Civic Media Refreshes Talk Format In Wisconsin

Madison, WI (February 23, 2026) – Civic Media has launched a revamped News/Talk format for several Wisconsin stations. The Civic Media Network will air on:

• WXCO Wausau
• WMDX Madison
• WAUK Milwaukee
• WISS Oshkosh-Appleton

Three new shows will be included in the daily lineup. “Daybreak with Brian and Jamie” will air 6-9AM Central Time, featuring Jamie Martinson and Brian Noonan. “The Jeff Santos Show” will air from 2-5pm and “Nite Lite With Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach” airs from 5-7PM

Here’s the full broadcast schedule.

Monday – Friday:

5:00 AM – 6:00 AM: “Mid-West Farm Report” with Pam Jahnke (select stations)

6:00 AM – 9:00 AM: “Daybreak” with Brian and Jamie

“All News, All Morning” with Dan Hanni (WAUK Milwaukee only)

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: “Stephanie Miller Show” (8am start on WMDX Madison)

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: “The Thom Hartmann Program”

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: “The Jeff Santos Show”

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: “Nite Lite” with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: “The Rick Smith Show”

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: “Native Roots Radio”

Civic Media Vice President of Product Aaron Carreno said, “We’re excited to refresh our programming with the addition of new radio shows and a continuous stream of digital content that meets audiences wherever they are. This growth reflects our commitment to delivering fresh voices, diverse perspectives, and engaging storytelling across every platform. By strengthening both our on-air and digital presence, we’re creating more opportunities for our community to connect, discover, and stay informed—anytime, anywhere.”

About Civic Media

Civic Media, a public benefit corporation, is dedicated to providing quality broadcast and digital hometown radio focusing on local, regional, and state issues, covering the stories that are most relevant to the markets we serve. We believe radio plays a crucial role in the practice of democracy in our local communities, so we aim to provide programming that advances the understanding and engagement of its principles within our audience.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.