joins Pete and Greg to talk about an upcoming rally focused on Wisconsin’s congressional maps. She discusses why fair maps remain a major issue in the state, what organizers are hoping to accomplish, and how redistricting could impact voters in future elections. 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: * Upcoming state-wide rally on congressional maps, advocating for Independent Redistricting Commission. LINK [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbIuW8daOSDcody2yidqwDFLxOp5LRUHIQb6TKF88KSWAVvw/viewform?usp=publish-editor] * iuscely was recently on Recombobulation area with Dan Shafer [https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/wisconsin-fair-maps-coalition-to] * Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear congressional maps lawsuit • Wisconsin Examiner [https://wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wisconsin-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-congressional-maps-lawsuit/] Guest: Iuscely Flores [https://civicmedia.us/profile/iuscely-flores/]

TGI Fridays – What Was (or Wasn’t) on the OG Menu? (Hour 2)

Pete, Greg, and Producer Dom have some Friday fun with a game all about classic restaurant menus, discontinued foods, and forgotten favorites. The question is simple: was it actually on the original menu… or completely made up? 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/]