Episodes
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Episode 106 - National Headlines, Local Impact - Pt. 2
In this second segment of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne and producer Max Martinson take a wide-ranging look at how national events ripple into local communities. The conversation begins with reflections on the College Football National Championship, Big Ten pride, and the state of local...
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Episode 105 - National Headlines, Local Impact - Pt. 1
In this second segment of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne and producer Max Martinson take a wide-ranging look at how national events ripple into local communities. The conversation begins with reflections on the College Football National Championship, Big Ten pride, and the state of local...
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Episode 104 - Student Athletes Making a Difference - Pt. 2
In episode one of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson and special guest Gina Nordrum, family and consumer science teacher at Waukesha South High School and advisor to the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT). Gina takes listeners inside one of the school’s...
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Episode 103 - Student Athletes Making a Difference - Pt. 1
In episode one of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson and special guest Gina Nordrum, family and consumer science teacher at Waukesha South High School and advisor to the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT). Gina takes listeners inside one of the school’s...
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Episode 102 - Child Care in Wisconsin - Pt. 2
This week on This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by Bev Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Childcare Centers in Elm Grove, for an in-depth conversation on the state of child care in Wisconsin. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Bev shares insights into the growing...
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Episode 101 - Child Care in Wisconsin - Pt. 1
This week on This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by Bev Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Childcare Centers in Elm Grove, for an in-depth conversation on the state of child care in Wisconsin. With over 40 years of experience in the field, Bev shares insights into the growing...
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Episode 100 - Acting Locally, Thinking Globally in 2026 - Pt. 2
The first episode of This Week in Waukesha for 2026 kicks off with host Don Browne and producer Max Martinson reflecting on the holidays before diving into what the new year holds for Waukesha County. Don shares insights from a recent trip to Springfield, Illinois, for a youth softball…
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Episode 99 - Acting Locally, Thinking Globally in 2026 - Pt. 1
The first episode of This Week in Waukesha for 2026 kicks off with host Don Browne and producer Max Martinson reflecting on the holidays before diving into what the new year holds for Waukesha County. Don shares insights from a recent trip to Springfield, Illinois, for a youth softball…
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Episode 98 - From Waukesha to the World - Pt. 2
In this bonus episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne sits down with longtime friend Brian Sullivan, CEO and co-founder of Consumer Resources, to trace a journey from Waukesha roots to leading a global energy company based in British Columbia. Broadcasting from the office of former...
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Episode 97 - From Waukesha to the World - Pt. 1
In this bonus episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne sits down with longtime friend Brian Sullivan, CEO and co-founder of Consumer Resources, to trace a journey from Waukesha roots to leading a global energy company based in British Columbia. Broadcasting from the office of former...
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Episode 96 - Blackshirts Basketball - Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson for a deep dive into Waukesha South boys varsity basketball with head coach Lee Montez. Broadcasting from the office of former Alderman Don Browne in the Banting Park neighborhood, the conversation…
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Episode 95 - Blackshirts Basketball - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson for a deep dive into Waukesha South boys varsity basketball with head coach Lee Montez. Broadcasting from the office of former Alderman Don Browne in the Banting Park neighborhood, the conversation…
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Episode 94 - Festivus at Mia's
In this holiday-season episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson and special guest Beau Blask, owner of Mia’s Italian Restaurant, for a lively conversation about food, creativity, and festive traditions in downtown Waukesha. Beau shares the story behind...
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Episode 93 - Winter in Waukesha - Pt. 3
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson and First District Alderman Mike Chrisien for a timely conversation about compassion, community, and city business as the year comes to a close. The discussion highlights local efforts to address...
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Episode 92 - Winter in Waukesha - Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson and First District Alderman Mike Chrisien for a timely conversation about compassion, community, and city business as the year comes to a close. The discussion highlights local efforts to address...
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Episode 91 - Winter in Waukesha - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, host Don Browne is joined by producer Max Martinson and First District Alderman Mike Chrisien for a timely conversation about compassion, community, and city business as the year comes to a close. The discussion highlights local efforts to address...
