Food
Donald Trump and I agree on something?
It doesn’t start off the show, but Adam Murphy and I discuss a new Microsoft data center going up in Wisconsin in the Foxconn plant area, which is going to be a major energy suck. Something that Donald Trump recently spoke about, and we all might agree with him that the government needs to do something.
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Before that, though, we started off with Hunger Task Force (HTF) of La Crosse executive director Shelly Fortner on food scarcity.
Among the things we talked to Fortner about included the need for volunteers at the HTF, plus how the food bank, pantries and food programs are struggling, and might have to consolidate a bit as to not duplicate services.
The HTF is the only food bank between Madison and Rochester, distributing goods to 120 meal sites, food pantries, youth and backpack programs in the region.
After that (15:30), Murphy, who we call our political blowhard, discusses A.I., data centers and the massive amounts of energy they need to exist. But we started that interview with Donald Trump talking about this in a more simplistic fashion. Trump’s comments came at a Bitcoin conference at the end of July.
Ended the show (32:40) with a quick rant on the August primary coming to an end Tuesday, and how ridiculous it is Republicans put two Wisconsin constitutional amendments on a ballot that will see a ridiculously low turnout.
nick
August 13, 2024 at 7:00 am
Why do you think China is building coal plants as fast as possible. They will not let global warming get in the way of their goals. They completely understand the massive amount of energy needed in the future. Wind and solar cannot supply it.
Neither will Russia, Iran or North Korea.
Roy
August 13, 2024 at 7:06 am
Solem,
Why not quit hogging the website with your non-stories clips from your talk show, go to the news desk and seek out some local news stories. You’re supposed to be a newsman. There are plenty of them that you are missing. When a decrepit paper like the Trib scoops you constantly, you know you’re not spending your time wisely.