UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, in studio on the whirlwind of news, including Joe Biden potentially dropping out of the presidential race, who the nominee would be and the VP, a bit on the RNC in Milwaukee and, most importantly, the weirdest, buggiest Wisconsin State Fair foods.

UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, in studio on the whirlwind of news, including Joe Biden potentially dropping out of the presidential race, who the nominee would be and the VP, a bit on the RNC in Milwaukee and, most importantly, the weirdest, buggiest Wisconsin State Fair foods.

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Rick Solem talks about the days events in and around the La Crosse area. Weekdays from 5:07-6pm on 1410 WIZM

Rick Solem talks about the days events in and around the La Crosse area. Weekdays from 5:07-6pm on 1410 WIZM

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UW-L political scientist Chergosky on prospect of Joe Biden dropping out, the potential VP and weirdest WI state fair foods

William Garcia, the La Crosse County and 3rd CD Democratic Party chair, in studio discussing everything from the policies of Kamala Harris, to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's old Sega Dreamcast to Star Wars The Acolyte being cancelled. We began the show, though, talking about whether Garcia would be continuing his duel roles with the local Democratic parties. Then we got into some of the policies surrounding Harris, before taking a break to talk about science fiction and Walz's Dreamcast. Ended the show taking some texts, which mostly hovered around the economy, "Bidenomics," and Harris.

William Garcia, the La Crosse County and 3rd CD Democratic Party chair, in studio discussing everything from the policies of Kamala Harris, to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's old Sega Dreamcast to Star Wars The Acolyte being cancelled. We began the show, though, talking about whether Garcia would be continuing his duel roles with the local Democratic parties. Then we got into some of the policies surrounding Harris, before taking a break to talk about science fiction and Walz's Dreamcast. Ended the show taking some texts, which mostly hovered around the economy, "Bidenomics," and Harris.

Tim Walz's Dreamcast, Star Wars The Acolyte cancelled and Kamala policies with LaX Dem's Garcia

La Crosse city council member Barb Janssen joins to discuss committee legislation Thursday to use $270,000 for cleanup and security on city property, plus why the council didn’t appoint a District 5 replacement.

Janssen, who has been on the council seven years, including serving as president, also serves on the Finance and Personnel Committee, which meets at 6 p.m. Thursday.

One of the items the F&P committee will debate is spending $270,000 for cleanup of the La Crosse River marsh, Cameron and Burns parks, plus two parking ramps. That money would also be used for added security at Burns and Cameron parks. This comes a week after La Crosse began enforcing a no camping ban on city property and performed extensive cleanup around the marsh trail area.

We also discussed the Pump House Regional Arts Center asking for additional funds of around $13,000 for renovations of the building, which is owned by the city.

Lastly, we discussed the council not voting to appoint a District 5 replacement on the council after a resignation. A replacement now won’t be voted for until the April 2025 election. 

La Crosse city council member Barb Janssen joins to discuss committee legislation Thursday to use $270,000 for cleanup and security on city property, plus why the council didn’t appoint a District 5 replacement.
Janssen, who has been on the council seven years, including serving as president, also serves on the Finance and Personnel Committee, which meets at 6 p.m. Thursday.
One of the items the F&amp;P committee will debate is spending $270,000 for cleanup of the La Crosse River marsh, Cameron and Burns parks, plus two parking ramps. That money would also be used for added security at Burns and Cameron parks. This comes a week after La Crosse began enforcing a no camping ban on city property and performed extensive cleanup around the marsh trail area.
We also discussed the Pump House Regional Arts Center asking for additional funds of around $13,000 for renovations of the building, which is owned by the city.
Lastly, we discussed the council not voting to appoint a District 5 replacement on the council after a resignation. A replacement now won’t be voted for until the April 2025 election.

La Crosse city council’s  Janssen on $270,000 “homeless cleanup,” security proposal

Wisconsin Sen. Brad Pfaff in studio back on Aug. 26 discussing the lack of vaping legislation in the state, where are we with PFAS help, and having a debate with his opponent. The vaping discussing evolved from the La Crosse School District putting vape detectors in some bathrooms. Federal law is 21 years to buy those products, but Wisconsin's Legislature won't update state law, and it's led to vaping numbers increasing among young people. We also talked about the PFAS debate in the state, where Republicans and Democrats won't negotiate on details of releasing over $120 million in relief money — as the Town of Campbell continues to use bottled water for over three years now. And, we discussed the Donald Trump town hall, the idea of town halls versus debates and Pfaff having a debate with Republican opponent Stacey Klein.

Wisconsin Sen. Brad Pfaff in studio back on Aug. 26 discussing the lack of vaping legislation in the state, where are we with PFAS help, and having a debate with his opponent. The vaping discussing evolved from the La Crosse School District putting vape detectors in some bathrooms. Federal law is 21 years to buy those products, but Wisconsin's Legislature won't update state law, and it's led to vaping numbers increasing among young people. We also talked about the PFAS debate in the state, where Republicans and Democrats won't negotiate on details of releasing over $120 million in relief money — as the Town of Campbell continues to use bottled water for over three years now. And, we discussed the Donald Trump town hall, the idea of town halls versus debates and Pfaff having a debate with Republican opponent Stacey Klein.

UW-L political scientist Chergosky on prospect of Joe Biden dropping out, the potential VP and weirdest WI state fair foods

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