Dr. Kristin Lyerly
Your Financial Health Needs a Checkup (Hour 2)
Hometown Health focuses on financial literacy, with a planner who talks to Kristin Lyerly about how a healthy household needs an informed view of its dollars and cents. Gov. Tony Evers recognizes that and proposed funding to improve financial literacy classes in schools. Republicans—who call themselves fiscal conservatives—killed the plan.
“May the 4th” and Darth Johnson (Hour 1)
America is being brought to the brink of recession. A default on the nation’s debt could lead to an estimated 8 million job cuts. Who are Republicans turning to for leadership when the times demand calm responsibility? A Wisconsin senator who has never been on the right side of keeping America from defaulting. And, of course, the obligatory “May the 4th” Star Wars discussion about the “right” order to watch the movies and shows.
Mr. Smith Explains Shared Revenue (Hour 2)
It shouldn’t be this hard for the Wisconsin Legislature to share tax revenue with local governments so that important services can take place. Unfortunately, a power-hungry Republican majority has been strangling local budgets and interfering with local decision-making. Democratic state Sen. Jeff Smith, who was previously a town chairman, offers perspective on what’s gone wrong and the best way to make it right. Also: Terry Bell with ‘3 Things to Know’ to start the week.
Time for Wisconsin’s ‘49ers’ to Go (Hour 1)
The California gold rush of 1849 seems like ancient history—prospectors, mules, pick axes, the lawlessness of the Old West. And yet Wisconsin women and doctors are being ruled by an equally ancient abortion ban. This week, oral arguments begin in court as state Attorney General Josh Kaul seeks to have the ban struck down. We’ll explain what exactly is being debated.
Weekly Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow for Apr 29
This week, Hometown Health was shifted to make room for Senator Tammy Baldwin, but we still have the first part of it for you here. Dr. Kristin Lyerly invited Beth Heller from Wello in Green Bay to teach us about the Farm To School program. After that, you will hear the interview with Sen. Baldwin about the CHIPS act and other topics. Finally, to round out the weekend, Pat is visited by Dan Schumacher to talk about the NFL draft and some big upsets that have happened recently across sports.
‘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. Plus Mark Jacob on whether polling means anything so far from November 2024. And Dan Schumacher on epic sports collapses.
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 have overwhelming public support.
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 don’t agree with.
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.
