Wisconsin’s next governor, Hulk and Ozzy pass and is Wisconsin a purple state? — UW‑L’s Chergosky weighs in

Is Wisconsin still a purple state? With Gov. Tony Evers announcing Thursday he won’t seek reelection, we may have a definitive answer next year. UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, joins to break down who’s up next for both parties in the quest to replace Evers and just how purple Wisconsin really is — given Democrats have won 12 of the past 16 statewide elections since 2016. We began the show discussing the recent deaths of pop culture legends Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne, and how they’re known to some as a wrestler and musician, and to others as reality TV stars. That led to a conversation about the South Park debut, going after Donald Trump, and Stephen Colbert being fired by Paramount. When it came to the governor’s race, Chergosky discusses the potential field for both parties, plus the pursuit of Trump’s endorsement among Republicans. In the midst of our conversation, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez announced her intention to replace Evers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.