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, January 29
- Sen. Judy Robson
- WCLO remembers Dan Janis
- Mike Sheridan news and rumors
State Senator Judy Robson discusses her decision to not seek re-election.
Includes an eight minute interview with Dan Janis during WCLO's 75th anniversary celebration.
Nearly an hour of The Stan Milam Show is devoted to news and rumors regarding Speaker of the State Assembly, Mike Sheridan. Also discussed: payday loans, interest rates, and bank fees
- Thursday, January 28
- Open Mic - Robson, utility costs
- Open Mic / Clean Energy Jobs Act
- State of the Union / State of Iraq
Open Mic: what it means that Judy Robson will not run for re-election; Wisconsin utility costs
Open Mic: reaction to Wednesday night's State of the Union; Toyota recall; Talgo high-speed rail in Wisconsin; what it means that Judy Robson will not run for re-election.
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Scott Manley from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce shared his views on the Clean Energy Jobs Act which he says will cost Wisconsin more than 43,000 jobs.
Stan's reaction to Wednesday night's State of the Union address
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Cool Dadio Media's Bob Keith shares his observations on Obama's Iraq
- Wednesday, January 27
- Clean Energy Jobs Act
- Congressman Paul Ryan
- Janesville's Ice Arena
Rep. Spencer Black, the leading environmentalist in the Legislature, discusses the Clean Energy Jobs Act. Will it create jobs or eliminate jobs?
Open Mic: Paying off the Wisconsin Retirement System liability; Doyle's final State of the State
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Congressman Paul Ryan on Roadmap 2.0, State of the Union and Afghanistan
Green jobs in Wisconsin; Janesville's proposed ice arena
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The Janesville Gazette's on-line poll regarding the possible locations of the proposed ice arena
- Tuesday, January 26
- Janesville Jets
- Campaign Finance / Janesville's Ice Arena
- Janeville's Ice Arena / Open Mic
Bill McCoshen, president of the Janesville Jets, discusses the team's views on a Janesville ice facility
Wisconsin and Washington lobbyist Bill Broydrick comments on last week's Supreme Court decisions (state and federal) on campaign finance
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Open Mic: Janeville's proposed ice arena
Janesville's proposed ice arena and the Janesville Jets.
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Open Mic
- Monday, January 25
- Contacting Government
- Brett Favre / Groundhog Music
- Hockey Arena / Kids Against Hunger
Open Mic: Louis Butler and how to effectively contact government decision-makers.
Open Mic: Brett Favre
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Jack Farina and Bruce Warden have found success with a groundhog CD. You can find the CD at Voigt Music and the Exclusive Company, order your copy on-line, or call Jack himself! 608-362-5241.
Stan has thoughts on the proposed hockey arena "they" want on Janesville's east side.
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John Wong from Kids Against Hunger has info on Haitian relief. Learn more about Kids Against Hunger by visiting their website at www.RotaryKidsAgainstHunger.com To participate, call Gary at 755-4123.
- Friday, January 22
- And the winners are...
- Chicken ordinance / Buy Local
- Ice Rink, Janesville East/West division
Dan Cunningham previews the annual Forward Janesville award winners for the 2010 event. For more information visit the Forward Janesville Awards website.
We also look at local economic development plans and progress and the Rock County 5.0 initiative.Segment 1 - Allison Rollette, Janesville's chicken advocate, discusses Janesville's proposed chicken ordinance. Follow developments: on Twitter: follow cojchikens; on Facebook: cityofjanesvillechickens?
On Wordpress: http://cojchickens.wordpress.com or email: cityofjanesvillechickens@gmail.com
Segment 2 - Rick Brooks from Wisconsin Partners in Sustainability talks about his program, "Buy Local: A strategy for econonmic development."
Related Website: www.danebuylocal.com or email for more information: rbrooks@dcs.wisc.edu
First, a brief chicken ordinance preview; Discussion during open mic centers on the new ice arena's proposed location and the perceived east/west division among Janesville residents.
- Thursday, January 21
- Open Mic - McCain/Feingold
- Rick Richard / Open Mic
- Buy Local / McCainFeingold Ruling
Open Mic: Senator Russ Feingold's response to today's Supreme Court ruling on the McCain/Feingold Bill; Sunday's parade route to welcome home Company A of the 132nd: Soldiers are expected to arrive on I-90 in Janesville around 4:30pm, Milton Avenue to Milwaukee to Main Street to the Armory. The gathering at the Armory is for families only, please.
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate Rick Richard will previews his listening session scheduled for 5:30 this evening at the United Way of North Rock County headquarters in Janesville. During this morning's show he'll comment on his jobs plan.
