Shows / The Don Rosen Show
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
Christmas in the 1950s
Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier reminisce about toys we received for Christmas in the 1950s. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and…
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Financial Planning for 2026 with Aaron McCollum
Aaron McCollum, from Marine Credit Union, discusses the upcoming community events they are involved in, along with financial planning for 2026 and your child’s…
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An Update on the Red Kettle Campaign
Captain Eddie Williams from the Salvation Army and Advisory Board Chairman Randy Savaglio give an update on the Red Kettle Campaign. The Don Rosen Show is a…
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Celebrating Jane Matenaer
Don Rosen chats with Jane Matenaer, host of Matenaer on Air, on the Civic Media Network, as she prepares to retire after 44 years in radio. Join us in…
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Christmas in Our Wisconsin
Mike Beno, Editor of “Our Wisconsin” magazine, discusses articles in the current Christmas issue. Grab your mittens and cup of cocoa, because it’s almost time…
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Joycelyn Fish, Director of Marketing and Development at the Racine Theatre Guild, discusses the opening of their latest production, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”…
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Celebrating 99 Years of WRJN
WRJN celebrates its 99th anniversary on the air with guests: Chris Moreau, Regional President – Southern Region Civic Media and WRJN General Manager; Tom…
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Upcoming Christmas Concerts in Racine
Doug Johnson, Musical Director of Belle City Brassworks, talks about their two upcoming Christmas concerts in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
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Holiday Events at Festival Hall
Kevin MacDougall, from 5K Events, talks about the holiday events at Festival Hall in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and…
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Dangers of Drinking and Driving
Staying Safe, from the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission: Sgt Mike Trongeau talks about the dangers of drinking and driving. The Don Rosen Show is a part…
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Open House at the Racine Business Center
Jim Mercier and Anna Holiday discuss the upcoming Open House at the Racine Business Center on 16th Street, in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
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Holiday Season at the Zoo
Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, tells us all about the fun events coming this holiday season at the zoo! The Don Rosen Show is a part of…
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Toys For Tots Toy Drive
Pete Waselchuk, President with Tex Reynold’s Toys for Tots, talks about this year’s toy drive and distribution to families in Racine County. The Don Rosen Show…
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Thanksgiving Racine
Dan (Danny) Johnson, from Catering by Danny, talks about Thanksgiving Racine at Festival Hall. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network…
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Wicked for Good?
Bret Hoffmann, from Marcus Theatres, talks about the new film, “Wicked for Good” and the other movies opening up this weekend. The Don Rosen Show is a part of…
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The New City Budget with Mayor Mason
City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason discusses the new city budget and other topics of interest to Racine residents. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media…
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Holiday Movies with Movie Mom
“The Movie Mom“, Nell Minow, introduces the movies coming out this holiday season. Grab your popcorn, it’s time for holiday movies with Movie Mom! The Don…
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82nd Annual Holiday Folk Fair International
Paul Trebian joins Don to talk about the 82nd Annual Holiday Folk Fair International at State Fair Park. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
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Handling Your Holiday and End of Year Finances
From Marine Credit Union, Aaron McCollum, Community Lead and Financial Counselor, and Tom Knothe, CEO, discuss handling your holiday and end of year finances…
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Racine County Updates
Fourth District Racine County Board Supervisor, Melissa Kaprelian, discusses the county budget, the closing of the Sturtevant Police Department, and other…
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Having Fun Is Never Hard With A Library Card
Melissa Donaldson, Head of Digital Services and Innovation at the Racine Public Library, talks about upcoming events and programs to the library. Having fun is…
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Adopt a Sheltered Animal
Angela Speed, V.P. of Marketing and Communications for the Wisconsin Humane Society, talks about pet adoptions and donations for their sheltered animals. The…
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Playing Pool to Fight ALS
Theresa Beth talks about the pool tournament at Fountain Banquet Hall to raise donations to fight ALS. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
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Ornaments and Holiday Activities
Paul Holley and Tim Nelson, from West Racine Kiwanis, talk about their annual holiday ornament sale and other holiday activities the Kiwanis is involved in…
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Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign
Captain Eddie Williams, of the Salvation Army, talks about the upcoming Red Kettle Bell Ringing campaign this holiday season, and their local food pantry. The…
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Festival Park Farmer's Market
Kevin MacDougall from 5K Events, along with Dawn Carrillo, discuss the new Farmer’s Market coming to Festival Park, in Racine, beginning in May 2026, and St…
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Winter Safety
Christopher Gallagher and Patrice Brunette from the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission, discuss winter safety. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
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Downtown Christmas Parade
Kelly Kruse, Executive Director of the Downtown Racine Corporation, talks about the upcoming Downtown Christmas Parade and other events coming in November and…
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Miracles at the Sanctum
Zac and Janet Pawlowski, owners of the Sanctum Tabletop Gaming Emporium, discuss their upcoming charity event for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The…
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Latest Movie Releases
Bret Hoffmann from Marcus Theatres, talks about the latest movie releases in theatres, what’s coming soon, and movie news. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the…
- The Don Rosen Show
The Racine City Budget
City of Racine Alder David Maack stops by to discuss the Racine city budget and other lighter topics. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
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Racine's Possible Food Emergency
City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason discusses the possible food emergency for people using the SNAP program, the city budget, the Department of Community Safety…
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Catching Up with Jim and Carol
Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier return for more of the Summer of ’65 in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday…
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All Things Spooky
Paranormal Investigators, Ron Helmick and Cory Dunkerson, talk about ghosts, spirits and all things spooky. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media…
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Programs at the Racine Library
Shay King, Head of Business Development for the Racine Public Library, discusses their upcoming programs. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
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A Comedy of Terrors!
