TOBBA - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Elon Musk in politics

Summer music

A.I. plotting takeover

Wisconsin governor race

Ron Johnson for WI governor?

A.I. just told us it's getting set to take over the world. (this is the lede, not the headline) 

UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky was in the WIZM studio Friday for La Crosse Talk to unpack how a major newspaper’s summer reading list turned into A.I. subtly warning us that The Terminator and Skynet might be just around the corner.

We also discuss U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wisconsin) opposition to TOBBA — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  Johnson is working to block the current version in the Senate unless it includes deeper cuts to working-class programs — while still maintaining tax breaks that largely benefit the wealthy. 

We worked in some Elon Musk talk, as well, with the billionaire claiming he's going to have a reduced role in politics.

As an aside, with U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) considering a run for Wisconsin governor, we ask Chergosky later in the show whether Johnson might be the stronger candidate. Sticking with Wisconsin politics, we talk about how low the bar has gotten: it was considered major news last week that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu met in person — TWICE — with Gov. Tony Evers to talk budget.

And yes, we of course had to mention Crumbl Cookie opening in Onalaska in exactly one week.

A.I. just told us it's getting set to take over the world. (this is the lede, not the headline)&nbsp;
UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky was in the WIZM studio Friday for La Crosse Talk to unpack how a major newspaper&rsquo;s summer reading list turned into A.I. subtly warning us that The Terminator and Skynet might be just around the corner.
We also discuss U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson&rsquo;s (R-Wisconsin) opposition to TOBBA &mdash; The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. &nbsp;Johnson is working to block the current version in the Senate unless it includes deeper cuts to working-class programs &mdash; while still maintaining tax breaks that largely benefit the wealthy.&nbsp;
We worked in some Elon Musk talk, as well, with the billionaire claiming he's going to have a reduced role in politics.
As an aside, with U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Minocqua) considering a run for Wisconsin governor, we ask Chergosky later in the show whether Johnson might be the stronger candidate. Sticking with Wisconsin politics, we talk about how low the bar has gotten: it was considered major news last week that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu met in person &mdash; TWICE &mdash; with Gov. Tony Evers to talk budget.
And yes, we of course had to mention Crumbl Cookie opening in Onalaska in exactly one week.

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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.