Joe Zepecki
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.)
Bucks, Dominion, and Thomas (Hour 1)
Joe Zepecki in for Kristin. Bucks lose 1st game in the NBA playoffs. Will Dominion settle with Fox? More news about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and more mass shootings in the US.
Maybe You’re the Problem? (Hour 1)
Scott Walker is blaming the Republican loss of young voters on “indoctrination.” Congressman Mike Gallagher says the solution is to “tighten election procedures.” Is there any chance they’re asking if maybe their extremism is the problem? We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about GOP reaction to last week’s election and Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s announcement that she’s […]
This is 40 (Percent Voter Turnout) (Hour 1)
Between the repeal of abortion rights and no shortage of other extreme actions, Republicans are learning that independent voters have the potential to show up in record numbers at every election moving forward. Will the GOP moderate its course or double-down? Joe Zepecki will provide perspective on the election results. And Rep. Kalan Haywood reviews […]
