David Crowley sat down with us from the corn roast in West Salem on Wednesday.

Along with why he’s the favorite parent at home, the Democratic candidate for governor was asked about how he plans to tackle housing, healthcare, and childcare affordability across Wisconsin.

As La Crosse gets set for another update on homelessness next week, the Milwaukee County Executive also broke down why he thinks the "Housing First" approach to ending homelessness could work statewide.

We end with some corn eating etiquette at the Brad Pfaff Corn Roast, where every statewide Democratic candidate, plus all the local Assembly reps were in attendance.

Episode Highlights:


Addressing Homelessness: How Milwaukee County’s "Housing First" model works and how it could scale statewide.


Affordability Agenda: Crowley outlines his plans to lower living costs through housing supply, school funding, and healthcare options.


Childcare & Healthcare: Legislative plans for childcare sustainability and expanding BadgerCare coverage.


Corn Etiquette: Does Crowley let his kids roll the cob of corn over the stick of butter?

David Crowley sat down with us from the corn roast in West Salem on Wednesday.
Along with why he&rsquo;s the favorite parent at home, the Democratic candidate for governor was asked about how he plans to tackle housing, healthcare, and childcare affordability across Wisconsin.
As La Crosse gets set for another <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2026/08/24/la-crosse-homeless-special-meeting/">update on homelessness</a> next week, the Milwaukee County Executive also broke down why he thinks the "Housing First" approach to ending homelessness could work statewide.
We end with some corn eating etiquette at the Brad Pfaff Corn Roast, where every statewide Democratic candidate, plus all the local Assembly reps were in attendance.
Episode Highlights:
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Addressing Homelessness: How Milwaukee County&rsquo;s "Housing First" model works and how it could scale statewide.
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Affordability Agenda: Crowley outlines his plans to lower living costs through housing supply, school funding, and healthcare options.
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Childcare &amp; Healthcare: Legislative plans for childcare sustainability and expanding BadgerCare coverage.
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Corn Etiquette: Does Crowley let his kids roll the cob of corn over the stick of butter?
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