La Crosse Talk PM WIZM

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.

Fix the roads. Fix the La Crosse Center. Fix everything. Except, can we un-fix Exit 3 and get that $16 million back for a couple of stop lights?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Started the show talking about robo calls, but then got word the La Crosse F.D. was amazed by life-saving measures someone performed on the south side. When they went to thank the man, he was gone. LaX F.D. Captain Lance Tryggestad came on to discuss what happened (19:20).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After ranting about the Middle East (WHY GOD WHY?), No. 3 called in with, what turned out to be fake news about the city of La Crosse hiring a consultant for the north side fire department. That got city councilman Gary Padesky to text in, "WHAT?" and then city Fire Chief Ken Gilliam had to call and put the news to rest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also, Animal Fact of the Day on Ollie, the Australian Tree Frog that hibernates in a tiny rain gauge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mid-West Family Broadcasting and WIZM legend Dick Record has been in the news game since the 1960s. He talks about his time as a journalists -- covering the Vietnam War protests in Madison, while being tear gassed -- art in La Crosse (he loves Blue Baby) and we took some calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Leslie is headed to La Crosse. Check the WIZM website for info. ... Started the show talking about men and old cars and the funny scene Rick saw before the show. ... Then WKTY's Grant Bilse joined to talk about vaping. Also quizzed Grant on, as a college student that's not too political, his listening to Bernie Sanders in an extended, informal interview and being moved by his message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viterbo's Keith Knutson joined us to talk Trump losing his 47th high-profile administration official, a special election in N.C. and how that relates to one coming up in Wisconsin. We also hit on gerrymandering and Constitution Day at Viterbo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you miss seeing the movie Hobbs and Shaw in the theater? So did I. WHY IS IT GONE? ... A couple calls/texts were mad at LaX Talk PM troll Eric from Sparta last week dissing my guests. ... Lastly, we talked about the WHITE CLAW shortage and a quick animal fact of the day, before cutting off the aforementioned Eric at the end of the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Heart of La Crosse will be at the Pump House each Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 21. In the second half of the hour, they're joined by Eric from Sparta. It was special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Happel joined us right off the bat to update us on the new police chief, fire station and other items on the agenda for a finance committee meeting tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A call came in Wed. afternoon from a person who said they shot two people in a house on the in the 400 block of S. 19th Street in La Crosse. Details from police were scarce but what they did have doesn't quite add up to what the call said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

River Travel Magazine’s founder Brent Hanifil joined us to talk about the Best of the River survey. Over 50 categories. La Crosse attractions were Top 5 in 20 of them. After that, talked a bit about Walmart stopping the sale of certain ammunition and the Animal Fact of the Day -- Alligators. Oh, and Eric from Sparta had an epic gun rant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We learned Rick made Depends diapers as a summer job in college.  -Would you feel strange driving around in a brand new car vs. some old hot rod? In the bottom half of the hour, we talked about the Riverside Park bandstand coming together, as well as Trump's takes on Cat-5 hurricanes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WKTY's Grant Bilse for a segment called "Through the Wall," to hit on Central-Logan football, as well as the Packers, Badgers and a bit of Brewers. Caller also brought up a school in La Crosse IDing adults who come to watch extra-curricular actives, to see if they're on a registered sex offenders list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, I was changing in a public locker room next to a guy cutting his fingernails and leaving them on the floor. Also, can we use dashcams to citizen police lawbreakers? Lastly, we got a quick text from La Crosse police's Rob Abrham on the dude who shot a cop in town and was initially charged with 2nd degree reckless endangerment. That seemed odd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's worse than falling into your septic tank, trapped up to your neck -- as happened to an Oregon lady -- for three days? What's up with vaping? They're changing the age on this stuff. Brad drops in and updates us on a couple of murder trials in La Crosse. Also, someone called to "speak to the owner of (my) show."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We listen to the body cam video from the Aug. 3 police shooting in La Crosse, where both Allen Kruk and officer Dustin Darling were shot.  Also, animal fact of the day: BEES. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat co-hosted. We talked his Top 3 movies of all-time, the La Crosse Center, took some calls/texts and how the hiring is going for the La Crosse Police Chief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring on Grant Bilse, of the Wisco Sports show on WKTY and talk multi-sport athletes ... in the midst of a computer failure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll see on WIZMnews.com the La Crosse police got three in a July shooting. Also, talked about the EPA backtracking -- for now -- on using cyanide bombs, as well as Bernie Sanders' $16.3 trillion climate plan. Lastly, of course, the Animal Fact of the Day, dealing with another WIZMnews.com story on a snake being left at TSA boarding. Pretty weird.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.