Political Radar

Parent, and Concerned Citizen, Joseph Prosser, joins Rhonda to discuss the ongoing problems in the Green Bay Area Public Schools. Topics included: Washington Middle School behavioral problems, Golden Apple recipient teacher resigning, petition to remove Superintendent, ideas to fix the problems, Joseph's experience with education and his own child, and problems with sticker charts.

This week, Cassandra's panelists are Jamel Jones and Jacob Kulis. They discuss the ongoing problems going on in Washington Middle School and the amount of truant behavior in the Green Bay Area Public Schools.

Aftercare Director for Eye Heart World, Dawn Spang, joins Rhonda to discuss the efforts put forth to stop Human Trafficking in Brown County. Topics included: the mission of Eye Heart World, what that outreach team does, who victims usually are, how victims are taken advantage of, social media dangers, how traffickers are being caught, the commitment of law enforcement, the toll being a victim takes on their health, strip clubs and any correlations made between human trafficking, and the areas of frequent occurrence.

2018 Democratic candidate for the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Wisconsin, Randy Bryce, joins Rhonda and guest co-host Mary Ginnebaugh to discuss his campaign. Topics included: his history, Healthcare, secret meetups other candidates are having, how Randy is handling his campaign, being a good representative for the average person, and his plans for the foreseeable future.

This week, Cassandra's panelists are: Camille Hlavka, and Sylvia Garrido Topics discussed are: Legislation presented against sanctuary cities How immigration is important for jobs and the United States economy Immigrants conforming to new societal standards. How Donald Trump wants to criminalize undocumented citizens.

This week, Cassandra's panelists are: Dan Theno and Lindsay Dorff discussed are: Wisconsin's history of gerrymandering and how it is affecting the current political environment. The loss of power voters experience because of gerrymandering The United States Supreme Courts imminent decision on wheater Wisconsins gerrymandering is constitutional and what to do to fix the problem.

Founder and President of Blue Jean Nation, Mike McCabe, joins Rhonda to discuss his interest in running for Wisconsin State Governor. Topics included: his philosophy behind his decision, money in politics, redistricting, American Healthcare Act, being an independent, the 2 party system, problems in voting, how the Governor is a servant to the people, and stimulating the economy.

Executive Director of Green Bay Action Sports Organization, Brian Schroeder, joins Rhonda to discuss Green Bay Action Sports Organization. Topics included: The history and story behind the creation of Green Bay Action Sports Organization, Brian's vision for GBASO, how the facilities are services to the communities they are a part of, healthy confidence children and young adults can gain from the social atmosphere, Brian's personal battle with an inoperable brain tumor and the benefit of CBD oil, and how working with Green Bay with their public facilities for skateboarding is beyond challenging and trying to rid Green Bay of the “prohibition on skateboards”.

Recovery Support Specialist and Case Manager, Tyler Luedke, joins Rhonda to discuss the importance of Medicaid. Topics included: Tyler's history with drug and alcohol addiction, the importance of treatment and facilities, Congressman Reid Ribble's work towards healthcare reform for mental health, and working on ending the stigmas of mental disorders.

Green Bay alderman for District 10, Mark Steuer, joins Rhonda to discuss the current situation with the Hotel Northland project. Topics included: mention of Mark's article published in Voyageur magazine, brief Green Bay history surrounding the time Hotel Northland was erected, maintaining the integrity of the hotel via historic preservation, a cancelled tour, workers working without pay, and the ongoing seats at the table per the proposal of the project.

This week, Cassandra's panelists are: Bill Meindl and Jacob Immel Topics discussed are: The importance of staying aware of local politics and ways anyone can participate in politics. How we can debate politics while still being respectful and learning. What are some local causes people can be more involved in?

Brown County Supervisors, Mark Becker and Paul Ballard, join Rhonda to discuss the recent approval of a 0.5% sales tax in Brown County. Topics included: $225 Million Proposal for Brown County, Proposal includes Green Bay adding a Medical Examiner, funding projects, how Green Bay City Council can halt projects, and doing research to be well informed.

Cassandra's panelists are Christine Smith and Jacob Jones. Topics discussed are: The meaning of Net Neutrality and how it can affect everyone. The reasons to support, or not support Net Neutrality. The effects of school dress codes on girls in school.

Operation Desert Storm veteran and an advocate for people with disabilities, John Jahnke, joins Rhonda to discuss health insurance, Medicaid and the current political legislation. Topics included: John's history with family and health insurance, coverage of healthcare, what it means to be self insured, how he works to assist people to be independent on receiving services, the affordability of medicaid, institutionalized mental healthcare, and how he met Mike Gallagher and discussed the current state of healthcare.

Welcome to Political Radar Echo! This week, Cassandra's panelists are Jenn Schiavo and Jeremy Hautala. Topics discussed are: The House of Representatives passing of the American Healthcare Act (Obamacare Repeal) and the future of the bill. The quality (or lack thereof) of care provided to veterans through the Department of Veteran's Affairs The effects of our potential new healthcare system on people with preexisting conditions such as diabetes, asthma, PTSD and.....being a woman?

This week, Cassandra's panelists are Vanya Koepke and Lindsay Dorff. Topics discussed are: Everyone's position on education and their experiences with it. Voucher schools and the facts on the socioeconomic behind the voucher program. Funding for different forms of education and how to balance the available needs for different people.

Firearms Advocate Ed Foral, joins Rhonda to discuss the decision Green Bay City Council could make regarding a weapons ban in City Hall. Topics included: Ed's history with firearms, the situation during a Green Bay City Council meeting that brought the issue of open carrying a guns in municipal buildings to a head, compromises that could be had, the definition of a well regulated militia within the 2nd amendment of the constitution, and to provide a rational conversation from differing points of view.

Welcome to Political Radar Echo! This week, Cassandra's panelists are Daniel Jones, Founder and CEO of Newsmakers Network and Mark Becker, Brown County Supervisor for District 26 Topics discussed are: Daniel and Mark's predictions for the 2016 presidential election and how we ended up with Donald Trump as our president. The need for both Republicans and Democrats to place partisan politics aside to adapt to our changing society and to better serve the people. The recent severance of FOX News and host Bill O'Reilly over sexual harassment allegations and the corporate world's appeasement of sexual misconduct.

Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies at University of Wisconsin Green Bay, Harvey Kaye, joins Rhonda to discuss some of the reasons that could have led up to President Donald Trump being elected. Topics included: a brief history of presidential administrations, democracy, corruption, inequality, and theories based on historical events affecting current American mindsets.

UntitledTown Directors, Alex Galt and Wendy Wimmer Schuchart join Rhonda to discuss their book and author festival in Green Bay. Topics included: the origin of the event, bringing the community together, the impact of sponsors, star power, and the positive impact literacy has on life.