UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow

Former US Attorney Jim Santelle gives us an update on the former president’s hush money trial, now that testimony has concluded from the adult film star about their alleged affair and subsequent payoff. And we’ll preview Monday’s “Day Without Childcare” to call attention to the industry’s ongoing crisis. 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: Jim Santelle, Mark Jacob, Dan Schumacher

We unofficially get summer started by dedicating Friday mornings to the world’s smoothest musical genre. We also catch up with Courier Newsroom national correspondent Keya Vakil, and former President Trump seeks a $1 billion bribe from oil companies in return for gutting all environmental protections. 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!

Our Women Win Wisconsin segment includes some sage advice from Rep. Robyn Vining of Wauwatosa: It’s not what women are saying about politics that makes a difference, it’s what they’re doing. We’ll talk more about stepping outside your comfort level and taking up some civic engagement. Plus we’ll review last night’s Top Chef-Wisconsin. 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: Kate Duffy, Danielle Scampini, Robyn Vining

President Joe Biden, Gov. Tony Evers, and Microsoft marked a milestone in Racine County on Wednesday, celebrating success where Foxconn, Donald Trump, and Scott Walker failed to launch. What made it work this time? We’ll go over the reasons with Joe Zepecki. 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! Guest: Joe Zepecki

In this week’s Homeroom, we’ll mark Teacher Appreciation Week—something that’s always been a little bittersweet in a state that gave us Act 10 and a push to reduce the high standards we should set for the people teaching our children. And we’ll try to recap Tuesday’s Trump trial testimony with as little of the “ick” factor as possible. And Republicans weaponize the Legislature’s auditing powers for reasons rooted in racial politics. 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: Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, Tessa Maglio

In this week’s Climate Check, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, the coal industry’s BFF works to block new more climate-friendly rules about pipelines, power lines, and oil wells. Closer to home, we review how Wisconsin’s level of power from renewable energy is below that of other states because of a Legislature run by a Manchin-esque majority. And Republicans weaponize the Legislature’s auditing powers for reasons rooted in racial politics. 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!

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! Guests: Mark Pocan, Robert Kraig, Chad Holmes

UpNorthNews Community Editor Christina Lorey has always had a soft spot for features about the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. She’s taken her interest to a new level and tells us all about meeting one of the “hotdoggers” who serve as ambassadors and navigators of that 27-foot long motorized frankfurter! We’ll also learn which stories saw the most traffic last week from UpNorthNews Social Media Manager Cherita Booker. 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

Director Mary Mazzio provides an update on her documentary, “Bad River,” and the legal fight by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa against a petroleum pipeline running across their environmentally sensitive lands. And Salina Heller’s daughter becomes a junior correspondent interviewing teachers and a principal about Teacher Appreciation Week. 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: Kristin Lyerly, Salina Heller, Mary Mazzio

We discuss our favorite teachers and the ones who were especially memorable as we mark Teacher Appreciation Week. Also, Google makes an unwelcome appearance mid-segment! 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! Guest: Kristin Lyerly

We’ll be joined by our Friday regulars: Media critiques from “Stop the Presses” writer Mark Jacob, a review of this week’s Trump legal woes with former US Attorney Jim Santelle, and Dan Schumacher has an update on the future of Northland College and a preview of this weekend’s Brewers-Cubs series—the first one since Craig Counsell left to manage a division rival. 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: Jim Santelle, Mark Jacob, Dan Schumacher

It’ll be about six months before we check in on the Milwaukee Bucks, after another first-round elimination in the playoffs. Also: We’ll get set for the annual jam-packed first weekend of May, with the Wisconsin fishing opener, Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and more. Plus, a recap of the week from Courier Newsroom national correspondent Keya Vakil. 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! Guest: Keya Vakil

We’ll have our weekly Top Chef-Wisconsin recap with Luke Mathers as the chef-testants compete at American Family Field. And we highlight a northeast Wisconsin leader and candidate in our Women Win Wisconsin segment powered by Motherhood for Good. 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: Nicole Slavin, Kate Duffy, Alicia Saunders

Former President Donald Trump brought his doom and gloom tour to Waukesha on Wednesday. Fortunately, Joe Zepecki is able to offer us some perspective on Trump’s dark rhetoric and lack of popular momentum. 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! Guest: Joe Zepecki

A new report from the Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction looks into the severity and the causes of the ongoing teacher shortage, in an effort to determine what kinds of things can be done to encourage the educators of tomorrow. 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: Todd Allbaugh, Lauren Zygowicz, Mark Goings

Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes now leads an organization called Forward Together Wisconsin designed to connect Wisconsin residents to more than $62 million available for solar energy upgrades. He joins Melissa Baldauff for our weekly Climate Check. And Kyle Kaminski from the MichiGanja Report tells us about the Biden administration announcing it would ease the federal classification of marijuana. 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: Mandela Barnes, Melissa Baldauff, Kyle Kaminski

A top official from the National Farmers Union will review a significant contradiction in rural America—a largely Republican-voting region that’s bound to be hurt badly if the budget blueprint promoted by House Republicans this year is adopted. 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, Mike Stranz

We’ll review the most read, most watched stories on UpNorthNews social media sites and in our newsletter with our colleagues Cherita Booker and Christina Lorey. We also review what the Michigan attorney general is doing in the continuing investigation into the fake 2020 Trump electors and ask if we should expect something similar in Wisconsin. 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

Former and possibly future Congressman Peter Barca joins us live to talk about his decision to challenge incumbent Republican Bryan Steil. 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: Kristin Lyerly, Salina Heller, Peter Barca