Mark Pocan
3rd District Primary: Katrina Shankland (2nd Hour)
Congressman Mark Pocan provides his monthly update on DC happenings, and doesn’t hold back talking about his colleagues who made a spectacle of themselves during a Monday hearing with Dr. Fauci. Pocan has endorsed state Rep. Katrina Shankland in the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary; and Shankland joins us to update her campaign. We’ll meet with candidate Eric Wilson on Wednesday and Rebecca Cooke on Thursday. Plus, a weather update from meterologist Brittney Merlot and a check in with Chad Holmes!
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Mr. Pocan Goes To Washington (Hour 1)
Happy Wednesday and happy week! We hope it's been a blast so far. Jane and Greg are opening up the show today with an update on the major storms that hit Wisconsin last night. We then welcome Congressman Mark Pocan (D-02) to the show and ask him about a certain oil executive asking a certain oil cartel to do something certainly, shady. Then Civic Media's very own Johnny Watermolen is talking about the new Farmers Market in Pewaukee.
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The Long Game on Health Care Reform (Hour 2)
We’ll visit with Robert Kraig, the head of Citizen Action-Wisconsin, and talk about the mountains of medical debt that eat up so many household budgets. We’ll also talk to Congressman Mark Pocan about the kinds of things Congress could be doing to further reform health care so it doesn’t remain a leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Capitol Conflicts (Hour 2)
Retired DC Police officer Michael Fanone was one of the many law enforcement officers attacked and badly beaten by a mob during the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. He’s in Wisconsin this week on a speaking tour, warning of the dangers of embracing violent political rhetoric—words that can motivate others to engage in violence. Plus, Congressman Mark Pocan joins us with an update on the Republican soap opera that’s been delaying aid to Ukraine, Israel, and high priorities here at home.
Not Schoolhouse Rock (Hour 2)
As kids, we learned from the cartoon “Schoolhouse Rock” how good ideas became bills and bills became laws. It’s a different world today, and Congressman Mark Pocan joins us live to update how a bipartisan immigration and border bill remains in limbo—from the same Republicans who’ve been talking about (and blocking) immigration and border bills for more than a decade.
Who is this guy?
Crute is live in D.C., and brings with him a new Speaker of the House? Mike's what? The Devil's try and find out who the new speaker is, and talks with Representative Mark Pocan about today's events.
Take a bow
Congressman Mark Pocan joins the Devils to talk about his fellow Congressman taking a bow, and why Republicans are looking to bring on a government shutdown.
Weekly Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow for Jun 10
A lot happened this week on UpNorthNews Radio. First off, we have an interview with Congressman Mark Pocan. Afterward, on Motherhood For Good, Green Bay Assistant City Attorney Rachel Maes joins our usual guests of Nicole Slavin and Kate Duffy to talk about parenting during pride month. To finish off the hour, Melissa Kaye from WFHR hops in to talk about music history. Also, Aaron and Pat have found a pattern with Civic Media show themes: bongos!
Perspectives On Pride Month (Hour 1)
This hour, we are overjoyed to welcome Congressman Mark Pocan and Senator Tammy Baldwin to talk about their experiences as LGBTQ+ elected officials.
TikTok Bans Are a Diversion (Hour 2)
Congressman Mark Pocan joins us to talk about why the calls to ban TikTok are rooted more in international politics than actual data privacy. He’ll also discuss the recent debt ceiling deal that he voted against. And state Assembly Rep. Tip McGuire, a member of the Joint Finance Committee, gives us an update on the crafting of a new state budget.
