La Crosse Talk PM WIZM

A smooth back-and-forth transition from talking about Cyber Monday and the school shooting incident that happened in Wisconsin today. Do you feel these things are getting closer to home?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Black Friday trickling into Thanksgiving, and our state government passing things like lemonade stand legislation, perhaps it should do something more important, like help workers who have to leave family on a holiday to sell retail. Also, Eric from Sparta, the rare good call! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse Police got a big check from 95.7 The Rock for over $15,000 to fund a new K9 officer. Police are also allowing you to pay for parking tickets with donations -- because they hit their budget? And Ron Johnson said some things about the impeachment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayo dietitian Roni Londre joined us to talk about how we battle the holidays when it comes to eating and drinking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aftermath of talking about the Donald Trump impeachment inquiry.  But, also talked about how volleyball courts, not tennis courts, would suit La Crosse's needs, as the city looks to build on the south side. Giannis had another triple-double but not as sweet as Shaq's back in 1993. And, Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that very much needed to be vetoed, dealing with violent sex offenders. Why are we trying to let them live closer to schools?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Science professor, Dr. Keith Knutson, in studio talking the Trump impeachment inquiry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hit a bunch of topics: Bucks new "Cream City" jerseys, South Dakota's anti-drug campaign: "Meth, we're on it." ... Gov. Tony Evers not releasing emails, and the DNR asking deer hunters to shoot feral pigs (won't that scare away deer?), and the Wisconsin National Guard whistleblower being discharged for calling out sexual assaults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Told a quick story about Pandas being shipped to China from the US and La Crosse's alternate-side parking ticket situation.But spent the rest of the show talking about health insurance, health care, and how we need to get to a place where nobody has to think about it. They just have to think about getting healthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talked mostly about the guy in La Crosse who called 911 and said to police, "“There is a bomb in your building. Every officer will die. You’re all dead,” La Crosse man told police on 911 call," and was arrested shortly thereafter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse PD Sgt. Steve Pataska came in studio to talk everything surround a police K9. The La Crosse PD is adding a fifth K9 to its unit and being totally funded by 95.7 The Rock with the help of the community. You'll hear Steve and Brian Simpson with The Rock to open the show. If you want to help out, go to https://www.957therock.com/k9campaign/. You can meet the K9s Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 6-9 a.m. at the southside Walmart, La Crosse Menards or La Crosse Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo political science prof., Dr. Keith Knutson dropped by the studio to talk and take calls on the ongoing Donald Trump impeachment inquiry, that's now gone to the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another story today, out of Minnesota, where school staff are publicly shaming students over lunch debt, sparked most of the conversation. Also mentioned how a group in La Crosse called the Beer By Bike Brigade, is fighting lunch debt here, and setting up a talk on Dec. 9 about child hunger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President of Firefighters Credit Union, Bruce Zmolek was nice enough to spend the hour with us. Along with some help to callers and advice to saving and getting out of debt, we hit on the three biggest problems people have with debt: 1. Student Loan Debt, 2. Credit Card debt, 3. Automobile debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Tim Kabat joined us. We talked the city capital budget, house assessments, picking up leaves vs. decorating downtown and the inability of our state government -- with its infighting -- to get things done, that city governments are held accountable for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A free-for-all, sports Friday. Wrapping up HS football season, Rick told a story about the Klug brothers of Caledonia, as the school looks at win No. 66 in a row. Also, talked about the whistleblower in the Wisconsin National Guard possibly being discharged for calling out sexual assaults?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Wisconsin state government is being rude to each other via party lines, a woman called in and said Rick was rude to Eric from Sparta. You be the judge. There is a whole show, however, talking about the petty politics Democrats and Republicans are waging against each other. How pathetic are they being?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Along with weather, leaf pickup, snow fines for not shoveling, also talked about how legislation in the state government only seems to be passing to punish citizens, instead of helping. More punishment for drunk drivers - check. More help for homeless? Nah. Oh, and the government feels the need to consider legislation to make CURSIVE mandatory in school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spent the first half of the show talking about the feud between the Wisconsin GOP and Gov. Tony Evers over the firing of La Crosse County native Brad Pfaff as ag secretary. Also got into, a bit, the story on WIZMNews.com about the city not putting up Christmas decorations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spent most of the show on going back to "standard time" and it being dark out when you go to work and when you come home. Also, talked about the murder that happened in La Crosse on Saturday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went from breaking down the HS football playoff picture to the aftermath of having a left-leaning political scientist on yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo political scientist joined a raging debate on issues surrounding a potential impeachment of President Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the show with Brad Williams' update on the Eric Sackett murder trail. After that, we talked how Coors is laying off workers because of a decline in beer sales. Why would that be? And, also, Wisconsin GOP Assembly leader Robin Vos says climate change is "probably" real but a task force about it is politics. Huh?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Common Cause Wisconsin's Jay Heck enlightens us on how North Carolina judges have ordered Republicans to redraw legislative maps might impact Wisconsin. Before that, however, Brad Williams stopped by to give a Day 7 Eric Sackett murder trial update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sprinkled into the Erik Sackett murder trial talk, where multiple people called and texted in their thoughts, Rick talks about strange jobs he had growing up (as did Main Street guy and No. 3).