In the past, when there has been a perceived threat of nuclear war we always has a comforting sense that the people involved in the rhetoric or the standoff were men of reason and caution. Kennedy and Khrushchev, Reagan, Brezhnev and Gorbachev were not rash men. Their statements were measured. They appeared firm but also gave…… MORE
The PGA of America is trying something almost revolutionary for the world of professional golf this week–it is allowing players to wear shorts during their practice rounds for the PGA Championship. In a sport where old traditions die very hard, this is an almost stunning move into the 20th Century. Of course, the PGA isn’t…… MORE
At a time of year when ESPN is usually breaking down the battle for the third tight end positions in every team’s training camp, the main topic of discussion this year is a player that is currently not on any NFL roster. “Why hasn’t anyone signed Colin Kaepernick?” is topic 1A for all of the…… MORE
The Show That Made a Difference
Today marks the final day that the Dave Ramsey Show will air here on WOSH. The decision was not made by those of us here at the Radio Ranch–but rather by those in Dave’s company. This will be tough for me, as the Dave Ramsey Show has had a huge impact on the lives of…… MORE
My Fair Lady
For the first time since I was a young child, I will be going to the Wisconsin State Fair this weekend. I’ve always considered the Fair to be the second-rate cousin to SummerFest in terms of Milwaukee-based attractions, as SummerFest usually had a bunch of really cool bands to see and the Fair usually had the…… MORE
The New Up North
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sparked some lively debate this summer when they asked “where does ‘Up North’ begin in Wisconsin. An interactive on-line poll tried to use highways as “markers” for the start of the region. There were suggestion that “Up North” starts at Highway 10. Other choices included Highway 8 and all the way…… MORE
Just Let Them Run Away?
Under current law, the orders of a police officer are to be obeyed at all times. Failure to comply is a crime. So is attempting to flee an officer. As is resisting arrest. But as public scrutiny of fatal shootings that stem from the commission of these crimes increases, don’t be surprised if efforts are…… MORE
So there I was on Friday listening to Apollo astronauts Walt Cunningham and Jim Lovell–along with Mission Control Director Gene Krantz–talk about the effort it took to get to the Moon. When I asked them if we are now at the point in space exploration they thought we would be 50 years ago when the…… MORE
Crash Course
The next time you are out and about, check out how many vehicles you see with some sort of collision damage. One of those vehicles right now belongs to my wife, who collided last week with a young woman that decided not to check for cross traffic along a street where she had a yield…… MORE
Let Them Smoke Pot!
For all the concern that Democrats claim to have for the plight of the poor and downtrodden in this state, they sure have a funny way of trying to “solve” their core constituency’s problems. Take for instance the push to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Wisconsin. In a state that is struggling…… MORE
