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.- Wednesday, March 31
- Mike Tate on Health Care, Elections
- Milton Discover Democracy, Open Mic and Parker Pen
- Jobs in Monroe; Jvl School Board Pres. Duane Severson
Mike Tate, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, weighs in on health care reform and the upcoming elections.
Val Crofts of Milton High School and students Kaitlyn Mumm and Amy Diestler enlighten us to their activities on a learing event in Washington D.C. including their participation in a briefing with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
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On the Open mic session, news of the grassroots effort to locate the Parker Pen archives in Janesville from a listener who received a response from the company. Stan also talks with callera about health care and cleaning up the town.Stan has some info on a press conference regarding a "green job" training program in Monroe, WI. Then Janesville School Board President, Duane Severson, joins us for a discussion of Superintendent Karen Schulte's first year review.
- Tuesday, March 30
- Open Mic
- Quint Studer on Janesville Schools
Follow-up on the Microsoft school settlement and the Studer Group Study on open mic. (due to technical difficulty, portions of the podcast are unavailable. )
Stan opens the show with thoughts on education, the microsoft settlement with Wisconsin Schools and HealthCare.
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Quint Studer of The Studer Group discusses the study of the quality of the Janesville School District. - Monday, March 29
- Jets make the playoffs
- Blackhawk Tech
- Health Care Reform through the eyes of Stan
Janesville Jets General Manager, John McCally, stops by to talk about the first ever hockey playoffs for the Jets at the Janesville Ice Arena.
Stan talks with Blackhawk Technical College President Dr. Eric Larson and VP of Learning Dr. Sharon Kennedy about the many challenges facing the college in the light of a high number of displaced workers. The college's budget and "green" education initiatives are also discussed.
Stan Milam returns from Washington D.C. with a unique perspective on the passing of the health care reform bill. Stans comments and those of several callers make up the segment.
- Friday, March 26
- Bill Viney
- UAW / Vets Roll
- Health Care Activities on The Hill
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Washington lobbyist Bill Viney weighs in on the health care bill.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Stan visits with Darius Sivin, United Auto Workers international representative for legislative, governmental and international affairs.
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Mark Finnigan from Finnigan's RV has information on Vets Roll, an effort to provide World War II veterans a ride to Washington D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, call Mark at 608-207-8319.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Stan describes activity at the Capitol following the passage of the health care bill, JB Van Hollen, and spring election candidates. He also takes Open Mic calls regarding the Health Care Bill.
- Thursday, March 25
- Health Care Reform
- Russ Feingold and Paul Ryan
- Jvl Spring Arts Loop / Health Care Reform
Open Mic focuses mainly on health care reform.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Senator Russ Feingold and Congressman Paul Ryan share their views regarding the health care bill that was signed this week.
Also, lobbyist Bill Broydrick chimes in on the bill.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Alicia Reid from Raven's Wish has information on this weekend's Spring Arts Loop. Enjoy 20 featured painters in the Painters' Frolic along with other various artists at the Pontiac Convention Center, Sunday March 28th from 10am - 5pm.
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Open Mic focuses mainly on health care reform.
- Wednesday, March 24
- Adam Peer and NAPEO
- Craig Cougar Sports / Campaign Finance
- Senator Herb Kohl
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Stan gets a visit from Former Rock County resident and Rock County Board supervisor Adam Peer, now a staffer at the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Janesville Craig coaches Mark Marsden and Mike Miller discuss won-loss records, rules and priorities.
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Common Cause National Executive Director Bob Edgar discusses campaign finance.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Nobody's senator but yours, Herb Kohl, visits Stan in DC.
- Tuesday, March 23
- Washington Seminar
- Habitat for Humanity / Kathy Voskill
- Health Care activities / Spy theories
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
This segment features several Washington Seminar students.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Dave Thomas, executive director of Rock County Habitat for Humanity, talks about his organization's efforts in our area. To get involved, look for the group's Facebook page, home page at www.rockcountyhabitat.org or give them a call at 608-754-1228.
