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Pat Kreitlow is a longtime Wisconsin journalist and former state legislator who lives in and produces his show from along Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls. UpNorthNews is Northern Wisconsin's home for informative stories and fact-based conversations. Broadcasts live 6 - 8 a.m. across the state! Listen Live: 6:00 am - 8:00 am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Referendum Fatigue (Hour 2)
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum has some warnings about the sustainability of our state’s unique school funding system—one that relies on voters having to make up the difference when hostile politicians in the Legislature refuse to provide their share of support. Also, a member of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee reacts to the Republican no-show on the topic of cleaning contaminated drinking water. Guests: Heather DuBois Bourenane, Sara Shaw, Tip McGuire
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AWOL Again (Hour 1)
Legislative Republicans ignore another special session call from Gov. Evers and continue to hold hostage $125 million to clean up contaminated drinking water in Wisconsin unless they’re allowed to limit how polluters are prosecuted. And in our weekly Climate Check, an update on the citizen-scientist project to monitor air quality in Beloit and gauge the significant challenge for cleaning it up. Guests: Melissa Baldauff, Brittany Keyes
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A Hellscape for Women (2nd Hour)
The repeal of a national right by women to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions has created what’s been described as a hellscape for women whose troubled pregnancies have become near-death experiences in states that banned abortion care. A Texas woman is now traveling the country to tell her story and make the case to restore women’s rights and not allow Donald Trump to cause more damage.
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! Guests: Hans Breitenmoser, Amanda Zurawski -
Don Snore’leone (1st Hour)
The indicted ex-president known for his middle of the night Twitter tirades couldn’t be bothered to stay awake during the first day of his criminal trial for election tampering through fraudulent business records. Plus UpNorthNews reporters Cherita Booker and Christina Lorey talk about the stories you’ll find in our newsletters and social media sites.
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! Guests: Christina Lorey, Cherita Booker -
Weird, Wonderful Wisconsin (Hour 2)
Local authors Tom Manus and Kristi Flick Manus love uncovering unusual stories that must be told. They are passionate about finding Wisconsin’s out-of-the-ordinary, hidden, and quirky side and then sharing what they’ve learned with their readers. We’ll talk to them about “Secret Wisconsin: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.” Guests: Salina Heller, Tom Manus, Kristi Flick Manus
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Trump Goes on Trial, Part One of Many (Hour 1)
No matter how the defendant tries to spin what’s getting started today in a courtroom, the fact is that Donald Trump becomes the first former president to have a court determine that the evidence shows he should go on trial for felony crimes. It’s still an open question how it will end, but today is historic nonetheless. Guests: Kristin Lyerly, Salina Heller