Dr. Kristin Lyerly
Gen Z to the Rescue (Again) (Hour 1)
Young adults turned out in a big way for Tuesday’s state Supreme Court primary. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about whether Janet Protasiewicz can maintain that momentum through April’s general election and the issues in the race that are motivating younger voters.
Dan Kelly: Fake Electors, Real Republican (Hour 1)
On this eve of the state Supreme Court primary, we learn the extent to which former Justice Dan Kelly crossed the line from conservative-leaning jurist to paid advisor for the Wisconsin Republicans who were conspiring to help Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election. Also, Civic Media has some big news about its ever-expanding lineup of Wisconsin stations.
Fresh Air: Literal and Symbolic (Hour 2)
In this week’s Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly introduces us to a group that is monitoring air quality around Beloit in an effort to improve long-term public health. Also, state Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) talks about the breath of fresh air coming from the Evers administration after nearly a decade of Scott Walker budgets that suffocated basic services.
Tomorrow:
- Keya Vakil, Mark Jacob, Carolyn Fiddler, Dan Schumacher
Show Me Your Budget, Your Values (Hour 1)
It’s an expression President Biden said his father frequently used: “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.” The same can be said for Gov. Tony Evers now that he has unveiled the first budget of his second term—one that has a $7 billion surplus to spend, save, and cut taxes. Our weekly visit with Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki examines Evers’ priorities and what Republicans seem to value in contrast.
Judge Everett Mitchell Interview (Hour 1)
Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell talks about his campaign for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Also, Kristin Lyerly has a physician’s perspective on the Supreme Court race.
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 2/6/23)
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, Pat brings us the latest in Senator Ron Johnson's attempts to bring Republican conspiracy theories to the forefront of American thought. Afterwards, Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Dr. Patrick McBride join him to revisit Dr. McBride's book, The Luckiest Boy in the World, and more stories of helping people and working with famous athletes. Congressman Mark Pocan shares what it's like to ride on Air Force One. To wrap up the day, Pat and Aaron go over some music history and Pat discovers the band Primus for the first time.
The Power of Someone Believing in You
This week’s Hometown Health segment with Dr. Kristin Lyerly features her mentor, Dr. Pat McBride—whose autobiography looks back on his days as the first ballboy for the Milwaukee Brewers as well as his time in the locker room with the Bucks and the Packers, plus the ups and downs of growing up in a well-known but dysfunctional family, his journey to med school, and becoming a nationally recognized leader in public health.
Tomorrow:
- Keya Vakil, Dan Schumacher
Balloons and Buffoons (Hour 1)
Did you notice an entire class of politicians seemed to lose their damn minds all at once? We’ll review the mass “outrage” over a balloon. A balloon. Also, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is demanding records of menstrual cycles from young girls competing in sports, which is not at all creepy and in line with the “big government” image Republicans claim to be against when they’re not in control of the government.
You Can Kill the COVID Emergency, but COVID Can Still Kill You (Hour 2)
President Biden is talking about winding down the federal government’s COVID-19 emergency programs. Republicans want an instant and chaotic cut. But what does it mean to lift emergency assistance to people when COVID is still killing hundreds every day? In our Hometown Health segment, Dr. Ben Weston talks about that as well as new FDA vaccination guidelines.
Friday:
- Keya Vakil, Carolyn Fiddler, Mark Jacob, Dan Schumacher
It’s February—Still No GOP Plans (Hour 1)
We’re well past New Year’s Day and yet 2023 is missing a few important elements—what specifically do Republicans in Congress want to cut as part of a debt ceiling deal, and what do Republicans in the Legislature want to cut as a way to pay for a flat tax plan that benefits the very-wealthy? If you’re going to make demands for cuts, shouldn’t you have a plan? We’ll talk to Democratic analyst Joe Zepecki about those stories plus the state Supreme Court race.
