La Crosse Talk PM WIZM

Briefly discussed masks, then candidate Zebulon Kemp joined to talk why he's running for mayor. After that, just broke down that conversation, including the best way to deal with La Crosse parkingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 18-year-old mayoral candidate proposed donating $30k of his salary to charity. Talked about that a bit, including with La Crosse Fire Chief Ken Gilliam. With him, though we also discussed the downtown fire and how serious it could have gotten. Also discussed regional coop and building new fire stations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten candidates are running for mayor of La Crosse. WIZM split the field into two. This is the second of those debates.  They can be viewed at WIZMNews.com/debates DEBATE 2 CANDIDATES: Tuesday’s debate will include Martin Gaul, Zebulan Kemp, Joe Konradt, Vicki Markussen, and Samuel Schneider. DEBATE 1 CANDIDATES: Katherine Blanchard, Jessica Olson, Mitch Reynolds,Chris Stolpa and Greg Saliaras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-person, absentee voting began in La Crosse today. Talked about how ridiculously low voter turnout is in the city but, before that, we had Katherine Blanchard on to talk about why she's running for mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-person, absentee voting in the city of La Crosse begins Tuesday (Feb. 2). Interim City Clerk Nikki Elson joined to talk about some past elections, voter turnout, what people need to do to vote, vote absentee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten candidates are running for mayor of La Crosse. WIZM split the field into two. This is the first of those debates. The second runs at 6 p.m.Feb. 2. They can be watched at WIZMNews.com/debates DEBATE 1 CANDIDATES: Katherine Blanchard, Jessica Olson, Mitch Reynolds,Chris Stolpa and Greg Saliaras. DEBATE 2 CANDIDATES: Tuesday’s debate will include Martin Gaul, Zebulan Kemp, Joe Konradt, Vicki Markussen, and Samuel Schneider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky joined to discuss the upcoming debates between La Crosse's 10 mayoral candidates. After that, we talked about Rob Vos taking credit for Wisconsin having a $1 billion rainy day fund and trying to blame Gov. Tony Evers vs. giving any amount of credit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Started the show on the oversight by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos being oblivious to the fact that repealing the mask mandate would cost Wisconsin $50 million a month in federal funding. After that, candidate Joe Konradt joined to try and set himself apart from the other 10 running for mayor of La Crosse. And, lastly, Adam Stiver, a finance professor at UW-La Crosse, and I talked about buying some GameStop stock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With students headed back to the classrooms, theorized the idea that snow days could be gone forever, since we have virtual learning as a backup. The La Crosse School District did chime in. After that, discussed the 9-month, 11-day anniversary of our GOP-led Wisconsin legislature not passing a single bill during a global pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talked with Doug Happel, city council member in District 12, who is running to retain that seat against Keonte Turner. We discussed taxes in La Crosse, as well as a external police oversight committee. After that, former UW-L political science prof. Joe Heim joined and also talked some taxes and the full-time Wisconsin state Legislature, which hasn't passed a bill of any type since April 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After ranting about the Packers — and Packer conspiracy theorists — we mostly discussed the upcoming debate WIZM will have with the 10 candidates running to be La Crosse's next mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Started the show talking, as usual, nonsense on a Friday with UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky. We did then get into some political talk both at the federal and state level, along with a little "politicians on social media" discussion. Nationally, the Senate may end the filibuster. In Wisconsin, it's officially been 9 months, 6 days since the state government last passed a bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had a both informative and entertaining talk on vaccines with Viterbo immunologist Chris Mayne. We talked everything from the virus variant to why we're vaccinating mink farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hit on just about everything with Assembly state Rep., Democrat Steve Doyle of the Greater La Crosse County area (otherwise known as the 94th District). From his hobby farm, his golden retriever puppies to all the things Wisconsin's state government is not doing thanks to Republicans. Not meeting in session on unemployment. Not passing COVID legislation. It's been just over nine months since the GOP-led state Legislature has passed a bill of ANY KIND. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 10-point plan on updating downtown La Crosse parking ramps, as well as expanding pay-to-park zones around the universities and hospitals in the city. We break down those plans and then Rick offers his solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse Schools superintendent, Dr. Aaron Engel, joined to talk about the plan that begins Wed. getting students back into the classrooms. And while that's a phasing-in plan, the district is also phasing out police in schools, which was discussed the second half of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the nine-month-and-one-day anniversary of Wisconsin's state Legislature passing a bill of ANY KIND. UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky has the solution to ending that streak: Legalize "Cocktails to go," or as Rick calls it, "The Roadie Bill."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Garcia has been on the job as the La Crosse County Democratic Party for two weeks. We talked a little about his background, took some calls and discussed politics, of course. The group is also hosting a forum of the state's school superintendent candidates on Tuesday.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicked off the show with the biggest news of the day — James Harden traded to the Nets. How is that going to make it tougher, or easier on the Bucks. Oh, and Trump got impeached. After that, "the 18-year-old" candidate for mayor, Samuel Schneider. After that, Dr. Richard Kyte at Viterbo talking about the university's Monday celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rookie state Sen. Brad Pfaff joined the second half of the show to talk about some of his priorities. Before that, we discussed how it's been nine months since any legislation has been signed in Wisconsin. How cabinet positions are still unconfirmed two years into Gov. Tony Evers run. And how funny it is to add "you piece of (bleep)" to the end of Star Wars quotes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat on what happened Wed. at the US Capitol, some city issues and his thoughts on the 10 candidates who are trying to replace him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW-La Crosse political scientist Anthony Chergosky joins for a Capitol Riot Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Jill Billings of La Crosse joined to discuss the legislation -- or lack thereof -- on the COVID-19 package trying to pass in Wisconsin. Before that, we did not talk about the DC riots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked with Congressman Ron Kind, who was their when protesters stormed the House Chambers. Pretty crazy what he said he did. UW-La Crosse Political Science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky joined the show to try and dissect everything that happened. But, we began with WIZM's Brad Williams totally fed up with Rick's antics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An officer helps out someone in need. La Crosse Police Capt. Jason Melby joins to talk about that. But, kicked off the show with a high school sports memory that's pretty funny. Ended with talk about the COVID-19 package the state legislature isn't going to get signed by Gov. Tony Evers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dueling pianos of Wisconsin's state Legislature State Rep. Steve Doyle of Onalaska joined to talk about the fight over passing legislation in Wisconsin, which hasn't happened since April 14. After, we break down some of the proposals by the Ds and Rs in government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little recap on what a weird 2020, even in the La Crosse area. UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky joined to break down some of the stories to kick off the New Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the end of the show, came up with a conspiracy on why Wisconsin's state government has quit fighting about actual legislation, actual government work, and just taken the fight to whether or not to wear a mask in the chamber. Legislature still hasn't met since mid-April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's one of seven candidates, so far, running for La Crosse mayor. Vicki Markussen joined in the first half hour. After that, we discussed a proposal up for vote next week to change alternate-side parking rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brought in the weather expert Cathy Zapotocny with the National Weather Service of La Crosse to talk the impending blizzards, and "frost quakes." After, we talked about alternate-side parking, plowing vs. salting the roads and some mayor vs. city council election talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Again, we bring on the political science expert at UW-La Crosse, Dr. Anthony Chergosky to break down Christmas, Christmas movies, a little politics and other nonsense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAPPY FESTIVUS! IS DEC. 23 THE TOP 10 MOST UNPRODUCTIVE DAY OF YEAR? Aired some grievances on this Festivus. Made fun of the 18-year-old mayoral candidate. Got some breaking news that a seventh candidate for La Crosse Mayor is officially on the list. Talked about the average time someone starts drinking on Christmas. And we aired more grievances on Congress getting the vaccine before the elderly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We brought in Stu Ireland from the National Weather Service of La Crosse to break down a bunch of things meteorologist, including WEATHER or not there will be snow soon, forcing back the alternate-side parking rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Started