Melissa Baldauff
I Hate Your Money. I’ll Take Your Money. (Hour 1)
In this week’s Climate Check, we share the unique —and predictable— view from some of Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s constituents, that they hate the Biden-Harris Inflation Reduction Act and are going to vote for Donald Trump but are excited for the money, jobs, and economic future coming to their communities because of 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 Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
Blame Anyone and Everyone Else (Hour 1)
Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance brought his anti-immigrant roadshow back to western Wisconsin on Tuesday, lacking any contrition for his role in ratcheting up the rhetoric that has inspired violence or threats of violence in his home state—and inspired two potential assassination attempts. And this week’s Climate Check examines the opportunities for local governments and organizations to acquire funding for a wide variety of clean energy projects.
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.
You Have Concepts of a Plan? (Hour 1)
We’ll react to last night’s debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump, including Trump noting that, after 9 years, he is still working on a big, beautiful healthcare plan. And as voters weigh their options, this week’s Climate Check adds another dimension: Your vote could play a role in whether China works alongside the US to reduce industrial emissions or matches Trump’s climate policy of “drill, baby, drill,” with no regard for the consequences.
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.
Too Extreme for GOP Voters (Hour 1)
In this week’s Climate Check, we examine the gulf between the extremism of today’s right-wing politicians and typical Republican voters when it comes to the climate. While the topic might not be a high priority for everyday voters, they’re not in denial like the extremists—and they understand there are ideas worth pursuing because they’re cleaner and better for the economy.
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.
BLTs: Bad Luncheon Takes (Hour 2)
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 Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
Hallowed Ground? Not for Trump. (Hour 1)
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 Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
One Ticket. Two Arenas. (Hour 1)
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 Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
The Stage Is Set. (Hour 1)
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 Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
Harris-Walz in Wisconsin (Hour 1)
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 Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
Project 2025? Never Heard of It. (LOL) (Hour 1)
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 Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show.
