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The Don Rosen Show
Don Rosen is a fixture at WRJN, bringing back memories with area historians, keeping people informed about fun family events, and regularly speaking with Racine leaders. Spend your early mornings with Don! Broadcasts live 6 - 8am weekdays in Racine.
Episodes
- The Don Rosen Show
Talking with 5th District Alder Jens Jorgensen
City of Racine 5th District Alder, Jens Jorgensen, discusses improvements made in his district, as well as addressing issues of interest and concern to…
- The Don Rosen Show
Catching Up On What's Great In Our State
Mike Beno, Editor of “Our Wisconsin” magazine, discusses stories in the latest issue. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs…
- The Don Rosen Show
Racine Updates with Mayor Cory Mason
City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason discusses early voting, the clean sweep program, new traffic signals and power scooters, e-bicycles and loud cars on the roads…
- The Don Rosen Show
Different Time, Different Dangers
Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier discuss their final chapter on the dangers around us growing up in Racine on the 1950s and 1960s. The Don Rosen Show is a part…
- The Don Rosen Show
The Wait Is Over… Spring Street Gets a Glow-Up!
Melissa Kaprelian, Racine County Board Supervisor for the 4th District, talks about the long awaited resurfacing of Spring Street, along with other topics of…
- The Don Rosen Show
Calories Don't Count This Weekend!
Ron Horner, Committee Chairperson for “A Taste of Wisconsin”, previews the Downtown Kenosha event. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
Don't Kale My Vibe: Farmers Market Myths Busted
Dawn Carrillo, Manager of the Racine Farmer’s Market, previews upcoming events and discusses the current cyclosporiasis problem and why the Racine Farmer’s…
- The Don Rosen Show
Homeownership Starts Here!
Aaron McCollum and Vanessa Reyes, from Marine Credit Union preview some upcoming community events and explain mortgages for would-be homeowners. The Don Rosen…
- The Don Rosen Show
The Calendar Is Packed—Here's What's Coming
Raymond Ellison, Director of Community Engagement and Events for 5K Events, will preview the upcoming calendar of events coming to Rotary Park, Festival Hall…
- The Don Rosen Show
Cue the Curtains!
Joycelyn Fish, Director of Marketing and Development for the Racine Theatre Guild, previews the 89th season of shows. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
- The Don Rosen Show
The Stories Behind Latino Migration
Rosalinda Salinas-Hultman and Diana Valencia, talk about “Migration Stories: the Latino Experience in Racine”, part of 250 years: the Untold Story, part of a…
- The Don Rosen Show
Salmon-a-Rama 2026: Fishing, Family, and Festival Fun
Josh Sopczak, President of Salmon Unlimited, along with his daughter, Lily, preview the Salmon-a-Rama fishing contest and festival at Racine’s Rotary Park. The…
- The Don Rosen Show
There's Always Something Happening in Downtown Racine
Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, previews upcoming events to Racine’s downtown. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
- The Don Rosen Show
What's New, Ben Wikler?
Ben Wikler joins Don Rosen to share why he loves Wisconsin so much and what he’s been up to. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and…
- The Don Rosen Show
A Night of Music at the Racine Zoo
Sean DelGrosso, Executive Director of the Racine Concert Band, talks about their upcoming concert at the Racine Zoo. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
- The Don Rosen Show
Behind the Mission of Operation We Care
Cheryl McCrary, “All American Mrs. Wisconsin Lady”, discusses the pageant’s charity, “Operation We Care” for our country’s soldiers. The Don Rosen Show is a…
- The Don Rosen Show
Pedestrian Safety Starts With Everyone
From the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission, Racine Police Public Information Officer, Alicia Mitchell, discusses Pedestrian Safety. The Don Rosen Show is…
- The Don Rosen Show
Stars, Stripes & Fourthfest!
Racine Fourthfest President, Anna Clementi, and Fourthfest Parade Chair, Jake Lovdahl, talk about Racine’s fun filled Fourth of July celebrations. The Don…
- The Don Rosen Show
Cruising to Alaska!
