UW-L political scientist Chergosky in WI GOP’s constitutional amendments, La Crosse homeless ban, Olympics

UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, in the WIZM studio Friday for La Crosse Talk PM discussing the impact of two Wisconsin constitutional amendments on Tuesday’s low voter turnout ballot, recapping the city council’s homeless ban and Snoop Dogg at the Olympics.

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Diving into politics (9:00), we discussed the two constitutional amendments Republicans put on the August primary ballot, how difficult they are to interpret and how they are also hidden on the ballot. 

After that, WIZM’s Brad Williams joined (22:00), a day after he covered Thursday’s city council meeting, where they voted 7-5 to essentially ban homeless people from existing on city property. We also talked about how the city’s resources are finite and some on the council have called on the state or federal government to do something about the crisis. Wisconsin’s state Legislature hasn’t passed a bill on homelessness in at least six years, according to Republican Assembly Rep. Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua).

Ended the show (35:40), where we began, talking about the Olympics. Started with the break dancing competitions and finished on how Snoop Dogg has been paid $500,000 a day to be a cheerleader at the Olympics.