Up North Podcast

Kirk and Pat talk to Hans Breitenmoser, a Lincoln County dairy farmer and activist for putting an end to gerrymandered political maps. Kristin files a report on a big, fat corporate tax break that survives even as GOP legislators try to take away pandemic relief from families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat, Kristin, and Kirk talk to Jorna Taylor about Pride Month and inclusiveness. They also review the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad list of headlines about politicians who would rather exclude people than solve problems and bring people together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirk, Kristin, Kirk and Pat talk with Marathon County Board member Ka Lo about the difficulties and divisions that opened up when the board was asked to make a simple statement of openness, diversity, and inclusion. Also, Sen. Jeff Smith on a bill to end gerrymandering in Wisconsin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin, Kirk, and Pat talk to Rep. Francesca Hong about the so-called labor shortage which is actually a red flag to fix our broken system for paying hospitality workers. And our last segment got lost when someone hit a button in a burst of energy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin, Kirk, and Pat talk about the resumption of social activities for those who’ve been doing the right things. Also, Rep. Evan Goyke about massive Republican cuts to the proposed state budget and its impact on the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirk, Kristin, and Pat talk about the assorted characters who do everything from block vaccination progress to complain about Cardi B. Our guest is attorney Christine Bremer who outlines how Gov. Tony Evers makes judge appointments differently than the former guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin, Kirk and Pat are joined by Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg. Topics include goats, buckthorn, local government in northern Wisconsin, our new email address and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirk and Pat are joined by State Rep. Jodi Emerson of Eau Claire to discuss the many ways Assembly Speaker Robin Vos wants to wield power: governor, attorney general, elections chair, school board… everything, it seems, but state legislator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin, Kirk and Pat on the radio! The show touches on fish fries, elk hunting, and even the pros and cons of what cheese should be the state cheese! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin, Kirk and Pat discuss how local governments have to balance listening to businesses that want to attract trail riders, and residents who want peace and quiet. Also, local elections are sexy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Kreitlow from Up North News is joined by Kirk Bangstad of the Minocqua Brewing Company and Kristin Brey from “As Goes Wisconsin” in the Up North podcast focusing on state politics and culture through the eyes of progressive Northern Wisconsinites. The podcast touches on vaccine availability, the child tax credit, the minimum wage and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Pat Kreitlow from Up North News is joined by Kirk Bangstad of the Minocqua Brewing Company and Kristin Brey from “As Goes Wisconsin” in their first podcast focusing on state politics and culture through the eyes of progressive Northern Wisconsinites. The show touches on the stimulus package, the wolf hunt, and even the pros and cons of daylight savings time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...