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Meet Janesville City Council candidate Kathy Voskill running for re-election.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Stan shares scenes of what's happening at the Capitol now that the health care bill is on its way to the President.
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Nick Auclair, the official Stan Milam Show spy, presents his views on the anthrax case and his theory on where Osama bin Laden is.
- Monday, March 22
- 2010 Census Answers
- Health Care / Census
- Health Care Reform
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Conversation with Neil Deupree of the Complete Count Committee continues regarding the Census. Any questions, you can call Neil at 608-752-8342, or visit the Hedberg Public Library for assistance.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
The Health Care Bill passes over the weekend and continues as the focus of this segment's Open Mic.
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Neil Deupree of the Complete Count Committee returns for another session on the Census.
Stan Milam is in Washington DC this week with the Parker Washington Seminar
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin discusses health care reform.
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The Health Care Bill passes over the weekend and is the focus of this segment's Open Mic.
- Friday, March 19
- Parker Washington Seminar
- Open Mic
- Soles4Souls / Jvl School Board Candidate, Peter Severson
Janesville Parker High School Washington Seminar students preview their week of field research beginning Monday.
An hour of Open Mic includes topics such as: bonuses for SWIB employees; postal service hours and rates; and the latest on payday loan legislation.
Amy Holden has information about Soles 4 Souls. You can still donate shoes. Drop them off at Consolidated Elementary School at 4838 N. CTY F, or Bethel Baptist Church at 3300 Mt. Zion. For more information (or if you have a trailer to transport the shoes to Nashville), call Amy 289-6405.
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Meet Janesville School Board Commissioner and candidate for re-election Peter Severson.
- Thursday, March 18
- Open Mic
- Tornado Awareness / Rep. Kim Hixson
- Evan Wynn, 43rd Assembly Candidate
Open Mic: Juvenile vs. Adult court; the Census and how it relates to the "Slaughterhouse Rules"
Rock County Emergency Management coordinator Shirley Connors has info on tornado alerts
You are invited to Tornado Spotters Training, Tuesday, March 23rd at the Rock County Health Care Center from 1-3pm or at the Town of Clinton Fire Department from 6:30-8:30pm. You must pre-register by calling 758-8440 by March 22nd.
Find more information about severe weather at the Rock County Emergency Management webpage.
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Rep. Kim Hixson discusses a partnership initiative with local businesses.
Stan explains what he really said about high school coaches Marsden and Miller.
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Evan Wynn, candidate for the 43rd Assembly District, visits the studio.
- Wednesday, March 17
- Sports and Politics
- Diedre Richard / Guys On Ice
- Elections, Jobs, and Budgets
Open Mic topics include high school sports and Tommy Thompson's intent to run for public office.
Janesville School Board Commissioner Diedre Richard explains her decision to stop campaigning for re-election
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The cast of "Guys On Ice" visit the studio to talk about their production running now at The Armory.
This segment begins with Stan's take on the spring elections and the Milton School District's budget options. Then, Open Mic touches on jobs, district boundaries, and the "Slaughterhouse Rules".
- Tuesday, March 16
- Census questions
- Open Mic / Milton's Discovering Democracy
- Liquor licenses, the Census, and hockey
Open Mic topics include the 2010 Census.
Open Mic: student athletic priviledges; waving children into adult court;
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Milton High School Social Studies teacher, Val Crofts, describes a new AP government course called Discovering Democracy and previews an upcoming week his students will spend in Washington
Stan starts the show with updates on liquor licenses for non-profits and commentary regarding the 2010 Census. Then, Janesville Jets' General Manager, John McCally, stops in to cheer Stan up with some hockey talk.
- Monday, March 15
- Jvl School Board candidate Kristin Hesselbacher
- Jvl School Board candidate, Karl Dommershausen
- School $$ and the Census
We meet Janesville School Board candidate Kristin Hesselbacher.
