Melissa Baldauff

BLTs: Bad Luncheon Takes (Hour 2)

September 2, 2024

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 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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.

Hallowed Ground? Not for Trump. (Hour 1)

August 28, 2024

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 protecting and restoring freedom—including the freedom to have clean air and water.

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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.

One Ticket. Two Arenas. (Hour 1)

August 21, 2024

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 in this week’s Climate Check segment to review what the Democratic environmental caucus is saying about accomplishments and aspirations.

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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.

The Stage Is Set. (Hour 1)

August 14, 2024

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 Musk is giving him money. But what would he actually do if he were to be elected president again?

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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.

Harris-Walz in Wisconsin (Hour 1)

August 7, 2024

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 with the joke, “Hold my beer.” And Republican reaction to the Walz news? Seriously—it was just weird.

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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.

Project 2025? Never Heard of It. (LOL) (Hour 1)

July 31, 2024

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 any support for Project 2025—which is tough to do when your running mate just wrote the foreword for a book about it!

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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.

Kamala-mentum! (Hour 1)

July 24, 2024

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 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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.

Convention Climate (Hour 1)

July 17, 2024

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 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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show

Play, Don’t Get Played (Hour 1)

July 10, 2024

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 Milwaukee to get a black eye from any incidents of violence. Also: The climate dangers in Trump’s Project 2025.

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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show

Revisiting Old Friends (Hour 2)

July 5, 2024

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 Representatives get their way.

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 FacebookX, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show

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