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Podcast: Mornings with Pat Kreitlow
Episode: Racism Is Rarely on Pause (Hour 1)
Description: Well, that didn’t take long. The 2026 race for Wisconsin governor already has its first smear campaign—and it was as predictable as it is tiring. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez met her husband at a salsa dancing class and they’ve been married nearly 20 years. He’s an IT network engineer, a naturalized citizen, and they’re raising two teenagers. Naturally, the first whisper campaigns of his immigration status are underway, and Rodriguez put into perspective perfectly for voters. We’ll also look ahead to this weekend’s big events around the state, including the Wisconsin State Fair, with Cherita Booker...