James L. Santelle

It’s Work… But It Works (2nd Hour)

January 31, 2025

Pat begins the second hour with a weekend weather report from Civic Media meteorologist Brittney Merlot, covering the wild swings our state is facing this week. Then, Pat touches on what it would mean for a challenge to Act 10 before this Wisconsin Supreme Court, with two current Justices having ties to the case in different ways.

Our week-in-review panel looks at the whirlwind that accompanied the uncertainty of whether the new administration could actually get away with cutting a massive amount of government services for Americans. The bottom line: Dealing with this president is going to require work—work to fact-check, work to challenge, work to maintain a stable government… but as we learned, it works.

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 Kathleen Cummings Redemption Tour Begins

July 6, 2024

Last May, former Waukesha Alder and Waukesha County Supervisor Kathleen Cummings was acquitted on 7 criminal charges of election fraud, ending a 30-month ordeal that cost her over $85,000 in legal fees, separation from her family, and significant damage to her reputation. In her first media appearance since her vindication, Kathleen shares her story about her triumph over a grave injustice. Contributing to the interview was retired U.S. Attorney James Santelle (host of Amicus: A Law Review), who believes this matter should never have gone to trial.

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Rudy’s no good bad court day

December 11, 2023

James L. Santelle, host of the Morning Cannoli's and former federal attorney, joins the Devil's to talk about the latest news in the Trump trial, as Jack Smith calls on the US Supreme Court to determine if Presidential immunity applies to Donald Trump.

Then, Santelle weighs in on the trial of Rudy Giuliani, who made false allegations against election workers in Georgia.

Speaking of Giuliani, Dom and Crute take a look at how his trial went today, and wonder whether he should be compared to Amber Herd.

The Devil’s Advocates Radio Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribed 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 Dom & Crute!

Taking Each Other Seriously

November 16, 2023

James Santelle of Morning Cannoli returns to the show to provide his expertise on Donald Trump's evolving legal troubles. Even if he is convicted, will voters change their minds?

Young Adolf’s One Jewish Friend

October 13, 2023

Our friend James Santelle walks us through the legal implications of the chaos erupting in the House. "George Santos," or whatever his real name is, has now moved on to personally stealing credit card information from his supporters. Also, Civic Media Sports Reporter Mike Clemens keeps us updated on sports in our state.

Dress to impress

September 20, 2023

James Santelle, host of Morning Cannolis, joins the Devils to talk Trumps various criminal cases and Merrick Garland's hearing today. Plus, the boys get in a fight over cloths.

Class is in Session: Wisconsin Judicial System (Hour 2)

February 1, 2023

Class is in session with Jim Santelle, former US Attorney, who spends the hour breaking down our state court system, what a lay person should know before voting for a judge or a justice, and the pros and cons of appointments v. elections. Check out his show, Morning Cannolis, every Saturday from 9-11am across the Civic Media network.

Conference Realignment

January 21, 2023

Don is joined by Waukesha South football coach Darnell Wiltz to discuss the movement of the Blackshirt football program to the Parkland Conference. Then, James Santelle joins the show to talk about the legal implications of this and the recent school board resolutions, and Amanda Redina Roddy stops by to invite everyone to the Waukesha Rotatory Club pancake breakfast on February 4th.

Here’s How Bad It Could Get. Guest: Jim Santelle (Oct 12 – Hour 3)

October 12, 2022

Former US Attorney Jim Santelle talks to Pat, Kristin, and Kirk about the possible scenarios affecting democracy if Republicans were to make a clean sweep of Wisconsin’s highest offices and hold the state Supreme Court next spring. Elections this fall could have a drastic impact on the 2024 presidential election.

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