UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow

We'll talk to Jeff Mandell of the progressive legal group Law Forward about their new lawsuit against Elon Musk, an effort to get a formal court ruling that says the world's richest people aren't allowed to play fast and loose with laws trying to bribe voters. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Salina Heller

We saw America at its best and worst over the weekend. We saw millions of Americans gather to remind us we're not alone in demanding better from our leaders—especially when those leaders embrace violence and misinformation, the kind that led to the shootings and killings in Minnesota over the weekend. We'll update the situation in the Twin Cities after one legislator was assassinated and another wounded. We'll remember the legacy of Melissa Hortman as a truly compassionate leader. And we'll note that it was 10 years ago this week that Donald Trump rode down that escalator and convinced many of our neighbors to normalize everything that's wrong with allowing the incompetent and insensitive to run our government and control our media. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

We talk to Judge Chris Taylor about her candidacy for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court next year, a race that might feature her going up against incumbent right-wing Justice Rebecca Bradley. We'll be joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly as both women talk about their ongoing work to protect women's healthcare rights. And Mike Clemons will have all kinds of sports to talk about for the weekend, on and off the court—including marriages for Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers, plus a Brewers pitching phenom has mixed results in his Major League debut. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Chris Taylor

We'll talk to our Week In Review panelists about the latest effort by the Trump regime to have a permanent military presence in major American cities and a possible setback after a judge ruled the president did not properly take control of the National Guard away from California's governor. We'll review media coverage of the events as well. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Jim Santelle, Mark Jacob, Jennifer Schulze

Republicans on the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee made official on Thursday what had been apparent a few days earlier: a refusal to meet Gov. Tony Evers in the middle when it comes to each side's highest priorities. GOP lawmakers worked on a tax cut proposal but fell far short of what's needed to end the cycle of school referendums in the state. We'll hear from the state Senate Minority Leader. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dianne Hesselbein

We'll talk to Chad Holmes about stories he's following in the Wausau area. We check in one more time with Joe Zepecki ahead of this weekend's Democratic state convention. And Sean O'Malley looks at how your money and the markets are impacted by all the latest news out of Washington, DC. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Sean O'Malley

It appears to be happening again in the Wisconsin Legislature: Republicans appear to show some willingness to compromise on an issue, only to turn around and add what's known as a “poison pill,” some other bill or amendment that's terrible and undoes whatever compromise Republicans were pretending to embrace. We'll talk to Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein about the progress of state budget negotiations. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dianne Hesselbein

A former top advisor to Gov. Tony Evers, Melissa Baldauff has some thoughts on a new column by our colleague Dan Shafer and whether the governor should follow his advice and decline to run for a third term next year. And we'll follow how our Confederate president is doing more to put the names of sworn Civil War enemies of the United States back on our military bases. Plus, Cherita Booker reviews some popular events happening this weekend around Wisconsin. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Melissa Baldauff, Cherita Booker

In our Climate Check segment, Melissa Baldauff talks about Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's war on pollution controls for automobiles. She also has some opinions on a new Dan Shafer column calling on Gov. Tony Evers not to run for a third term. We'll also check in with Civic Media's Earl Ingram and James Kelly. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Melissa Baldauff

It's always hard to defend yourself when you can't see your attacker. That's certainly the case for public schools because taxpayers aren't able to see how much of their money is being siphoned away to vouchers for well-off families to send their kids to private schools. We'll talk about that, the state budget debate, and other end-of-the-school-year issues with Brent Bergstrom, president of Green Bay Education Association and Jeremy Traynor, president of the Eau Claire Association of Educators. We'll catch up with Todd Allbaugh as well. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Brent Bergstrom, Jeremy Traynor

That sputtering sound you're hearing is coming from Republicans stammering about how their big bloated boondoggle of a budget bill doesn't actually cut Medicaid benefits to deserving Americans—when it actually does. Bigly. In fact, we need to correct our language from yesterday on just how much will be cut from the stable, affordable healthcare coverage that millions of working families rely on for security. We'll talk to a Madison area chef about why small business owners want the Legislature to stop its attempt to kill a working program that makes childcare more affordable. Also: We again torture our poor Wisconsin Rapids friend Melissa Kaye about her (cue dramatic music) Pigeon Quest! Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Evan Dannels

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 run for a third term next year. We'll cover all of it and more with Dan Shafer. Plus Chad Holmes gives us an update on spring high school sports championships and Wausau area news. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dan Shafer

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 be lost if Trump's big, bloated bill passes. We'll review the rhetoric. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.

