Kirk Bangstad
What Exactly Do You Mean by ‘He’s Different?’ (Sept 28 – Hour 3)
The old saying reminds us that “politics ain’t beanbag,” but some ads supporting Sen. Ron Johnson are blowing dog whistles that are more like foghorns when it comes to describing Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. Plus: New numbers are in showing how Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch “raised” money in very different ways.
Survey Says: Wisconsin Remains a Challenge for Pollsters (Sept 28 – Hour 2)
Professional polling continues to have value for candidates and the public, but pollster Jill Normington provides notes of caution about how to interpret all of the data—and to dig deeper than the topline numbers. Also: Republicans are going all-in on crime while conveniently forgetting to mention their own contributions to the problem.
Ba-De-Ya. Do You Remember When Nurses Had a Union? (Sept 21 – Hour 3)
Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Kirk Bangstad join in the questioning of a UW Health nurse about efforts to have union representation once again. Pat also offers up an Earth Wind & Fire lyrics quiz to see if anyone’s knowledge base goes beyond asking if they remember… the 21st night of September. On Thursday: Courier Newsroom […]
Hour 1 – Kirk Bangstad Brews Mandela Mash
Minocqua Brewing Co. has released its new lager in honor of Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes’ victory in the US Senate primary. Also, our first attempt at #DadShirtFriday goes horribly wrong as we debate the venn diagram between dad shirts and Hawaiian shirts.
Hour 3: The UpNorth Podcast Goes AM
Guests – Kirk Bangstad, Kristin Lyerly, Dr. Gillian Battino We begin a weekly visit with Minocqua Brewing Co. owner Kirk Bangstad—and Dr. Kristin Lyerly, an Ob/Gyn and former legislative candidate. The panel interviews Gillian Battino, a Wausau physician and candidate for state treasurer.
