Common Cause Wisconsin executive director Jay Heck joined to talk about all things redistricting and voting, as the Wisconsin Supreme Court has made a decision in the process of map-making for the next decade. Heck has been working with the nonpartisan group for the past 27 years. 

Common Cause Wisconsin executive director Jay Heck joined to talk about all things redistricting and voting, as the Wisconsin Supreme Court has made a decision in the process of map-making for the next decade. Heck has been working with the nonpartisan group for the past 27 years.&nbsp;

Listener conversations about the days events in and around the La Crosse area.  Weekdays from 5-6pm on WIZM 1410AM and 92.3FM

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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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Joanna Drazkowski, pictured above, stopped by the WIZM studio Tuesday on La Crosse Talk PM to talk fitness, yoga, running, and how small, consistent habits can make a big difference—especially for busy parents. Drazkowski teaches at Root Down Yoga Studio and also instructs group fitness classes at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA’s Houser Branch.

Jason Spangler hosted the conversation, which began with Drazkowski’s personal story—how she found her way to the La Crosse/Onalaska area and why yoga became a natural extension of her background as a runner. At Root Down, she’s been described as a “calm creator,” with a guiding mindset of “embrace the discomfort.” The interview also touched on what she hopes students feel when they walk out of class—both physically and mentally.

In the second segment, Drazkowski shared practical encouragement for listeners who feel intimidated by the idea of getting back into a workout routine, along with approachable first steps people can try this week. The discussion included injury-prevention habits for runners, how to safely “lean into discomfort” without pushing past what’s smart, and what a simple 20-minute at-home routine can look like.

The conversation also included a brief, informational look at Drazkowski’s candidacy for La Crosse County Board Supervisor in District 18, and how community wellness connects to local priorities.

Joanna Drazkowski, pictured above, stopped by the WIZM studio Tuesday on La Crosse Talk PM to talk fitness, yoga, running, and how small, consistent habits can make a big difference&mdash;especially for busy parents. Drazkowski teaches at Root Down Yoga Studio and also instructs group fitness classes at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA&rsquo;s Houser Branch.
Jason Spangler hosted the conversation, which began with Drazkowski&rsquo;s personal story&mdash;how she found her way to the La Crosse/Onalaska area and why yoga became a natural extension of her background as a runner. At Root Down, she&rsquo;s been described as a &ldquo;calm creator,&rdquo; with a guiding mindset of &ldquo;embrace the discomfort.&rdquo; The interview also touched on what she hopes students feel when they walk out of class&mdash;both physically and mentally.
In the second segment, Drazkowski shared practical encouragement for listeners who feel intimidated by the idea of getting back into a workout routine, along with approachable first steps people can try this week. The discussion included injury-prevention habits for runners, how to safely &ldquo;lean into discomfort&rdquo; without pushing past what&rsquo;s smart, and what a simple 20-minute at-home routine can look like.
The conversation also included a brief, informational look at Drazkowski&rsquo;s candidacy for La Crosse County Board Supervisor in District 18, and how community wellness connects to local priorities.

Root Down Yoga teacher Joanna Drazkowski, talks wellness, and “embracing the discomfort”

Assem Izmukhanova Kopitzke, Erica Koonmen, and Lisbeth Reynertson stopped by the WIZM studio Monday night on La Crosse Talk PM to preview the 2026 International Women’s Day Celebration at UW–La Crosse.



Jason Spangler hosted the program, filling in for Rick Solem while he’s on vacation.



The conversation covered this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” and what the community can expect from the evening — including a panel featuring women representing Denmark, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria, followed by time for audience Q&A.



The 14th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration is happening Tuesday, March 3 from 5–7 p.m. in the Bluffs Ballroom inside the UWL Student Union. The event is free and open to the public. There will also be a menstrual product collection at the door to benefit local schools and women’s shelters (donations of tampons or pads are appreciated).

Assem Izmukhanova Kopitzke, Erica Koonmen, and Lisbeth Reynertson stopped by the WIZM studio Monday night on La Crosse Talk PM to preview the 2026 International Women&rsquo;s Day Celebration at UW&ndash;La Crosse.
 
Jason Spangler hosted the program, filling in for Rick Solem while he&rsquo;s on vacation.
 
The conversation covered this year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;Give to Gain,&rdquo; and what the community can expect from the evening &mdash; including a panel featuring women representing Denmark, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria, followed by time for audience Q&amp;A.
 
The 14th Annual International Women&rsquo;s Day Celebration is happening Tuesday, March 3&nbsp;from 5&ndash;7 p.m. in the Bluffs Ballroom inside the UWL Student Union. The event is free and open to the public. There will also be a menstrual product collection at the door to benefit local schools and women&rsquo;s shelters (donations of tampons or pads are appreciated).

International Women’s Day Celebration returns to UWL Tuesday; guests preview #GiveToGain event

Teacher and Van Orden video

Third Congressional District Democratic Party chair William Garcia stopped by the WIZM studio Friday to discuss Wisconsin politics.

We covered everything from a state Legislature that is already done working for the rest of 2026 to the new Marquette University Law School poll on gubernatorial candidates — which suggests nobody knows who they’re voting for just yet.

We also broke down the “La Crosse viral” video of Central High School’s John Havlicek asking US House Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) what he can do to bring costs down.

The video has a few bizarre exchanges, from the Congressman handing Havlicek his helmet before entering the bathroom to Van Orden oddly bumping into the longtime educator.

That contact was a notable echo of an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Van Orden claimed a “bump” from a protester was “political violence” — an accusation that that woman jailed for 14 hours before bodycam footage eventually cleared her and showed no evidence of an assault.

The video concludes with the Republican claiming the Spanish teacher is a “paid plant” sent to D.C. by George Soros.

Havlicek has been teaching Spanish at Central for over 30 years and is the former La Crosse Education Association president. Van Orden has been in Congress for two terms and is up for reelection this fall.

Listen live weekdays at 5:06 p.m. Find the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here. Tune in on the WIZM app or on air at 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska)

Third Congressional District Democratic Party chair William Garcia stopped by the WIZM studio Friday to discuss Wisconsin politics.
We covered everything from a state Legislature that is already done working for the rest of 2026 to the new Marquette University Law School poll on gubernatorial candidates &mdash; which suggests nobody knows who they&rsquo;re voting for just yet.
We also broke down the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/903187185689060">&ldquo;La Crosse viral&rdquo; video</a>&nbsp;of Central High School&rsquo;s John Havlicek asking US House Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) what he can do to bring costs down.
The video has a few bizarre exchanges, from the Congressman handing Havlicek his helmet before entering the bathroom to Van Orden oddly bumping into the longtime educator.
That contact was a notable echo of an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Van Orden claimed a &ldquo;bump&rdquo; from a protester was &ldquo;political violence&rdquo; &mdash; an accusation that that woman jailed for 14 hours before&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wisn.com/article/wisconsin-body-camera-congressman-van-orden-political-violence/61779690">bodycam footage eventually cleared her</a>&nbsp;and showed no evidence of an assault.
The video concludes with the Republican claiming the Spanish teacher is a &ldquo;paid plant&rdquo; sent to D.C. by George Soros.
Havlicek has been teaching Spanish at Central for over 30 years and is the former La Crosse Education Association president. Van Orden has been in Congress&nbsp;for two terms and is up for reelection this fall.
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