Mark Jacob
Wolves and Sheep (Hour 2)
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is leading the latest bipartisan effort to find a practical middle ground in the debate over managing the population of gray wolves in Wisconsin. And we have our weekly visit with Mark Jacob about the national media outlets who seem so sheepish in covering the debt ceiling deal—choosing to “both sides” a hostage situation involving the US economy.
A Priority to Defend the Right to Vote (Hour 2)
The attacks on voting rights aren’t always overt. Sometimes they’re the subtle inconveniences that try to make you feel like voting doesn’t have to be a priority. We’ll talk to a leader in the national group Priorities USA about its commitment to protect voting rights from now through the 2024 elections.
The Next Generation of Young Leaders Is Here (Hour 2)
Young voters and young leaders are our country’s best hope for pulling us back from a generation of cynicism, short-sighted budget slashing, and right-wing culture wars. A group dedicated to promoting young multicultural leaders has compiled a list of national names to watch, and Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Francesca Hong is on it. We’ll find out from her what led to the recognition from NextGen America.
‘Farm to School’ and Healthy Hometowns (Hour 2)
The pandemic taught us that our supply chains are more fragile than we once thought, right down to the food we need. The “Farm to School'' program helps connect Wisconsin kids to the nutritious foods grown close to home. Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Beth Heller from Wello in Green Bay will talk about its value. Plus Mark Jacob on whether polling means anything so far from November 2024. And Dan Schumacher on epic sports collapses.
The Lives a Red Flag Law Might Have Saved (Hour 2)
The shooting deaths of two police officers in Barron County last week likely came as no surprise to those who knew the suspect, who also died in the incident. We’ll review warning signs from past run-ins that included threats to murder law enforcement officers—and ask again when an entire political class will start putting the lives of cops and kids ahead of politics.
More Proof: Your Vote Matters (Hour 2)
Moving beyond the races that got more coverage this week, we look at the dozens of school referendums that were on Tuesday’s ballot—and how the difference between success and failure came down to just a handful of votes. Also: Mark Jacob on how national media covered the Trump arrest and arraignment. And Dan Schumacher helps us talk sports.
‘Happy’ Anniversary, 1849 Abortion Ban (Hour 2)
It was on March 31, 1849 that Wisconsin Gov. Nelson Dewey signed a law banning abortion. State Sen. Kelda Roys will outline the legislation introduced by Democrats that would restore women’s healthcare rights and undo the damage brought by right-wing US Supreme Court justices when they repealed Roe v. Wade, allowing the 1849 ban to again take effect.
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 3/13/23)
This week on UpNorthNews Radio, we only had live shows on Thursday and Friday, but they were big shows! Hear from former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and Judge Janet Protasiewicz about the importance of the upcoming election for State Supreme Court. Afterwards, Pat talks with Mark Jacob, a former editor of the Chicago Sun Times and other publications, about the current state of journalism. To round out the hour, UW Eau Claire Athletics Director Dan Schumacher shares his thoughts about March Madness.
GOP Focus on Tough Issues—Like a State Rifle? (Hour 2)
We live in a world filled with challenges: gun violence, inflation, mental health challenges, underfunded schools, changing technologies. Thankfully for Wisconsin, the Republicans running the Legislature are focused this week on the really tough issues—like their new bill designating a “state rifle.” We’ll also talk to author and journalist Mark Jacob about this week’s national media coverage. And Dan Schumacher looks ahead to the weekend in sports.
