A Gen Z Take on the Republican Party

Kristin Brey hosts an energetic, cross-partisan show with , Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki and special guest Hilario Deleon, Milwaukee County Republican Party chair in for Bill McCoshen. Hilario introduces himself to listeners before they all dig into the U.S. Senate’s failure to extend Medicare subsidies, the latest Trump farm bailout, and the broader affordability debate dominating national politics. The conversation shifts to the Wisconsin Governor’s race, with analysis of Joel Brennan’s entry on the Democratic side and Hilario’s Gen Z take on the Republican field — including rumors of Tim Michels possibly eyeing another run. In the 11 a.m. hour, they tackle the upcoming Judge Hannah Dugan trial, judicial activism, and the flaws in the pardon system. Then it’s time for Say Something Nice and Grab Bags, with stories ranging from Shop-With-A-Cop chaos to tech frustrations to the healing power of music. Kristin closes the show with an interview with gubernatorial candidate Joel Brennan, discussing his launch video, campaign message, and how he plans to raise his name recognition across Wisconsin.