Podcasts about Wisconsin Legislature

On Friday's “Dan O'Donnell Show,” Dan runs down the long list of leading left-wing media figures who once chastised Republicans for making malicious allegations of child sex abuse against Democrats. Why are they so quiet now that it's radical libs calling President Trump and his supporters “pedo protectors?” Because, as always, they are dishonest hacks. Plus, Governor Evers accidentally reveals that Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature don't want fair maps at all and actually want the Supreme Court to gerrymander for them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan previews President Trump's big speech with the facts and data that proves that the first year of his second term was a resounding success by any objective measure. Plus, a ridiculous lawsuit against the Wisconsin Legislature claims that the state isn't spending enough on schools...even after the infamous 400-year veto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan previews President Trump's big speech with the facts and data that proves that the first year of his second term was a resounding success by any objective measure. Plus, a ridiculous lawsuit against the Wisconsin Legislature claims that the state isn't spending enough on schools...even after the infamous 400-year veto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor has refused to answer tough questions about her positions on radical trans ideology, but Dan does some digging and finds she introduced truly insane trans bills as a member of the Wisconsin Legislature. Plus, a preview of Wisconsin's State of the State Address and an interview with congressional candidate Michael Alfonso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor has refused to answer tough questions about her positions on radical trans ideology, but Dan does some digging and finds she introduced truly insane trans bills as a member of the Wisconsin Legislature. Plus, a preview of Wisconsin's State of the State Address and an interview with congressional candidate Michael Alfonso.

A small town in Wisconsin is finally about to access something they've been missing for over five years. Then, freezing of child care funding for states around the country have knock on affects for the state as we wait for more information from the federal government. Next, it's a short work year for the Wisconsin Legislature, new bills are being introduced and we want to know if they reflect the true concerns of the people and what we face as a state. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs weekday mornings from 9-11 across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice. It goes a long way!

Despite getting a full-time salary from taxpayers, the Wisconsin Legislature won't be addressing any more challenges in 2025. Did you get your money's worth from so many salaries and so few days in session? We'll review what did and didn't get done. Also: Sean O'Malley reviews the trickle of economic data coming out since the government shutdown ended. It turns out President Trump talking about living in a new “golden age” is really only golden for him and his wealthy friends. 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! Get more from Pat and UpNorthNews on their website and follow them on X, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. 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 lineup. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Sean O'Malley

Jeff and Phil welcome Francesca Hong -- chef, community organizer, state assemblymember, and candidate for governor of Wisconsin. She talks about her working class roots and political ascent from the food service industry to being elected the first Asian American member of the Wisconsin Legislature, and now running for governor as a Democratic Socialist to build a Wisconsin in which everyone has a seat at the table. She also talks about rocking the "Stay Angry" shirt, why Wisconsin is more than just beer and cheese, and how it's cool as hell to Korean right now (and feeling some kind of way about it). And of course, The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of running for governor of Wisconsin.

Actress Halle Berry spoke out Tuesday in support of a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature that would provide more information to healthcare providers and their patients about menopause. We'll talk to Dr. Kristin Lyerly about a topic that needs to be destigmatized, given that another 6,000 women a day make the transition to that stage of life. 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, Melissa Baldauff, Earl Ingram

The fall session of the Wisconsin Legislature features bills that lawmakers had hoped might make it to the new state budget, but now have to pass on their own merits. One would allow Wisconsin farmers to have paying campers without having to obtain a campground license. We'll talk to Hans Breitenmoser and Sheila Everhart about what advocates hope is the opening of another agricultural tourism revenue opportunity. We'll also have a guest from the Friends of the Apostle Islands to talk about safe boating in that part of Lake Superior. 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: Hans Breitenmoser, Dan Hagen, Sheila Everhart, Jeff Rennicke

