Here & Now

On "Here & Now," Nathan Denzin discusses the goals of rallies held by Donald Trump in Green Bay and Milwaukee, Kamala Harris made campaign stops around Wisconsin in the last week before Election Day, Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters in the final days before the 2024 election and Zac Schultz covers why voters are looking forward to making their voices heard in the 2024 presidenti...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on Barack Obama and Tim Walz speaking in Madison to rally support and votes for Kamala Harris, Jane McCauley covers how voting advocates and political organizers are working to boost turnout at Wisconsin colleges, Republicans are now encouraging Wisconsinites to vote early in-person and use drop boxes, Kamala Harris is making appeals to conservative and undecid...

Murv Seymour talks with Chairperson Gena Kakkak of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in Keshena about the scope of tribal governance and its efforts to support the health of Indigenous youth. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-gena-kakkak-tribal-politics-and-youth-health/?ser...

On "Here & Now," Anthony Chergosky analyzes the 2024 U.S. Senate debate between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde, Steven Potter covers why Absentee ballot drop boxes are a focus of big political and legal fights in Wisconsin and Zac Schultz reports on the political impacts of redistricting the state's legislative maps on close contests in Green Bay. And in memory of Heather L. Reese, director of Wisco...

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter covers why Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde hold divergent positions on the economy, immigration, abortion, Nathan Kalmoe examines growing hateful rhetoric, political violence ahead of the election and Aditi Debnath reports on why fears of losing Medicaid is a factor in debates over wages for workers with disabilities. Plus, Jim Flaherty discusses the enthusiasm of voter...

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses his views on polling as candidates focus less on policy proposals, voters become more polarized, and civic engagement and trust decline. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/polling-wisconsin-charles-franklin-on-the-decline-of-policy-fo...

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters one month before the 2024 election about the presidential and U.S. Senate races, and not talking about politics. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/charles-franklin-on-wisconsin-a-month-out-from-the-2024-vote/...

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter covers why Donald Trump rallied in Waunakee and Kamala Harris in Ripon with the vote a month away, Nathan Denzin reports why Donald Trump pushes deportations and Kamala Harris would revive a failed bill on immigration, Jorge Franco considers Trump's rhetoric about immigrants and their impact in multiple industries and Reid Ribble discussed why election year claims ab...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers how voters in 2024 are contending with artificial intelligence and rampant misinformation, Sarah Kopplin describes restrictions placed on teaching about politics and elections at schools and Paula Silha describes conducting Overdose Fatality Reviews and how this work can help others. Plus, Jane McCauley reports on Ngwa Augustine, who received U.S. asylum and bui...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on Kamala Harris holding a rally in Madison, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s lawsuit, state Republican leaders spoke about Kamala Harris in advance of a rally in Madison, Edgar Lin details state-specific laws that govern certification election results by clerks and Marisa Mojcik interviews Charles Franklin on how the process of polling Wisconsin voters in 2024 has cha...

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin explains how the process of polling registered voters in Wisconsin about candidates and issues in 2024 has changed from previous election cycles. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/charles-franklin-on-conducting-political-polling-in-2024/?serie...

On "Here & Now," Charles Franklin describes polling of Wisconsin voters on candidates for president, U.S. Senate, Steven Potter covers why elected officials in Wisconsin are being threatened and harassed in person and online, Marisa Wojcik reports on more K-12 students are getting personal conviction waivers for required vaccinations and Jason Stein discusses high home values and a rise in propert...

Murv Seymour talks with Corey Pompey at the Hamel Music Center about leading the University of Wisconsin Marching Band and crafting its musical direction in practice and on the field for Badgers fans. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-corey-pompey-directing-the-uw-marching-band/?s...

On "Here & Now," Aditi Debnath covers why Joe Biden visited Vernon County, confirming the area's electoral significance, Nathan Denzin reports on why Cooke and Derrick Van Orden are running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, Sec. Miguel Cardona promoted programs for rural high schools to support aspiring teachers and Dan Rossmiller details school year challenges, from teacher retention to...

On "Here & Now," Donald Trump's town hall in La Crosse turned to focus on reproductive health care, Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Tony Wied are running for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, LaTonya Johnson discusses Lincoln Hills School and calls to loosen rules on restraining inmates, and jobs and wages are up but a bout of high inflation may prove politically pivotal in 2024. Plus, Laura Dresser...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross evaluate the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and consider the significance of nominating Vice President Kamala Harris. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-impacts-and-implications-of-the-2024-dnc/?seriesID=5...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers why Wisconsin was at the center of attention over the four days of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ben Wikler reacts to the 2024 DNC and the surge in energy with the nomination of Kamala Harris, Murv Seymour reports how Kamala Harris and Tim Walz rallied in Milwaukee, JD Vance recalled the 2020 riots in Kenosha, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the Democratic presidential ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, campaign messages and momentum, and the 2024 race going forward. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-harris-walz-and-the-2024-vote/?...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss Vice President Kamala Harris tapping Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate and abortion, economic and immigration issues. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-walz-and-wisconsin-politics/?serie...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the Obama-Biden legacy, policy track record of the Biden-Harris administration and political outlook for the Harris-Walz ticket. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-biden-passes-the-baton-to-harris/...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the enthusiasm of Democrats as their 2024 presidential candidate shifted from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-energy-in-the-democratic-base/?...

On "Here & Now," Anthony Chergosky considers the rejection of amendments and 2024 congressional primary results, reporter Steven Potter discusses Wisconsin's prominence in the preparations for the 2024 DNC in Chicago and Bob Atwell discusses the costs and benefits of college as more two-year UW campuses close. Plus, why high costs of child care illustrate an economic dilemma that's hit a political...

On "Here & Now," Western Wisconsin was in the 2024 presidential spotlight with Eau Claire campaign stops, Charles Franklin discusses where voters stand on 2024 candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, André Jacque, Roger Roth and Tony Wied make their case to 2024 Republican primary voters, Steve Taylor discusses a budget surplus swinging to projected deficits for Milwaukee County and Linda Hall...

On "Here & Now," Nathan Denzin covers why critics of Donald Trump warn that democracy is on the ballot in the 2024 election, Kit Kerchschensteiner discusses a court ruling that allows emailing ballots to disabled voters, Steven Potter explains how two proposed state constitutional amendments would shift power to direct federal funding and Barbara Bowers discusses growing numbers of nursing homes c...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss President Joe Biden withdrawing his 2024 candidacy and the Democratic Party lining up to support Vice President Kamala Harris. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-biden-harris-and-democrats-in-2024/?seriesID=59921