La Crosse Talk PM WIZM

Kicked off the show talking about the Packers first-round pick. Shelly Fortner from Hunger Task Force La Crosse then joined to talk about Food Drive Fridays. After that, we got some calls from the protest in Madison, and we listened to Trump's comment Thursday about cleaning our bodies from the virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Viterbo political science professor, Dr. Keith Knutson, we covered everything from the fight between the Wisconsin GOP vs. Tony Evers' shutdown order going to the Supreme Court, to tech companies tracking our movements to gauge the virus to buying Mexico. Yes, we discussed buying Mexico, after a caller said the US should.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore La Crosse executive director joined first to talk about the state of La Crosse's economy as its impacted by COVID-19. ... After, UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky helps break down our political divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse County Health director Jen Rombalski joined us to talk about some stuff we discussed before her call -- the accuracy of those who are now reported to have the virus and got it from in-person voting in Milwaukee. Also, if you maybe had the virus, but didn't get tested, is there a test now to determine that?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussion today hovered around re-opening the economy, while meat processing plants are shutting down because workers are getting the virus like crazy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We brought on Pat Corran from the La Crosse Fire Dept. and grilled him on all things fire pits and burn bans and tickets for such things. Also talked about the stay at home order and tried to get into some unemployment talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo political science professor, Dr. Keith Knutson joined. We talked about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, how lame duck Justice Dan Kelly will un-recuse himself now from the voter purge. Also hit on third-party candidates and if Mark Cuban -- another TV show host -- would make a splash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After breaking down some COVID-19 numbers, US Congressman Ron Kind talked about a slew of things from paid sick leave to farming struggles. After that, La Crosse County Health Dept. director Jen Rombalski talked about how the area is dealing with COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked about the plummeting gas prices and how the US now needs to get involved with OPEC to RAISE gas prices because we're the No. 1 oil/gas producer.  The Wisconsin Assembly voted virtually on some COVID-19 legislation aid. We talked with state Rep. Steve Doyle, who represents most of La Crosse County that isn't La Crosse/French Island. Lastly, Rick's theory on how Republicans will now take their own lawsuit decision from the Wisconsin Supreme Court and send it to the US Supreme Court, now that liberal Jill Karofsky has won over conservative Dan Kelly. The Republicans now hope all those absentee ballots that didn't get in by Tuesday would be accepted six days later -- as a federal judge had decided to extend the deadline, before being overruled by Republicans and the state Supreme Court the night before the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should it be federal, state or county that decides when to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Aside from that conversation, we got some election results and took some calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Kaaze joins us to talks about taking a nursing job in New York City, the new heart of the global pandemic known as COVID-19. Before that, we talked about a new push to restock food pantries in La Crosse County. Social worker Lindsey Schwarz-Nichols joined to explain how the county's health dept. and Hunger Task Force La Crosse have teamed up to start Food Drive Fridays. After that, Grant and Rick discussed re-starting baseball — because Fridays need some sports talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo political science professor Dr. Keith Knutson joins, talking the Wisconsin election debacle, mail-in elections, moving elections, gerrymandering, Bernie Sanders dropping out and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked with La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat on Wisconsin's election debacle (though not so much in our area), some COVID-19 news, how the city may help small businesses, traffic lights, fixing the roads and what his dog keeps barking at in the background.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Anthony Chergosky joined to talk about the bleep show that has been the Wisconsin election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minutes before we go to air, the state Supreme Court in Wisconsin overruled Gov. Tony Evers earlier order to cancel in-person elections. La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke joined to talk about all the court stuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covid-19 updates, Eric from Sparta tries to sell Grant a guitar, voting and what's on your watch list to binge this weekend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Knutson joins to talk about State Sen. Jennifer Shilling announcing she's not running for re-election, as well as polls being reduced from 13 to eight in La Crosse, as the mayor declared a state of emergency in the city. Also hit on the Democratic Presidential nomination process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot covered. First, La Crosse County Health Dept. director Jen Rombalski on the investigation that happens after a confirmed COVID-19 case. After that, the Mendota Heights PD had an interesting social distancing post. Plus, the Marquette Law School poll, which had some surprising numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you gonna spend that $1,200 government aid check? Should you even be getting a check? Is the check too much, too little? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before quaran-thoughts, we brought in Gundersen Infection Specialist Megan Meller and asked a bunch of questions. Then, along with WKTY's Grant Bilse, we talked about some of the weirdest things people have been thinking while home on quarantine. Since there are no sports, Bilse will be in here with Rick. Actually, he's in studio. Rick is locked up in a closet somewhere, isolating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of La Crosse police chief Shawn Kudron called in to talk about all their efforts surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. Is crime up or down now that we're staying at home? Are they breaking up basketball games at the park? Are they being more lenient with minor crimes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo political science professor Keith Knutson on from a remote location. We opened talking about how he's handling online classes with his students. Took a bunch of calls. And then Rick peppered him with questions on how we pass a seemingly unfathomable $2.2 trillion aid package.