First, had to vent about the Milwaukee Bucks, down by as many as 49 points ... in a playoff game. After that, Airfest's Dave Larsen joined to break down what to expect from this weekend's shows. After that, we had some fun with earlier conversations about bringing in a Popeyes Chicken and if Costco were to come to the area. 

First, had to vent about the Milwaukee Bucks, down by as many as 49 points ... in a playoff game. After that, Airfest's Dave Larsen joined to break down what to expect from this weekend's shows. After that, we had some fun with earlier conversations about bringing in a Popeyes Chicken and if Costco were to come to the area.&nbsp;

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What to expect from Airfest, and more Popeyes Chicken talk

Mac Kiel joins the show to preview the latest in La Crosse city government, including two competing proposals to create a city administrator — one from Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and another from council members Aaron Newberry and Larry Sleznikow. The proposals take different approaches to who would oversee the administrator, how the position would work and whether voters could weigh in through a referendum.

We also get into the city's decision to end its Flock camera contract, the questions that remain about the cost and what comes next, plus early discussions about a possible sauna and campground near Houska Park and the latest on a proposed public market.

To start the show though, we have a little fun with Halloween coming up and what should and shouldn't go in your trick-or-treat bag.

On the show:


City administrator showdown: What separates the mayor's proposal from the council members' charter ordinance — and what happens next?


Flock cameras: Public opposition helped push the city toward ending its contract, but questions remain about the costs and the future of license plate surveillance.


City budget: The latest on the proposed property tax increase and the next opportunity for public input.


Sauna and campground: La Crosse is considering an early-stage concept for a new city-run outdoor facility near Houska Park.


Public market: A new feasibility study could help determine whether the idea makes sense for La Crosse.

Kiel is a former La Crosse City Council member, who is an advocate for providing the public with what is happening with city government. She also serves on some city boards and works with the unsheltered population.

Mac Kiel joins the show to preview the latest in La Crosse city government, including two competing proposals to create a city administrator &mdash; one from Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey and another from council members Aaron Newberry and Larry Sleznikow. The proposals take different approaches to who would oversee the administrator, how the position would work and whether voters could weigh in through a referendum.
We also get into the city's decision to end its Flock camera contract, the questions that remain about the cost and what comes next, plus early discussions about a possible sauna and campground near Houska Park and the latest on a proposed public market.
To start the show though, we have a little fun with Halloween coming up and what should and shouldn't go in your trick-or-treat bag.
On the show:
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City administrator showdown: What separates the mayor's proposal from the council members' charter ordinance &mdash; and what happens next?
</li>
<li>
Flock cameras: Public opposition helped push the city toward ending its contract, but questions remain about the costs and the future of license plate surveillance.
</li>
<li>
City budget: The latest on the proposed property tax increase and the next opportunity for public input.
</li>
<li>
Sauna and campground: La Crosse is considering an early-stage concept for a new city-run outdoor facility near Houska Park.
</li>
<li>
Public market: A new feasibility study could help determine whether the idea makes sense for La Crosse.
</li>
</ul>
Kiel is a former La Crosse City Council member, who is an advocate for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MacKielforCityCouncil">providing the public&nbsp;</a>with what is happening with city government. She also serves on some city boards and works with the unsheltered population.

Mac Kiel on dueling city administrator proposals, ending Flock in La Crosse

With voters headed to the polls in just days, there could be drama that comes afterward — but not from the election results.

Citizen Action Wisconsin executive director Robert Kraig joins, and warns that the Trump administration could intervene in the midterm elections by targeting ballots after voting ends — a scenario he says could threaten the ability to verify results in closely contested races, including Wisconsin’s 3rd U.S. House District.

We also talked about what Democrats could accomplish if they win control of Wisconsin state government and how different those expectations compare to if Dems control Congress while Trump remains president.

Kraig also draws a distinction between Trump using federal funding as political leverage — including threats involving veterans’ funding — and Democrats promising policies such as universal health care.

We also get into campaign finance, including Elon Musk’s spending on Republicans compared with George Soros’ political contributions, elected officials trading stocks, and the policy changes Kraig wants to see in Wisconsin.

Topics include:


Election security: Kraig’s concerns about possible federal intervention involving ballots after the midterms, and what that could mean for Wisconsin’s 3rd U.S. House District.


Tiffany and Donald Trump: How Tiffany is balancing his relationship with Trump against the political risks of having him campaign in Wisconsin.


