The Don Rosen Show

Today on the Don Rosen Show, Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki introduces himself to the WRJN audience and talks about his various accomplishments and plans for the county. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Ralph Malicki

Today Don Rosen is joined by Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, to talk about the zoo's upcoming events. It's not just monkey business, it's serious fun! The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Beth Heidorn

Mike Beno, Editor of Our Wisconsin, talks about the articles in the magazine's latest issue. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Mike Beno

Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, discusses events coming to Downtown Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Kelly Kruse

Officers Brent McCoy, President of the Sturtevant Professional Police Association, and Matt Bieganski, Vice President of the Sturtevant Professional Police Association, discuss the latest proposed decision to disband the Sturtevant Police Department. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Brent McCoy, Matt Bieganski

Kevin MacDougall from 5K Events talks about the events coming to Racine's Festival Park, Festival Hall and Memorial Hall. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Kevin MacDougall

With school season kicking off, the focus sharpens on school bus safety. John Strack, Racine Unified School District‘s transportation supervisor, unveils how technology enhances bus interiors for safety and driver ease, while the exterior remains classic yellow. The debate on seatbelt utility in emergencies heats up, highlighting fire drills and roll-over risks. Bus drivers endure the chaos of up to 80 kids with saintly patience, ensuring safe journeys despite road hazards. The episode delves into traffic laws regarding bus stop arms and flashing lights, urging drivers to heed warnings and keep precious cargo safe. Parents, teach your kids bus-stop smarts! The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: John Strack

April Harris, Founder and CEO of the Black Arts Council of Racine, joins the show with the winner of the BACR youth talent show, 10 year old Abrayis Edwards. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: April Harris, Abrayis Edwards

City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason stops by with an update on all things Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Cory Mason

Freshman Alder for the City of Racine's 1st District, Malik Frazier, introduces himself to WRJN's audience. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Malik Frazier

Shay King, Head of Business Development for the Racine Public Library, has updates on new personnel and programs at the library. There are so many developments at the library! The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Shay King

Chris Allen, Executive Director of the Kenosha History Center, and Joe Bohaczek, longtime AMC car enthusiast, talk about the Kenosha AMC Homecoming event. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Chris Allen, Joe Bohaczek

Former WRJN News Director Tom Karkow and David Merens, son of former WRJN On-Air Personality and Program Director, Lyman Merens, look back at his career and contributions to WRJN's history. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WRJN in Racine and Kenosha. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Tom Karkow, David Merens

City of Racine 14th District Alder, Marlo Harmon, updates us on what's going on in Racine. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Marlo Harmon

Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier discuss part two of the history of Racine's 4th of July Parade. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Carol Gianforte, Jim Mercier

Denise Lockwood, owner of Racine County Eye, introduces her newest reporter Grant Richey. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Denise Lockwood, Grant Richey

Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, talks about their upcoming summer events at the zoo. Take a trip to the local zoo to see some critters? Yes please! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Beth Heidorn

Joycelyn Fish, Director of Marketing and Development for the Racine Theatre Guild, talks about the opening of their 88th season. Oh to be in the theater, the laughs, the gasps, the tears, what a thrill! Gosh, we love thespians around here! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Joycelyn Fish

Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, talks about upcoming events and three new businesses opening in Downtown Racine. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Kelly Kruse

Amy Hernandez Maack discusses how she got into singing and some of her upcoming appearances. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Amy Hernandez Maack

Kevin MacDougall of 5K Events tells us what's coming to Festival Park, Rotary Park, Festival Hall and Memorial Hall in Racine this fun summer. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Kevin MacDougall

Deputy Friendly aka Deputy Crystal Venegas from the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission discusses pedestrian safety. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Crystal Venegas

Alder David Maack talks about this year's Fourthfest activities in Racine. What a great way to celebrate Independence Day! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: David Maack

Sean DelGrosso, Executive Director, and Mark Eichner, Musical Director, of the Racine Concert Band, discuss their new season after moving to their new location, Festival Park. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Sean DelGrosso, Mark Eichner

