Cherita Booker
Proud of Their Dysfunction (1st Hour)
The author of a bipartisan plan to better secure America’s southern border is being censured by his own party—for trying to get something passed that would better secure America’s southern border. In much lighter news, UpNorthNews colleagues Cherita Booker and Christina Lorey tell us what you’ve been seeing in our newsletters and social media posts.
Still Wanted: One House Speaker (Hour 1)
We literally had to jump into this show description, delete the old version and start over after the Republicans’ latest candidate for Speaker of the House was nominated Tuesday morning—and pulled out of the race on Tuesday afternoon. We’ll try to keep up as GOP members keep rejecting their own until they’re left with… what?
They Just Don’t Want to Help (Hour 1)
It was the hottest topic as legislators toured the state to discuss how to spend a record budget surplus. It was the big topic as the state budget bill was debated. It remains the biggest issue in front of the Legislature in a special session. And yet the latest Republican “plan” to address the childcare crisis shows GOP lawmakers are not listening or do not want to help parents, providers, and employers.
Show No. 200 (Hour 1)
Show No. 200
We’re marking our 200th early morning show—for no other reason than someone should get a little credit for not missing a 4am alarm for 200 shows in a row! As always, we’ll unpack the weekend headlines and visit with Dr. Kristin Lyerly.
Meet the New Press, Same as the Old Press (Hour 1)
Once seen as an institution of public affairs journalism, NBC’s “Meet the Press” passes the torch to a new host—only to see it give a virtually-unchecked platform to a four-times indicted, twice-impeached, former president who tried to overturn an American election.
All You Need Is Love (Hour 1)
Whatever history writes of the Jordan Love Era, at least it will have started with a win against the Chicago Bears. We’ll also recap disappointing results from the Badgers and Brewers—10-plus innings of no-hit baseball and they still lose? Plus a review of Wisconsin news headlines to start the week.
A Weird Plan to Win Over Young Voters (Hour 1)
For all the talk about Republicans doing more to reach young voters, their actions sure seem to get in the way. Taking away healthcare rights, doing nothing about school shootings, making it harder to vote, opposing broadband expansion—and now a major presidential candidate wants to raise the retirement age, but just for young workers.
Weekly Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow for Aug 26
Voters in Ohio recently turned back a right-wing attempt to rig the way their state Constitution gets amended. Now they’ll be going back to the polls this November to once again protect women’s healthcare. Dr. Kristin Lyerly introduces us to a fellow obstetrician/gynecologist in that state about the need to never take basic rights for granted.
As Goes Ohio (Hour 1)
Voters in Ohio recently turned back a right-wing attempt to rig the way their state Constitution gets amended. Now they’ll be going back to the polls this November to once again protect women’s healthcare. Dr. Kristin Lyerly introduces us to a fellow obstetrician/gynecologist in that state about the need to never take basic rights for granted.
Ron Johnson Says COVID Was Planned (Hour 1)
The Wisconsin senator goes on another wild rant and again tells lies about the pandemic that has killed more than 1 million Americans. Also, Cherita Booker reviews the most clicked-on stories across our social media sites.
