Joe Zepecki
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 02/13/23)
This week, Pat brings us a recap of the state budget proposal from Governor Tony Evers. Joe Zepecki also shares his insights on the budget, and Melissa Kaye rounds out the hour with some music history.
Show Me Your Budget, Your Values (Hour 1)
It’s an expression President Biden said his father frequently used: “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.” The same can be said for Gov. Tony Evers now that he has unveiled the first budget of his second term—one that has a $7 billion surplus to […]
Of Course They’re Proposing a Poll Tax (Hour 2)
Did you have a space for “Proposing a Poll Tax” on your Wisconsin Legislature Bingo card? Fill it in because two Republican lawmakers are introducing the latest measure designed to restrict voting rights—something no other political party in the developed world is trying to do. Also, Joe Zepecki has analysis of President Biden’s State of […]
President Joe Biden’s State of the Union
Joe Biden presents the State of the Union to a joint session of Congress. News Director Terry Bell and a host of guests provide commentary, including Todd Allbaugh, Matt Flynn, Joe Zepecki, and Bill McCoshen. The Republican response, delivered by Sarah Huckabee Sanders, follows.
It’s February—Still No GOP Plans (Hour 1)
We’re well past New Year’s Day and yet 2023 is missing a few important elements—what specifically do Republicans in Congress want to cut as part of a debt ceiling deal, and what do Republicans in the Legislature want to cut as a way to pay for a flat tax plan that benefits the very-wealthy? If […]
Vegas leavin’ Vegas (Hour 1)
Hump Day! What’s worse than waste $1 million on Gableman…wasting $2M! Dem strategist, Joe Zepecki 4:30 Former US atty James Santelle at 5 CT
The Abortion Ban Will Cost Wisconsin (Hour 1)
Beyond the current crises facing women and health care providers, the attack on health care rights by right-wing justices and legislators will take an economic toll on Wisconsin. Joe Zepecki talks about how Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been in Minnesota and Wisconsin on this anniversary week—50 years after […]
Best of UpNorthNews Radio with Pat Kreitlow (Week of 01/02)
This week, we heard from a lot of great guests. Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Jessica Scharfenberg join us to discuss the dangers of fake pregnancy centers, and how they provide false advice, poorly performed procedures, and divulge patient information at their own discretion. Political analyst Joe Zepecki also joins us to talk about the implications […]
Beware of Pregnancy “Centers” (Hour 2)
Crisis Pregnancy Centers claim to be an alternative for women, but medical professionals caution that they fall short in some important areas. Also, our Hometown Health segment discusses how a changing climate is a public health issue.
Buy Robin a Thermometer (Hour 1)
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos believes retirees choose Florida, Arizona, and Texas because of tax policy—conveniently forgetting a little something called winter. Also, Joe Zepecki joins us to discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ second inaugural and the still-gridlocked House Republicans who cannot agree on a Speaker.
