Joe Zepecki
Day 22,000 (Hour 1)
We’ll have an update on the Wausau mayor who may face criminal and ethical investigations for taking it upon himself to remove an absentee ballot drop box without authorization. And Joe Zepecki has analysis of this week’s Wisconsin political happenings, or lack of happenings in the case of Eric Hovde who gave another predictably vanilla answer to a serious question about public safety.
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 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 time for Political Consultant Joe Zepecki and he's talking about Care Force One.
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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 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.
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 ease up over the campaign’s final 54 days.
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.
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 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.
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 Joe Biden to have a lot to say about his record for Wisconsin job growth.
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.
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 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.
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 the power trips that GOP legislators try to use against Gov. Tony Evers.
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.
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 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.
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. 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.