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Episode 90 - Sweet Traditions at Waukesha South - Pt. 2
In this December 1st edition of This Week in Waukesha, Don Browne and producer Max Martinson welcome Waukesha South Band Boosters vice president Kristy Witt for a festive look at the school’s beloved annual Cookie Walk. Kristy shares how the event has grown into a major community fundraiser...
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Episode 89 - Sweet Traditions at Waukesha South - Pt. 1
In this December 1st edition of This Week in Waukesha, Don Browne and producer Max Martinson welcome Waukesha South Band Boosters vice president Kristy Witt for a festive look at the school’s beloved annual Cookie Walk. Kristy shares how the event has grown into a major community fundraiser...
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Episode 88 - Understanding Indivisible: Community, Media, and Democracy - Pt. 2
In this December 1st edition of This Week in Waukesha, Don Browne and producer Max Martinson welcome guests from Indivisible Waukesha County East for a thoughtful conversation on civic engagement, community organizing, and media literacy. The discussion explores the origins and mission of the...
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Episode 87 - Understanding Indivisible: Community, Media, and Democracy
In this December 1st edition of This Week in Waukesha, Don Browne and producer Max Martinson welcome guests from Indivisible Waukesha County East for a thoughtful conversation on civic engagement, community organizing, and media literacy. The discussion explores the origins and mission of the...
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Episode 86 - Reflections and Community Spirit - Pt.2
In this November 17th edition of This Week in Waukesha, Don Brown and producer Max Martinson reflect on a week filled with local stories of remembrance, generosity, and community spirit. Don shares updates on the upcoming fourth-anniversary memorial for the 2021 Christmas Parade attack…
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Episode 85 - Reflections and Community Spirit - Pt.1
In this November 17th edition of This Week in Waukesha, Don Brown and producer Max Martinson reflect on a week filled with local stories of remembrance, generosity, and community spirit. Don shares updates on the upcoming fourth-anniversary memorial for the 2021 Christmas Parade attack…
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Episode 84 - Waukesha's Week of Generosity - Pt. 2
In this week’s episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don Browne returns with big local news, heartfelt reflections, and community spotlights. They discuss the extraordinary $3.5 million donation to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, upcoming memorials honoring the victims of the 2021 Christmas…
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Episode 83 - Waukesha's Week of Generosity - Pt. 1
In this week’s episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don Browne returns with big local news, heartfelt reflections, and community spotlights. They discuss the extraordinary $3.5 million donation to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, upcoming memorials honoring the victims of the 2021 Christmas…
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Episode 82 - From Waukesha to Hollywood - Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don sits down with comedian and actor Rob Baxter, a Waukesha South grad who left his “likable loser” label behind to chase stand-up dreams in Los Angeles, performing at The Improv and The Comedy Store alongside talents like Frank Caliendo. Rob shares how…
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Episode 81 - From Waukesha to Hollywood - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don sits down with comedian and actor Rob Baxter, a Waukesha South grad who left his “likable loser” label behind to chase stand-up dreams in Los Angeles, performing at The Improv and The Comedy Store alongside talents like Frank Caliendo. Rob shares how…
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Episode 80 - Baseball Buddies- Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, D1 Baseball.com writer Patrick Ebert joins Don to discuss all things baseball, including historical teams, Patrick’s job, and the World Series.
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Episode 79 - Baseball Buddies - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, D1 Baseball.com writer Patrick Ebert joins Don to discuss all things baseball, including historical teams, Patrick’s job, and the World Series.
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Episode 78 - Protests and Procession - Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don and Max talk about the recent No Kings protests that took place across the United States.
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Episode 77 - Protests and Procession - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don and Max discuss the recent No Kings protests that took place across the United States.
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Episode 76 - Spooky Season - Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don and Max talk about all things related to the fall season, including upcoming trips, autumn recipes, and Halloween costumes.
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Episode 75 - Spooky Season - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don and Max talk about all things related to the fall season, including upcoming trips, autumn recipes, and Halloween costumes.
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Episode 74 - City Politics and Mayoral Race - Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don talks about all things regarding the upcoming elections within the local government in the city of Waukesha.
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Episode 73 - City Politics and Mayoral Race - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don talks about all things regarding the upcoming elections within the local government in the city of Waukesha.