If Dems control Congress: What Democrats could do with Trump still in the White House, including investigations and oversight.


Wisconsin Dems’ policy agenda: Health care, including a BadgerCare public option, child care, education and the minimum wage if Democrats win control of the governor’s office and Legislature.


Political corruption: Kraig’s criticism of elected officials trading stocks, campaign finance practices and the need for more meaningful anti-corruption reforms.


Elon vs. Soros: Why Kraig says billionaires shouldn’t have outsized political influence — and argues Musk is using his wealth to enrich himself.


Energy costs and policy: Kraig’s criticism of the Trump administration’s approach to wind power and coal.


Citizen Action Wisconsin: How the organization works through local organizing co-ops, including the Driftless Area Organizing Co-op, and its priorities for health care, wages, energy and democracy.

With voters headed to the polls in just days, there could be drama that comes afterward &mdash; but not from the election results.
Citizen Action Wisconsin executive director Robert Kraig joins, and warns that the Trump administration could intervene in the midterm elections by targeting ballots after voting ends &mdash; a scenario he says could threaten the ability to verify results in closely contested races, including Wisconsin&rsquo;s 3rd U.S. House District.
We also talked about what Democrats could accomplish if they win control of Wisconsin state government and how different those expectations compare to if Dems control Congress while Trump remains president.
Kraig also draws a distinction between Trump using federal funding as political leverage &mdash; including threats involving veterans&rsquo; funding &mdash; and Democrats promising policies such as universal health care.
We also get into campaign finance, including Elon Musk&rsquo;s spending on Republicans compared with George Soros&rsquo; political contributions, elected officials trading stocks, and the policy changes Kraig wants to see in Wisconsin.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Election security: Kraig&rsquo;s concerns about possible federal intervention involving ballots after the midterms, and what that could mean for Wisconsin&rsquo;s 3rd U.S. House District.
</li>
<li>
Tiffany and Donald Trump: How Tiffany is balancing his relationship with Trump against the political risks of having him campaign in Wisconsin.
</li>
<li>
If Dems control Congress: What Democrats could do with Trump still in the White House, including investigations and oversight.
</li>
<li>
Wisconsin Dems&rsquo; policy agenda: Health care, including a BadgerCare public option, child care, education and the minimum wage if Democrats win control of the governor&rsquo;s office and Legislature.
</li>
<li>
Political corruption: Kraig&rsquo;s criticism of elected officials trading stocks, campaign finance practices and the need for more meaningful anti-corruption reforms.
</li>
<li>
Elon vs. Soros: Why Kraig says billionaires shouldn&rsquo;t have outsized political influence &mdash; and argues Musk is using his wealth to enrich himself.
</li>
<li>
Energy costs and policy: Kraig&rsquo;s criticism of the Trump administration&rsquo;s approach to wind power and coal.
</li>
<li>
Citizen Action Wisconsin: How the organization works through local organizing co-ops, including the Driftless Area Organizing Co-op, and its priorities for health care, wages, energy and democracy.
</li>
</ul>

Wisconsin politics, election security and the influence of billionaires

La Crosse Loggers co-owner Dan Kapanke has been a Milwaukee baseball fan — since listening to the Braves on WKTY radio as a kid working on his family's farm.

Now, with the Brewers on the brink of their first World Series championship, Kapanke looks back at the 1957 Braves title, the heartbreak of 1982 and what makes this year's Brewers team different.

Kapanke also shares stories from his time with Brewers manager Pat Murphy, including Murphy's unconventional approach to keeping players loose while holding them accountable.

Plus, why the Brewers' old-school style of baseball is working, how the team has come together and what a championship would mean to Wisconsin fans after more than four decades of waiting.

La Crosse Loggers co-owner Dan Kapanke has been a Milwaukee baseball fan &mdash; since listening to the Braves on WKTY radio as a kid working on his family's farm.
Now, with the Brewers on the brink of their first World Series championship, Kapanke looks back at the 1957 Braves title, the heartbreak of 1982 and what makes this year's Brewers team different.
Kapanke also shares stories from his time with Brewers manager Pat Murphy, including Murphy's unconventional approach to keeping players loose while holding them accountable.
Plus, why the Brewers' old-school style of baseball is working, how the team has come together and what a championship would mean to Wisconsin fans after more than four decades of waiting.

What to expect from Airfest, and more Popeyes Chicken talk

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