It’s an “off” year for elections in Wisconsin, but that won’t dampen the enthusiasm of delegates gathering this weekend at the state Democratic convention. Along with celebrating another state Supreme Court victory, they’ll be voting on a new state chair to succeed Ben Wikler. Plus there will be chatter about whether Gov. Tony Evers will […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Jun 10, 2025

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Two of Medicaid’s most vocal critics come from Wisconsin. Sen. Ron Johnson and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos wouldn’t hesitate to criticize or cut a program that’s helped Americans stay healthy for 60 years. But their complaints lose their credibility when they can’t be honest about the number of deserving, hardworking people whose healthcare coverage would […]

Jun 10, 2025

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US Marines have occupied their fair share of land in their history: From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli. But President Donald Trump has a new battle plan for the Marine Corps—wildly unconstitutional and designed for maximum division—in America’s second largest city. We’ll have the latest update. Plus, community editor Christina Lorey […]

Guest: Christina Lorey

Jun 10, 2025

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Our guest outlines the ongoing popularity of apprenticeships in the construction trades and how the state legislature can continue providing the kind of support that addresses the state’s labor shortage. And Jane Matenaer previews her shows this week on the Civic Media radio network. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs […]

Guest: Emily Pritzkow

Jun 9, 2025

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Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature have introduced several new packages of bills: one designed to defend the state against Trump policies that can hurt residents, another about gun safety, and another meant to affirm the rights of people in the LGBTQ community. We’ll look back at the weekend in sports with Jimmie Kaska. Mornings with […]

Guest: Chris Larson

Jun 9, 2025

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We’ll update the intentional conflict being set up in California by President Trump over immigration arrests, coming increasingly closer to a martial law/police state situation of his own making—the thing authoritarians do best. Also Dr. Kristin Lyerly talks to us about men’s health week as well as the terrible track record on women’s health in […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Jun 9, 2025

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It’s National Donut Day, so we take a look around our communities to talk about who’s got the good ones. We’ll discuss how a positive new jobs report masks the harm that’s being done to the long-term health of government services—just look at what Elon Musk did to the dumpster fire formerly known as Twitter. […]

Guest: Mike Clemens

Jun 6, 2025

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The bromance breakup of Oval Office besties makes for colorful commentary, but it doesn’t yet change anything about how Republicans in Congress are moving forward with plans to explode the national debt and slash important services to pay for a massive handout to corporations and the very-wealthy. If we’re going to get circuses from our […]

Guests: Jennifer Schulze, Jim Santelle, Joan Esposito

Jun 6, 2025

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It’s a MAGA Battle Royale. In one corner, a president threatening to cancel space contracts. In the other corner, the world’s richest man accusing the president of heinous crimes and a cover-up. And it all unfolded in real time in a social media beef worthy of quoting Ron Burgundy, “Boy, that escalated quickly. That really […]

Guest: Keya Vakil

Jun 6, 2025

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