Dr. Kristin Lyerly
Ungerrymandering Wisconsin (Hour 1)
How could a Wisconsin Supreme Court under progressive control go about “un-gerrymandering” Wisconsin? Data scientist Sam Wang of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project says two current US Supreme Court justices—one liberal, one conservative—have already provided a blueprint for undoing the damage of rigged Republican maps.
Stay Just a Little Bit Longer (Hour 2)
Hearing that Wisconsin physicians are considering a run for the exits, voters made a choice Tuesday that sends a message to docs: Stay put for now and let the legal fight over the 1849 abortion ban get to a newly-progressive Supreme Court. Dr. Kristin Lyerly’s Hometown Health segment features Dr. Ann Helms, a neurologist and advocate for healthcare reform, on what this week’s election means for the literal health of our state.
This is 40 (Percent Voter Turnout) (Hour 1)
Between the repeal of abortion rights and no shortage of other extreme actions, Republicans are learning that independent voters have the potential to show up in record numbers at every election moving forward. Will the GOP moderate its course or double-down? Joe Zepecki will provide perspective on the election results. And Rep. Kalan Haywood reviews how the governor’s budget proposal could address housing issues.
High Stakes in Democracy’s Desert (Hour 1)
Dan Kaufman ("The Fall of Wisconsin") joins us to discuss his feature piece in the New Yorker magazine that is bringing more national attention to tomorrow's big election for a seat on the state Supreme Court. We’ll be joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly, one of his story subjects. And we’ll look at how the Brewers did against the Cubs in their first weekend of the 2023 season.
Step One: Do Something (Hour 2)
In our Hometown Health segment with Dr. Kristin Lyerly, we’ll meet Dr. Christopher Ford, an emergency medicine doc who is part of the lawsuit challenging the state’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. Dr. Ford also chaired the People’s Maps Commission in the effort to end gerrymandering in our state. And he’s among the more than 300 physicians who are publicly endorsing Judge Janet Protasiewicz in next week’s Supreme Court election. We’ll also meet Renee Paplham, an educator-turned-activist in the Fox Valley.
‘Russian Ron’ Johnson Is at It Again (Hour 1)
The senator resumes his role as a conduit for Russian influence as he calls for “negotiations” over Ukraine. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about Johnson’s latest unhelpful comments and we’ll update the status of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race with only five days to go until the election.
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.