We hear from Janesville School Board candidate Karl Dommershausen
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Open Mic: The "Miller Park Tax"; the 2010 Census; spring trash
Stan recaps the Janesville Jets' weekend and the money situations in the Janesville School District. Then, Open Mic topics include the 2010 Census.
- Friday, March 12
- City Council candidate, Tom McDonald / Jvl Jets' John McCally
- Lilly Ledbetter / Citizen Action of Wis.
- Liquor Fund-raising / City Council candidate Yuri Rashkin
Janesville City Council member running for re-election - Tom McDonald.
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A quick visit with Janesville Jets, GM, John McCally.
Lilly Ledbetter explains her fight to pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 as a preview to being the guest speaker at the 18th Annual Zonta International Women's Day luncheon.
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This segment begins with Brian Rothgery, the organizing director at Citizen Action of Wisconsin, reviews a Washington D.C protest of the health insurance industry.
Stan answers accusations that he verbally attacked the Angel Museum in Beloit over non-profit organizations applying for liquor licenses.
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Janesville City Council candidate Janesville City Council member and candidate for re-election Yuri Rashkin.
- Thursday, March 11
- School Renovation $$
- Bottle Collection / City Council Candidate, K. Andreah Briarmoon
- Craig Principal, Mike Kuehne
Janesville School Board Commissioner Tim Cullen comments on spending and authorization for spending for the $70.8 million high schools renovation project
Michael Seelinger previews his glass bottle presentation on Mar. 18 in Janesville at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center.
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Janesville City Council candidate K. Andreah Briarmoon.
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Open Mic: ice arena; principal, Mike Keuhne
Stan has some thoughts on drunk driving and liquor licenses for non-profits as well as unemployment news for Wisconsin.
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Janesville Craig High School Principal Mike Kuehne, who will retire at the end of the school year, looks back on his years in the Janesville School System.
- Wednesday, March 10
- Open Mic
- Clean Water / Unemployment Figures
- Will Tommy Run? / Bill McCoshen
Open Mic: Principal Kuehne's retirement; unemployment; city council spending
Rep. Spencer Black discusses clean water legislation.
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During Open Mic, Stan explains the "u-measures" of unemployment reporting.
Stan considers the odds of Tommy Thompson running for US Senate against Russ Feingold.
He also has some thoughts on the Miller Park sales tax.
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Bill McCoshen talks Tommy Thompson politics and Janesville Jets hockey.
- Tuesday, March 9
- Girl Scout Week
- Home Buyers Tax Credit / School Referendum $$
- 2010 Rock County 4H Fair / 2010 Census
It's Girl Scout Week. We celebrate with Barbie Wiers from the Badgerland Council.
Learn more about Girl Scouts by calling 800-236-2710.
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Stan's thoughts on Liz Cheney's latest cause regarding defense attorneys for terrorists.
Janesville real estate broker Dave Mansur has information on the home buyers tax credit. Feel free to call Dave with questions: 314-1181
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Janesville School Superintendent Karen Schulte and the district's chief financial officer, Keith Pennington,go over the final numbers on allocations for the $70.8 million high school renovation project.
We begin with Rock County Fair Entertainment Committee Member, Scott Davis, who has the "official" information on some exciting changes coming to the fair this year.
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Open Mic focuses on the 2010 Census.
- Monday, March 8
- 2010 Census
- UW Rock County Sports / Jvl Farmers' Market
- Open Mic
Neil Deupree has information on the census
Wilson Leong, athletic director at UW-Rock County, and basketball coach Scott Lee review the school's season.
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Teri Huber from the Janesville Farmers Market discusses the organization's financial needs. Contact Terri for sponsorship opportunities! Call 758-9359 or by e-mail at jvlfarmersmarket@aol.com
JFM opens for business May 8th!
