Difference between past GOP candidates

CEO/owner manufacturing plant

Navy Seal days

As CEO, worker relations

Rather face Gov. Evers or field?

Views on opponent Josh Shoeman

Trump's record, seeking his endorsement

Bringing manufacturing back to WI

Educating the workforce

Free education

Berrien's visit to La Crosse fair

Relation with Derrick Van Orden

On Evers signing WI budget

Childcare

Public education

Things missing from budget

Budget surplus

We got to know Bill Berrien — a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor — on WIZM’s La Crosse Talk this week, discussing Donald Trump, Wisconsin’s workforce, education, manufacturing, and the newly signed state budget.

Berrien owns and is CEO of Pindel Global Precision, a manufacturing business in New Berlin, Wis. He’s also a retired Navy SEAL, and we had to ask what that was like.

Much of the conversation focused on manufacturing: how to bring more of it back to Wisconsin and how to educate and train the workforce to support it. We also covered President Donald Trump’s influence — including whether Berrien seeks the former president’s endorsement — and how Trump’s policies have impacted businesses.

Sticking with business, we discussed expanding access to higher education and job training, especially for those looking to transition into new careers.

On the campaign front, we asked Berrien if he’d prefer to face Gov. Tony Evers or another Democrat, plus his views on GOP opponent Josh Shoeman.

Lastly, Berrien shared what he liked — and didn’t like — about the new state budget.

We got to know Bill Berrien &mdash; a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor &mdash; on WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk this week, discussing Donald Trump, Wisconsin&rsquo;s workforce, education, manufacturing, and the newly signed state budget.
Berrien owns and is CEO of Pindel Global Precision, a manufacturing business in New Berlin, Wis. He&rsquo;s also a retired Navy SEAL, and we had to ask what that was like.
Much of the conversation focused on manufacturing: how to bring more of it back to Wisconsin and how to educate and train the workforce to support it. We also covered President Donald Trump&rsquo;s influence &mdash; including whether Berrien seeks the former president&rsquo;s endorsement &mdash; and how Trump&rsquo;s policies have impacted businesses.
Sticking with business, we discussed expanding access to higher education and job training, especially for those looking to transition into new careers.
On the campaign front, we asked Berrien if he&rsquo;d prefer to face Gov. Tony Evers or another Democrat, plus his views on GOP opponent Josh Shoeman.
Lastly, Berrien shared what he liked &mdash; and didn&rsquo;t like &mdash; about the new state budget.

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

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

WIZM - La Crosse  Talk Interviews

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.