Francesca Hong
Democracy- it’s on the ballot (Hour 2)
Wisconsin State Rep Francesca Hong joins Dom and Matt to talk about the local issues on the ballot next week. In these final days leading up to the election, many of us feel uneasy and overwhelmed. Representative Hong encourages us to use that energy and *do something*. Call and text your loved ones, make a […]
Fearless (Hour 2)
Our Women Win Wisconsin segment powered by Motherhood For Good includes a conversation with state Assembly Rep. Francesca Hong, a fearless progressive not known for mincing words about the importance of making sure to vote this August and November. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through […]
It’s All A Real Head Scratcher (Hour 1)
Welcome to Wednesday! Super Tuesday is over and well, exactly what you think happened, happened. But we ask try to figure out what Nikki Haley is gonna do next and what will the GOP do if Donald Trump loses. We then welcome State Representative Francesca Hong (D-76) to discuss a bipartisan bill to give better […]
With Francesca Hong
Kicking off their second hour, John and Gordy cover a Republican bill aiming to repeal the DNR Green Tier program, out of fear of ‘world government.’ They talk Trump, who was caught stealing from a dog rescue charity, his responsibility for the failed border deal, and more. Later, they welcome State Representative Francesca Hong to […]
ALEC ‘Infiltrated’ (Hour 2)
Imagine being one of the only progressives at a national convention of conservative state legislators. It’s not quite an infiltration, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is officially non-partisan—but Rep. Kristina Shelton was one of the few Democrats willing to spend several days in the launchpad for conservative cookie cutter legislation, and she tells us […]
Fran and the Frank
Luke is joined by Francesca Hong to talk about all things Wisconsin, including Oscar’s Frank n’ beans.
The Next Generation of Young Leaders Is Here (Hour 2)
Young voters and young leaders are our country’s best hope for pulling us back from a generation of cynicism, short-sighted budget slashing, and right-wing culture wars. A group dedicated to promoting young multicultural leaders has compiled a list of national names to watch, and Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Francesca Hong is on it. We’ll find out […]
A litany of fine guests, you say? (Hour 2)
Matt Rothschild talks the repugnant world of campaign finance. and talks with WI Rep. Melissa Agard and Mad Radio Alum Francesca Hong.
The Right Way to Grow New Jobs (Hour 2)
While Republicans in Madison are considering bills to punish the newly-unemployed and make it harder to have affordable healthcare, Democrats are proposing a different direction for workforce development and small business growth. Rep. Francesca Hong will have a legislative update.
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 03/03/23)
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, we heard from state representatives Kristina Shelton and Francesca Hong about their Economic Justice Bill of Rights proposal. Afterward, on Hometown Health, Dr. Kristin Lyerly introduced us to Sara Finger of the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health. Finally, we round out the hour with a visit from Todd Allbaugh of […]
