Mornings with Pat Kreitlow

Our visit to the Fox Valley concludes with a visit from Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton), who will share her local priorities for this legislative session and her reasons for voting no on the new state budget. And Mike Clemens has been busy straddling the two big sports seasons in Wisconsin—with the Brewers enjoying a hot […]

Guests: Lee Snodgrass, Mike Clemens

Jul 25, 2025

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Here in Oshkosh, we’ll talk to Winnebago County Executive Gordon Hintz, a former legislator, about his first 100 days in office and the role of county governments across Wisconsin. Hintz is having a better week than the nation’s chief executive, who continues flailing in several directions to create distractions from speculation about his role in […]

Guests: Gordon Hintz, Jennifer Schulze, Jim Santelle, Mark Jacob

Jul 25, 2025

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We bring the show back to Oshkosh, just in time to react to the news that Gov. Tony Evers will not run for a third term in 2026. We’ll get reaction from Sen. Tammy Baldwin and others to the announcement, which triggers wide-open primaries in both parties for next year’s crucial elections. We’ll also find […]

Guests: Ed Martini, Tammy Baldwin

Jul 25, 2025

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A Democratic state senator is collecting names of fellow lawmakers and other leaders on a petition that calls for next year’s gubernatorial nominee to commit to a series of promises—from guaranteed childcare to a minimum $20 hourly wage and more. Are these bold promises that will inspire voters tired of squeamish politicians? Or will these […]

Guests: Chad Holmes, James Kelly, Joe Zepecki, Sean O’Malley

Jul 24, 2025

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If you haven’t seen cryptocurrency-friendly ATMs yet, chances are you will soon. Tens of thousands of them are springing up—increasing the temptation for everyday Americans to dip a toe into a pool being advertised as opportunity, but it’s not without its perils and pitfalls. Two state legislators outline their bill designed to put some guardrails […]

Guests: Camden Hargrove, Kelda Roys, Ryan Spaude

Jul 24, 2025

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Wisconsin’s senior senator, a reliable repeater of Russia-friendly rhetoric, is again feeling emboldened to share disinformation about Moscow’s work to support Donald Trump’s 2016 election. Ron Johnson’s remarks come as part of an effort by Trump allies to distract attention from a new report about him being mentioned in the Epstein files. Trump’s director of […]

Guest: Cherita Booker

Jul 24, 2025

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It’s been five years since the passing of Civil Rights leader and former congressman John Lewis, and his spirit still calls us to get into what he called “good trouble” in the fight for voting rights, dignity, and justice for all. Earl Ingram’s new Civic Media podcast asks how we carry that legacy forward—from civic […]

Guests: Earl Ingram, Melissa Baldauff

Jul 23, 2025

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Since this show is hosted by a former legislator who’s seen all of the tricks, we’ll explain why Congressman Tom Tiffany’s name is being bandied about as a potential candidate for governor despite his lack of statewide appeal or a substantive legislative record. And in our Homeroom segment, Pat and Jimmie Kaska talk about the […]

Guest: Jimmie Kaska

Jul 23, 2025

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One of the two announced Republican candidates for governor is already running ads in an effort to boost his name recognition across Wisconsin for the 2026 election. But even as he introduces himself, it’s fair to ask, “Who is this guy?” There are some gaps in his timeline that one investigative reporter is still trying […]

Guest: Melissa Kaye

Jul 23, 2025

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