the show talking about who's running for mayor, before bringing candidate Chris Stolpa on. After that, Congressman Ron Kind called in to talk about the trillions of dollars about to be signed off on and whether or not he got the vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring on Hollywood expert, UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, to break down how all our action movie stars are senior citizens. We also talked about politics — like Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson voting against $1,200 direct payments to Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No favorite songs. No favorite movies (except for suggesting A Christmas Story be on a tops list). All La Crosse Fire Chief Ken Gilliam could give us was stuff about the fire department, and a shout out to his wife for doing everything Christmas for the family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was the host of this show for, apparently, longer than a decade — 2004. Mitch Reynolds joined to talk about his run for La Crosse's mayor, but we had to catch up first and talk basketball, of course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talked with Washington DC corespondent David Levinthal from Business Insider about his coverage of campaigns paying or not paying their security bills to local police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Started the show talking about property taxes. Added another candidate for La Crosse mayor. Capped things off talking about presidential campaigns stiffing police for security bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky joined to talk about lame duck mayors, lame duck congress, lame duck presidents. We also talked about how local elections are more important but the voter turnout is terrible. Finally, we broke some news on the Trump election lawsuits at the Wisconsin Supreme Court and US Supreme CourtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

County employees getting raises, city employees getting raises. Talked with Eric Timmons of the La Crosse Independent about the idea that we tend to get upset when government employees get raises, but perhaps need to change that thought process a bit, and be happy middle class workers are getting a pay bump and should make it the expectation for everyone to get raises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probably hit on 15 topics today: A new feature on Netflix, why are we watching TV with commercials, where to spend Christmas bonuses locally, best Christmas songs, the new COVID-19 metrics ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With two very important things happening in the world, we tried to divide the time evenly between the mysterious monoliths showing up all over the world and this vaccine for COVID-19. Dr. Chris Mayne, who studies immune regulation and is a biology professor at Viterbo U., was able to talk both with a high degree of expertise — but perhaps more so on the vaccine thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Kabat joined to talk about what controversial things he'll be doing as a lame-duck mayor for La Crosse. Also, Rob Abraham talked of the Kruk sentencing (he shot a police officer), along with police getting raises and pausing alternate-side parking fines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky joined to talk a wide range of things — from how pistachio green fluff "salad" should be the "Pumpkin Spice" of the Christmas Holiday season to Wisconsin Assembly leader Rob Vos' anti-COVID-19 relief and election "fraud" hearing next week. Also, Congress just decriminalized weed. Does it matter (ahem, Mitch McConnell, ahem, no). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaccines, COVID-19, viruses, gun rights, self defense, murder, elections, Supreme Court decisions ... we've become experts on it all, and nobody knows better than us. Except, maybe, La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke, who joined to talk about the guy who shot a La Crosse police officer being sentenced today, along with the Kyle Rittenhouse ruling, and the state Supreme Court's decision not to take up Trump's election lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He operates a restaurant in downtown La Crosse but now wants to run for La Crosse mayor. Greg Saliaras joined to talk about why he's decided to do that. After that, we talked about the idea of giving city workers raises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussed the news that Mayor Tim Kabat is not seeking reelection in April. Also, the Badgers won by 40.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had some fun joking with the new Executive Director of Downtown Mainstreet, Inc., Terry Bauer. After that, free-for-all on things like automatic checkouts and got schooled about how I missed out on Pizza Doctors downtown, which had to close a few weeks ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joined in as WKTY's Hunter Baumgardt gave us the play-by-play of Rotary Lights going live. Then UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky on what the political talk is like at his Thanksgiving Day table, Black Friday shopping, Facebook leading to the spread of misinformation and campaign finance (in that order).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.