Bret Hoffmann of Marcus Theatres talks about the new movie releases to theatres and the top racing movies. I can smell the popcorn already! Let's catch some summer flicks! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Bret Hoffmann

Angela Speed from the Wisconsin Humane Society talks about their upcoming programs. Oh we love our furry friends, don't we? Because nothing beats loving animals! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Angela Speed

Tom Savas talks about this year's Greekfest in Racine. Let's all celebrate Greekfest! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Tom Savas

Racine Mayor Cory Mason stops with his monthly update on all things Racine. So let's see what Mayor Mason has on his mind today! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Cory Mason

Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier discuss part one of the 1950s and 1960s history of Racine’s Fourth of July Parade. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Carol Gianforte, Jim Mercier

Kathy Schaal talks about the upcoming Racine County Breakfast on the Farm event. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Kathy Schaal

Retired CEO Emeritus from the Hunger Task Force, Sherrie Tussler and Racine Police Officer Gabrielle Hood, discuss the Summer Food Service Program in Racine. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Sherrie Tussler, Gabrielle Hood

Mike Beno, editor of “Our Wisconsin” magazine, discusses articles in the latest issue. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Mike Beno

Sean DelGrosso, Executive Director of the Racine Concert Band, discusses their upcoming season at their new location, Racine's Festival Park. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Sean DelGrosso

Dimitri Wilwertz, a foreign exchange student from Belgium, hosted by Melissa Kaprelian, is joined by his father, Philippe, and talks about his school year and high school graduation, in Kenosha. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Dimitri Wilwertz, Melissa Kaprelian

Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, announces the name of the new baby zebra at the Racine Zoo. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Beth Heidorn

Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, talks about the events coming to Downtown Racine. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Kelly Kruse

Anthony Elsen, Community Relations Manager, and Crystal Licon, Executive Director of Parkview Gardens Senior Living Community, discuss living options for those 55 and older. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Anthony Elsen, Crystal Licon

Myra Fox, Chairperson of the Four Saints Family Festival, talks about the upcoming event. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Myra Fox

Gary Suokko and David Marsh discuss the exciting return of Harborfest to Racine's Lakefront. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Gary Suokko, David Marsh

Kevin MacDougall of 5K Events talks about events coming this summer to Festival Hall, Festival Park and Memorial Hall. It's going to be an exciting summer with so many summer events coming soon! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Kevin MacDougall

Tom Knitter from the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission, discusses this month's topic, older drivers. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Tom Knitter

Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, talks about upcoming events coming soon to the zoo. So grab your kids and go see some animals! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Beth Heidorn

Louis Toutant, Director and Finance Committee member of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, discusses upcoming fundraising events. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Louis Toutant

Katie Humphrey from Belle City Brassworks talks about their upcoming concert schedule. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Katie Humphrey

Autumn Latimore, from Friends of the Racine Public Library, talks about upcoming events. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Autumn Latimore

Today Don Rosen is joined by Racine Mayor Cory Mason to discuss a variety of topics of interest to the people of Racine. Nothing beats talking Racine here on WRJN, does it? To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Cory Mason

Hope you're ready for more MovieMom, because Nell Minow from MovieMom.com is back to talk more movies coming out this summer in part two of our discussion. Grab your popcorn and find your seats, because this summer's a great chance to catch a flick or two! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Nell Minow

Today Don is joined by 12th District Racine Alder Henry Perez to discuss a variety of safety issues from guns to school busses to joggers and more. When it comes to safety, the place to start is right here in our own communities. So take a listen and don't touch that dial, because Don and Henry are here to talk about one of the most important issues in our daily lives. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: Henry Perez

Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier discuss part 3 of the history of Racine's Elmwood Plaza. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guests: Carol Gianforte, Jim Mercier

Fourth District Racine Alderman David Maack talks about his new appointment to the Public Works and Services Committee and, with his three decades working with Emergency Management, discusses the recent storm in Racine. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Don and the show! Guest: David Maack