Newsmakers

Pension Security- With the rise of the 401k and the demise of traditional employer-based pension plans, we talk about efforts to strengthen pension plans that remain in the United States.

Thriving, Liveable La Crosse- We talk about plans to make La Crosse a more age-friendly community to live in.

Back to school- We talk about how the hiring of new teachers and others went for two area school districts and the impact of the new state budget on public education.

Enduring Families Project; Pierre Radisson Book- We're talking history this week with performers from La Crosse's Enduring Families Project, which uses performance art to educate people about important African-Americans in the Coulee Region's history. We also talk with the author of the book "Bush Runner" about the life of Pierre-Esprit Radisson who explored Wisconsin and Minnesota during the 1600s.

CBD Legality- With a proliferation of CBD products available in Wisconsin in recent months, our guests talk about the legality and medical effectiveness of CBD products.

State of Journalism-We talk about the declining trust in journalism and the difficulty people are having agreeing on a common set of facts.

La Crosse Renewable Energy Pledge- The city of La Crosse became the fifth Wisconsin city to commit to using 100 percent of it's energy from renewable sources by 2050.

Student Loan Debt- As state of Wisconsin officicials explore options to reduce the problem of growing college student debt, we talk with a panel of local financial advisors about the issue.

State Budget Signed- We talk with two La Crosse area state lawmakers about the good and bad of the recently signed 2019-2020 Wisconsin state budget.

Online Alcohol Sales- The city of La Crosse common council is set to consider an ordinance in July that would allow retailers to sell alcohol online and allow consumers to pick it up at the curbside.