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Episode 72 - Waukesha Stands Up - Pt. 2
On this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don is joined by Dawn Lawien and Neal George, who are members of the up-and-coming Waukesha Resist movement. Waukesha Resist is a grassroots, non-partisan group made up of engaged citizens who are focused on peaceful demonstrations, in an inclusive,...
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Episode 71 - Waukesha Stands Up - Pt. 1
On this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don is joined by Dawn Lawien and Neal George, who are members of the up-and-coming Waukesha Resist movement. Waukesha Resist is a grassroots, non-partisan group made up of engaged citizens who are focused on peaceful demonstrations, in an inclusive,...
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Episode 70 - The Black & Blue Hearts - Pt. 2
Ken Maciejewski is a musician and heads The Black & Blue Hearts, a local music act with progressive rock notes. Ken is also the founder of “Ska-Appleton,” an annual ska music festival. Ken currently works as a Business Development Manager for a leading packaging firm.
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Episode 69 - The Black & Blue Hearts - Pt. 1
Ken Maciejewski is a musician and heads The Black & Blue Hearts, a local music act with progressive rock notes. Ken is also the founder of “Ska-Appleton,” an annual ska music festival. Ken currently works as a Business Development Manager for a leading packaging firm.
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Episode 68 - Powering Up with Rob - Pt. 2
This week in Waukesha, host Don Browne welcomes Rob Cuzner, a longtime Waukesha resident and professor at UW-Milwaukee. Rob leads groundbreaking research in sustainable electrical energy systems and has spent over two decades working on advanced power technologies for the Navy and industry. He...
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Episode 67 - Powering Up with Rob - Pt. 1
This week in Waukesha, host Don Browne welcomes Rob Cuzner, a longtime Waukesha resident and professor at UW-Milwaukee. Rob leads groundbreaking research in sustainable electrical energy systems and has spent over two decades working on advanced power technologies for the Navy and industry. He...
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Episode 66 - Politics Without Violence - Pt. 2
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don gives his thoughts on the recent assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Episode 65 - Politics Without Violence - Pt. 1
In this episode of This Week in Waukesha, Don gives his thoughts on the recent assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Episode 64 - Waukesha's Going Green - Pt. 2
This Week in Waukesha host Don Browne welcomes Waukesha County Green Team president Debra Schneider. Together, they discuss the group’s mission to build a more sustainable and connected community, highlight local initiatives making a difference, and share how residents can get involved in…
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Episode 63 - Waukesha's Going Green - Pt. 1
This Week in Waukesha host Don Browne welcomes Waukesha County Green Team president Debra Schneider. Together, they discuss the group’s mission to build a more sustainable and connected community, highlight local initiatives making a difference, and share how residents can get involved in…
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Episode 62 - Penebaker in Packerland - Pt. 2
Khary Penebaker is a Wisconsin businessman, Democratic National Committee member, and outspoken advocate for gun violence prevention. A graduate of Marquette University High School and UW–Milwaukee, Khary has combined his professional experience and personal story to push for meaningful change…
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Episode 61 - Penebaker in Packerland
Khary Penebaker is a Wisconsin businessman, Democratic National Committee member, and outspoken advocate for gun violence prevention. A graduate of Marquette University High School and UW–Milwaukee, Khary has combined his professional experience and personal story to push for meaningful change…
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Episode 60 - Union Strong - Pt.2
Don’s longtime friend Jim Makin joins This Week in Waukesha to discuss his time as a union representative in New York City.
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Episode 59 - Union Strong - Pt.1
Don’s longtime friend Jim Makin joins This Week in Waukesha to discuss his time as a union representative in New York City.
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Episode 58 - Sipping With Steve - Pt. 2
Steve Schuyler is the founder of JavaTwist, a Wisconsin-based beverage brand blending cold-brew coffee with real fruit juices. A 30-year coffee veteran, Steve created JavaTwist after a spur-of-the-moment mix of cold brew and lemonade wowed his customers. Today, his inventive lineup, including the...
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Episode 57 - Sipping With Steve - Pt. 1
Steve Schuyler is the founder of JavaTwist, a Wisconsin-based beverage brand blending cold-brew coffee with real fruit juices. A 30-year coffee veteran, Steve created JavaTwist after a spur-of-the-moment mix of cold brew and lemonade wowed his customers. Today, his inventive lineup, including the...
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