Christina Lorey
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?”
It Was a Lie All Along (Hour 1)
Legislative Republicans admit they were making it up when state senators pretended to fire the head of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Meanwhile, Gov. Tony Evers finds a way to get around those same Republicans who’ve refused to help struggling child care providers stay in business. And the state Supreme Court is officially asked to re-draw […]
The Kids Are Learning-Will the Adults? (Hour 1)
Our weekly Climate Check conversation looks at the ways that students are not only learning about the impact of changing climate, they’re leading conversations about it and challenging the grown-ups to get to work on reducing the damage and stop contributing to the problem. And Christina Lorey has The UpLift, some of the lighter stories […]
A Family Fight Hurting Real Families (Hour 1)
Families in America and across Wisconsin will be harmed if the federal government shuts down. But a family feud within the Republican Party has the GOP on a collision course with failure to keep government services operating. And even close to home, local Republican Parties are factionalized like never before. Also: Christina Lorey has The […]
The Stadium Plan Needs Teamwork (Hour 1)
After months of delays, Republicans have released a plan to pay for much-needed renovations to American Family Field. But there are lessons to be learned—or relearned—before we can feel comfortable that the Brewers will stay in Wiscosin. Also: Christina Lorey has The UpLift, our weekly look at the uplifting stories found in our daily newsletter.
A 9/11 Vote to Attack Democracy (Hour 1)
Leave it to Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature to take a vote on September 11 designed to undermine democracy. Their renomination of the state’s top election official before the Wisconsin State Senate is imaginary. The legal drama is real—and will probably get real expensive.
Southeast of Disorder (Hour 1)
It’s early, but we’ll raise a metaphorical “boat drink” to Jimmy Buffett as Pat talks about losing a favorite artist. Also, Christina Lorey has The UpLift, a review of the uplifting stories she adds to our weekday newsletter. And in the new blackout battle between Spectrum and Disney, is there even a good guy to […]
