The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show

What happens when moms stop asking and start organizing? This week on The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show, Dr. Lyerly sits down with Kate Duffy , founder of Motherhood for Good , a movement mobilizing moms across Wisconsin and beyond into a powerful political force. From the origin story of turning social media frustration into grassroots action, to her new venture with Kristin Brey , Kate shares how moth...

Inside the Battle for Fair Maps  Gerrymandering isn't just a political buzzword—it's the practice of manipulating voting district boundaries to predetermine election outcomes, and it's happening in states across America right now to stack the deck in favor of the people in power. In this episode, Dr. Kristin Lyerly sits down with Mark Gaber , Senior Director of Redistricting at the Campaign Legal...

Every week, Dr. Kristin Lyerly shows up on Pat Kreitlow's morning radio show to talk politics and healthcare. She answers his questions, follows his format, plays by his rules. But today? The tables have turned. In this special episode, Kristin interviews her friend Pat Kreitlow—former Wisconsin State Senator, veteran broadcaster, and one of the last voices keeping local journalism alive in Wiscon...

Sara Rodriguez on Making History Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez joins Dr. Lyerly to discuss her campaign to become Wisconsin's first female governor. Photo credit: Nick Garcia From their shared experience as healthcare professionals entering politics during the pandemic to the fight for Medicaid expansion and reproductive rights, this conversation explores what it takes to lead boldly in uncer...

Bridging Divides and Whether Feminism Broke the Workplace Fellow radio host and Wisconsin mom Kristin Brey joins the show for a conversation that covers everything from bridging divides to government shutdowns and doesn’t shy away from the big questions: Has the Democratic Party lost touch with the people? Did liberal feminism actually ruin the workplace? Kristin brings honesty, humor, and the per...

Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride on Leading Through 2020's Perfect Storm Dennis McBride won his hometown mayoral race in April 2020 with nearly 60% of the vote. One month later, his world - and America's - exploded. Over the next twelve months, the new mayor of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin navigated a pandemic, 98 days and nights of racial justice protests, a mass shooting at the local mall, and a high-stak...

State Rep. Francesca Hong on Running for Wisconsin Governor State Representative Francesca Hong isn't your typical gubernatorial candidate - and she'll be the first to tell you that. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kristin Lyerly sits down with the first Asian American member of the Wisconsin Legislature, who's now running to become the state's next governor. Hong brings a perspective rarely se...

Dr. Anita Bublik-Anderson on Reclaiming Women’s Healthcare This episode is for every woman who has felt dismissed . Women have been told to suffer through menopause in silence for far too long. But physicians like Dr. Anita Bublik-Anderson are saying enough is enough. This week, I sit down with Dr. Bublik-Anderson , a colleague, breast cancer survivor, and the force behind a new groundbreaking men...

Dr. Pat McBride on Being the Brewers' First Bat Boy, Bob Uecker, and What This NLCS Run Means to Wisconsin Means to Wisconsin The Milwaukee Brewers are in the NLCS—and we're talking to the man who was there from the very beginning. On this special episode, recorded on the day of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, Dr. Kristin Lyerly sits down with Dr. Pat McBride, former Dean of Stu...

  Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys is running to be the state's next governor, leveraging years of legislative experience and proven bipartisan wins to make her case to Wisconsin voters. From growing up in a converted one-room schoolhouse in rural Taylor County to leading fights for reproductive rights and workers' freedoms in the state legislature, Roys brings more than two decades of prog...

This week on The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show, OB/GYN expertise meets unfiltered conversation! Join Dr. Kristin Lyerly and her colleague Dr. Laura Hanks—aka " Dr. Hanks at Your Cervix "—for candid, lively discussions about reproductive health that you won't hear anywhere else. With the unique humor and insight that only two seasoned OB/GYNs can bring, Drs. Lyerly and Hanks tackle the topics that matter...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Dr. Lyerly talks with Laura and Patrick DuSchane , the parents of a three-year-old boy who was present at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during the tragic shooting on August 27th that claimed the lives of two children and injured 18 others. In this raw and honest conversation, they share their story of that horrific morning - the chaos, the...

