Jim Santelle
Covering the Coverage (Hour 2)
President Joe Biden held an impromptu news conference Thursday evening to answer questions about his health and his reelection campaign. But given the feeding frenzy of media speculation (or outright lobbying for him to leave the race), was the coverage fair? UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, […]
A Supreme Disappointment (Hour 1)
Former US Attorney Jim Santelle talks about how the conservative justices on the US Supreme Court saved the worst for last—with their decision to give Donald Trump immunity never conferred upon a president before. Also: past interviews with a former Alice in Dairyland and a Dunn County organizer trying to foster deeper public conversations. UpNorthNews […]
It’s My Birthday Too, Yeah (Hour 2)
Even on his birthday, our humble host can’t resist covering a little bit of news—especially when it involves a history-making like some renegade Supreme Court justices conferring king-like powers on to the president they support and owe for their wealth and fame. And our Homeroom segment features the two educators who first suggested a regular […]
It’s Time To Set Your Hair On Fire (Hour 1)
There’s a lot to talk about and it’s all kicked off with yet another story about the do-nothing GOP controlled legislature sitting on more money allocated for services. Throw this on the pile with all of the other things needed to be funded. Jane and Greg welcome Jim Santelle, host of the show Amicus: A […]
Legal Bribery (Hour 2)
Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joins us to evaluate the first Biden-Trump debate of the 2024 campaign. And Jim Santelle weighs in on the latest batch of US Supreme Court rulings—including the one released without a shred of irony or self-awareness that legalizes some forms of political bribery. Plus: Where’s all the Republican convention business that […]
If the President is above the law what happens to healthcare? (Hour 2)
If you’re talking healthcare in Wisconsin, there’s no better guest than Dr Robert Kraig from Citizen Action WI. He makes the case to continue the Affordable Care Act and identifies what is blocking its progress. If you’re talking federal las in Wisconsin, there’s no better guest than Jim Santelle. There are a few US Supreme […]
Cubs Group Therapy for Dan and Bob (2nd Hour)
We noticed some true Cubs angst in recent social media posts from WEAU 13 News anchor Bob Gallaher, so we invited him to join Dan Schumacher in talking about their frustrations. We also learned about their challenging roles as smaller-market coaches and sports journalists. We have a new conversation with former US Attorney Jim Santelle. […]
The Media: Ruthless, Truthless, or Toothless (Hour 2)
Mark Jacob reviews this week’s media coverage of big stories and shares his column that divides political media into three distinct categories. Along with Mark, we’ll have our full stable of Friday workhorses: Dan Schumacher talking sports and former US Attorney Jim Santelle on the big legal cases of the week. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow […]
In a New York Minute (Hour 2)
The New York Times has been strangely hostile in its coverage of President Biden—to which the Wall Street Journal said “Hold my beer” before publishing a hit piece that was surprising even by its already low expectations. Jennifer Schulze pinch hits for Mark Jacob in critiquing media coverage of this week’s big stories. UpNorthNews with […]
Where’s the Law and Order Crowd Now? (Hour 2)
Our coverage of Donald Trump’s criminal conviction continues with reaction from former US Attorney Jim Santelle. We’ll review media and political reaction with Mark Jacob—with an emphasis on the Republican reaction that has a glaring omission of the usual respect for enforcing the law. And we’ll tease the show’s resident Cubs fan Dan Schumacher about […]