Racine Theatre Guild‘s Joycelyn Fish, Director of Marketing and Development, and Michael Clickner, Director, talk about their latest production, “Dracula: A…
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Budgets and a Gaming Event in Racine
Denise Lockwood, Owner of Racine County Eye, and her husband, Larry Davis, discuss the city and county budgets and a gaming event coming up. The Don Rosen Show…
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Spooky Zoo
Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo (or should we call it the spooky zoo this month?), talks about all the Halloween events at the zoo this…
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Cult Queen
Dr. Cara Ogburn, Artistic Director of Milwaukee Film, discusses the upcoming retrospective of Cult Queen: Rachel Talalay, Director of “Tank Girl” and…
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Haunted Racine
“Haunted Racine” author, Rory Graves, returns to share more stories from her book. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs…
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Checking in with the Fifth District
City of Racine Fifth District Alder, Jens Jorgensen, updates us on issues in his district and the City of Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
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Brinn Children’s Museum
Stacy Bartsch, VP of Brand Experience, at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, in Milwaukee, discusses what to expect when visiting the museum. The Don Rosen…
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Ten Chimneys
Randy Bryant, President and CEO of the Ten Chimneys Foundation, discusses a new documentary about husband and wife Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn…
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Comedy with Joey I.L.O.
Racine native and comedian, Joey I.L.O., talks about how he got into comedy and about life touring throughout the United States and Canada. The Don Rosen Show…
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Our Wisconsin in October
Mike Beno, Editor of Our Wisconsin magazine, talks about some of the stories from the current issue. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio…
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Bringing Awareness in Racine
Racine County Board Supervisor and City of Racine Alder Renee Kelly, discusses issues of interest to residents and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Don Rosen…
- The Don Rosen Show
Community Events and the Holiday Season
Aaron McCollum, from Marine Credit Union, discusses some recent community events they have been involved in, and budgeting for the holiday season. The Don…
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WRJN Keeps Growing
Chris Moreau, WRJN / WAUK VP and General Manager and President of Civic Media’s Southern Group of Radio Stations, shares the good news about the expansion of…
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It's Festival Season
Kevin MacDougall, from 5K Events, fills us in on all that’s coming soon to Festival Park, Festival Hall and Memorial Hall, in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a…
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Teenage Driver Safety
Tom Knitter, from the Racine County Traffic Safety Commission, and Jeff Urban, from the Driver’s Ed department at Union Grove High School, discuss teenage…
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Talking with Mayor Mason
City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason discusses a number of issues of concern and importance to Racine residents. So join us in talking with Mayor Mason! The Don…
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Aging Well and the County Eye Podcast
Denise Lockwood, Owner of Racine County Eye, discusses the upcoming Aging Well Expo, as well as the new Racine County Eye podcasts. The Don Rosen Show is a…
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Keeping An Eye on Racine
Denise Lockwood, Owner and Founder of Racine County Eye, talks about the upcoming Aging Well Expo and Microsoft moving into Mount Pleasant and Caledonia. The…
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Trevor Jung's Plans for Wisconsin
Trevor Jung, candidate for Wisconsin’s 21st Senate District, introduces himself and discusses his plans for Wisconsin. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the…
- The Don Rosen Show
Upcoming Events at the Racine Library
Autumn Latimore, from the Friends of the Racine Public Library, talks about some upcoming events at the library. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
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Halloween at the Zoo
Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, joins Don Rosen to discuss the zoo’s upcoming Halloween events. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic…
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Upcoming Health Events with Megan Justman
Megan Justman, Regional Supervisor, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Ascension All Saints and Ascension St. Francis, discusses two upcoming health…
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WRJN Historical Marker #14
Former WRJN Program Host, Tom Mountin, talks about his years at WRJN. Former WRJN News Director and station historian, Tom Karkow, joins in on the…
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It Was the Summer of 65'
Carol Gianforte and Jim Mercier reminisce with Don Rosen about the summer of ’65 in Racine. The Don Rosen Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and…
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The 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival
Robyn Ehrlich, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator for Milwaukee Film, discusses the 2025 Dialogues Documentary Festival. The Don Rosen Show is a…