Hans Breitenmoser
Who’s Really Getting Milked on the Farm?(Hour 2)
Senate Democrats recently released their list of priorities for a new Farm Bill—still overdue and still essential for farmers, processors, consumers, and the environment. We’ll compare their proposed investments in the rural economy with the massive cuts being demanded by House Republicans. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio […]
Fair Maps impact and what need to happen next.
We talk to Hans Breitenmoser about how the new fair maps legislation has helped get better candidates on the ballot in 2024 and more competitive races. However, there is still to be done to make sure that the gerrymandered maps don’t return in the future. The Chad Holmes Show is a part of the Civic […]
Biting the Hand That Feeds (Hour 2)
A top official from the National Farmers Union will review a significant contradiction in rural America—a largely Republican-voting region that’s bound to be hurt badly if the budget blueprint promoted by House Republicans this year is adopted. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from […]
A Hellscape for Women (2nd Hour)
The repeal of a national right by women to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions has created what’s been described as a hellscape for women whose troubled pregnancies have become near-death experiences in states that banned abortion care. A Texas woman is now traveling the country to tell her story and make the case to […]
Immigration Reform: Green Shoots or More Weeds? (Hour 2)
Recently something happened very quietly on the subject of immigration reform. A bipartisan group including members of Congress made progress on reforming agricultural visas. It would be a game-changer for the migrant farm workers keeping Wisconsin’s dairy industry healthy. We’ll ask if what appears to be the first green shoots of good legislation growing in […]
Real Rural Support for Wisconsin (2nd Hour)
Hans Breitenmoser talks about several rural economic development projects recently announced for Wisconsin as the Biden administration, the Evers administration, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin talk up the investments being made in the state and local economy. Courier News’ Allen Piper also speaks about Project 2025
Rural Prosperity Comes from Partnerships (2nd Hour)
In our biweekly visit with Lincoln County dairy farmer Hans Breitenmoser, we’ll be joined by Beth Haskovec of the Wisconsin Office of Rural Prosperity to discuss a way to fund community projects in our state’s smaller communities. And Chad Holmes has the latest news from the Wausau area that he discusses on his daily show […]
Envisioning a Cooperative Future (Hour 2)
Wisconsin pioneered the role of agricultural cooperatives—and perhaps it’s time to go back to the future. We’ll talk to an expert about the value of cooperatives to a local economy, and we’ll explore what the greater economy might look like if we had more co-ops to help democratize the markets.
Gimme a Double Shot (Hour 2)
It’s that time of year—to see if a responsible fella can get a flu shot and a COVID booster, and lift his arms the next morning! Also: Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway talks about the jobs and improvements that are coming to Wisconsin because of President Biden’s emphasis on American infrastructure. And Hans Breitenmoser reviews […]
Too Big to Break Up? (Hour 2)
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is among 31 attorneys general helping the US Dept. of Agriculture examine ways where companies are trying to remove competitive pressures from the marketplace in the agriculture and food industries. We’ll talk to Hans Breitenmoser about the things that aren’t blatant monopolies but still hurt capitalism and consumers. Also: Heather […]
