WCLO's Stan Milam Show
Stan Milam explores issues facing residents in Janesville and the rest of Southern Wisconsin for two hours every weekday morning on WCLO.- Friday, April 30
- Independence Day on the Rock
- Clean Water / Open Mic
- Property Assessments
The Rock Aqua Jays will be hosting this year's 4th of July Celebration, Independence Day on the Rock, and Joel Shapiro has the details.
Katie Karow, Water Superintendent for the City of Janesville, reviews her recent trip to Guatemala where she helped families gain access to clean drinking water. (Comments, questions, or concerns regarding local water issues, call 755-3115.)
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Open Mic: Gulf Coast oil spill; Harley-Davidson; unions
Segment opens with Stan's thoughts on Janesville home sales and Arizona's immigration law.
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City of Janesville assessor, Richard Havisa, explains how the property tax system works, and what a reassessment means to property owners.
- Thursday, April 29
- Janesville Sports Hall of Fame
- Multiple Sclerosis - Open Mic
- Open Mic - Woodman's Stores
Dave Johnson stops by with information on a new format for the Janesville Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, Saturday, May 15th at JPAC. Social hour at 5:30pm, programs begins at 6:45pm.
Janesville native Lori Schneider, the first person with MS to successfully climb the "Seven Peaks," previews the first ever Rock River MS walk, Sunday, May 2nd at Riverside Park. Registration at 9am, walk at 10am.
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Open Mic: employee-owned companies, namely Woodman's; oil, coal, nuclear disasters and resources
Stan reviews current events including fireworks in Madison (on several levels), Nick Fitzgerald, and Woodman's stores
- Wednesday, April 28
- Lincoln-Tallman House
- Rotary Gardens / Open Mic
- Current Events
Janesville City Council member Tom McDonald stops by to discuss the Lincoln-Tallman House
Rotary Gardens horticulturalist Mary Dwyer is in with a preview of the annual Spring Plant Sale, May 14-16.
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Open Mic: Case Feed building; Arizona's new immigration law
Stan discusses Tallman House issues, Arizona's new immigration law, and Goldman Sachs. Open Mic touches on Bob Uecker, and GM.
- Tuesday, April 27
- Jvl Schools' Unfunded Liability
- Alice in Dairyland / Election Campaigns
- Lincoln-Tallman House
Former Janesville School Board President Tom Wolfe has information on the history of the district's decisions on the unfunded liability retirement fund issue
Alice in Dairyland, Cheryl O'Brien, takes a break from her Janesville schools' tour to visit the WCLO studio.
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During Open Mic, Stan remarks on this year's election campaigns, especially those running against Russ Feingold.
This segment begins with Stan's views on current events including the Lincoln-Tallman House. Open Mic continues on the subject.
- Monday, April 26
- Open Mic
- Karen Schulte / Dick Leinenkugel
- Open Mic - The Truth About Toyota?
Open Mic topics include Dick Leinenkugel's campaign; minorities in schools; money savings by consolidation
Janesville School Superintendent Karen Schulte discusses a community informational piece going out to every household in the district.
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But first, Stan interviews Republican Dick Leinenkugel, the new candidate for U.S. Senate.
Open Mic topics include minorities in schools and Toyota.
- Friday, April 23
- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
- Joe Knilans / Open Mic
- Open Mic
James Buchen from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, comments on the Clean Energy Jobs Bill and immigration legislation for employers.
Republican Joe Knilans from Janesville introduces his campaign for the 44th Assembly District seat now held by Democrat Mike Sheridan of Janesville.
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This segment begins with Open Mic: pro sports salaries; a potential buyer for Case Feed?
Open for discussion: Shakespeare's birthday; pay day loan legislation; Clean Energy Jobs bill; illegal immigration; Blago
- Thursday, April 22
- Roger Anclam 45th Assembly Candidate / Taste of Culture
- Current News
Democratic Assembly candidate Roger Anclam of Beloit, a candidate for the 45th Assembly seat now held by Beloit Democrat Chuck Benedict, who announced last week he will not seek re-election, joins Stan for a discussion.
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This segment opens with the University of Wisconsin-Rock County Taste of Culture Art Sale coming up Friday, April 30th, 6pm-9pm. Representatives from the event have a preview. Tickets available by calling Jennifer Johns at 608-758-6628.
Stan reviews the top stories of the day: the Cooksville store, the "Birthers" and Barack Obama's heritage, Earth Day.
- Wednesday, April 21
- Illegal Immigration
- Grilled Cheese!
- Bus Service Janesville/Whitewater/Milton
Open Mic topics touch on the 44th Assembly District race and illegal immigration.
