Lean Local

About Lean Local

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.

Publisher

Civic Media

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2024

Latest episode

5 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

89 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jul 2026

   Empowering Green Bay: Beyond Expectations

   Host Sarah Smith interviews Ryan Ruzziconi, CEO of Aspiro, about empowering individuals with disabilities through comprehensive services and community integration.

2. 

   7 Jun 2026

   Supporting Moms and Local Businesses

   Host Jim Schmitt interviews Andrea Fanta, founder of Mommy AF, about building community and supporting local businesses through her retail space, Soul Purpose.

3. 

   17 May 2026

   Green Bay: Beyond Football and Cheese

   Jim Schmitt interviews journalist Connie Fellman about Green Bay's evolution and future potential beyond its famous exports.

Who has been a guest on Lean Local

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ryan Ruzziconi
• Andrea Fanta
• Connie Fellman
• Brian Johnson
• Jennifer Grant

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,352,779

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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