Kristin Lyerly
Your Two Cents on a $7 Billion Surplus (Hour 2)
Once next week’s election is behind us, Wisconsin legislators will get back to work on drawing up a two-year state budget that determines the level of support for all kinds of services that affect daily life in our state. Rep. Jodi Emerson will help us outline the ways you can provide your ideas, especially on how to handle that multi-billion dollar surplus Republicans have been sitting on for more than a year.
Listen to Your Doctor (Hour 1)
More than 300 physicians and medical professionals across Wisconsin have co-signed a letter of support for one of the candidates in next week’s state Supreme Court election. Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s name was near the top of that list and she joins us to talk about why so many doctors are taking a stand on this critical race.
Judge Janet and the WI Medical Society President (Hour 2)
Just 19 days until Wisconsin’s huge state Supreme Court election and we’ll be joined by candidate and Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewic along with former state treasurer Sarah Godlewski for a discussion on the importance of having a plan to vote on April 4.
And in this week’s Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly is joined by the president of the Wisconsin Medical Society, Dr. Wendy Molaska, to discuss the increased challenges of attracting and retaining quality physicians when politicians put themselves between patients and their doctors.
Who Do You Think You’re Foolin’? (Hour 1)
Republicans in Madison stage some political theater by introducing a bill that they claim would moderate the archaic and unpopular 1849 abortion ban. Interestingly, the move is made shortly before an important state Supreme Court election and not last year when it would have shown voters an actual intent to be more moderate.
Dan Shafer Guest Hosts and Dr. Kristin Lyerly stops by (Hour 1)
Dan Shafer of The Recombobulatioan Area guest hosts.
Dr. Kristin Lyerly joined the show to talk about the race for mayor in Green Bay between incumbent Eric Genrich (backed by Democrats) and challenger Chad Weininger (backed by Republicans). She also discussed life as an OB/GYN in post-Roe Wisconsin, and previewed the “Rally for our Rights” event in Green Bay this weekend.
Then, Dan talked about some Wisconsin headlines, including the abortion rights proposals from Robin Vos and legislative Republicans that have no chance of passing.
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 03/03/23)
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, we heard from state representatives Kristina Shelton and Francesca Hong about their Economic Justice Bill of Rights proposal. Afterward, on Hometown Health, Dr. Kristin Lyerly introduced us to Sara Finger of the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Finally, we round out the hour with a visit from Todd Allbaugh of the conveniently named Todd Allbaugh Show.
Putting Families First (Hour 2)
In this week’s Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly introduces us to a group helping people navigate their infertility concerns and seek better connections to necessary resources. Also, state Reps. Kristina Shelton and Francesca Hong discuss their Economic Justice Bill of Rights proposal and other updates from the Legislature.
A Palate Cleanser After CPAC (Hour 1)
The weekend provided plenty of headlines about right-wing extremists behaving badly. The Conservative Political Action Conference with its violent rhetoric. Glenn Grothman breaking his own term limits pledge. Conservative justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court keeping a Trump lawyer on a state board related to ethics! Fortunately, Christina Lorey has “The UpLift,” a collection of other stories to give our week a positive start.
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 02/27/23)
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, Judge Janet Protasiewicz took some time to share her values. Pat also spoke with a caller about what we can do to combat Fox News as they spread misinformation without alienating our Republican friends and neighbors or making them feel stupid. On Thursday's edition of Hometown Health, Dr. Kristin Lyerly welcomes Suzanne Herman of Period Law, an organization fighting what is known as a period tax, where menstrual products are taxed in several states. To round out the hour, Melissa Kaye of WFHR joins us to talk about music history. Enjoy!
Hometown Health: The Pink Tax (Hour 2)
In this week’s Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Suzanne Herman from Period Law will talk about the ongoing fight to eliminate the “pink tax,” the tendency for products marketed toward women to cost more than virtually the same products targeted to men. And we’ll visit with Seth Hoffmeister from Wisconsin Conservation Voters on the group’s efforts to build awareness of how important it is to show up and vote on April 4th.
