Jodi Emerson
Still a Brick Wall, For Now (Hour 2)
New maps did the right thing: giving Wisconsin more competitive races and a more balanced Legislature. But the diminished number of Republicans lawmakers showed they remain indifferent to the voice of the voters, returning Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to a position that lets him bottle up the things that could benefit the state. We’ll talk to Rep. Jodi Emerson and Rep.-elect Christian Phelps about their hopes for putting a few cracks in the Speaker’s brick wall.
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Hi Jodi! (Hour 2)
Not everybody knows their state legislator, but it kind of feels that way around Eau Claire, where Assembly Rep. Jodi Emerson has been serving her community for years. Her political ads are a welcome dose of positive vibes in a swamp of negativity. And Congressman Mark Pocan makes his regular monthly visit and he’ll pull no punches when we ask him about colleagues like Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Sen. Ron Johnson who voted against helping make sure FEMA can help the victims of hurricanes past and very near future.
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We Are NOT Going Back.
Kamala Harris said it simply and surely: we are NOT going back. We ARE going forward!
Attorney Mark Thomsen talks with four women today about the absolute necessity to elect our first female president. Not only is Kamala Harris merited for President as an individual, we MUST act to restore the rights of all women to make appropriate decisions for themselves, regardless of their home state in this country.
Mark interviews Representative Jodi Emerson of Wisconsin AD 91, who is running for re-election. She celebrates the new challenge she faces in her newly solid purple district. Before this year's redistricting, it was bluest blue. Because though she now faces true competition, it means that others do too, and Wisconsin will secure better representation by it.
Next, Mark talks with Karen Kirsch, candidate for AD 7. Karen left the private sector due to a pressing call to serve her community, and she has found great fulfillment working for the public.
The icing on the cake this week: an exclusive interview with Senator Tammy Baldwin. Tammy has worked hard to achieve real results that benefit Wisconsinites. She loves this state and the people she represents. There can be no clearer contrast between her and her opponent.
3rd District Primary: Rebecca Cooke (Hour 2)
Rebecca Cooke concludes our three-day catch-up with candidates in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary. State Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) is our guest in our Women Win Wisconsin segment, powered by our friends at Motherhood for Good. And Luke Mathers helps us review the final Wisconsin episode of Top Chef-Wisconsin before the finalists are put out to sea for the finals.
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!
It’s N.E.W. and Blue (2nd Hour)
Kristin Lyerly’s “Women Win Wisconsin” segment introduces us to the N.E.W. Blue PAC, a group for Northeast Wisconsin women who want to see changes made in election results across the 8th Congressional District. State Rep. Jodi Emerson has an update on how Gov. Tony Evers helped improve a relief plan for the Chippewa Valley as two hospitals get set to close. And we’ll get a preview of today’s “Matenaer On Air” with Jane Matenaer.
A Doc, a Chef, and a Cooke (Hour 2)
We talked to 3rd Congressional District candidate Rebecca Cooke during a recent visit to Chippewa Falls and we’ll share that conversation. And in our Hometown Health segment, chef Ace Champion joins Dr. Kristin Lyerly to talk about cooking for Packers, holding a world record, and encouraging positive thinking and healthy choices.
Pomp, Circumstance, and Crybabies (Hour 2)
The Wisconsin state Capitol was the scene Tuesday of the formal investiture of new Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Nearby, a former conservative Supreme Court candidate was proclaiming himself a victim for being ousted as head of the state court system now that progressives control the high court. Wait, aren’t conservatives the ones who are against entitlements? We’ll review the happier points of the day with Rep. Jodi Emerson.
Weekly Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow for Jun 24
Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a deal that increases funds for local governments and schools, but it also strengthens the voucher schools that continue to undermine public education. The UW System is still facing a Republican budget cut, even with a record $7 billion surplus. GOP lawmakers tried to sneak through a change that threatens technical college budgets. And those same legislators are trying to kill an affordable childcare program.
A Rough Week for Wisconsin Students (Hour 2)
Gov. Tony Evers signed off on a deal that increases funds for local governments and schools, but it also strengthens the voucher schools that continue to undermine public education. The UW System is still facing a Republican budget cut, even with a record $7 billion surplus. GOP lawmakers tried to sneak through a change that threatens technical college budgets. And those same legislators are trying to kill an affordable childcare program.
