Luke Mathers
The Early Days of Civic Media (Hour 3)
Civic Media Operations Director Luke Mathers joins us today to discuss his role at the company.
Election Night 2022 (7pm-8pm)
Luke Mathers and Kristin Brey kick off the Civic Media Wisconsin election night coverage with News Director Terry Bell and our hosts around the state as the polls draw to a close.
Bathrobe or Smoking Jacket?
The move to early mornings prompts a discussion on merchandise and whether the show can afford enough fabric for UpNorthNews bathrobes. Also: What moderate Republican voters should be mindful of before casting ballots this year.
Going to Extremes
Courier Newsroom’s deputy political editorial director provides an update on races across the country, where the most extreme Republican nominees are having a tough time in most of their campaigns—unless you’re a college football star who gets a pass for opposing abortion exceptions for everyone, except the girlfriend you got pregnant. On Friday: Phil Swanhorst, […]
Competitive Races? Imagine That. Guest: Carolyn Fiddler (Oct 14 – Hour 3)
Courier Newsroom’s political editorial director provides her weekly update on state-level politics around the country, focusing on states where control of their legislature is in play—something that used to happen in Wisconsin before Republicans rigged the maps, with a wink and a nod from Republican justices. On Monday: Members of Northern Door Activism describe how […]
Mobilizing Young Adults to Vote. (Oct 13 – Hour 3)
College Democrats of Wisconsin chair Maggie Keuler outlines the activities aimed at persuading more college students to register and vote, with outreach and education about the issues. Also: a prominent Wisconsin conservative blogger writes of his reasons to not vote for Republicans this year.
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
Innovative Hope. (Oct 11 – Hour 3)
We learn about Hope Village in Chippewa Falls—an effort to use “tiny homes” to give temporary shelter to newly homeless individuals and families. It’s less expensive than hotel vouchers, provides access to resources and training, and adds other structures to give the community more affordable housing stock.
A Salad Bowl Rather Than a Melting Pot (Oct 10 – Hour 3)
On this Indigenous People’s Day, we review an unfortunate streak of outright racist comments from those who believe there are enough voters and a right-wing media infrastructure to shield them from their attacks on people as well as American democracy. Perhaps we need a new analogy to help people embrace our differences.
The Right Way and Wrong Way to Work a Poll. (Oct 5 – Hour 3)
Marquette Poll director Charles Franklin outlines the right and wrong ways to interpret the work that’s done to measure public support on issues and candidates. Also: Rep. Jodi Emerson of Eau Claire expresses the frustrated felt by many women as legislative Republicans refuse to even debate allowing voters to have a say on keeping or […]
