Dr. Kristin Lyerly
The V-Word Could Save you from Cancer (Hour 2)
The V-word. No, not "vagina". Vaccines. We kick off this week's segment of Public Cervix Announcement with Dr. Kristin Lyerly talking about how the next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine. But will be people take it?
Then Civic Media sports reporter, Mike Clemens, joins to give us an update on the Brewers, Packers and Bucks. He has some pretty interesting insight on Matt LaFleur's "offense" and what the vibe in the Packers' locker room is these days.
Bad Air Isn’t Always This Visible (Hour 2)
Environmental epidemiologist Amy Kalkbrenner studies the bodily harm done by environmental pollutants. She and Dr. Kristin Lyerly note that while the smoke from Canadian wildfires is obviously bad, Wisconsinites are frequently exposed to tiny but dangerous particulates that could be reduced with more action to combat climate change.
A Bunch of Zeros (Hour 1)
Now that we know how Republicans in the Legislature want to squander most of the $7 billion budget surplus for tax cuts skewed to the very rich, let’s review all of the many things the surplus could have been used for—but Republicans opted for $0 for each one, in order to put an extra $30,000 a year into the pockets of each millionaire in the state.
Have you been screened for anxiety? (Hour 2)
We welcome back Dr. Kristin Lyerly for this week's Public Cervix Announcement, where we talk about news that everyone under 65 should be screened for anxiety, Kristin's anxiety about postpartum depression and what the heck vaginal seeding is.
Then Paul Noonan gives us a sports update on the NBA draft, Brewers and Aaron Rodger's headlining conference appearance.
You Don’t Own Me (Hour 2)
As America prepares to mark one year since the US Supreme Court’s repeal of Roe v. Wade, Democrats in Madison and Washington, DC are introducing bills to make clear the difference between parties when it comes to respecting women’s healthcare rights since the Dobbs decision relegated those rights to second-class status. Our Hometown Health segment on the topic is hosted by Dr. Kristin Lyerly and our guest is state Rep. Lisa Subeck.
Take the Win (Hour 1)
Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki has a simple message for progressives unhappy with the school funding agreement between Gov. Tony Evers and legislative Republicans: Take the win. There are many ways the next state budget could be far worse for schools had they not helped Evers win reelection. Instead, long-overdue extra help is coming to public education and local governments.
What’s in a (weird) name? (Hour 2)
We have another edition of Public Cervix Announcement with Dr. Kristin Lyerly. This week we break down the following health headlines:
- F.D.A. Panel Recommends R.S.V. Shot to Protect Infants
- Ozempic side effects could lead to hospitalization — and doctors warn that long-term impacts remain unknown
We end the show taking stories from folks on what it's like to grow up with a weird name.
Buyer Beware: Cosmetics (Hour 2)
In this week’s Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly talks to a nuclear analyst-turned-cosmetics creator, whose Wisconsin-based lab works on personal care products that are both natural and functional—a combination often seen as either-or in the make-up aisle.
Signs of Hope and a Bitter Pill (Hour 2)
As Wisconsin Democrats gathered for their annual convention, legislators celebrated recent success in statewide elections, expressed optimism about 2024, and groaned over the prospect of supporting a compromise bill with Republicans that provides more funding for local governments and public schools while also making the voucher school program even stronger. We’ll talk to Joint Finance Committee member Sen. Kelda Roys.
Three-Term Tony (Hour 1)
Gov. Tony Evers shows he’s no stranger to Wisconsin politics, saying something at this weekend’s state Democratic convention that already has people talking about 2026. Also, we’ll have the latest on the federal criminal charges against former President Donald Trump over sensitive documents regarding national security that he took improperly, handled sloppily, spoke about recklessly, and tried to hide from law enforcement seeking their return.
