Dr. Kristin Lyerly
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.
Dan Kelly Is Conflicted (Hour 1)
There’s a new key difference between the two candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court. One just made a pledge to avoid potential conflicts of interest. The other already has a history of bulldozing right over concerns about conflicts of interest and a lack of impartiality.
Bigots Gonna Bigot (Hour 1)
Middle-aged white guy host has some choice words for some other middle-aged white guys who seem to think it’s “racist” when they don’t get to be the boss of everything.
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 02/20/23)
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, Aaron brings us the results of Madison's snowplow name election. Afterwards, Pat provides an update on the far Right's new fearmongering alphabet soup a la CRT: ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance, a set of criteria used to help guide investments. Next is Hometown Health with Dr. Kristin Lyerly. Kim Shefchik and Dr. Sherri Hoyman speak about their efforts to improve adolescent care in Brown County and beyond. Finally, Dan Schumacher gives the rundown on sports and the latest nonsense from Aaron Rodgers after his darkness retreat.
Gen Alpha Needs Great Healthcare (Hour 2)
In this week’s Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly and her guests discuss a new clinic in Brown County that will put a special emphasis on adolescent health, given the many challenges Generation Alpha is already facing.
