Joe Zepecki
Take the Win (Hour 1)
Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki has a simple message for progressives unhappy with the school funding agreement between Gov. Tony Evers and legislative Republicans: Take the win. There are many ways the next state budget could be far worse for schools had they not helped Evers win reelection. Instead, long-overdue extra help is coming to public […]
Petty Peeves Trump Actual Work (Hour 1)
As we review the week’s events at the state capitol, Joe Zepecki will review the petty peeves that seem to dominate Republican activity: cutting budgets for UW diversity efforts, restricting funds for streetcars, micromanaging school district decisions. We’ll try to find any evidence of big-picture ideas, solutions, or actual legislative work.
Shortcuts, Not Solutions (Hour 1)
When Republicans in the Legislature start rejecting ideas favored by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, you know it’s a group of GOP lawmakers who’ve lost the ability to govern and are simply content saying no to everything. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about this week’s headlines, and we’ll ask what happens at the state party conventions […]
Dems in Array (Hour 1)
It’s a well-worn punchline in political circles: “Dems in Disarray!” scream the headlines at the slightest sign that Democrats aren’t marching in lockstep. But compare progressives to what Republicans are going through on two fronts—the public backlash for repealing abortion rights and the internal turmoil over the debt ceiling deal. We’ll visit with Joe Zepecki […]
Florida Man: Ron ‘DiSaster’ (Hour 1)
In the presidential campaign Hall of Shame you’ll find Jeb! Bush muttering, “Please clap.” There’s Scott Walker’s 71-day mark for shortest flameout. Now you can add Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis disastrous rollout on Twitter. We also mark the passing of singing legend Tina Turner. And Joe Zepecki reviews the progress—if you could call it that—being […]
The Call Is Coming from Inside the House (Hour 1)
Republican Congressman Bryan Steil chairs a committee with the stated mission of boosting election confidence and rooting out the things that erode that confidence. If that includes fake electors—and it should—then part of the problem is literally inside the committee room with a new “junior staffer” who took part in actual voter fraud, not the […]
“May the 4th” and Darth Johnson (Hour 1)
America is being brought to the brink of recession. A default on the nation’s debt could lead to an estimated 8 million job cuts. Who are Republicans turning to for leadership when the times demand calm responsibility? A Wisconsin senator who has never been on the right side of keeping America from defaulting. And, of […]
Slash Veterans Care or We’ll Kill the Economy? (Hour 1)
Republicans in Congress have been threatening to cause a government default—which would trigger a national recession—unless President Biden agreed to massive spending cuts. Biden told the GOP: You go first. On Wednesday, Republicans voted for a plan with punishing cuts to veterans’ health care, assistance for children with disabilities, and repeal energy tax credits that […]
Is Kwiktrip pulling a quick one with Kwikstar? (Hour 3)
It’s the 1st 100 days of the new Congress and the report card is out on GOP lawmakers. It’s……not good. Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis picks another fight with the Mouse House. Who’ll win?
Can Wisconsin pass medicaid expansion? (Hour 2)
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sarah Rodriguez joins the show to talk about expanding coverage. North Carolina recently passed Medicaid expansion. How did they accomplish that? NC Rep. Sarah Crawford explains. (Hint: Let the GOP think it’s their idea.)
