Mornings with Pat Kreitlow

Visiting grandkids in Texas, Pat spends a day at a retro arcade filled with classic games dating back 40 years — and wonders if it’s possible to turn back the clock and send other things (and people) back to the ‘80s. We’ll also review our quick turn from summer to fall and look at confidence […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Mon Oct 6, 2025

44:10

Ezra Klein is one of the more influential commentators on the progressive side of the spectrum, but he’s getting an earful after suggesting that Democrats would do well to encourage candidates who have liberal positions but oppose women’s reproductive healthcare rights. Should the party consider putting limits on the rights of half the population to […]

Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Mike Clemens

Fri Oct 3, 2025

44:15

It’s one thing for soldiers and veterans to grouse about their former commanding officers. It’s another thing entirely for veterans in elected office to undermine the US military. But US Rep. Derrick Van Orden hasn’t had pangs of conscience in the past when it comes to tarnishing the uniform he once wore. We’ll hear his […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, Joan Esposito

Fri Oct 3, 2025

44:13

A federal government shutdown is always harmful — more so when the head of the federal government wants government to fail. President Trump is promising thousands of job losses (not just temporary furloughs) as part of his long-term plan to take the “service” out of public service. We’ll talk to COURIER’s Keya Vakil about the […]

Guest: Keya Vakil

Fri Oct 3, 2025

44:15

We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about the government shutdown and whether Republicans can maintain the charade that they didn’t cause it and are happy to be ineffective when it comes to operating the government effectively. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, […]

Guest: Joe Zepecki

Thu Oct 2, 2025

44:13

We’ll learn about the resources available from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development from Secretary Amy Pechacek. Civic Media’s James Kelly brings us the stories he is following in the Chippewa Valley. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday […]

Guest: Amy Pechacek

Thu Oct 2, 2025

44:12

New polling suggests the shutdown is as unpopular as the president, and yet many Americans don’t see a path toward healing the divisions caused by a minority faction doing all it can to grab and cling to power. In much lighter news, Cherita Booker reviews some of the big events coming up this weekend around […]

Guest: Cherita Booker

Thu Oct 2, 2025

44:11

We’ll talk to former state Rep. Fred Clark about his decision to run for Congress in the 7th District up north, which will be an open seat with incumbent Republican Tom Tiffany running for governor. Also: Melissa Baldauff brings us our climate check, which is looking dirtier and dirtier as the president embraces his love […]

Guests: Earl Ingram, Fred Clark, Melissa Baldauff

Wed Oct 1, 2025

44:13

Help us welcome Ellie Bourdo, who has taken over editor duties for our daily newsletter. Also: Jimmie Kaska talks about the Brewers and MLB postseason as the Brew Crew awaits their National League Divisional Series opponent. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio […]

Guests: Ellie Bourdo, Jimmie Kaska

Wed Oct 1, 2025

44:12