How much does it cost to live with dementia in the United States? The hidden costs are often overlooked, but these numbers and trends are important to understand in order to inform the public and effectively allocate resources. Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos leads The United States Cost of Dementia Project, where they recently published a report on the total cost of dementia in 2025. Dr. Zissimopoulos joins the podcast to discuss the report's findings and analyze what this means for patients and families, as well as for public policy, in the future. Guest: Julie Zissimopoulos, PhD, professor, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California (USC), co-lead, United States Cost of Dementia Project, co-director, Aging and Cognition Research Program, USC Schaeffer Center, director, Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (USC AD/ADRDRCMAR), Center for Advancing Sociodemographic and Economic Study of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (CeAES-ADRD) Show Notes Learn more about Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos at her profile on the USC Schaeffer Center's website. Read “The Cost of Dementia in 2025” report on the USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service website. Learn more about the United States Cost of Dementia Project on their website. Read about new Wisconsin legislation that seeks to help those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers in the article, “How a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature seeks to help Alzheimer's caregivers” by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. All donations go toward outreach and production.

The GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature fell all over itself to undermine Tony Evers and Josh Kaul after their 2018 election victories, passing laws in a lame-duck session to strip away powers from the incoming governor and attorney general. It took more than six years, but on Tuesday a unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court started taking steps to let the lawmakers know there are still three co-equal branches of government. 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

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

On Wednesday's Dan O'Donnell Show, Dan reports a big exclusive story: Governor Evers' powerful chief of staff, joined by two Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature, bullied, intimidated, and threatened to pull funding from the Wisconsin Historical Society because it didn't fly a pride flag this year.

On Tuesday's Dan O'Donnell Show, Dan breaks a big exclusive story: Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature are trying to codify DEI in state statutes through an obviously unconstitutional pair of bills.

On Thursday's Dan O'Donnell Show, Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature once again prove that they are not serious people by bringing up a "queer street preacher"/drag queen to speak about their LGBTQ+ bills.

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

Republicans running the Wisconsin Legislature have just released the first list of actions they plan to take on the next state budget—starting with killing 612 items requested by Gov. Tony Evers and a parade of Wisconsinites testifying at Joint Finance Committee hearings. Help for childcare? Gone. Help with children being poisoned by lead paint or water lines? Gone. Fighting PFAS in drinking water? Gone. Expanding Medicaid to cover more families? Gone. Repealing taxes on tips and utility bills? Gone. Incentives to freeze local property taxes? Gone. And on it goes. 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 Shafer

The Wisconsin Legislature has scheduled a busy week of committee hearings. But some of the bills being put forward by Republican lawmakers are retreads—vetoed previously by Gov. Evers and sure to be rejected again, since lots of folks think legislators could be doing more to help struggling families rather than punishing them for losing their jobs or for simply being poor. We'll get an update from Dan Shafer. And we'll check in on stories around the Wausau area with Chad Holmes. 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 Shafer

UpNorthNews reporter Salina Heller introduces us to a drag performer who is encouraged at some of the increased representation of the LGBTQ community in the Wisconsin Legislature, even as attacks ramp up from the far-right. And we'll have our first interview with Laura Benjamin, the third and most recent candidate to announce a run for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District against Derrick Van Orden. 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: Salina Heller, Laura Benjamin

At the Wisconsin Legislature's March public hearing on a bill prohibiting gender-affirming care, 85-year old Larry Jones' brief testimony went viral. Wisconsin Watch reporter Hallie Claflin caught up with Jones and brings us his story. The post Capitol Testimony of Self-Described Conservative Goes Viral appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

The next budget hearing is this Friday, April 4, in West Allis.

We're having to endure an age where too many politicians have set aside the notion of service and solutions, choosing instead to base their ambitions on being perceived as “tough.” It's led to a national security team incapable of accountability after a botched group text and a Wisconsin Legislature considering a bill that threatens to stuff our prisons, even when rehabilitation is a proven alternative. We'll discuss those stories and more with our week-in-review panel. 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, Jennifer Schulze

Four bills limiting the rights of transgender youth have appeared again in the Wisconsin Legislature. While they're likely to be vetoed by the Gov. Evers if they're even passed, they reflect scary times for young people who are transgender.

