NORTHWEST WISCONSIN — Aaaaand they’re back (sorta)!
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Positive Tuesday w/ Ben & Fitzy returned for the first of four special September episodes — streaming exclusively live on YouTube. The show had previously wrapped up in May after 232 episodes when Chris Fitzgerald (“Fitzy”) retired as Barron County Sheriff and started a new position with Mosaic Technologies.
During the comeback episode, host Ben Dryden of DrydenWire.com and co-host Chris Fitzgerald wasted no time jumping back into their signature mix of community discussion, news talk, and lighthearted banter.
Show Highlights
- Fitzy’s New Role at Mosaic: Ben pressed Fitzy on how the transition has gone, what he’s learned about the company’s history, and what his day-to-day looks like now that he’s off patrol and in the world of technology solutions.
- Washburn County Jail Project: Turning the tables, Fitzy asked Ben for his perspective on the ongoing conversations about a potential new jail in Washburn County — teasing the topic early in the show before diving into it later.
- Northwoods Policy Network: Ben introduced viewers to a new project he co-founded, Northwoods Policy Network, which soft-launched Tuesday morning with a splash page at NorthwoodsPolicy.org. The organization aims to elevate the voices of Northern Wisconsin across the state, with a finalized website set to go live in October.
- Other Local Updates: The pair also discussed the announcement that Warren Tuttle is running for Washburn County Sheriff, as well as upcoming events including the Spooner Chamber meeting on Wednesday and Dryden’s Thursday show, That’s Debatable with Emily Gall.
As always, the conversation mixed community insight with plenty of laughs and audience engagement — making it feel like the duo never left.
Watch the Full Episode
You can watch the full episode of Positive Tuesday w/ Ben & Fitzy below.
Last Update: Sep 02, 2025 12:14 pm CDT
