Dr. Kristin Lyerly
A Doc, a Chef, and a Cooke (Hour 2)
We talked to 3rd Congressional District candidate Rebecca Cooke during a recent visit to Chippewa Falls and we’ll share that conversation. And in our Hometown Health segment, chef Ace Champion joins Dr. Kristin Lyerly to talk about cooking for Packers, holding a world record, and encouraging positive thinking and healthy choices.
A Glimmer of Legislative Hope (Hour 1)
To the surprise of many, Republicans did not bring a quick end to Gov. Tony Evers’ request for a special session to focus on the child care crisis and a middle class tax cut. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about that and the role of Wisconsin members of Congress in the fight to avoid (or force) a government shutdown.
Staying on Offense to Defend Democracy (Hour 2)
We’ll visit with Scot Ross about the need for progressives to rise to the challenge of calling out misinformation and insisting on better coverage that doesn’t let assaults on democracy sound like “business as usual.”
Meet the New Press, Same as the Old Press (Hour 1)
Once seen as an institution of public affairs journalism, NBC’s “Meet the Press” passes the torch to a new host—only to see it give a virtually-unchecked platform to a four-times indicted, twice-impeached, former president who tried to overturn an American election.
Weekly Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow for Sep 16
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, we hear from several guests on multiple topics including youth gun violence prevention, the ongoing situation with Wisconsin Elections Chair Megan Wolfe, and an update on sports.
Far From Over (Hour 2)
After a judge determined that the arcane language in an 1849 law is not about abortion, Planned Parenthood announced Thursday it would resume abortion care services at two Wisconsin clinics. Dr. Kristin Lyerly is a party in that lawsuit and warns that there is still much to be done before women are not treated as second-class citizens when it comes to the freedom to determine their own healthcare.
Wolfe Hunt to Be Thwarted (Hour 1)
Republican state senators believe they fired state Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe on Thursday, but she said she’s not going anywhere as Attorney General Josh Kaul files a lawsuit so that a court can note that the Senate just made everything up in order to appease 2020 conspiracy theorists.
Talk It Out, Talk It Up (Hour 2)
This week’s Hometown Health guest is a radio personality in the Fox Valley who’s very open about his struggles with depression. By baring his soul, he’s hoping others will avoid bottling up their troubles and frustrations—because talking out what’s bringing you down is the first step toward lifting yourself up.
I Call Shenanigans (Hour 1)
A Republican leader changes course and embraces a reform to the political process. In some instances that would garner praise and applause. But not for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who today will try to fast-track a half-hearted proposal to change how legislative maps are drawn in order to stop any real reform that could come from the state Supreme Court.
All You Need Is Love (Hour 1)
Whatever history writes of the Jordan Love Era, at least it will have started with a win against the Chicago Bears. We’ll also recap disappointing results from the Badgers and Brewers—10-plus innings of no-hit baseball and they still lose? Plus a review of Wisconsin news headlines to start the week.