WRJN Afternoon Air Personality, Curt Vollman, unveils his upcoming cruise to Alaska, and how you could join him. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
- The Don Rosen Show
A Lasting Tribute to Camp Utley
Steve Rogstad discusses the new Preservation Racine historical marker for Camp Utley, a Civic War training camp located in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part…
- The Don Rosen Show
A Taste of Greece Returns!
Tom Savas, from Greekfest in Racine, previews the 61st annual festival. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through…
- The Don Rosen Show
Booms, Bands and Backyard Traditions in Racine
City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason discusses a variety of topics including the upcoming Independence Day celebrations in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of…
- The Don Rosen Show
The Good Old Days? Growing Up in the '50s and '60s
Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier enlighten us to the dangers of growing up in the 1950s and 1960s in part 3 of our discussion. The Don Rosen Show is a part of…
- The Don Rosen Show
Kathy Schaal Previews Racine County's Breakfast on the Farm
Kathy Schaal talks about the upcoming Racine County Breakfast on the Farm, as part of June Dairy Month. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
David Maack Discusses Lakeview Park Improvements
Racine 4th District Alder, David Maack, talks about the new Lakeview Park playground and the contract talks with 5K Events. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the…
- The Don Rosen Show
Rescued Beagles Begin New Lives in Wisconsin Homes
Angela Speed, VP of Marketing and Communications for the Wisconsin Humane Society, talks about upcoming programs and the beagle adoptions that were in the…
- The Don Rosen Show
Dinner at the Bar: A New Love Letter to Downtown Racine Dining
Teresa and John Dickert join the show to discuss their exciting new project, “Dinner at the Bar,” a series of 15-minute films that highlight the unique dining…
- The Don Rosen Show
Racine's Concert Band Summer Highlights & Schedule
Mark Eichner, Musical Director and Conductor for the Racine Concert Band, discusses their 104th year of summer concerts in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part…
- The Don Rosen Show
Find Out What's Happening In Our Wisconsin!!
Mike Beno, Editor of “Our Wisconsin” magazine, discusses some of the stories in the latest issue. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network…
- The Don Rosen Show
Let's Stay Safe With Tom Knitter!!
“Staying Safe” with Tom Knitter from the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission discusses “Driving in Our Older Years”. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the…
- The Don Rosen Show
Experience Downtown Racine This Summer!!
Katie Humphrey, Experience Coordinator for the Downtown Racine Corporation, talks about exciting events coming to Downtown Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part…
- The Don Rosen Show
Classic Cars And Classic Tunes With Cheryl McCrary!!
Cheryl McCrary discusses the Car Show, at the Ridgewood Care Center, Friday, June 12th, were she will be performing with her band. The Don Rosen Show is a part…
- The Don Rosen Show
Go Fly A Kite...At Kennedy Park!!
Scott Fisher from Gift of Wings and Rebecca Hanrahan from IKEA, talk about the upcoming Outta Site Kite Flight, at Kennedy Park, in Kenosha. The Don Rosen Show…
- The Don Rosen Show
All The Latest News On Festival Park With Patrick Flynn From 5K Events
Patrick Flynn, Founder of 5K Events, discusses his ongoing contract negotiations with the City of Racine to continue to manage Festival Hall, Rotary Park and…
- The Don Rosen Show
Serving Up Fun For The Community With Aaron McCollum
Aaron McCollum, Community Lead for Marine Credit Union, discusses their many upcoming community activities. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media…
- The Don Rosen Show
Summer Movies Are Here!
Nell Minow, movie critic for MovieMom.com and RogerEbert.com, checks out the summer movie schedule. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
A Summer Of Fun At The Racine Public Library!
Shay King from the Racine Public Library, shares some news and upcoming programs and events. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and…
- The Don Rosen Show
Summertime At The Racine Zoo!!
Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, talks about upcoming events and the zoo’s newest residents. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media…
- The Don Rosen Show
Back In The Day With Carol Gianforte And Jim Mercier
Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier talk about MORE dangerous things we didn’t know about in the 50s and 60s. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
Your Update With Mayor Mason
City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason, discusses issues of interest and concern to Racine residents. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network…
- The Don Rosen Show
An Update On The 4th District With Melissa Kaprelian
4th District Racine County Board Supervisor, Melissa Kaprelian, discusses issues of interest to Racine County residents. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the…
- The Don Rosen Show
Serving The Community And How To Give Back
Aaron McCollum, Community Lead for Marine Credit Union, discusses upcoming community events. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and…
- The Don Rosen Show
Learning More On How To Age Well
Jamie Freeland, Business Development Manager at Racine County Eye, talks about the upcoming Aging Well Resource Fair, in Sturtevant, WI. The Don Rosen Show is…
- The Don Rosen Show
Honoring Our Military And Its History
Scott English, President of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, tells us all about the museum and library, located in Somers, WI. The Don Rosen Show is a…
- The Don Rosen Show
Summertime In Downtown Racine!!
Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, talks about several new downtown businesses, as well as upcoming events to Downtown Racine…
- The Don Rosen Show
We've Got Magic To Do, At The Racine Theatre Guild!
Joycelyn Fish, Director of Marketing and Development for the Racine Theatre Guild, discusses their upcoming musical production, “Pippin”. The Don Rosen Show is…
- The Don Rosen Show
Festival Park Has A New Farmer's Market!!
Dawn Carrillo, Market Manager, talks about the new Farmer’s Market on the Lake at Festival Park, in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media…
- The Don Rosen Show
Make Room For Everyone On The Road
Tom Knitter, from the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission, talks this month about Motorcycle Safety. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
It's Award Season In Wisconsin!
Don Rosen is joined by Civic Media Regional President, Chris Moreau, and legendary radio air personality, Bob Barry, to talk about the Wisconsin Broadcasters…
- The Don Rosen Show
Back In The Day With Carol Gianforte And Jim Mercier
Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier are back, this time talking about dangerous things that we didn’t think were dangerous in the 1950s and 1960s. The Don Rosen…
- The Don Rosen Show
It's Time To Catch Up With Mayor Cory Mason
City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason discusses a variety of issues affecting city residents. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs…
- The Don Rosen Show
Turn That Dial To 1290 WRJM!
Chris Moreau, Civic Media Regional President-Southern Wisconsin, and WRJN General Manager, talks about WRJN’s newest radio frequency, 1290-AM WRJM. The Don…
- The Don Rosen Show
Big Things Happening In The 4th District With David Maack
David Maack, City of Racine’s 4th District Alder, talks about improvements happening in his district. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
Back To The School House!
Mya Giuliani, Marketing Director for the Racine Heritage Museum, talks about the historic schoolhouse open house in Caledonia. The Don Rosen Show is a part of…
- The Don Rosen Show
Meet Local Authors And See What's Happening At The Library!
Rebecca Leannah, Adult Services Lead Supervisor for the Racine Public Library, discusses the upcoming Local Authors Showcase, along with other events and…
- The Don Rosen Show
Go Fly A Kite...With Friends!!
Scott Fisher, of Gift of Wings, talks about two annual upcoming kite events in Milwaukee and Kenosha. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
Don't Sit Alone In Your Room, See Cabaret!!
Brett Olson, talks about the musical he is directing at The Rita Theatre at UW-Parkside, “Cabaret”. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
- The Don Rosen Show
Let's Go Out To The Movies With Bret Hoffmann!!
Bret Hoffmann from Marcus Theatres, joins us from Las Vegas with highlights from CinemaCon. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and…
- The Don Rosen Show
The 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival Is Here!!
Jack Feria, Film Programmer for the 18th annual Milwaukee Film Festival, discusses some of this year’s film selections. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the…
- The Don Rosen Show
Preserving Our Greatest Resources With John Dickert
Former Racine Mayor, John Dickert, now a consultant for Fork Farms, a Green Bay, Wisconsin based company, discusses the future of food and water. The Don Rosen…