Dr. Kristin Lyerly
The Cheese Stands Alone (Hour 2)
Wisconsin attorney Kenneth Chesebro hasn’t spent a lot of time here lately, having all but gone into hiding since the violence of January 6. But after being indicted this week in Georgia, more is being learned about the “brains” behind the fake elector scheme. Also: Our Hometown Health segment highlights the work being done by the Climate Change Coalition of Door County—and the one activity you can do to have an impact on a climate needing help.
Ron Johnson Says COVID Was Planned (Hour 1)
The Wisconsin senator goes on another wild rant and again tells lies about the pandemic that has killed more than 1 million Americans. Also, Cherita Booker reviews the most clicked-on stories across our social media sites.
Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? (Hour 2)
After a two week hiatus where one or the other Kristin was traveling, Dr. Kristin Lyerly is back from an informative edition of Public Cervix Announcement. Today we spend a lot of time talking about Zurzuvae, the first FDA approved treatment for postpartum depression.
Then Wisconsin's Beer Baron, Chris Drosner, joins for his monthly Wisconsin Beer report and we talk about Beer Christmas aka The Great Taste of the Midwest, happening this weekend in Madison.
Sarah Godlewski and a Win for Motherhood (Hour 2)
Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and Motherhood for Good will come together to review how her group Women Win Wisconsin played a vital role in April’s state Supreme Court election and how moms can continue to grow their level of civic engagement so our state doesn’t backslide from its recent gains.
A Supreme Comeuppance (Hour 1)
The right-wing justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court who played politics with taking away powers from the governor and attorney general are shocked —SHOCKED!— to have learned that the same thing can happen to them. They’ve even appropriated the phrase that was first applied to them—politicians in justices’ robes. We’ll use radio-friendly language to explain the term “FAFO” to them, now that progressives have a court majority. Plus, Cherita Booker with the most-read stories on UpNorthNews social media sites.
Weekly Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow for Aug 5
This Tuesday, Wisconsin got a new justice. The investiture of Janet Protasiewicz marks a new era, a return to normalcy after years of political activism by far-right justices. We’ll discuss the significance for Wisconsinites of a court under progressive control with representatives of Motherhood for Good and later with state Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard.
The Healthy Kinds of Biker Gangs (Hour 2)
This week’s Hometown Health segment looks at the benefits of bikes. The urban planners of the 20th century wrote their blueprints around the needs of the automobile. Today’s communities are embracing pedestrian areas, bike paths, green space—and it’s not just good for the air but for community health.
A Better Wisconsin Begins Today (Hour 2)
This is the day the Wisconsin Supreme Court gets a new justice. The investiture of Janet Protasiewicz marks a new era, a return to normalcy after years of political activism by far-right justices. We’ll discuss the significance for Wisconsinites of a court under progressive control with representatives of Motherhood for Good and later with state Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard.
The Pony Show (I’m a Little Hoarse) (Hour 1)
Waking up with no voice—no fun for anyone, downright alarming for a radio host! Pat will try not to let his voice crack or break into coughing fits too often as he wonders aloud how a mid-summer head cold could get so weird, especially on the first anniversary of UpNorthNews Radio.
What Is a ‘Barbie World?’ It’s Complicated. (Hour 2)
We’ll offer up our attempt at a movie review for the national blockbuster that holds up a mirror to American women… and men… and children’s toys.