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 talks about a milestone in professional hockey that puts Milwaukee front and center for celebrations of Pride month. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Christina Lorey

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 on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Emily Pritzkow

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 Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Chris Larson

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 so-called “pro-life” states. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

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. And Civic Media's Mike Clemens previews the weekend in sports, including the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers returning for the start of a long homestand. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Mike Clemens

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 equivalent of Rome, could we at least get some of the bread back too? We'll talk to our Week In Review panel and avoid distractions while our pockets are being picked. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Jim Santelle, Jennifer Schulze, Joan Esposito

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 got out of hand fast.” Now if only the Trump-Musk break-up could kill the big, bloated boondoggle of a tax bill. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Keya Vakil

We'll talk to Sean O'Malley about your money and the markets—including President Trump's newest tariff, one that's going to jack up prices for almost anything in a can. His tariffs on imported beer and aluminum aren't likely to help aluminum and steel jobs nearly as much as it'll hurt consumers and workers through the beverage and food industries. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Sean O'Malley

We'll talk to Congressman Mark Pocan about the predictable backlash to Donald Trump's Big, Bloated Boondoggle—coming from some of the same House Republicans who voted for it and are now saying they didn't understand what all was in the bill. We'll also discuss his recent town hall in Eau Claire, again making sure some of Congressman Derrick Van Orden's constituents could be heard even though Van Orden himself isn't taking questions. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Rep. Mark Pocan

Republican lawmakers in Madison and Washington, DC proved again on Wednesday they have no intention of doing what most Americans think politicians ought to do: compromise and work together. In both cases, they're trying to ram through whatever they want, whatever the price. That kind of attitude has life-or-death applications, as we're reminded by Earl Ingram, when you see the ongoing death and damage happening because of legislators who put their own pocketbooks ahead of safety, renters' rights, and common sense. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Earl Ingram

In this week's Climate Check, Melissa Baldauff talks about how some Republicans still want to cut the job creating programs contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. But even if they did, it would mean little for a bill that otherwise explodes the national debt. We'll also check in with Civic Media's Earl Ingram, covering stories in southeast Wisconsin and James Kelly, covering news in northwest Wisconsin. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Melissa Baldauff

We'll discuss a bill taken up in Madison yesterday that would make it easier for so-called “gig” workers, like food delivery drivers, to get benefits that are partially paid by their employer—so long as they're not actually employers. You see, the whole gig economy is based on businesses avoiding responsibility for benefits, safety, etc., by claiming workers are “contractors” rather than employees. We'll discuss whether this bill helps fix this situation or perpetuates it. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Score one for Sen. Ron Johnson. The Wisconsin Republican is one of the GOP holdouts on President Trump's “big beautiful” budget bill. Know who else is? Trump's former bestie, Elon Musk, who called it a disgusting abomination. We'll get into the GOP civil war over whether they want to pass a budget packed with special favors for the rich and cuts for the middle class… or packed with special favors for the rich and higher debt and deficits. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dan Shafer

We'll talk to Civic Media political editor Dan Shafer about the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to deport almost anyone they want to take away, even if they're law-abiding and doing good works in our communities. Plus, Chad Holmes tells us about stories he's covering for Civic Media around Wausau. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Dan Shafer

Congressman Derrick Van Orden provides more evidence that his apparent addiction to social media remains unchecked as he tries again to bully and intimidate a constituent in the comments section. We'll also be joined by dairy farmer Hans Breitenmoser and Shelia Everhart of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association about June Dairy Month activities. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube. Guests: Hans Breitenmoser, Sheila Everhart

