Melissa Baldauff
BLTs: Bad Luncheon Takes (Hour 2)
In this “Best of UpNorthNews Radio,” we learn a deep secret about producer Greg Bach—an unnatural dislike for BLT sandwiches. Is this any way to wrap up National Sandwich Month? Plus: Donald Trump uses Arlington National Cemetery as a campaign prop. And climate issues aren’t simply a political debate, they’re all about personal freedom. UpNorthNews […]
Hallowed Ground? Not for Trump. (Hour 1)
That political stunt Donald Trump pulled the other day at Arlington National Cemetery was not only against the rules, now it’s been learned there was an altercation as cemetery staff tried to prevent the photo op on hallowed ground. And in this week’s Climate Check: Vice President Kamala Harris has centered her campaign message on […]
One Ticket. Two Arenas. (Hour 1)
It was a night unlike anything seen at a political convention. The dry, ceremonial roll call of states was turned into a rockin’, hip hop laden dance party at Chicago’s United Center. At the same time, 90 miles away in Milwaukee, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz were packing Fiserv Forum. We’ll also ask Melissa Baldauff […]
The Stage Is Set. (Hour 1)
We’ll review the winners of Tuesday’s primaries, as the stage is now set for the November general election. And in our weekly Climate Check, where does Donald Trump stand on electric cars? He used to be for them. Then he was against them when Joe Biden was for them. Now he’s for them because Elon […]
Harris-Walz in Wisconsin (Hour 1)
We check in bright and early with Todd Allbaugh, already on the scene of today’s Eau Claire appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly-announced running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. In a recent Climate Check, Melissa Baldauff reviewed the Harris record on climate issues. This week, the Walz version, which could easily begin […]
Project 2025? Never Heard of It. (LOL) (Hour 1)
This week’s Climate Check centers on twisters—and Twisters. We’re seeing many more tornadoes than usual in Wisconsin this year. We’ll examine how a changing climate could be responsible and whether Hollywood is acknowledging that in the new summer blockbuster. Also: As Kamala Harris rallies with 10,000 supporters in Atlanta, Donald Trump tries again to disavow […]
Kamala-mentum! (Hour 1)
No, we didn’t invent the word—but it’s not the last time you’ll see it. We’ll review Vice President Kamala Harris’ big first rally in Wisconsin and we’ll review her impressive record on climate issues. Plus: An update from Melissa Kaye from Locally Grown Radio and her search for a food truck. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow […]
Convention Climate (Hour 1)
There are conservatives at the Republican convention in Milwaukee who tell reporters that their party is starting to make progress on climate and conservation issues. We’ll ask Melissa Baldauff in this week’s Climate Check report whether the GOP’s record matches the new moderate rhetoric. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic […]
Play, Don’t Get Played (Hour 1)
Protesters are not happy with being kept at a distance from next week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. While some are planning to march within the security perimeter, it comes with a note of caution not to get their message lost by the behavior of those they cannot control—especially if planted from people who want […]
Revisiting Old Friends (Hour 2)
We wrap up the week revisiting some old friends. There was the therapy session with Cubs fans Dan Schumacher and Bob Gallaher. A behind-the-scenes look at political couple Melissa Baldauff and Joe Zepecki. And Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union talks about looming cuts to the rural economy if Republicans in the House of […]