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Open Mic: more on McCain/Feingold (you might get the idea that Stan is upset by today's Supreme Court ruling)
Direct buy stores and co-ops... is it "buying local"?
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Open Mic: US Supreme Court ruling on McCain/Feingold Bill
- Wednesday, January 20
- The Jobs Creation Swear Jar
- Rotarty Gardens / Inattentive Driving
- Buy Local with The 3/50 Project
Steve Walters has the solution to jobs creation in Wisconsin! Visit WisconsinEye.org
Rotary Gardens horticulturist Mark Dwyer reports on the light show, Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo, and looking ahead to spring.
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Open Mic: fire and police furlough; inattentive driving
Massachusetts election; provide aid to Haiti through WCLO website; Janesville Jets and other local sports...
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Phyliss Williams from K&W Greenery explains the 3-50 buy local project
- Tuesday, January 19
- Open Mic - taxes
- Rebecca Kleefisch / Scot Walker
- Open Mic - Haiti relief and gov't
Open Mic: state taxes and the ecomony
Rebecca Kleefisch (Republican) announces her run for Lt. Gov. Visit her website at www.rebeccaforreal.com
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Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker, a Republican candidate for governor, discusses jobs. Visit his website at www.scottwalker.org/
Open Mic: response to Stan Milam's views on Pat Robertson's and Rush Limbaugh's recent comments about the earthquake in Haiti; health care bill and pharmaceuticals; non-tax paying political candidates
- Monday, January 18
- Mercy Trauma II Center / Tim John
- Jvl Baseball & Softball / MLK Jr. Day
- Open Mic - Everything from Rush to Favre
Dr. Robb Whinney, lead trauma surgeon at Mercy Health, has information on Mercy's designation as a Trauma II Center.
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Democratic candidate for governor Tim John.
Janesville attorney Duffy Dillon has info on efforts to build new baseball and softball diamonds at the Janesville Youth Sports Complex. To contribute, you can buy a brick for $100-$350. Visit the Janesville Youth Baseball website for more information. Or call Duffy himself at 756-4141.
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"I Have a Dream" - We hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech
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Open Mic features our political analyst, John Kozlowicz, comments on Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson and Martin Luther King Jr.
Open Mic: Recent comments made by Rush Limbaugh and Pat Robertson; to contribute to Haitian earthquake relief call Janesville Red Cross (608) 754-4497; Brett Favre; Janesville Jets weekend game; is job creation a partisan issue?
- Friday, January 15
- Lions and Jets (no bears)
- WMC / Open Mic
- Open Mic
Janesville Noon Lions stop by.
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John McCally, general manager of the Janesville Jets, previews the upcoming weekend series and a special pre-game ceremony. 752-JETS
Jim Buchen, vice president for government relations at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, provides data comparing Wisconsin with other states
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Open Mic: relief efforts in Haiti; Ohio/Wisconsin State Fairs
Open Mic: Madison voted the fifth gayest city in the US; resignation vs. termination of employment; Joel Shapiro of the Rock Aqua Jays announces plans for Fourth of July festivities; eagle sightings!
- Thursday, January 14
- Open Mic
- Open Mic - economy
- Sen. Russ Feingold
Open Mic: the Million Dollar American Worker Buyout; Job growth in Wisconsin; Rotary Event Friday at 5pm to benefit relief efforts to Haiti. Call for more information 608-752-2700
A full hour of Open Mic: local entertainment; the Million Dollar American Worker Buyout; SuperBowl; how Wisconsin can compete with other states for job growth
Stan previews his interview with Russ Feingold regarding veterans' benefits. Rumors about the Equinox coming to the Janesville GM plant.
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Sen. Russ Feingold discusses health care and veterans benefits.
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Listeners weight in on the senator's comments.
- Wednesday, January 13
- State retirement fund
- "Elder-Wii" / Open Mic
- Haiti Earthquake / Open Mic
Janesville School Board Commissioner Kevin Murray has an update on the unfunded teacher retirement liability issue
Details on "Elder-Wii", a fund-raising effort to buy Wii game systems for area nursing homes. After just two weeks, Lorenzo Little (age 10) has already collected enough to purchase the first Wii. Would you like to contribute? Call Lorenzo (and his parents) at 608-752-9483.
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Open Mic: bicycle repair for charity; the prospect of the Janesville GM plant re-opening
President Obama speaks on rescue and recovery efforts in Haiti following a devastating earthquake which struck Tuesday afternoon. To learn how you can help, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/ or call toll free 1-888-407-4747.
