Christina Lorey
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 […]
Imaginary Appointments, Real Meltdowns (Hour 1)
Legislative Republicans will take action Tuesday on a job appointment that doesn’t exist. In their quest to fire the head of the state Elections Commission, they’ll pretend she’s up for renomination—when she’s not. Also, the right-wing Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court continues her very public meltdown about losing control to a new liberal […]
Trump-less But Still Awfully Trumpy (Hour 1)
We now know which Republican presidential candidates will take the debate stage in Milwaukee, and which one won’t grace Wisconsin with his presence. Also: Another UW school announces furloughs after years of conservative attacks. And Christina Lorey helps us wax nostalgic about school lunches.
Trump’s 4th Indictment (Hour 1)
Donald Trump’s attempt to rig the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia have finally resulted in formal criminal charges—and there are a lot of charges as well as co-defendants. We’ll outline the case to charge Trump and others with racketeering. Plus: This week’s UpLift has stories about sweet corn, free admission to state […]
Now They Support Early Voting Again (Hour 1)
Even as presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump sticks to his false statements about early voting being corrupt, the GOP mainstream has begun turning its back on the former president and is making plans to promote absentee balloting in 2024—awkward! And Christina Lorey has The UpLift, stories from our newsletter about uplifting people and topics, including […]
