Dr. Kristin Lyerly
These Wisconsin Medical Students Might Not Practice in Wisconsin (Oct 12 – Hour 2)
Three women attending the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay talk to Dr. Kristin Lyerly about their decision to speak up on political issues that are affecting how and where they will someday practice medicine. Guests: Zoe Weller, Emma Ellis, Heather Heyrman
Nice Conspiracy Theory, but What Do You Stand For? (Oct 6 – Hour 2)
Editor Kyle Kaminski of The Gander, our sister outlet in Michigan, talks about the election races and how Republicans are not doing well in polling, largely because they don’t appear to be running on any ideas or policy—just reliving the 2020 election and pandemic safeguards. Also: Dr. Kristin Lyerly on her White House appearance to discuss the Republican assault on women’s health rights.
Women Winning Wisconsin—Green Bay Districts (Oct 6 – Hour 1)
Our series of legislative candidate interviews continues with State Senate candidate Andrea Gage-Michaels and Assembly candidate Renee Gasch. Also: Dates to keep in mind if you want to vote early by mail or in-person absentee ballot.
Women Winning Wisconsin—Fox Valley. Guests: Rep. Lee Snodgrass, Kristin Alfheim (Oct 5 – Hour 2)
Our “meet the candidates” interviews continue; this time with two women running in the Fox Valley: State Senate candidate Kristin Alfheim and State Rep. Lee Snodgrass. Also: Tim Michels expresses support for a plan that would tear apart public services in Wisconsin by dropping the income tax rate for the super-wealthy down to the same level as the poorest household.
Women Winning Wisconsin (Oct 4 – Hour 2)
Our “meet the candidates” interviews continue; this time with three women running in northeast Wisconsin: Jane Benson, Hannah Beauchamp-Pope, and State Rep. Kristina Shelton. Also: Right wing media goes fully racist in the way it grotesquely distorts remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris on hurricane relief and the climate crisis.
The Doctor Is In, and She’s Bearish on Wisconsin’s Health Care Future. (Sept 27 – Hour 2)
The repeal of abortion rights under Roe v. Wade affects more than the sliver of the population being targeted by politicians. Dr. Kristin Lyerly outlines the damage it’s doing to recruiting and retaining health care providers to rural Wisconsin, and she addresses common myths spread by politicians about abortion care.
Ba-De-Ya. Do You Remember When Nurses Had a Union? (Sept 21 – Hour 3)
Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Kirk Bangstad join in the questioning of a UW Health nurse about efforts to have union representation once again. Pat also offers up an Earth Wind & Fire lyrics quiz to see if anyone’s knowledge base goes beyond asking if they remember… the 21st night of September.
On Thursday:
- Courier Newsroom national correspondent Keya Vakil on this week’s political headlines around the country.
The Evolution of Dark Brandon. The Threats to Rural Health Care in Wisconsin. (Sept 7 – Hour 3)
Interpreting and celebrating a meme that began as mockery but now is a symbol of President Biden’s legislative victories. And Dr. Lyerly reminds us that the state’s 1849 abortion ban isn’t limited to women’s care. It’s likely to make it even more difficult to attract and retain good physicians to care for everyone in rural Wisconsin.
On Thursday: Courier Newsroom national correspondent Keya Vakil reviews headlines from our sister outlets around the country, with just about 60 days until the midterms.
From Pong to TikTok, Technology Is Very Good—Also Very Bad (Sept 7 – Hour 2)
What Do You Mean Mom Forgot It Was the First Day of School? Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly (Aug 31 – Hour 3)
The new school year sneaks up on some people faster than others, as Dr. Lyerly can sheepishly attest. Also, Tim Michels can try to claim he’s being persecuted for his values, but his major contributions to anti-LGBTQ and anti-choice causes show the potential hazard in electing an extremist as governor.
On Thursday: Political analyst Joe Zepecki looks at this week’s activity in Wisconsin’s election campaigns.
