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Midwest Communications and news/talk WTAQ-AM, Green Bay’s Joe Giganti – host of the late morning “Regular Joe Show” – are hosting a Republican primary debate between the three candidates for the Wisconsin 8th District congressional seat currently held by outgoing U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher. The July 19 debate is being produced in conjunction with FOX 11 TV.

PodcastOne announces that it has signed comedian and actor Chris Kattan to a multi-year contract for the exclusive sales and distribution rights for Kattan’s debut podcast, “Idiotically Speaking with Chris Kattan.” The weekly comedy variety show podcast is set for a July 24, 2024 debut and upcoming guests include “Saturday Night Live” alum and fellow comedians Fred Armisen, Dana Carvey, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell and Cecily Strong.

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Audacy and Amy Poehler Release New Comedy Series

Audacy and Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions are debuting “Say More with Dr? Sheila.” The series stars Poehler as Dr? Sheila, a fictional world-class therapist and life coach with questionable methods andim credentials counseling a new couple every week. Couples will be played by a cast of esteemed actors and comedians including Fred Armisen, Ike Barinholtz, Kate Berlant, Janine Brito, Rachel Dratch, John Early, Tina Fey, and more. Executive producer Liz Cackowski says, “We are huge fans and listeners of podcasts in every genre. Love self-help podcasts, love true crime, love the celebrity interview show, all of it. And as comedians, we show our love through parody, which perhaps is something the next self-help podcast can help me work through. We’re excited to partner with Audacy to bring this series to life.”