We propose a Charlie Berens run for Wisconsin governor to UW-L political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky.
It was part of a circular discussion about priorities, as people’s needs are not being met by politicians. Does Berens unite a voting bass that isn’t necessarily political, but concerned about things directly related to their wallets — rising costs, health insurance, taxes — that seem to be ignored as you move up levels of government.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers just bragged about $4.6 billion in budget surplus.
Meanwhile, the state seemingly continues to ignore concerns over potential rising electricity costs from data centers — something Berens has been addressing — and community needs from funding shortages — as La Crosse has a $2 million budget shortfall and Eau Claire is adding $165 in wheel taxes.
We also discussed the Wisconsin governor race, with Attorney General Josh Kaul and former Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler declining to run. Plus, we work in that La Crosse’s airport isn’t playing the Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify or here.
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