Richard Moore

American Investigator, Segment II, Feb. 17

Republicans like to say Obama is a socialist. The reality is much worse. Richard explains.

Richard and Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker continue a discussion about youth concussions in an interview with Dr. Bill Melms of the Urgent Care Unit at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center. Melms is also the medical advisor to Lakeland Union High School and is in charge of coordinating concussion management for Lakeland Union High School and Northland Pines.

Youth concussions, particularly among young kids playing football, has become a serious problem. Some research says repetitive hits can lead to concussions, leading some researchers to call for a "hit count," like a pitch count, for the youngest leagues.

But Dr. Melms says the research is in its infancy and says it's too early for conclusions.

Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker and Richard talk about concealed carry, administrative rules, wolves and deer and more (oh my) with the governor.

Richard and Lakeland Times publisher interview Gov. Scott Walker and talk about a range of issues, from the Department of Transportation, the governor's take on the upcoming recall effort against him, as well as the presidential race and other issues. In Part 2 on Monday, they discuss concealed carry and Gov. Walker's take on proposed Department of Justice rules, as well as administrative rules in general. Plus today, Richard talks about Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax proposal.

Simac continues her talk with the Investigator team.

12th District Senate Republican candidate Kim Simac sat down with the American Investigator team – Richard, Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker and Laurel Carlson – and spoke about her platform: her laser focus on jobs, the state's Medicaid program, the state's divisive atmosphere and more. Listen to the second half hour below this post and the first half hour here.

Sen. Jim Holperin talks shoreland zoning with the Investigator team, including such issues as nonconformity, the inequity of regulation between cities and towns, the basic soundness of NR115.

Democratic Sen. Jim Holperin discusses recalls, ATV and bike trails, his vote for the last Doyle budget, and more in this third segment of the American Investigator's interview with the senator ahead of next Tuesday's recall election.

Boy, can we all talk.

The first half-hour is below this, BTW.

Richard, Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker and Lakeland Times reporter Laurel Carlson interview 12th District Democratic Sen. Jim Holperin as recall day nears. Today's installment is in two parts. Find the second half hour directly ABOVE this podcast file. The second day of the interview takes place tomorrow. Republican challenger Kim Simac visits the Investigator team Thursday and Friday.

Today, Holperin discusses job creation, mining, Medicaid, the Republican budget, hi-speed Internet and more.