Joe Zepecki
The Mayor Did What? (Hour 1)
Welcome to Wednesday! We have a very packed show and we start off in Wausau where the Mayor was just looking out for democracy…and doing it on camera. Then we have another edition of More Words From Men, starring JD Vance and his thoughts on why people aren’t having kids. To wrap the hour, it’s […]
Suppression Obsession (Hour 1)
We’ll talk about a state Capitol news conference this week that illustrates how Republican politicians and even law enforcement officers are working to intimidate local elections officials, frighten voters, and undermine public confidence in election security. And Joe Zepecki looks at the desperation tactics surrounding the increasing conservative attacks on immigrants. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow […]
Turning the Page. Turning Away Anger. (Hour 1)
We’ll get continuing reaction to the presidential debate—this time from Joe Zepecki, who sees growing interest among Wisconsin voters to turn the page and turn away from angry conservatives like Donald Trump. (Maybe Derrick Van Orden, too?) And a new Marquette Poll has good news for Kamala Harris and Tammy Baldwin, but no reason to […]
Nobody’s Senator But… Wall Street’s? (Hour 1)
A new report looks at how Eric Hovde’s businesses have made investments in firms where moving jobs out of Wisconsin may have played a role in their viability or profitability. It raises the question of whether a good elected official is determined by the ability to make money or to protect hometown jobs. UpNorthNews with […]
A Loud Page Turner (Hour 1)
Democrats have come out of their convention with high hopes after turning the page and embracing a new presidential nominee. We’ll ask Joe Zepecki if that sentiment will carry over to moderate, independent voters. And as former President Trump prepares for today’s visit to La Crosse, the outgoing president announces an upcoming trip to Wisconsin—expect […]
Our Big, Beautiful Blended Family (Hour 1)
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination on a night filled with speakers who reminded Joe Zepecki of how America is one big, beautiful blended family—if only we’d start treating each other like family instead of “us” and “them.” UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio […]
Don’t Get Much for $13 Million These Days (Hour 1)
US Senate candidate Eric Hovde has spent about $13 million of his own money so far in his quest to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about whether that’s looking like a good return on his investment, and we’ll discuss whether the defeat of two constitutional referendums will bring an end to […]
Kamala, Tim, and Poor Little JD (Hour 1)
We’ll talk about Wednesday’s big rally in Eau Claire with the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket being welcomed by 12,000 supporters—while elsewhere in town, JD Vance was playing stalker and talking to a large, mostly empty room. Donald “Low Energy” Trump called into Fox. We’ll cover highlights with Joe Zepecki. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on […]
It Seems Vibes Go Both Ways (Hour 1)
Joe Zepecki talks about how the “vibes” in the presidential race appear to go both ways after all. We’ll also review former President Trump’s racist remarks in front of the National Association of Black Journalists. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. […]
Eric Hovde: Life Coach (Hour 1)
Are you having a bad day? Struggling with the costs of childcare and healthcare? Sick of shallow politicians? Eric Hovde has some life advice: Be more grateful. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about why this wealthy US Senate candidate has decided to release what appears to be a series of life coach videos. UpNorthNews with […]
