Joe Zepecki
Last Gasp or Ominous Sign? (Hour 1)
This week’s events in Madison and Washington, DC show how elected Republicans have taken their party as far to the extreme right as anything we’ve seen in our nation’s history. Is it a harbinger of things to come—if more voters embrace authoritarian actions? Or is the dying gasp of a political fringe that’s gotten too big for its britches and is due for a comeuppance by voters? We’ll ask Joe Zepecki about this week’s headlines.
An Unspecial Special Session (Hour 1)
So far, the fall session of the Legislature and the special session called by Gov. Tony Evers have little to show for themselves. Republicans aren’t making any progress on bills that would address the workforce shortage, childcare issues, or a real middle class tax cut. But they will take action today on three anti-trans bills, rushed to a vote only two weeks after getting introduced.
A Two-Ring Circus (Hour 1)
We'll review Wednesday night's two-stage performance by Republicans in Michigan, where candidates not named Donald Trump shouted over each other in a debate and the former president bashed unions at a non-union shop… as a way to appeal to union voters.
A Glimmer of Legislative Hope (Hour 1)
To the surprise of many, Republicans did not bring a quick end to Gov. Tony Evers’ request for a special session to focus on the child care crisis and a middle class tax cut. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about that and the role of Wisconsin members of Congress in the fight to avoid (or force) a government shutdown.
I Call Shenanigans (Hour 1)
A Republican leader changes course and embraces a reform to the political process. In some instances that would garner praise and applause. But not for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who today will try to fast-track a half-hearted proposal to change how legislative maps are drawn in order to stop any real reform that could come from the state Supreme Court.
The Impeachment Hail Mary (Hour 1)
For a party that has tried nullifying past election results, even this move would be drastic—trying to impeach a newly-elected state Supreme Court justice. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about whether Republicans are bluffing in their threat to try to undo the will of the voters who overwhelmingly elected Janet Protasiewicz less than six months ago. Also, Tara Johnson enters the race for Congress in the 3rd District.
Presidential Caliber? It’s Debatable. (Hour 1)
We review last night’s first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee with Joe Zepecki.
Stumbling into federal crimes
Dom and Crute are joined Maggie Daun, host of the Maggie Daun Show, to ask about how Trump can have such a lead while under 91 indictments. Then, Joe Zapecki joins the show to help decide whether or not it's worse if Trump is or is not convicted.
The Battle for Milwaukee (Hour 1)
President Joe Biden made an appearance this week in Wisconsin’s largest city, making his case for reelection. Next week, the Republican presidential candidates come to town for a debate. Will Donald Trump be a presence? Joe Zepecki says the answer is yes, even if he isn’t on the stage.
Privilege Is Still One Helluva Drug (Hour 1)
Imagine being so tone-deaf to the insecurities of minority groups that when you see an event designed to welcome members of that group, you think it’s racist. That’s what’s happening in one Fox Valley school district as a far-right legal group threatens to file a lawsuit in its latest example of purposefully sowing division inWisconsin communities. Also: Is it time for a beer boycott to support striking Leinenkugel’s workers?