Open Mic: 2010 Census; stimulus money going to executives; re-training at BlackHawk Tech; Parker bowling team state results; proposed post office cut backs
- Friday, March 5
- Lt. Governor Candidate, Henry Sanders
- Daddy-Daughter Dance / Open Mic
- Unfunded Liabilty / 2010 Rock Co. 4H Fair
Meet Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Henry Sanders.
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Open Mic topics include unemployment and the economy.
Deb Cross previews tonight's Daddy Daughter Dance to benefit Rock County Habitat for Humanity.
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Open Mic topics include the Rock County 4H Fair; rodeo; unemployment and the economy
Stan's thoughts on the school district's unfunded liability payments. Tom Wolfe responds.
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Red Hot Ken Scott, WJVL program director, has the entertainment lineup for the 2010 Rock County 4H Fair.
Then, Tim Bremel, WCLO program director, points out that entertainment isn't ALL that the Fair is about.
- Thursday, March 4
- Sheriff Bob Spoden
- Paul Ryan / Prescription Drug Abuse
- Jvl School Board Pres. DuWayne Severson
The conversation regarding prescription drug abuse continues with Rock County Sheriff Bob Spoden. Also, we have recently been informed that a Janesville man is facing his 10th drunk driving offense. Sheriff Spoden comments on repeat offenders.
Congressman Paul Ryan comments on jobless benefits, health care, and "savings for seniors"
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Andy Benish, faculty advisor for the Parker Bowling Club, speaks on the club's recent accomplishments.
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Former School Board President Nancy Sontagg recalls the unfunded liability. Commissioner Bill Sodemann responds.
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Open Mic topics include prescription drug abuse and responses to Paul Ryan's comments.
Stan has updated news on the Jackson Street Bridge; and Janesville School Board President DuWayne Severson comments on the school budget process and other education issues.
- Wednesday, March 3
- Prescription Drug Abuse Forum
- The Janesville Mile
- Freedom of Speech and Right to Life
Milton Police Department Lt. John Conger has information on tonight's community forum on prescription drug overdoses. Attend the forum at 6pm in the Milton City Council Chambers, 430 E. High Street.
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Open Mic: kids abusing prescription drugs; drunk driving
Janesville City Council member Yuri Rashkin comments on The Janesville Mile along with Christine Rebout from Janesville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Open Mic: The Janesville Mile; various local Haitian relief efforts (CDs and t-shirts from Music for Haiti concert are still available by calling 754-2607)
Stan's thoughts on Freedom of Speech and Right to Life.
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Open Mic: Right to Life, unemployment, teens in malls, city spending.
- Tuesday, March 2
- Janesville City Manager, Eric Levitt
- Right to Life
- Pay Day Loans and Election Contributions
- Ice arena fundraising deadline .. or not?
- Tal(no)go; Open mic; Montessori Peace Conference
- Forums and Budgets and Bill Sodeman
Janesville City Manager Eric Levitt comments on the ice arena issue and Talgo's decision to look elsewhere.
Wisconsin Right to Life Executive Director Barbara Lyons discusses election issues
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Open Mic: "Congress shall make no law" as it relates to right to life; those reflector dots on your mailbox
Stan gives his thoughts on the latest Mike Sheridan/pay day loan industry news as well as who's going to fill Judy Robson's seat.
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Open Mic: political money - where it comes from and who's getting it; Senator Bunning and unemployment
Tom McDonald, Janesville City Council Member, discusses the ongoing ice arena debate and the city council's decision to extend the fund raising deadline connected with the initial project and what the latest developments may mean for the future of the project.
Details on the decision by train maker, Talgo, to locate in a community other than Janesville; Stan takes calls on open mic and Rock Prairie Montessori School Head, Martha Carver, talks about an upcoming peace education conference.
Stan plugs the upcoming League of Women Voters forums; Stan then reviews the cost overruns of the Janesville School District's renovations and talks with school board member, Bill Sodeman on the topic.