The Milwaukee Brewers are now on an 8-game winning streak. We'll talk to UpNorthNews community editor Christina Lorey about the team's upswing as well as her new monthly newsletter about Wisconsin sports. Also: UpNorthNews social media manager Cherita Booker tells us about some of this weekend's big upcoming events around the state. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube. Guests: Christina Lorey, Cherita Booker, Dan Hagen

You know how Shawano County is a big-time liberal enclave, right? Oh wait, it's not. It's solidly Republican territory where the county board even went so far as to declare itself a 2nd Amendment “sanctuary” a few years ago. So you can imagine the surprise when the county made a list put out by the Trump administration last week of places hostile to their anti-immigrant activities. We'll explain the latest example of how competence in public service has been replaced by blind loyalty, complete with spelling errors, fake studies, and unintended consequences. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube.

The latest trend in sports isn't on the field or the court. It's Name Image Licensing (NIL) deals that allow student athletes to make money through endorsement deals without jeopardizing their amateur status. The NCAA has had it for the past few years and now the WIAA is going down that road with high school sports. We'll talk to Civic Media's Jimmie Kaska about the opportunities and the risks that come with mixing business cash with young people trying to excel in athletics and get an education. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube. Guests: Jimmie Kaska, Salina Heller

We've always known our fresh water in Wisconsin is the envy of the country, especially in areas struggling to maintain drinking water supplies. But out-of-state interests are now trying to steal our fresh water for recreational use with little to no concern for the harm their wake boats can do to water quality, the shorelines, and the quieter uses of others. We'll review a new court case that threatens to bankrupt our smaller communities because our Legislature remains as inactive on the issue as a dead fish. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube. Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Britney Merlot warns of poor air quality in her weather report as wildfires blaze in Canada, causing headaches to those stuck in the smoke. Todd Allbaugh and Dr. Kristin Lyerly discuss men's health, breast cancer screening and some health habits to pick up if you have Fatty Liver Disease. Todd learns a little about Parker as they wrap up the lively show.

Guest host Todd Allbaugh welcomes Jennifer Schulze and Mark Jacob to the round table to cover the most fascinating stories from the week. Including, but not limited to, RJK Jr. saying not to take his advice as well as news about Elon Musk and his doings leading up to a press conference with the president that will take place later today.

Todd Allbaugh takes over for the day as Pat attends a family graduation. Todd gets to know new producer Parker Olsen and jokes with Greg Bach before he departs from the show. Todd goes over some of the days headlines and learns about how air quality warnings are rated.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin is not only fighting back against proposed cuts to Medicaid, she's putting forward a bill that would call for even more prescription drugs to have lower prices by giving the government the power to negotiate bulk pricing. We'll discuss that with Joe Zepecki. We'll talk to Chad Holmes about stories he's covering around Wausau. And Sean O'Malley talks about Money and Markets. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Sean O'Malley

Congressman Derrick Van Orden claims that anyone who says the Trump budget plan will cut benefits is a liar. There's already a line forming with folks who'd like to point out that Van Orden is the one telling a fib. We'll talk to guests from Citizen Action who outline the real harm that's going to come to people if the “big beautiful bill” Van Orden supports becomes reality. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube. Guests: jeremy gragert, sara ring

Sen. Ron Johnson isn't closing the door on running for a 4th term, claiming he's “just a guy from Oshkosh who's trying to save the country.” Please don't hurt yourself making an eyeroll at that. Also: When you elect a convicted criminal as president, don't be surprised when he starts letting fellow felons out of prison. Of course, there's a catch, so we'll update his pardons of reality TV stars and public supporters. And we'll talk about how he reacted when told Wall Street has coined a new term for his on again/off again tariffs: TACO, Trump Always Chickens Out. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube.