A look at the latest in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the race for superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction and what's fascinating JR Ross right now in the Wisconsin Legislature.

Dan breaks a MASSIVE story: The Wisconsin Legislature is being advised not to pass a state budget this year over fears of how the State Supreme Court will rule on Governor Evers' expansive partial veto authority.

It's been more than a decade and a half since the Wisconsin Legislature's allocation for school aid kept up with inflation. So it's small wonder that more school districts are going to referendum on April 1. We'll talk to leaders in Marinette and Prentice about asking local residents to raise their own property taxes to make up for what Republican lawmakers are holding back. And Congressman Mark Pocan gives us reaction to President Trump's promise of continued carnage for the American 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! Guests: Mark Pocan, Wendy Dzurick, Denae Walcisak, Paula Gruszynski

This week the plundering of Medicaid commenced, as Trump, Musk, and their dutiful Republican Party “leaders” in Congress and the Wisconsin Legislature started their assault – all to fund more outrageous tax cuts for the wealthy. Citizen Action Healthcare Action Coordinator Timothy Faust joins us to give us the details on what passed in Congress this week, how it is just the beginning of the fight, and how we are going on the offensive. Not wanting to be outdone by Trump, Boss Vos declared this week that BadgerCare expansion won't happen under his iron fisted domination of the Assembly GOP Caucus. We renew our call for the Governor to wield his powerful threat of a budget veto of any Legislative state budget that fails to expand BadgerCare. In addition to the threat to health care, we made big news this week on the climate front. We discuss the news event in Milwaukee this week unveiling new state legislation to require the Legislature to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. The bill is gaining momentum and co-sponsors. We talk about why the legislation is critically important.

Until Wednesday, it had been more than seven years since Republicans running the Wisconsin Legislature would allow passage of a clean resolution honoring Black History Month. We'll talk to two members of the Legislative Black Caucus about how something so basic finally got done in the state Assembly—even as the debate goes on about whether students in the United States should be taught a full and honest version of Black history. Also: Salina Heller brings us the story of one Wisconsin farmer facing a huge loss of income because of President Trump's scattershot slashing of the federal government. 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 Texas man who was a victim of a data breach with the Green Bay Packers Pro Shop website has filed suit against the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even right-wing politicians in Madison and Washington launch new attacks against the transgender community, the Wisconsin Legislature's LGBTQ caucus is growing and attracting more allies. That's part of our conversation with two new legislators: Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim and Rep. Christian Phelps. 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 Alfheim, Christian Phelps

Beginning the hour, we get a statewide weather report from Civic Media meteorologist Brittney Merlot with the unseasonably warm weather the state is experiencing right now. Pat thinks there may be some meat counters around Wisconsin that will see an influx of customers with temps hitting the high forties and low fifties today! Pat then breaks down several proposals the Wisconsin legislature is framing as solutions for schools throughout the state, by posting signs that say "In God We Trust" and arming teachers in the wake of school shootings. Pat shares his thoughts and we get a quick reaction from Dr. Kristin Lyerly (via Facebook) on the RFK Jr. hearings that took place yesterday. We'll continue our conversations with new members of the Wisconsin Legislature—but don't refer to Sen. Jamie Wall and Rep. Randy Udell as rookies. These “freshmen” have been around Wisconsin politics for a long time, often behind the scenes, and are ready to serve Wisconsin in the state Senate and Assembly. With the Super Bowl now around the corner, Pat and Luke discuss favorite dips and a new list out from Sports Illustrated about the Top Ten Green Bay Packers. Can you guess who made the list? 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: Jamie Wall, Randy Udell

Democrats decide that they are going down with the criminal illegal alien ship. From Catholic Charities of Milwaukee to members of the Wisconsin Legislature, they apparently do not want dangerous people out of this country.

