Kristin Lyerly
Presidential Election Impact in Wisconsin (Hour 2)
We caught up with so many Wisconsin leaders at the Democratic National Convention—and there are a few more whose comments we’re sharing today, including Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer. She’ll highlight some key Assembly races this November. And Eau Claire City Council member Andrew Werthmann reminds us of the local impact of presidential races on […]
“We Cannot Get a Goldilocks Complex” (Hour 1)
Happy Hump Day! Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project joins Todd Allbaugh on the third day of the DNC in Chicago. Pat Kreitlow of UpNorthNews Radio makes his usual Wednesday appearance to talk about last night’s events. Michelle Obama’s speech was a targeted effort to galvanize and unite Americans, and our trio believes it was […]
‘Be Afraid, White People,” Trump-Vance 2024 (Hour 1)
Donald Trump and JD Vance aren’t even trying to be subtle as they start a new week of campaigning with an emphasis on that baited phrase “law and order.” Trump will travel to a Michigan city where racists rallied last month, while Vance plans a trip to Kenosha to fan the flames of racial division. […]
Here’s a Tip: Beware of Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips’ (Hour 1)
At a weekend rally in Las Vegas, Vice President Kamala Harris said she’d work to eliminate taxes on tips for hospitality workers. Former President Donald Trump accused her of copying him. But take this tip: There will be a massive difference between one plan that will also raise the minimum wage and someone else’s plan […]
What the Heck Is Wrong with This Guy (Hour 1)
We take a look back at a busy weekend at the Paris Olympics, including a bittersweet race for Rice Lake’s Kenny Bednarek. We take our best guesses on who will be VP Kamala Harris’ choice for running mate. And Eric Hovde steps on more rakes—passing along tired tropes about Black men and single moms. UpNorthNews […]
Be Like Vel (Hour 1)
History was made on Friday at the Wisconsin State Capitol with the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Vel Phillips, believed to be the first statue honoring a Black woman outside any state capitol in the United States. It’s a deserving honor for a true Wisconsin trailblazer whose milestones are being remembered as the nation […]
Dr. Kristin Lyerly
This week Mark’s guest is Dr. Kristin Lyerly, candidate for the 8th congressional district. Dr. Lyerly starts off the conversation talking about her life in Northeast Wisconsin. From growing up and going to school in Kaukauna, to going to school to become a doctor. She’s now running as a candidate for the 8th congressional district. […]
A Brand New Race (Hour 1)
A historic announcement by President Biden shakes up the 2024 presidential race. We’ll discuss Biden’s exit, the likely ascension of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, and whether it’s now Republicans who feel anchored to a generation that should have passed the torch by now. Plus, 8th Congressional District Republicans hold a forum […]
Ballots, Not Bullets (Hour 1)
We’ll review the latest confirmed information about Saturday’s shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania—and offer another reminder that plenty of Americans need to stop offering heated, even violent rhetoric because it encourages and even inspires violence both on behalf of and against the people going way beyond civil discourse. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow […]
The Right in Retreat (Hour 1)
Press chatter notwithstanding, it was not a great week for the far-right around Wisconsin or around the world. A judge ruled parts of Act 10 are unconstitutional, putting its future in jeopardy. The state Supreme Court reinstated ballot drop boxes and smacked down legislative Republicans for holding up tax dollars for certain programs. Tories were […]