We talk to Earl Ingram about last week's remarks by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. claiming a “team” was on the ground in Milwaukee to help with a lead paint crisis in schools. That was a lie. And James Kelly has a story out of Hayward reminding us that when school's go on summer break, some kids lose out on the one good meal they might get that day. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 YouTube. Guests: Earl Ingram, James Kelly

Hundreds of bills have been introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature so far this session, from Assembly Bill1 to Assembly Bill 273. In the other chambers, you can go all the way up to Senate Bill 280. But one bill is missing: Senate Bill 1. Republicans reserved it for their version of a state budget and tax plan, but it's still missing in action nearly five months into the session. We'll talk to Robert Kraig and Heather DuBois Bourenane about a coalition that wants the budget-in-hiding to meet certain standards or Gov. Evers should veto it and make lawmakers start over. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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. Guests: Robert Kraig, Heather DuBois Bourenane

Not that it's anything new for a congressman who tried to get a court to throw out the will of Wisconsin voters in 2020, but US Rep. Tom Tiffany continues to embrace authoritarian tactics like threatening a governor with investigations or even an arrest. And we'll see if there's any update on Melissa Kaye's “Pigeon Quest” for a new pet. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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.

Chad Holmes will give us an update on spring sports and news stories he's following in the Wausau area for Civic Media. And Melissa Baldauff helps us update the latest Trump administration efforts to kill clean energy progress, substantially increase nuclear power, and allow an oil rig executive sweeping powers over federal lands, without going through a US Senate confirmation. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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. Guests: Melissa Baldauff, Chad Holmes

Author Laura Bird shares some of the big “beach reads” you'll see on summertime book lists. And she'll tell you how to find out about some of those upcoming books as early as she does. And we'll review a controversy in Eagle River that shouldn't be a controversy, but that won't stop some local politicians from trying to suppress protests they can't simply wish away. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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. Guest: Laura Bird

There's always a lot of behind-the-scenes chatter at a political convention—state as well as national. And when Wisconsin Democrats meet in just over two weeks, there will be no shortage of chatter about whether Gov. Tony Evers will run for a third term—and if not, how many (many, many) Democrats are likely to crowd into the primary field. Plus, Dan Hagen tells us what he's following up north for WJFW-TV in Rhinelander. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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. Guest: Dan Hagen

We talk to state Democratic Party chair candidate Devin Remiker. State Sen. Sarah Keyeski outlines her bill that would prevent Wall Street hedge funds from making the affordable housing crisis worse in Wisconsin. We talk to state Democratic Party chair candidate Joe Zepecki. Eau Claire native Sarah Driever talks about her reaction to Robert Kennedy, Jr.'s wrong and hateful comments about people with autism, people like her twin sons. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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. Guests: Joe Zepecki, Sarah Keyeski, Sarah Driever, Devin Remiker

Corrine Hendrickson outlines the ongoing crisis of affordable childcare in Wisconsin and how she and other providers are calling attention to it. Michelle Velasquez of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin tells us the Trump budget plan would decimate basic healthcare services all across Wisconsin. We talk to state Democratic Party chair candidate William Garcia. Lincoln Co. dairy farmer Hans Breitenmoser shares how all of those Trump-Republican cuts are going to hurt families throughout rural Wisconsin. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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. Guests: Hans Breitenmoser, Corinne Hendrickson, William Garcia, Michelle Velasquez

State Assembly Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) has an update on an Assembly Education Committee with Republican leadership more interested in culture wars and sideshows than on improving our kids' schools. Earl Ingram sets up an interview series with Dr. Howard Fuller about the earliest days of the voucher schools program. Benefit specialist Zab Martinez outlines how Trump's massive budget cuts will hurt lots of families in Wisconsin. Dan Shafer previews his new column on lawmakers he'll be watching as the Legislature's session rolls into the 2026 elections. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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. Guests: Dan Shafer, Earl Ingram, Zab Martinez

Welcome to the weekend and we thank you for stopping by! We have put together a Best Of episode of Morning With Pat Kreitlow with some our favorite moments and interviews. You'll hear from Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer about the transformation of Rep. Derrick Van Orden, as well as State Rep Christian Phelps talking about his work on the Assembly Education Committee. Then we hear from financial expert Sean O'Malley who will give us an insight on how the bonds market is not reacting well to the proposed budget deal. And finally our very own Melissa Kaye announces that she's gonna be a mama...a pigeon mama. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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.