Angie Edge of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board returns for Grilled Cheese Month! Throughout the month of April, enjoy grilled cheese recipes at the Grilled Cheese Academy! You can always call the Milk Marketing Board toll free at 1-800-747-9662.
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Open Mic: the "Birthers"; border issues and immigration; welfare
Dave Mumma, director of the Janesville Transit System, discusses a plan to provide bus service from Janesville to Whitewater through Milton.
- Tuesday, April 20
- Wisconsin Technology
- March for Babies / Open Mic
- From Wall Street to PayDay Loans
Thad Nation from Wired Wisconsin talks about the state's leadership in technology.
Jen Stelse from the March of Dimes has info on the upcoming March for Babies, Saturday, May 1st. Registration begins 8:30am, walk at 9am from Dean Riverview Surgical Center on Washington Street to Traxler Park and back.
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Open Mic: government-run vs. privately-owned services; taxes
This segment begins with Stan's recap of recent news... Goldman-Sachs, Janesville/Whitewater/Milton bus service, and pay day loans.
- Monday, April 19
- Spencer Black
- Earth Day / Chad Lee for Congress
- Current News
Stan Milam and Spencer Black.
Bill Christopherson, author of "The Man from Clear Lake", talks about Gaylord Nelson and Earth Day.
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ChadLee, Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, visits The Stan Milam Show.
Stan shares his thoughts regarding the front page stories of Monday's Janesville Gazette. And Open Mic topics touch on income taxes and the long-term affects of volcanic ash.
- Friday, April 16
- Steve Nass vs. Jeff Wood
- Gas Tax / Middle School Alcohol Abuse
- Property Upkeep
Open Mic topics include Steve Nass vs. Jeff Wood and controversial Wisconsin laws.
Steve Milloy, publisher of www.junkscience.com, comments on a proposed federal gas tax increase.
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Patricia Kokotailo, director of adolescent Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, discusses the need to screen kids for alcohol abuse.
Stan comments on Thursday's Janesville Gazette front page. Open Mic topics also include Thursday's TEA Party in Madison.
- Thursday, April 15
- Rock County Day at the Capitol
- RC Day in Madison / Jvl School Board
- Rock County 911 "Use It, Don't Abuse It"
Janesville Gazette Business Editor Jim Leute discusses Wednesday's Rock County Day in Madison.
This segment opens with Open Mic. Topics include the timing of Rock County Day at the Capitol, and Dan Cunningham from Forward Janesville calls in to explain a thing or two to Stan.
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He may be the next Janesville School Board president and he could have some new ideas about the board's policies and roles. He's Janesville School Board Commissioner Bill Sodeman, and he's on today's show.
This segment opens with Stan's views on the TEA Party and intrigue regarding the Janesville School Board.
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Brian Becker and Dave Sleeter from the Rock County 911 Center have information the "Use it, Don't Abuse It" campaign. Please note this non-emergency number to reach Rock County dispatch: 757-2244.
- Wednesday, April 14
- Janesville Women's Club
- How I Met Your Referendum
- Chuck Benedict
Jackie Wood and Ann Roe stop by to preview an upcoming event to help preserve the historic Janesville Women's Club building. Learn more about what they are up to by visiting the Women's Club website, or call 754-4544.
Gary Albrecht, the former superintendent of schools in Evansville, and former Evansville School Board member Jeff Conn discuss school referendum issues.
Stan reviews recent political announcements around Rock County, then speaks with Rep. Chuck Benedict (D-Beloit) who says he won't run for re-election.
- Tuesday, April 13
- Taxes
- Border Patrol Issues
- School Budgets and Political Party Speakers
Todd Berry from Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance talks taxes.
Former Janesville resident Gary Meinert, now an Arizona resident active in border patrol issues, updates us on recent border activity. Learn more at Gary's Border Issues Blog.
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Open Mic topics include: The Capitol Steps new CD, airlines, and toll roads.
Open Mic includes Stan's views on "no new taxes", Janesville School budget, the TEA Party's unusual guest speaker, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Pulitzer Prize.
- Monday, April 12
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Open Mic / Sexual Assault Awareness
- Open Mic
The cast of Jesus Christ Superstar, a Bower City Theater Company production, visits the studio to promote their show which opens Friday at JPAC.
Open Mic includes Stan's views on airlines and the office of coroner.
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Jackie Friar from Mercy Health and Det. Dennis LeCaptain from the Janesville Police Department have information on Pinwheels for Awareness, a sexual assault awareness event, Tuesday 10am-11am at Wedge Park near Mercy Hospital. Learn more April 20th at 6pm at mercywebinars.org . Or call 888-39-MERCY.
A full hour of Open Mic explores doctors on the Pfizer payroll, the latest CD from the Capitol Steps, expanding I-39/90, and college drinking.
