Cherita Booker
Did You Miss Political Ads? (Hour 1)
We hope you enjoyed your two-month reprieve from political ads because the Wisconsin airwaves are again about to be bombarded again with commercials about big elections—now that Scott Walker’s former attorney general is launching ads designed to win him a seat on the state Supreme Court and put conservatives back in the majority. We’ll also hear about our recent most popular stories from social media manager Cherita Booker and community editor Christina Lorey.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
The Stories Of 2024 (Hour 2)
We spend a little extra time getting to know UpNorthNews social media manager Cherita Booker. We discuss the tradition of a holiday lasagna or ravioli—hey, it can’t be turkey and ham every holiday, right? And as she reviews our more popular social media posts of the past week, we pass judgement on a place that serves a Bloody Mary with a “garnish” made up of a cannibal sandwich, the kind made with raw ground beef.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Madison School Shooting (Hour 2)
We’ll have the latest on Monday’s school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison—and no, it’s not “too soon” to remind folks that these shootings are preventable and yet certain politicians have consistently chosen to side with mass killers over the safety of our children. We’ll also review some of our popular stories of the past week—including the return of a favorite Mexican restaurant chain—with community editor Christina Lorey and social media manager Cherita Booker.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Go Outside and Play (Hour 1)
Remember how the pandemic got a few more folks to be socially distant by getting outdoors more often? It’s a trend that benefitted state parks, lakes, and trails—and folks keep coming back. We’ll discuss a new report that shows how outdoor recreation in Wisconsin grew again last year and now contributes $11 billion to the state’s economy. Plus: Social media manager Cherita Booker and community editor Christina Lorey discuss the recent UpNorthNews social media posts and newsletter stories you’ve enjoyed the most.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
The Wheels of Justice Locked Up (Hour 1)
America is learning that the wheels of justice can turn too slowly, now that a convicted felon charged with trying to overturn the last election was able to run out the clock and win the next one. We’ll have more about the legal cases against President-elect Trump being dropped. Also: UpNorthNews community editor Christina Lorey and social media manager Cherita Booker tell us about some of the more popular stories in our newsletter and online.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
JD Vance Is So Over It, Okay? (Hour 1)
JD Vance would like women and minorities to stop getting offended “at every little thing,” like when white man make jokes about women and minorities. The GOP running mate told an audience in Wausau on Monday that he’s “so over it.” So if you don’t mind, he’d like to get back to insulting Kamala Harris’s intelligence and patriotism. Also: Cherita Booker has some of our popular social media posts—like the one about Jolly Good Soda—and Christina Lorey talks about the very informal, very unscientific ways to conduct a presidential poll.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Where We Used to Eat (Hour 1)
We take a little break from politics with Community Editor Christina Lorey as we review a story about the restaurant chains we used to love but have gone away. What do you miss? Chi Chi’s? Burger Chef? Big Boy? Can’t forget the ice cream cake roll at Howard Johnson’s! Also: President Biden’s American Rescue Plan continues to bring new investments in Wisconsin, as Gov. Tony Evers announces 35 new grants for libraries and community centers—with an emphasis on bridging the digital divide so everyone has good access to an internet connection. And we visit with Dan Hagen from WJFW-TV in Rhinelander.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
Liars, Leaders, and Legends (Hour 1)
A lot to talk about this morning: The Brewers begin the postseason with a best-of-three against the New York Mets. Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, passes away. Former President Jimmy Carter turns 100 today. Another former president, Donald Trump, is telling outright lies about the hurricane disaster in the southeast. We’ll preview tonight’s vice presidential debate. Wausau’s purloined absentee ballot drop box has been returned to duty. And we’ll check in with the social media manager and community editor for UpNorthNews.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
No More Springfields (Hour 1)
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
Eric Hovde’s Foreign Deposits Problem (Hour 1)
California banker Eric Hovde has finally responded to concerns about foreign deposits with a hearty, “So what?” Literally. We’ll play the audio and explain why it matters that Wisconsin might have (another) US Senator using his position for personal financial gain. Plus, Cherita Booker reviews some of the more popular UpNorthNews social media posts of the past week.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. 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, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