It was a busy news week around the state and country this week, here are a number of topics that Civic Media hosts shared how the news affected our communities around across Wisconsin this week. Up first this hour, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joins the Dom Salvia Show and cohost for the day Earl Ingram to discuss how and why Wisconsin joined a lawsuit against Donald Trump. In the first hours of his second Presidential term, Trump issued an Executive Order that would strip some born in the United States of citizenship. Of course, that directly violates Section 1 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution granting citizenship to all those born or naturalized in the US. Hence the lawsuit. In Kaul's words- a disastrous way to start his second term. Then, on Matenaer On Air, Jane and Greg cover the pardons that were issued for everyone who took part in the January 6 insurrection, including those who were charged with violent offenses, on Donald Trumps first day back in the Oval Office. That is even after the administration said it would go over the cases thoroughly and wouldn't seek to pardon those convicted of violent crimes, the show discusses the people from Wisconsin who participated in the event. Up next on this weekend's Spotlight, State Assembly Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) talks to UpNorthNews Radio's Pat Kreitlow about the many issues to be debated during the new session of the Wisconsin Legislature—with a main emphasis on her “Healthy School Meals For All” proposal. Finally, on the Todd Allbaugh Show, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported this week that CBS 58 in Milwaukee fired weather reporter Sam Kuffel for criticizing Elon Musk on her personal social media. While there may have been a legitimate reason to lay her off, the subsequent silence from CBS 58 speaks volumes. The Todd Allbaugh Show discusses this dangerous precedent set very early on in Donald Trump's presidency. If media companies fire people in their weather departments for criticizing somebody who isn't even an elected official, trust in news departments will likely deteriorate even further. To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! Guests: Jane Matenaer, Greg Bach, Francesca Hong, Pat Kreitlow, Earl Ingram, Josh Kaul, Todd Allbaugh, Dom Salvia

It was a busy news week around the state and country this week, here are a number of topics that Civic Media hosts shared how the news affected our communities around across Wisconsin this week. Up first this hour, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joins the Dom Salvia Show and cohost for the day Earl Ingram to discuss how and why Wisconsin joined a lawsuit against Donald Trump. In the first hours of his second Presidential term, Trump issued an Executive Order that would strip some born in the United States of citizenship. Of course, that directly violates Section 1 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution granting citizenship to all those born or naturalized in the US. Hence the lawsuit. In Kaul's words- a disastrous way to start his second term. Then, on Matenaer On Air, Jane and Greg cover the pardons that were issued for everyone who took part in the January 6 insurrection, including those who were charged with violent offenses, on Donald Trumps first day back in the Oval Office. That is even after the administration said it would go over the cases thoroughly and wouldn't seek to pardon those convicted of violent crimes, the show discusses the people from Wisconsin who participated in the event. Up next on this weekend's Spotlight, State Assembly Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) talks to UpNorthNews Radio's Pat Kreitlow about the many issues to be debated during the new session of the Wisconsin Legislature—with a main emphasis on her “Healthy School Meals For All” proposal. Finally, on the Todd Allbaugh Show, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported this week that CBS 58 in Milwaukee fired weather reporter Sam Kuffel for criticizing Elon Musk on her personal social media. While there may have been a legitimate reason to lay her off, the subsequent silence from CBS 58 speaks volumes. The Todd Allbaugh Show discusses this dangerous precedent set very early on in Donald Trump's presidency. If media companies fire people in their weather departments for criticizing somebody who isn't even an elected official, trust in news departments will likely deteriorate even further. To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! Guests: Jane Matenaer, Greg Bach, Francesca Hong, Pat Kreitlow, Earl Ingram, Josh Kaul, Todd Allbaugh, Dom Salvia

Republicans deny the timing is to help the conservative candidate in the April state Supreme Court race.

