Joe Zepecki
Passing The Buck (Hour 3)
People like US Rep. Derrick Van Orden love to talk about “following orders,” but he and other GOP lawmakers won’t be able to pass the buck and blame only President Trump for an economy heading toward recession. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about Wednesday’s vote in Congress that could have modified or ended Trump’s disastrous trade war, but they’ve decided to keep their wagon hitched to his falling star.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.
When The Truth Matters… (Hour 1)
Last week, we broke the news regarding the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan on charges of obstructing justice. As more information becomes available, we talk about some details that are being left out of mainstream papers, details which cast the situation in a whole new light. Next, Bill Owens is probably someone you don't know, but you know the show he ran, 60 Minutes. Mr. Owens resigned this past week over the loss of independence and possible influence from the president. Then, we welcome back to the show, Joe Zepecki, a political consultant and now, candidate for Chair of The Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Joe talks about his travels around the state, what people are saying and how YOU can be a part of the election process.
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Autism Speaks… Better Than RFK Jr.(Hour 3)
We’ll get reaction to the incendiary comments made about people with autism by Robert Kennedy, Jr., the US Health and Human Services Secretary. (We know, we still can’t believe it either.) It might be easier to catalog what he didn’t get wrong in his remarks. And Joe Zepecki helps us review the week’s political headlines and gives us an update on his run for state Democratic Party chair.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up.
How Joe Zepecki Wants To Lead WI Democrats (Hour 1)
Today is our first show at our new time of 2-4 pm! Trygve Olson of The Lincoln Project follows us into the mid-afternoon to share his unique perspective on the news of the day. Like Todd, he is a native Wisconsinite and former Republican. Unlike Todd, Trygve has worked in politics at all levels around the world, including presidential campaigns and battling authoritarianism in Eastern Europe. We ask Trygve about the developments of the Trump administration’s complete disregard of due process and rule of law.
At the bottom of the hour, we are visited by Democratic political operative Joe Zepecki of Zepecki Communications. Ben Wikler recently announced that he will not run for reelection as Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Now, Zepecki is running to carry on the torch. He talks with Todd and Trygve about the ways he plans to build on Wikler’s legacy of success in our state.
The Todd Allbaugh Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs live Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow us on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Todd and the show!
A film premiere and the race for DPW Party Chair (Hour 1)
Dan Shafer hosts the Civic Media Radio Hour! Dan is joined for the afternoon by guest co-host Angela Lang from BLOC. Dan and Angela welcome filmmakers Laura Dyan Kezman and William Howell to discuss their documentary "Cycle". The film is premiering at the Milwaukee Film Festival later this month, and delves into the tragic 2019 police shooting of 18-year-old Tyrese West in Racine, Wisconsin. The film explores systemic injustices and the historical cycle of racial violence, emphasizing the need for understanding and change.
In the second half hour, Joe Zepecki joins Dan and Angela to discuss his candidacy for Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair. Joe shares what his vision would be as chair, advocating for bold leadership and urgent reforms, particularly in immigration and communication strategies. Joe also urges Democrats to stand firm on their values.
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I Hereby Declare (Hour 2)
This has been a week of declarations in Wisconsin. There are now multiple candidates running for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. We’ll talk to Emily Berge of Eau Claire about her decision to become the second Democrat to enter the 2026 race. There are also multiple candidates running to become the next chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Might our regular Thursday guest, political strategist Joe Zepecki, throw his hat in the ring as well? We’ll ask him live.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Flip-Flops and Freakouts (Hour 1)
If Congress gave out awards for dramatic performances, the representative from Wisconsin’s 3rd District would have to prepare an acceptance speech. Derrick Van Orden’s latest one-act play has it all: Denial. Deflection. Faux outrage. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about that as well as President Trump pulling the rug out from under his congressional apologists with yet another flip-flop on tariffs.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
The Trump Tax Takes Effect (Hour 1)
With great fanfare and more than a little misinformation, President Trump unveiled new tariffs that surprised even the most jaded observers. The resulting trade war will result in a “Trump tax” as consumer prices rise—provided the goods consumers are looking for can be found at all. Also: Joe Zepecki’s analysis on what Susan Crawford did right, what Elon Musk did wrong, and what this week’s results tell us about Wisconsin voters in 2025.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
Send Elon A Message (Hour 2)
In the second hour, Political Consultant Joe Zepecki is our guest to talk about the importance of voting and how your vote is your voice. Next, a man in England had one last sweet wish for his funeral and his family obliged! So we ask you; how do you want to be buried? And we're not fooling when it comes to This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Slip Of The Tongue Edition
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!
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Well, His Initials Are B.S. (Hour 1)
We’ll ask Joe Zepecki the significance of Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel having to dig deep into the right-wing playbook to rehash made-up claims of vote count irregularities in Milwaukee. We’ll also discuss Sen. Ron Johnson’s musings about whether veterans’ health care was bloated and in need of cuts, even as we mark today’s anniversary of the Iraq War that left tens of thousands of our troops in need of lifetime care.
UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!
