Cherita Booker
Juneteenth, DEI and the GOP (Hour 1)
On this federal holiday commemorating Juneteenth, the efforts by Black Americans to overcome generations of racism are being opposed more overtly than anytime in recent memory. We’ll report on how Wisconsin Republicans treated the issue at this weekend’s state convention. Also, Cherita Booker will tell us about the most-read, most-watched stories on the UpNorthNews social […]
Three-Term Tony (Hour 1)
Gov. Tony Evers shows he’s no stranger to Wisconsin politics, saying something at this weekend’s state Democratic convention that already has people talking about 2026. Also, we’ll have the latest on the federal criminal charges against former President Donald Trump over sensitive documents regarding national security that he took improperly, handled sloppily, spoke about recklessly, […]
Allow Myself to Introduce Myself (Hour 1)
Austin Powers quote notwithstanding, we’re excited to be introducing ourselves to new listeners today as the Civic Media radio network grows to include stations in the Chippewa Valley, La Crosse, Hayward, and more. We’ll review some of the weekend headlines, get our regular Monday morning visit from Dr. Kristin Lyerly, and have Cherita Booker review […]
We’ve Been Down This Path Before (Hour 1)
The national news programs have been focused on the southern border and the elimination of a pandemic-era restriction on immigration—but the problems our country faces have been around since long before COVID, and they could have been solved by now were it not for the sabotage done by a few right-wing members of Congress a […]
What’s in Demand (Hour 1)
Starting a new feature, UpNorthNews social media director Cherita Booker reviews which of our stories you’re reading, watching, and sharing most often. Also, another weekend brings another savage mass murder in the United States—and the same useless words from politicians who have the power to stop this bloody rampage but refuse to lift a finger.
