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Weekly Best of UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 10/24)

October 29, 2022

This week on Up North News, Pat spoke with Rick Smith about unions. Joe Zepecki came on the show to talk about Republicans’ poor response to mass shootings, and the Wednesday crew of Kirk Bangstad and Kristin Lyerly invited Sen. Chris Larson to talk about what we can all do to help our state.

Be the Pebble

October 26, 2022

Wisconsin politics is loud, divisive, and ever-present—but that only demonstrates how valuable every single voter has become. Kirk Bangstad, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, and Sen. Chris Larson join Pat to discuss how individual outreach is key to helping friends and neighbors focus on what candidates will do rather than say in political ads. On Thursday:  Joe […]

How Low Can They Go?

October 19, 2022

State Assembly candidate Laura Gapske has endured violent rhetoric and disgusting social media posts in her effort to represent northwest Wisconsin in the legislature. She and State Senate candidate Kelly Westlund describe the values and positions they believe will resonate with voters. Thursday: Joe Zepecki and Keya Vakil.

Gopher Broke

October 19, 2022

Kristin Lyerly recounts the story of dressing in the University of Minnesota Goldy Gopher costume and having someone try to break the tail off.

The Breakfast Club

October 19, 2022

Pat Kreitlow’s home studio moves to the kitchen table as regular Wednesday co-hosts Kirk Bangstad and Dr. Kristin Lyerly make an in-person house call.

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.

The Right Way and Wrong Way to Work a Poll. (Oct 5 – Hour 3)

October 5, 2022

Marquette Poll director Charles Franklin outlines the right and wrong ways to interpret the work that’s done to measure public support on issues and candidates. Also: Rep. Jodi Emerson of Eau Claire expresses the frustrated felt by many women as legislative Republicans refuse to even debate allowing voters to have a say on keeping or […]

What Exactly Do You Mean by ‘He’s Different?’ (Sept 28 – Hour 3)

September 28, 2022

The old saying reminds us that “politics ain’t beanbag,” but some ads supporting Sen. Ron Johnson are blowing dog whistles that are more like foghorns when it comes to describing Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Plus: New numbers are in showing how Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch “raised” money in very different ways.

Survey Says: Wisconsin Remains a Challenge for Pollsters (Sept 28 – Hour 2)

September 28, 2022

Professional polling continues to have value for candidates and the public, but pollster Jill Normington provides notes of caution about how to interpret all of the data—and to dig deeper than the topline numbers. Also: Republicans are going all-in on crime while conveniently forgetting to mention their own contributions to the problem.

Ba-De-Ya. Do You Remember When Nurses Had a Union? (Sept 21 – Hour 3)

September 21, 2022

Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Kirk Bangstad join in the questioning of a UW Health nurse about efforts to have union representation once again. Pat also offers up an Earth Wind & Fire lyrics quiz to see if anyone’s knowledge base goes beyond asking if they remember… the 21st night of September. On Thursday:  Courier Newsroom […]

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