Kelda Roys
For A Smart Guy, Sen. Howard Marklein Is Acting Dumb (Hour 1)
On the day after Mothers’ Day, Todd reminds us that it’s important to spend some time face-to-face with the people we care about.
As ABC broke over the weekend, Qatar is giving the Trump administration a brand-new “palace in the sky” airplane to serve as Air Force One. After Trump’s term as President ends, the aircraft would be set aside for his personal use. This gift appears to clearly violate the constitutional rules on accepting what could be considered bribes. In addition to corruption, using a foreign-built plane for the President opens our nation up to incredible security risks.
At the bottom of the hour, State Senator Kelda Roys joins us in-studio to talk about our state budget and why it matters to all Wisconsinites. GOP representatives in our state, such as State Senator Howard Marklein, appear to be refusing to advocate for their constituents as they face massive cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. When asked about budget cuts like these, Sen. Marklein either feigns ignorance or claims he has no power to help people despite his position as Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee.
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Avoiding The Trump Slump (Hour 3)
A recession appears increasingly likely with a president operating an economic policy that resembles a bull in a china shop more than a coherent strategy. We’ll talk to Sean O’Malley about ways to protect your retirement nestegg from the worst of a potential Trump Slump. And state Sen. Kelda Roys tells us about a bill not likely to pass the Legislature, but it’s still important to introduce it so people know who’s fighting to keep the government out of doctor’s exam rooms and protect women’s most personal healthcare decisions.
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Will Wisconsin Send a Message? (Hour 2)
The world richest man sure seems keen on buying a Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin, with reports he’s approaching $20 million out of his own pocket to try to get Brad Schimel elected. Our guests from the state legislature think that might be reason enough for folks to send a message that elections aren’t for sale in our state. We’ll talk to Sen. Kelda Roys and new state Rep. Ann Roe about next week’s races and what’s happening in the Assembly and Senate in Madison. And we’ll talk to a former official with the Republican Party in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District about turmoil there.
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 Presents: Protecting Justice For All
On Wednesday, March 12th, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews hosted Protecting Justice for All: An Evening of Conversations About the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election live at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison. Pat was joined by Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer and Civic Media Host Todd Allbaugh to moderate discussions about why the upcoming April 1st election matters to all Wisconsinites.
Panel: The Future of Public Education in Wisconsin
This next bench of justices will likely be asked to decide a legal challenge to school vouchers and an action that could end Act 10, along with other cases that could ultimately decide what the future holds for public education in Wisconsin.
- Moderator: Todd Allbaugh
- Julie Mead, retired UW Madison School of Education professor of school law
- Heather DuBois Bourenane, WI Public Education Network
- Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, WEAC
- Rep. Christian Phelps, Eau Claire
Panel: A Wisconsin Economy That Works
This election will have massive implications for the Wisconsin economy. The state Supreme Court will be making decisions that impact job creation, everyday affordability, the effects of a changing climate, and justice for workers and consumers.
- Moderator: Dan Shafer
- Rep. Francesca Hong, Madison
- Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde, Milwaukee
- Melissa Baldauff, political strategist, UNN "Climate Check"
- Joe Zepecki, political strategist, former SBA staffer
Panel: Reproductive Rights On The Ballot
This will be a discussion of the ways the state Supreme Court will impact reproductive rights in Wisconsin - affecting women' s health or even their lives, impacting decisions about starting families, and interfering in the relationship between women and their doctors.
- Moderator: Pat Kreitlow
- Michelle Velasquez, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
- Dr. Eliza Bennett, Ob/Gyn
- Sen. Kelda Roys, Madison
- Heather Martell, Chippewa Falls
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2025 Biennial Budget Message & Spring Primary Results
Listen to Civic Media's special broadcast coverage of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' 2025-27 biennial budget message, the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee's follow-up press conference, and election results from Wisconsin's spring primary.
Civic Media host Todd Allbaugh anchors Civic Media's special coverage from Madison with contributions from Dan Shafer and Jimmie Kaska. Tune in for insight from Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, former state Senator Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay) and current state Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison).
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Wisconsin State Legislature Update with Sen. Kelda Roys (Hour 1)
Happy Hump Day! We are joined by our normal Wednesday guests, Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio and Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project to discuss last night’s Vice Presidential debate. The debate was surprisingly cordial, but JD Vance did not defy expectations with his non-answers on difficult topics like abortion and election denialism.
At the bottom of the hour, State Senator Kelda Roys returns to the show to update us on what she’s been up to around the state. With WI Republicans electing to gavel out of the legislative session early, Sen. Roys has had extra free time. She has been taking advantage of that time to campaign for candidates who support funding for education and childcare in our state.
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Voting With a Purposes (Hour 2)
While Trump & Co. try to motivate people to vote by using fear and lies, it still seems like most voters will make up their minds using the real world in front of them—politicians who want to control their bodies but have no plans to improve the lives of children, families, and the economy. We’ll talk to state Sen. Kelda Roys about the issues important to those who want to vote “for” something, not just against. And Civic Media news director Terry Bell has 3 Things You Need to Know to start the 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.
Closing Campuses Is Shortsighted (Hour 2)
Todd is fired up today! After last night’s forum on UW campus closures in Muscoda, he has renewed hope for the future of two-year campuses. This hour, we hear from David Turk, the newly elected Chair of the Richland County Board, on the impact that this debacle has on communities around Wisconsin. As we’ve heard for over a year and a half now, local authorities and community members have gone above and beyond in the search for a solution that keeps campuses alive. Time and again, UW System leadership have been minimally responsive, if at all.
At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by State Senator Kelda Roys, co-host of last night’s event. We listen to some audio from the forum and talk about what we as citizens can do to save our schools.
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Women’s Rights Are Still Under Threat (Hour 1)
As legal cases against MAGA Republicans and Donald Trump develop, more Republicans are making public statements condemning Trump. With the Wisconsin false elector scheme civil suit now settled, Andrew Hitt has joined Paul Ryan in refusing to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee if Trump is the nominee. At the same time, however, Hitt is claiming that he was duped into being part of that scheme. Todd has some doubts that such an experienced attorney could be thrown for a loop so easily.
After that discussion, we are joined by State Senator Kelda Roys for a year in review regarding women’s rights. As an attorney and legislator, Sen. Roys reminds us that reproductive freedoms are still very much in jeopardy in Wisconsin and across the nation. Contraception and abortion care are incredibly important to women’s health and freedom, and while Wisconsin is clawing its way back to normalcy, we still have a long way to go.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 12 - 2 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 YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
A Reprieve Is Not a Resolution (Hour 2)
Gov. Tony Evers provided a reprieve to childcare providers and parents by temporarily saving the Child Care Counts program, but only the Legislature can fund it to a sustainable level. We’ll talk to our friends from Motherhood for Good as well as state Sen. Kelda Roys. Plus Civic Media News Director Terry Bell has 3 Things You Should Know to start the week.
