La Crosse Talk PM WIZM

We talked with Hunger Task Force La Crosse director Shelly Fortner about food drives, food shortages. Opened the show talking about factory farms unable to get animals "processed." Capped off the show with what Grant and Rick are binging.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Tim Kabat joined right off the bat to talk about RIverfest cancelling in La Crosse. We also discussed other fests, like Oktoberfest's plans in September. After that, La Crosse Fire Chief Ken Gilliam on all kinds of topics from saving cats in trees to how a firefighters' life has changed amid a global pandemic. Lastly, Grant and Rick talk about the Moon Tunes virtual concert that was going on...

Looking at COVID-19 through a unique model designed by Viterbo University history professor Eric Weinberg. Here's the link to the map: http://balefire.info/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Started the show on the idea of having to label someone Democrat or Republican, before you even know what they stand for — whether that's a new politician or a talk show host. Then discussed Donald Trump's executive order to keep meat "plants" open, as well as Mike Pence's actions at Mayo in Rochester. Lastly, we grill La Crosse County Health director Jen Rombalski on the Covid-19. See omnys...

After we talked about Grant Bilse's trip up nort', former Wisconsin state ag. secretary Brad Pfaff joined, to discuss his running for the 32nd District in the Senate. After that, we rant about the partisan politics that's plaguing Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 t...

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 an...

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....