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talked about the Bucks season-opener a bit and how spoiled we are in Wisconsin to have some of the best of the best on every team (Rodgers, Giannis, Yelich, Taylor). Also talked about a La Crosse museum -- where should it go, what should go in it. And, again, we discussed why the La Crosse County Board should give itself a big raise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're gonna burn out Brad Williams. He's been covering the Erik Sackett murder trial all week. Update there, as well as the County Board Executive Committee meeting on giving the board big raises. Rick also shared another adventure of "Rick and Mom tackle a big house project and try not to destroy everything."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime La Crosse County Board member Ralph Geary joined me right off the bat to talk about a resolution he didn't know about, where a board executive committee will vote on giving its self about a 100% raise. Also, Brad Williams updated us on the Eric Sackett murder trial in town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayo Clinic dietician Romi Londres joined me in studio to talk about the new BK "Impossible" Whopper, if it's healthier than a regular Whopper. We also hit on a number of other things from diet fads, to healthier options for fake meat and whether milk, coffee and eggs are good for you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Brad updates us on the Erik Sackett murder trial, we talk how the government is gonna take our guns and then we won't be able to overthrow it. Or something like that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talked a lot about the video on WIZMnews.com, showing what a new La Crosse Center might look like after its $42 million renovations. Eric from Sparta called in. It was awkward and sad. Tremp. Tom called in and said something about Donald Trump, the best ever, and "common sense" leadership ... that too was awkward to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's state legislature meets just a few times a year but is paid like a full-time legislative body. Talking with @TheBadgerProject managing editor Peter Cameron about his story on Wisconsin's state government. Find his story here: https://thebadgerproject.org/2019/09/16/full-time-lite/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spent the first half of the show talking about a 57-year-old Onalaska man arrested for his 9th OWI and how to solve drunk driving, alcoholism. The second half of the show, talked about the $42-million La Crosse Center expansion (open house Oct. 17), as well as voters being purged in Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A whirlwind of topics today. Did you see the pics from the truck that jumped into the roof of a house? Or the story of a S. Florida dog lost in 2007 and found on Monday? We hit that, the GOP curtailing Gov. Evers' veto powers, UW-Madison and sexual assault, Hmong, Lau vets hopefully getting veteran benefits. Phew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we erase Columbus Day from our calendars across the U.S.?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick shares his tragic HS football career. Drew updates us on the final two weeks of WIAA football's regular season for the MVC. Eric from Sparta calls in, talks of how he hates the show, signs off, "I appreciate the show." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's been on the job about two weeks. We hit everything from body cams, police shootings to the judges and, of course, Hatched Baby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right away, WIZM's Brad Williams updates on Ronald Crosby Jr. in court Wednesday. Then, WKTY's morning show host, David Carney, joins to talk the China-NBA controversy, but we really get into the meaning of the word Communism vs. Authoritarianism, free speech, tariffs and human rights. Not to mention video games and South Park. What? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longfellow stop sign controversy carries the show. Amtrak going to buses. Wisconsin state government was busy passing odd things. Trump fights with Minneapolis on upfront security costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat stopped into the studio. Along with candy, we covered a lot of ground -- "Fix the roads," being one of them. Also hit on the La Crosse Center, leaf pickup, the $1 an hour parking program and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had a good call from Darrin to kick off the show, talking about the rule of law and how no "side" should be able to skate by the rules we have in place. Another caller vented about my bias, and I vented about Eric from Sparta -- show "favorite." Had about 3 minutes of Vikings Diggs talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo University political scientist Keith Knutson joined in studio to talk about President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry and, of course all of Joe Biden's scandals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 20-year-old in the Bar Stool video calls in to talk about his 15 minutes of fame for getting an underage, then having La Crosse Oktoberfesters hand him money as the cop hands him a ticket. VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Ff-OgAyYh/Also, my friend Antoine posed this question: "If you're walking your dog, and you pickup the dog dookie with a plastic bag, is it fair game to dispose of said dog dookie bag in a neighbor's garbage bin if it's garbage day? Would you care if someone put a plastic dog dookie bag in your garbage bin?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Started the show talking about a raccoon I found earlier in the day, that appeared injured. Will have an update tomorrow. Brad Williams joined to give a La Crosse Center update. Wrapped up the show talking about the man who sucker-punched a worker at 4 a.m. on Sunday at Rudy's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police and ambulance numbers from Oktoberfest. Didn't seem that bad but what's the comparison? Weather: Record heat, record tornadoes, record river stage ... Lastly, a prelude to the review of Rambo Last Blood and looking ahead to Thursday's JOKER theater debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the governor's quick visit to La Crosse. I don't get parades. And a little Sports Friday to close it up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Tony Evers called in to talk beer, Packers, Brewers and being the only Mayor Brad Williams can recall, being in town for La Crosse Oktoberfest since the 60s. He (Evers, not Brad) proclaimed today Wisconsin Craft Brewery day from the festgrounds. Todd Wiedenhaft, owner of Skeleton Crew Brew, called in to update us on Craft Brew Night at the festgrounds. Oh, and the La Crosse PD named a new police chief. We talked to PFC Doug Happel on that. PHEW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More impeachment talk? Ugh. How about we just talk about Newman and Kramer playing Risk on the subway, and enraging a Ukrainian, because that's all Newman had left on his board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House is going ahead with an impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. So we talked about Hillary's emails, the Obama administration's corruption, Joe Biden's son, Cass Street bumpouts, and Gov. Tony Evers drinking beer (possibly) at the Oktoberfest grounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're remaking The Princess Bride? That, and some of the worst remakes in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aside from trying to figure out where (or when) to draw the line with black face as inappropriate, and things as kids we did that were highly inappropriate but had no idea because we were kids, we also talked about these little female soldiers they're making now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.