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...

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.