- Thursday, April 8
- Coroner vs. Medical Examiner
- Golf Wisconsin / AirFest 2010
- Sex Ed in Schools / Elder Wii Project
Stan discusses the differences between a coroner and a medical examiner. Rock County coroner Jennifer Keach calls in to set the record straight.
Author and journalist Jeff Mayers is joined by Janesville Riverside golf pro Tom Tautges. Let's talk golf!
Look for Jeff's book, Golf Wisconsin: The Official Guide to the State's Top 25 Public Courses, at Bookworld or on-line at Amazon.com.
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Tom Morgan talks about AirFest 2010, May 28-30.
Sex education in schools... illegal? Stan explains.
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Young Lorenzo Little has an update on putting a Wii in every nursing home. Learn more about Lorenzo's successful Elder Wii Project on Facebook. Donate to the project at any Johnson Bank location.
- Wednesday, April 7
- Post-Election Interviews
- Milton Discover Democracy / Campaign Winners
- Tuesday's Election Results
Post-election interviews:
Katie Kuznacic, Rock County 29th District supervisor, accepts Stan's congratulations.
Newly-elected School Board commissioners, Karl Dommershausen and Kristin Hesselbacher, chime in on school issues.
Val Crofts, Milton High School AP government teacher, with students Madison McCarthy and Brandon Farnsworth, review their Discovering Democracy week in Washington.
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Post-election interviews:
Newly-elected District 4 Court of Appeals judge, Brian Blanchard, shares thoughts on his election victory.
Re-elected Janesville City Councilman Tom McDonald discusses local issues with Stan.
Stan recaps Tuesday election results.
- Tuesday, April 6
- Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
- "Social Justice"
- Today is Election Day!
Todd Berry, president of Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, discusses the state budget and government wages, salaries and benefits
Janesville attorney Pat McDonald, Stan's expert source on all things Catholic, discusses the renewed attention on sexual assaults by priests, an issue that has now entered the Vatican, and the recent attack on social justice by commentator Glenn Beck, who asks people to quit their church if the term "social justice" is used by clergy or in printed material.
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This segment egins with Independent Assembly candidate Matt Gaboda reviewing his 43-mile walk through the district
During Open Mic, Stan shares his views on local elections and independent candidates.
Please vote today!
- Monday, April 5
- Those darn Republicans
- Rock River Sweep program
- Open mic; IPads, drinking in wisconsin
Stan gives his assessment of the current image of the Republican Party in light of recent publicity 'gaffs'.
In the first portion of this segment, Frank Masterman, founder of Rock River Sweep, talks about an upcoming cleanup project up and down the Rock River.
Learn more at www.rockriversweep.org
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In the second half hour, you'll get Stan’s view on District 4 Court of Appeals candidates.
Open Mic – Topics include the new I-Pad, Rock County Supervisor Katie Kuznacic and Wisconsin’s image as drinking state.
- Friday, April 2
- Chad Lee; Bill Sodemann
- Open Mic; Dave Ross; Brett Davis
- Election Preview
In this segment, Stan first talks with Chad Lee, Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District in Wisconsin.
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Janesville School Board member, Bill Sodemann, checks in on the situation with a Janesville Charter School (the CRES Academy) and the challenges to it by some freedom from religion organizations.Stan talks about some constitutional issues as they relate to a Charter School under fire by anit-religious groups. Then Candidate for Lt. Governor Dave Ross, who is also the Mayor of Superior, WI, checks in with his campaign message. Finally, Brett Davis, also candidate for Lt. Governor, checks in with thoughts on high speed rail and his campaign. Info on Mr. Davis' campaign to stop high speed rail can be found at www.stopthetrainwisconsin.org
Election Preview features County Clerk Lori Stottler. Then a review of all Janesville City Council and School Board Candidates are featured. In order of appearance on the show: School Board: Karl Dommerhausen, Peter Severson, Kristin Hesselbacher. City Council: Tom McDonald, Kathy Voskuil, Yuir Rashkin, Andrea Briarmoon.
- Thursday, April 1
- Open mic - rebates and more
- Open Mic - Matt Gaboda
- Norm Gesteland Tribute
Stan and callers on a variety of topics inlcuding a bill to end the practice of advertising products with their "after rebate" price.
Stan's thoughts on jobs and the economy. Callers comment on teacher pay, performance measurement, Parker Pen archives and more.
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Stan talks with independant candidate for the 43rd Assembly District, Matt Gaboda.Following Stan's opening remarks, Amy Palmer joins Stan to remenisce about her late father, Norm Gesteland, well known Janesville teacher and driver's ed instructor. Callers include Don Swanson, who also taught 'behind the wheel'.
