Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Listen Live: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Sunday
Lean Local
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Dive into the heart of community issues with 'Lean Local,' hosted by former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. This refreshing political and issues program bypasses traditional left-versus-right rhetoric. Instead, it 'leans local' with insightful discussions and grassroots solutions, focusing on what truly matters in our neighborhoods and communities. Listen Live: 7:00 am - 8:00 am Sunday
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Recent Episodes
July 5, 2026
Empowering Green Bay: Beyond Expectations
This episode dives into the impactful work of Aspiro, a Wisconsin disability service provider led by Ryan Ruzziconi. Celebrating nearly 70 years, Aspiro champions independence and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood. Their mantra, 'Live Your Way,' embodies their mission to empower clients with choice, connection, and dignity. The discussion explores Aspiro's comprehensive services, including the Building Full Lives program and employment services, which integrate clients into the community and workforce. Ryan shares the organization's journey, recent $21 million capital campaign success, and the growing significance of early intervention programs for young children with developmental challenges.
June 7, 2026
Supporting Moms and Local Businesses
In this episode of Lean Local, Jim Schmitt talks with Andrea Fanta, owner of Soul Purpose at Bay Park Square and founder of the Mommy AF community. Andrea shares how an online support group for moms grew into a broader network for connection, collaboration, and small business support. The conversation looks at what it really takes for local artists, makers, and vendors to get their products in front of customers, and why a storefront can become more than a place to shop. Andrea explains how Soul Purpose gives local creators a physical retail outlet, manages products and inventory, and helps small businesses build visibility in a community where every customer matters. Jim and Andrea also discuss entrepreneurship, social media, community responsibility, homelessness, local collaboration, and what Green Bay is doing well or could do better for small businesses. At its core, this episode is about the people behind the products, the value of local connection, and why supporting small businesses means supporting the community around them. Guest: Andrea Fanta
May 17, 2026
Green Bay: Beyond Football and Cheese
Jim Schmitt talks with longtime local journalist Connie Fellman about how Green Bay has changed over time, including local media, downtown growth, education, culture, regional identity, the NFL Draft, and what a thriving Green Bay could look like over the next decade. Guest: Connie Fellman
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