Hans Breitenmoser

Charged Up to ‘See You Next Time’ (2nd Hour)

May 28, 2024

UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow kicks off the hour with a recap of the holiday weekend's weather and a forecast for this week with meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Then, Dr. Kristin Lyerly drops in for a discussion on what is going on in Louisiana in regards to mifepristone and medication abortions.

The, big gas station chains like Kwik Trip have built a successful business model around “get in, fill up, get out.” But what happens when “see you next time” becomes “not going anywhere for awhile?”

In the second half hour, Hans Breitenmoser and Mike Stranz join the show to talk about the progress that has been made in the U.S. Farm bill in the House of Representatives at the end of last week. Finally, Chad Holmes stops by to share HIS thoughts on Kwik Trip, his recent poker tournament results, and what's coming up on the Chad Holmes Show.

UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!

Who’s Really Getting Milked on the Farm?(Hour 2)

May 14, 2024

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 network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!

Fair Maps impact and what need to happen next.

May 1, 2024

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 Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Chad Holmes on Facebook to keep up with Chad and the show!

Biting the Hand That Feeds (Hour 2)

April 30, 2024

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 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!

A Hellscape for Women (2nd Hour)

April 16, 2024

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 restore women’s rights and not allow Donald Trump to cause more damage.

UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!

Immigration Reform: Green Shoots or More Weeds? (Hour 2)

April 2, 2024

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 a barren US House will be choked off by the usual conservative weeds. Also, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez reminds us to get out and vote today.

Real Rural Support for Wisconsin (2nd Hour)

March 12, 2024

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)

February 13, 2024

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 on Bull Falls Radio.

Envisioning a Cooperative Future (Hour 2)

October 17, 2023

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)

September 19, 2023

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 a major rural economic to-do list.

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