Kristin Lyerly
‘Farm to School’ and Healthy Hometowns (Hour 2)
The pandemic taught us that our supply chains are more fragile than we once thought, right down to the food we need. The “Farm to School” program helps connect Wisconsin kids to the nutritious foods grown close to home. Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Beth Heller from Wello in Green Bay will talk about its value. […]
Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s High Tech Push (Hour 2)
The CHIPS Act marks a major American commitment to step up research and manufacturing of high-tech components in the US so we’re not reliant on foreign suppliers. The program includes designating some areas as regional Technology Hubs, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin is pushing the Biden administration to give that designation to Wisconsin.
Let Them Hear You (Hour 2)
It’s Motherhood Monday, when our friends from Motherhood for Good join us to tell busy moms how important it is to stay on top of current events and keep your elected officials honest. This time, they discuss the urgency of telling politicians in Congress and the Legislature to stop blocking common-sense gun safety measures that […]
Intended Consequences (Hour 1)
Wisconsin is likely to have a tougher time attracting and retaining good doctors because of its 1849 abortion ban. Dr. Kristin Lyerly will look at new statistics that go into her “told you so” file. And there are new examples of Republican legislatures running roughshod over their own rules in order to bully people they […]
Weekly Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow for Apr 22
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, we hear from Representative Katrina Shankland on her annual Earth Day efforts to improve conservation practices in Wisconsin. Afterward, Dr. Kristin Lyerly invites Dr. Eva Igler to speak about pediatric mental health with a focus on LGBTQ+ students. Finally, Pat, Aaron, and Dr. Lyerly go over Friday’s music history.
A Tale of Two States (Hour 2)
Thanks to 12 years of gerrymandered Republican rule, Wisconsin is now one of only 10 states still losing out on federal money to provide more affordable health care to working families through Medicaid/BadgerCare. In Minnesota this week, the Democratic-controlled Legislature is beefing up Medicaid/MinnesotaCare with a public option. We’ll explore how it works and how […]
Pudding Fingers and Twiddling Thumbs (Hour 1)
Looking at this week’s events we ask if the Grand Old Party can replace its elephant logo with a pair of twiddling thumbs, given what little is getting done in Madison and Washington. Also, Courier Newsroom national correspondent Keya Vakil joins us to review the Dominion defamation settlement with the Fox political propaganda channel. And […]
Being Good to the Earth—and to the Kids (Hour 2)
Rep. Katrina Shankland will talk about the legislation she introduces each year around Earth Day to seek better protection for Wisconsin’s amazing natural resources—and the lack of support she gets from Republican colleagues. And in our Hometown Health segment: a pediatric psychologist describes the harm politicians are doing when they punch down and attack children […]
Fighting the ‘New Normal’ of Big Money Elections (Hour 2)
Before he retires shortly, Matt Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign wants to get a few things off his chest—especially the plea that we not normalize the way our elections have been hijacked by high-dollar, outside groups.
Don’t Like the Weather? Wait 5 Minutes. (Hour 1)
Weather tops our news to start the week. You could complain about 90 degree heat and snow and sleet—barely 48 hours apart! Also, the Milwaukee Bucks begin their playoff run. We review today’s start of the Dominion-Fox defamation trial. And Kristin Lyerly updates the legal fight over women’s access to mifepristone.