On the Dom Salvia Show, Dom, with cohost of the day Jim Santelle, talks with Jack Kelly, statehouse reporter for Wisconsin Watch on the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Read Jack's most recent piece on the current and potential future status of the state's highest court here. With a current 4-3 liberal-conservative population and a liberal justice retiring, April's election will decide whether the current balance maintains or tips to the conservatives. Then, on John and Gordy In the Morning, the guys talk with Pam Jahnke about the premiere of Green and Gold, the new movie shot in Wisconsin about the Green Bay Packers.  Next, on UpNorthNews Radio, Assembly Minority Leader Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and new state Sen. Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) discuss the opening of the new session of the Wisconsin Legislature. They had big hopes for bipartisan progress, now that fairer maps have made the Assembly and Senate more representative of Wisconsin voters. But Republicans have spent the week rushing to pass a voter suppression measure and even stripping away Democratic seats on committees. Wrapping up the hour on the Maggie Daun Show, Maggie talks about one of her New Year intentions, not resolutions, of playing more. Maggie shares some of her favorite board games and takes calls and texts for recommendations about what games she can work into her intention to play more in 2025. To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! Guests: Jim Santelle, Greta Neubauer, Maggie Daun, Pam Jahnke, Pat Kreitlow, Dominic Salvia, Jack Kelly, Gordy Young, John Peterson, Sarah Keyeski

On the Dom Salvia Show, Dom, with cohost of the day Jim Santelle, talks with Jack Kelly, statehouse reporter for Wisconsin Watch on the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Read Jack's most recent piece on the current and potential future status of the state's highest court here. With a current 4-3 liberal-conservative population and a liberal justice retiring, April's election will decide whether the current balance maintains or tips to the conservatives. Then, on John and Gordy In the Morning, the guys talk with Pam Jahnke about the premiere of Green and Gold, the new movie shot in Wisconsin about the Green Bay Packers.  Next, on UpNorthNews Radio, Assembly Minority Leader Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and new state Sen. Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) discuss the opening of the new session of the Wisconsin Legislature. They had big hopes for bipartisan progress, now that fairer maps have made the Assembly and Senate more representative of Wisconsin voters. But Republicans have spent the week rushing to pass a voter suppression measure and even stripping away Democratic seats on committees. Wrapping up the hour on the Maggie Daun Show, Maggie talks about one of her New Year intentions, not resolutions, of playing more. Maggie shares some of her favorite board games and takes calls and texts for recommendations about what games she can work into her intention to play more in 2025. To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media! Guests: Jim Santelle, Greta Neubauer, Maggie Daun, Pam Jahnke, Pat Kreitlow, Dominic Salvia, Jack Kelly, Gordy Young, John Peterson, Sarah Keyeski

On this first full week of work for members of Congress and the Wisconsin Legislature, we're getting a classic demonstration of misplaced priorities—with lawmakers using their first days back at work to focus on division and suppression, rather than something like grocery prices. We'll visit with Assembly Democratic Leader Rep. Greta Neubauer, new State Sen. Sarah Keyeski, and editor Ruth Conniff from the Wisconsin Examiner. 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: Greta Neubauer, Ruth Conniff, Sarah Keyeski

State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein previews the upcoming session of the Wisconsin Legislature—one where Republicans have a much smaller majority thanks to fairer maps. But whether that will translate into a fair session that allows Democratic bills to be heard is a fair question. Also: Mark Jacob reviews this week's media coverage. And we'll go over the rules for a new kind of indoor professional golf league. 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 Jacob, Dan Schumacher, Diane Hesselbein

The Wisconsin Legislature begins a new session next Monday. We'll talk to UpNorthNews political correspondent Elisabeth Montemurro about where Wisconsin lawmakers left off before Republicans put themselves on a nine-month taxpayer-funded vacation. 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: Elisabeth Montemurro

With a new look to the Wisconsin Legislature, Democratic Senator Dianne Hesselbein wants to re-introduce a bill that can legalize medical marijuana and we want to know what you think about it. None of us have time for scammers, but you know who does? You're grandma, specifically you're AI Granny and she is happy to do the work! And we end the show, as always with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - What's In A Name Edition. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! 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 to keep up with Jane and the show!