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Open Mic: fix the economy with the million dollar buy-out for American workers over age 50; Stan pledges to go without a car for one day sometime this year.
- Tuesday, January 12
- Armory production "Spelling Bee"
Meet the cast of Putnam County Spelling Bee to open at the Armory Friday evening, January 15th.
- Monday, January 11
- Open Mic - Auto Racing
- Scott Feldt / Urban Force Racing
- Kyle Hicke Trial Update / RC Republican Party
Open Mic: Urban Force Racing; Big 8 scheduling; auto racing
Republican state treasurer candidate Scott Feldt Contact information: 608-314-4096 1815 Doubletree Drive, Janesville, WI 53546
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Urban Force/ABC Racing - it's a program for youth to channel auto racing interests in a positive direction. In studio is Pete Raskovic, in charge of the program at the Beloit School District, Steve McNeal, the district assistant superintendent and driver Zach Riddle.
Talk to your school guidance counselor, or visit the Urban Force Racing website contact information page
Open Mic: weekend sports; live report from the court house with Steve Benton regarding the Kyle Hicke trial; (further comments from Stan Milam follow his interview with Lonna Morouney)
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Lonna Morouney, media coordinator for the Rock County Republican Party, stops by to discuss this year's Lincoln Day dinner, Sunday, January 31st at the Eclipse Center. For tickets and/or more information on the dinner, call 608-751-8069.
Learn more about theRepublican Party of Rock County, call 314-2640.
- Friday, January 8
- Andrews' Distinguished Explorer Award
- Open Mic
- Stan's Misc Thoughts / P.A.D. with Mercy Health
Rock County Judge Ken Forbeck takes time out to preview the Roy Chapman Andrews Society's Distinguished Explorer Award. This year's recipient is Dr. Sylvia Earle.
Award presentation will be Friday, Feb. 5th, 4:30pm at Eaton Chapel.
An hour of Open Mic: can you find a notary public on Sunday?; WCLO's switch to CBS news; Union Grove Verterans' Hospital; veterans' care; ticket info for Fiddler on the Roof at JPAC; jobs creation; Elvis' birthday.
Paul Ryan responds to Milam's rant about GM subpay. A few words on windchill. Teacher's retirement fund.
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Mercy Health System Dr. Gene Gulliver explains peripheral arterial disease.
Dr. Gulliver will speak at a luncheon January 14th at Mercy Center. The discussion is free, but seats are limited. Reserve your place by calling the Mercy Health Line at 888-39-MERCY by January 12th.
- Thursday, January 7
- Open Mic - Veterans' Benefits
- Veterans' Benefits / LaborFest 2010
- Race to the Top / Local MLK activities
Open Mic: Veterans' benefits
Open Mic: Joe Lieberman; veterans benefits;
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There will be a 2010 Labor Day parade in Janesville - "The greatest parade in the Midwest," according to LaborFest 1st Vice President Janet Cook who stops by to update us on this year's 20th anniversary plans.
Get involved by calling the Union Hall 755-5120 x122 and/or attending meetings at Labor Temple the second Monday of every month.
Stan's thoughts on Race to the Top.
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Leslie Brunsell with activities regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Call Leslie to get involved: 752-2100. Learn more about the Diversity Action Team of Rock County at www.datrockco.org
- Wednesday, January 6
- WRS Retirement Liability
- Travis Kvapil / Ryan for President?
- High School Hoops / Spring Elections
Janesville School Commissioner Kevin Murray continues his call for action on the teacher retirement fund payments to WRS.
Janesville native Travis Kvapil reveals his NASCAR plans for 2010.
He invites you to visit his official website.
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Open Mic asks the question "Paul Ryan for President?" and explores backroom politics.
During Open Mic, Stan Milam and Al Fagerli talk high school hoops.
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County Clerk Lori Stottler has the latest stats on nomination papers and spring elections.
Primary will be held on February 16th.
- Tuesday, January 5
- Partners in Prevention
- Theater in Janesville / Open Mic
- Open Mic - Veterans' Care
Sarah DuPree from Partners in Prevention has a review of the Reality Maze
(608)758-1844
Talking theater with Dennis Vechinsky. Theater Unlimited's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" will be held January 21-23rd and January 29th-31st at JPAC.
Also, thoughts on the addition of new acting groups in the area like Bower City Theater Company.
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Open Mic: jobs creation in Wisconsin; school achievement and evaluation
Open Mic: upcoming show choir event; abortion issues; proper care of veterans; business going to Indiana instead of Wisconsin.
