Joe Zepecki
Eric Hovde Hates Beer
Dom joins us in Madison once again to relive his Libertarian college days. Eric Hovde also claims to be Libertarian… but he thinks alcohol should be illegal. How does he expect to get elected in Wisconsin? Dom and Crute unpack the Californian nonsense. After that discussion, the Devils welcome Joe Zepecki to celebrate Biden’s successful […]
A Season for Storytelling (1st Hour)
A bridge can be more than just a bridge. And the State of the Union address is more than just a speech. Expect President Biden to tell stories about how things like a bridge project can change lives—after all, they’ve already produced a 5-minute video on how the Blatnik Bridge in Superior will do just […]
Another 10-Month Paid Vacation (1st Hour)
Wisconsin is among a minority of states that still classifies its legislature as full-time, including a full-time salary—even as Republicans who control the Assembly and Senate again wrap up their legislating by March. As they embark on a 10-month taxpayer-funded vacation, we’ll review what little they got done and the unfinished business that might stay […]
Work Horses and Show Ponies (1st Hour)
Democrats at the state Capitol introduce a paid family leave plan, while Republicans try again to pass a tax plan favoring the wealthy. We’ll review Congressman Mike Gallagher’s plan to quit, even as GOP lawmakers take a two-week break—with the clock ticking toward their latest threat of a government shutdown.
Have We Mentioned Your Vote Matters? (1st Hour)
The latest Marquette Poll of registered voters in Wisconsin shows President Biden and former President Trump each have 49% support. We’ll look at this latest snapshot of public opinion with Joe Zepecki.
Black History Month Do’s and Don’ts (1st Hour)
We turn the page on the calendar and note the arrival of Black History Month with advice to focus on the many productive, informative, and entertaining events planned around Wisconsin—and not so much on a Legislature led by those who can’t quit their efforts to divide people and whitewash history. Also: Joe Zepecki discusses some […]
The Numbers Don’t Lie (Hour 1)
In the first hour of Matenaer On Air, we welcome political strategist Joe Zepecki to look over the numbers that show President Biden is doing a pretty good job! 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 […]
A Completely Inoffensive Episode
To make amends for offending listeners yesterday, Crute has promised to take it easy on the controversy today. To kick it off, Crute brings us an opinion article from The Raw Story on the apparent incompetence of modern news media. As always on Fridays, Alan Robinson of Herbal Aspect joins us for some 4:20 facts! […]
2023 Special: Joe & Melissa Together
We normally talk to Melissa Baldauff on Wednesdays and Joe Zepecki on Thursdays. But this time our favorite married guests join us together to talk life and love in their world of political and policy strategy.
Budget Surpluses and Moral Deficits
Even as Wisconsin maintains a record budget surplus, its university system is reduced to begging legislators not to cut funds as Republicans continue their culture war assault on campuses. And in Washington, the House GOP votes to proceed with an impeachment inquiry against President Biden as a smokescreen to shield Donald Trump by pretending both […]