The next session of the Wisconsin Legislature is still weeks away, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is already spreading misinformation in order to justify not using the state's $4 billion surplus to fix chronic underfunding of public schools. We'll have one of the state's best experts in our Homeroom segment to tell us the tricks being played and how to talk to your own legislator about school funding in the next state budget. 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: Heather DuBois Bourenane, Christopher Thiel, Sandy Whisler

Eric Hovde admits he lost the U.S. Senate race, but he still hasn't conceded and now says there were "election irregularities". Republican Representative Robin Vos will continue to be Assembly Speaker in the Wisconsin Legislature. And, a new program in Milwaukee County is working to further decline in overdose deaths.

It seems on-brand that the Wisconsin Legislature would require a new literacy program for schools while it seems unable to read the language that requires it to actually fund the program. We'll talk to state Sen. Chris Larson about that and the other ways public education has been repeatedly punished by GOP lawmakers. And Todd Allbaugh checks in from his statewide bus tour highlighting the things that make Wisconsin great as voters get set to make choices that could help or hinder that greatness. 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: Chris Larson, Elisabeth Montemurro

With the Presidential Election less than two weeks away, Mark invites Senator Rob Cowles in studio. Sen. Cowles talks about reinventing himself as he's coming to the end of his political career, having announced in April he will not be running for re-election effectively ending the longest-serving incumbent in the Wisconsin Legislature. He thanks his supporters over the years and his staffers that stayed with him. "I've had a good run and it was time for me. And I'm grateful to have, lucky to have good health..." "You have to accept the results. Peaceful transfer of power". With massive concern of the blowback this election could present to others in the Republican party, Sen. Cowles has thought long and hard about speaking up about the current election. Sen. Cowles says "protecting the constitution and our alliances, NATO, fighting Putin and remembering what we went through, what my family went through..." has led him to his decision of who to endorse. To learn more about this 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 network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

With the Presidential Election less than two weeks away, Mark invites Senator Rob Cowles in studio. Sen. Cowles talks about reinventing himself as he's coming to the end of his political career, having announced in April he will not be running for re-election effectively ending the longest-serving incumbent in the Wisconsin Legislature. He thanks his supporters over the years and his staffers that stayed with him. "I've had a good run and it was time for me. And I'm grateful to have, lucky to have good health..." "You have to accept the results. Peaceful transfer of power". With massive concern of the blowback this election could present to others in the Republican party, Sen. Cowles has thought long and hard about speaking up about the current election. Sen. Cowles says "protecting the constitution and our alliances, NATO, fighting Putin and remembering what we went through, what my family went through..." has led him to his decision of who to endorse. To learn more about this 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 network on Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

New results from the Marquette University Law School show the number of Wisconsin voters favoring the deportation of people in the U.S. illegally has grown. The Wisconsin Legislature is suing Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Public Instruction in a dispute over funding for literacy programs. And, a senior White House advisor visited Green Bay to see how the community was leveraging federal funds to boost affordable housing.

On today's shortened show: -(00:40.000) 3 Big Things: No Trump Hush Money Trial today but jury selection made good progress yesterday, Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing arguments in Governor Evers lawsuit against the Republican controlled legislature, and new food coming to the Fiserv Forum -(04:57.952) 7 jurors have been sworn in to hear the criminal trial brought against Donald Trump. -(12:20.930) The 12 best fast food restaurants in America

It's a busy Thursday and we dive right into The Congress passing yet another Continuing Resolution to keep the Government running. In celebration of this and the Wisconsin Legislature going on a 10 month vacation, we honor them by listing off all of their non-accomplishments! We also have an update on legacy criminal mastermind, Tyler Boebert! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling...we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! If you're new to our show and listening to us as a podcast, remember to subscribe and rate us, those ratings go a long way! 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 to keep up with Todd and the show!