Ready for politics, music, and good vibes? This week on “The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show”, I’m hanging out with Wisconsin State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner for a fun chat about everything from Trump's budget shenanigans to Green Bay's awesome music scene. How do federal decisions actually affect your everyday life? What's cooking in Madison? And why is our local arts community so darn cool? Riv...

When the Dobbs decision came down, Emily Kraynak and Sarah White weren't seasoned activists—they were working professionals with young families trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world. What began as a response to that pivotal moment has blossomed into Northern Door Activism, a Wisconsin-based community organization that's redefining what grassroots engagement can look like. In this conver...

The gloves come off as Wisconsin business leaders square off over one of the most divisive economic policies of our time. In this explosive episode, Dr. Kristin Lyerly moderates a no-holds-barred discussion between CEOs who couldn't disagree more about Trump's tariffs. On one side: executives who see tariffs as the lifeline American manufacturing desperately needs. On the other: business leaders w...

Every 65 seconds , someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease. In this heartfelt and informative episode, we bring together dedicated voices from Wisconsin's Alzheimer's community to share hope, resources, and practical guidance for families navigating this journey. Our Guests Wendy Betley - Senior Director of Programs, Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter : Wendy discusses the...

The political conversation America needs but doesn't want to have. What happens when a Gen X mom sits down with three Gen Z men to debate the most explosive political issues tearing America apart? You get raw, unfiltered discussion about Trump, socialism, identity politics, and whether this country is worth saving or needs to be burned down and rebuilt. Dr. Lyerly brings the perspective of someone...

Nearly 50 years after the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in Lake Superior, most people know Gordon Lightfoot's haunting ballad about the tragedy. But Tom Nelson argues there's a much bigger story that the song—and most books about the disaster—never told. In his new book " Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy ," Nelson connects the 1975 shipwreck to the decline of Am...

In this powerful conversation, Selena shares her journey from struggling single mother to community changemaker, discussing how personal hardship became the catalyst for creating systemic change in Northeast Wisconsin’s food landscape. Founded in June 2023, Rooted In Inc. was born from Selena’s vision to create “a community table where nutritious food is a right, not a privilege”. **From Personal...

Join us for a deeply moving conversation with Dennis “Lee Roth” Peters, the beloved lead singer of The Glam Band, as he opens up about his recent stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis and the incredible outpouring of community support that has followed. This episode celebrates Dennis's musical legacy, including a rollocking round of Peters Posse Trivia,  while highlighting the power of coming tog...

Community health and well-being is a priority in Green Bay, and Wello has the data to prove it! When people think of Green Bay, they probably think about football or cheese or wearing cheese on your head to a football game, but community health and well-being are a priority for the people in this region, which is consistently named one of the best places in the U.S. to live and retire. In fact, Gr...

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the work of everyday heroes working to find sustainable solutions for Green Bay’s unhoused citizens. Peter Silski and Jeremy Pingel, the dedicated case coordinators behind the Green Bay Homeless Outreach Program have already re-housed 20 people since the beginning of the program in August 2024 by literally meeting people where they are and connecting them t...

My oldest son Abe suggested I do an AMA on Reddit , thinking we’d get a few questions about healthcare and politics. But guess what? The response was way bigger and funnier than we expected! This week, we’re diving into some of the most important questions about the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision on the 1849 abortion ban, rural healthcare, cheese curds, and more. And if your topic wasn’t cover...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Lyerly talks to three men about what it means to be an ally, how men can use their voices to support bodily autonomy, and why abortion access is not just a women’s issue—it’s a human one. From personal stories to public advocacy, this conversation challenges outdated narratives and calls on more men to speak out, show up, and stand beside those whose r...

Pride is colorful, unique, and joyful, but it’s also increasingly political and policy-driven. This week, we are joined by Representative Ryan Spaude and candidate for Wisconsin State Senate Sean Grorich to discuss the recently introduced “ 2025 Equality Agenda ”, remarkable growth within the Wisconsin Legislature’s LGBTQ+ caucus, and their vision for a more inclusive state. Traveling Suitcase out...