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we've all been ordered to stay at home, some out there are out there. No home whatsoever. Talked with Development Director at Salvation Army Christina Knutson about what they're doing to help and what the La Crosse community has done and can do to help, as well. After that, talked with Mayo's Karen Hall, in Behavioral Health, about kids' perspective during a global pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First the news was La Crosse County cases doubled from 5 to 10 for COVID-19. Then, halfway through the show, news trickles in that the first two cases of community spread occurred. Also, why is Onalaska having a city council meeting open to the public? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's the interview with La Crosse Mayo Health System's chief nursing officer and Incident Commander for our COVID-19 HICS response team, Jason Fratzke on, mostly about supplies and testing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had Southside Elementary teacher Luke Ackerson on to talk about what teachers, students and parents are having to deal with, amid the changes to learning.Also had Coulee Region Humane Society director Heather Drievold to see what they're doing to help and how we can help them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of the show, interviewed Wisconsin Supreme Court nominee Jill Karofsky, not so much about all that court stuff, but about her partaking in ultramarathons and ironman competitions. Kicked off the show with Jeremy Miller, the Minnesota Senate president, representing District 28, which includes Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties. We talked Covid-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two interviews hovering around the coronavirus, COVID-19. First, La Crosse County health director Jen Rombalski about the first two cases in the area. After that, talked with Mary Kay Wolf from the Great Rivers United Way, who, along the La Crosse Community Foundation, has set up emergency relief funds to help those impacted by the virus.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tons of questions on COVID-19 answered by Megan Meller, infection preventionist at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Tony Evers shut down Wisconsin bars and restaurants after 5 p.m. Now this is serious. Gundersen infectious disease specialist Megan Meller answered a ton of questions. After that, calls about COVID-19 being a Chinese hoax and last ditch effort by the swamp to get Trump out of office (of course) and another call that I'm not helping the milk delivery drivers, or something (thanks Eric from Sparta)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When will it end? Not the coronavirus, itself, but our ability to not have to talk about it? Did try and mix it up toward the end. But, at this point, everything changes day to day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Tony Evers cancelled school in Wisconsin. TP is gone. Coronavirus everywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo political science professor Keith Knutson and UW-La Crosse polysci professor Joe Heim in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another COVID-19, coronavirus show. UW-L cancelled classes. We talked with Chancellor Joe Gow about that. Also had a teacher, Heidi Jaye, from West Seattle, call in, talking about how the Seattle Public School System has shut down. Seems more like a question of if, not when, it hits Wisconsin in full force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mostly talked about the coronavirus, or, if you're now an expert, you're calling it COVID-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Tim Kabat in studio talking La Crosse's best pizza, alternate-side parking, Grandads Bluff trails, Coronavirus, Burns Park, City police resource officers and more ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yelich signs $215-million deal, Lakers-Bucks, Badgers for Big Ten title, and Chick-fil-A coming to Onalaska, which has the LGBTQ community upset and ready to protest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked Super Tuesday, Bernie, Trump, opioids and the North Marianas presidential primary with Viterbo University political science professor, Dr. Keith Knutson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Wikler, the Democratic Party Chair of Wisconsin, called in to talk Mike Pence cancelling his "Women for Trump" rally in Onalaska. We also discussed the Supreme Court race in Wisconsin. We rode that conversation through the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spent most of the show talking about an "incident" in Holmen, where someone etched the N word on someone's car (like if you were to write "wash me" with your finger) along with a swastika. Also talked about the speed limit change on Mormon Coulee Rd., along with a little Super Tuesday, Bernie conspiracy discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Minnesota DNR boss Tom Landwehr joins to talk about the controversy surrounding a foreign corporation Twin Metals mining project right near the Boundary Waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Williams joins to do his best Bernie and Principal Seymour impressions, along with talk about the CNN analyst that was at UWL on Thursday. After that, toilet talk. Expensive toilets. La Crosse toilet reviews (that's a thing on Instagram). And we wrap up with Tom complaining medicare for all doesn't' work but also he's a vet that doesn't' get VA care because he has too many assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about government programs, student loans, opioids among other things with Viterbo political science prof. Keith Knutson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spent most of the hour talking about a shooting in Milwaukee at the Molson Coors factory that killed seven. Also hit on the dem debate just a bit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick talks about how he wheeled and dealed for his last car, as he goes through the car buying experience again. Also, a 62-year-old marine planked for 8 hours. WHAT? And, a bit on the coronavirus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MOSES Organic Farming Conference is in town this week. Opened up about eight rabbit holes with MOSES partnership director Tom Manley when it comes to today's farmers, farming. We definitely could have done an eight-hour show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WKTY's Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joins and we debate the Dem Debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo political science professor Keith Knutson joined in studio to talk the Democratic presidential nominees, Trump pardons and Roger Stone, and even some voucher school talk in Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No, it's not gasoline. Or Pabst. That would be interesting. We talk food delivery trends, including from KwikTrip, with Madison-based Eat Street's Adam Katz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, how you watching TV? We discuss ...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.