Christina Lorey
It’s Election Day (Hour 1)
Wisconsin’s spring, local nonpartisan elections typically see low voter turnout. Far-right activists are counting on that as they plot takeovers of local school boards and push two state constitutional amendments that weaken election administration in our state.
Mighty Mad at Mike (Hour 1)
Congressman Mike Gallagher sure made a quick hero-to-villain pivot among House Republicans with his abrupt decision to quit before his term expires. We’ll share some of the reaction. Also, Christina Lorey has some of the sports-related stories in our daily newsletter that lift spirits. And former President Trump gets special treatment in one of his […]
Be Kind, Rewind (1st Hour)
You don’t need that old Blockbuster Video membership card anymore, but there’s still at least one place in Wisconsin where you still rent movies on VHS. We’ll review some of the past week’s most popular stories, including all kinds of reaction to the rumor about Aaron Rodgers being considered as a running mate for fellow […]
A Little Froggy in Here! (1st Hour)
Don’t adjust your radio. Pat’s got a frog in his throat. We’ll push on through thanks to pre-recorded conversations with UpNorthNews reporters Christina Lorey (who tells us about Girl Scout cookie season) and Cherita Booker (who introduces us to a little kid who’s got a big future interviewing celebrities). And we’ll catch up with Melissa […]
Pro-Child Is Much More Than Pro-IVF (1st Hour)
GOP politicians can’t backpedal fast enough on Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling that puts in vitro fertilization in jeopardy. But what kind of stock can voters put in these new pledges from politicians who once said Roe v. Wade was “settled law” and whose idea of pro-child involves opposing nutrition programs and quality schools?
Ron Johnson Can’t Quit Praising Putin (1st Hour)
While Donald Trump works to undermine NATO’s partnership for democracy, Sen. Ron Johnson makes new comments boosting Putin’s ability to take Ukraine—and whatever else he wants next. Christina Lorey has a few of the uplifting stories found in our daily newsletter. And Cherita Booker has some recent popular posts from social media, including our question […]
Wisconsin For Beginners (Hour 1)
Social media manager Cherita Booker takes us through the most popular posts on UpNorthNews, including an especially popular one that asks what kind of advice you’d give someone new to Wisconsin. From embracing “cheese on everything” to understanding “Midwestern Nice,” our listeners have contributed all kinds of great suggestions.
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.
2023 Special: Favorite Stories
Conversations about the year’s big stories, uplifting feature stories, and our personal holiday traditions.
What’s Your Wisconsin Bucket List? (Hour 1)
We visit with Christina Lorey on Tuesday’s to talk about some of the feature stories you’ll find in our daily newsletter—and one of today’s topics is based on a book about the things you need to see and do in Wisconsin before you die. So what’s still hanging out on your Wisconsin “bucket list?”
