Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang are back filling in for Pat Kreitlow and the duo delves into the political arena, scrutinizing the Republican push to slash Medicaid, despite Ron Johnson’s desire for even deeper cuts, highlighting the obliviousness to constituents’ needs. The episode also tackles the childcare funding crisis, with activist Corinne Hendrickson urging for […]

Guest: Corinne Hendrickson

May 13, 2025

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Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang are diving deep into Wisconsin politics with newly elected Rep. Christian Phelps. They discuss the uphill battle against Republican gerrymandering and the struggle for fair representation and public school funding, including free school meals. Phelps channels his community-organizer roots to spotlight legislative shortcomings. Amidst the heated political discourse, they introduce […]

Guest: Christian Phelps

May 12, 2025

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Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang delve into disturbing instances of racism at a Wisconsin high school track meet, highlighting how athletes of color face entrenched prejudice. They examine how Trump-era politics emboldened such attitudes, fostering a toxic bro culture. The hosts discuss the Trump administration’s unsettling moves against judges and political figures opposing its policies, […]

Guest: Ruth Conniff

May 12, 2025

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Guest hosts Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang dive into the deep waters of democracy’s peril in the U.S. They explore the alarming rise of authoritarianism under Trump, marked by the weaponization of government, racism, and threats to the Constitution. They highlight the dangers of normalizing such actions, warning against the audacity of officials like Stephen […]

May 12, 2025

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Welcome to the Best of Mornings With Pat Kreitlow! We’ve curated a wonderful show, giving you the highlights from our show including a discussion about child care with Corinne Hendrickson, DPI head Jill Underly talking about education and Congressman Mark Pocan on why he can’t get a simple answer, to a simple question. All this […]

May 10, 2025

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Dr. Kristen Lyerly joins the show to discuss her advocacy for extended postpartum Medicaid and the importance of civic engagement, while Mike Clemens provides insights into Wisconsin sports, including the Packers’ mini camp and Brewers’ games and ends with a lighthearted segment where producer Ian Welsh aces a quiz on laundry statistics. Mornings with Pat […]

Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Mike Clemens

May 9, 2025

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In the second hour, Chad discusses the challenges of maintaining civility in online comments with Wausau Pilot & Review editor Shereen Siewert. Shereen discusses the toxic environment on social media and the need for moderation, emphasizing the importance of responsible free speech and community engagement. Meanwhile, Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot talks about Wisconsin’s weather […]

Guest: Shereen Siewert

May 9, 2025

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Chad Holmes steps in for Pat Kreitlow and the episode kicks off with disbelief at President Trump’s appointment of Jeanine Pirro as a federal prosecutor, showcasing chaos and lack of seriousness in leadership. The crowning of a Midwestern Pope, Pope Leo XIV, sparks a mix of excitement and controversy among Catholics, especially amid ‘woke’ accusations. […]

May 9, 2025

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Wisconsin isn’t the only place dealing with a shortage of affordable homes—and it’s also not the only place trying to confront one of the causes: hedge funds purchasing properties and converting them to rentals. It reduces the number of single-family homes available in an area, driving up prices for what remains. We’ll talk to state […]

Guests: Melissa Baldauff, Sarah Keyeski, Sean O’Malley

May 8, 2025

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Later today, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to roll out a plan to patch up an old and broken air traffic control system. The problems in the system –old technology, demographics– didn’t appear quickly and a solution won’t be in place quickly. But here’s what doesn’t help: Sean Duffy slamming his predecessor for […]

May 8, 2025

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