Here & Now

On "Here & Now," Latino Forward National President Darryl Morin discusses an upswing of immigration arrests and detentions by federal agents, Hannah Dugan is fined $5,000 for obstruction charges and does not face jail, the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked release of records that document competency to vote, JD Vance visits Milwaukee and Cavalier Johnson asks him to visit its election operations, an...

On "Here & Now," political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss how Wisconsin's 2026 primary elections are taking shape, Gathering Waters Director of Strategic Initiatives Charles Carlin considers a halt to funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, and Elijah Pines reports on the number of families seeking personal waivers for vaccination of children is increasing. Plus, Murv Se...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss how Wisconsin's 2026 primary elections are taking shape, from the Democratic race for governor to Republican races for Congress. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-candidates-in-wisconsins-2026-primaries/?seriesID...

On "Here & Now," ACLU of Illinois Attorney Sam Cole on ICE's arrest of Salah Sarsour despite carrying a green card and his recent release, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities policy analyst Tami Jackson on higher working requirements for Medicaid taking effect in January, and Chief Communications Officer for Destination Door County Jon Jarosh on what it means for seasonal em...

On "Here & Now," Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson spoke on the announced peace talks to end the Iran war, Iranians in Wisconsin discuss the Iranian government, Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein discusses a $50 million dollar deficit in one year in the Milwaukee County budget, and candidates running for governor made their appeals at the annual party conventions. Plus, Erica Ayisi covers ho...

On "Here & Now," Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson discussed the war in Iran and effects on fuel and fertilizer costs, retired hydrologist Jeff Lamont considers terms of a settlement to address PFAS contamination in the Marinette area, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority CEO Elmer Moore, Jr. discussed nearly $50 million in tax credits to build affordable rental units, and Wisconsin De...

On "Here & Now," President Donald Trump visited Chippewa County to promote his agricultural policies, Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Don Millis discusses a FBI probe into the 2020 vote and a proposed new mail-in ballot rule, and Steven Potter reports on how rural school districts face decisions over closing facilities or shutting down altogether. Plus, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association D...

On "Here & Now," Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses voter support for a bipartisan spending bill that was defeated, Zac Schultz interviews candidates in the 2026 race for governor on shared revenue to local government, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development economist Scott Hodek considers shifts in the job market and impacts of artificial intelligence, and a feder...

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling that found widespread voter support for a bipartisan budget surplus spending bill that was defeated in the Wisconsin Legislature. 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-polling-wisconsins-budg...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses a deluge of issues facing the nation, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden spoke on goals heading into the midterm elections, and Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Chair Jan Lee discusses opposition among local officials to the Apostle Islands as a national park. Plus, Murv Seymour reports on Mansfield Hall, a dorm and community that supports neurodiverse...

On "Here & Now," a bipartisan vote blocked a plan to boost school funds and send checks to taxpayers, state Rep. Tony Kurtz discusses negotiations for that bipartisan budget surplus deal, Inside Wisconsin Politics discusses the Legislature voting down the plan, Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield discusses how the deal would have provided aid to tech colleges, and Gunders...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses negotiations on ceasefires amid hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke discusses an investigation of the Ridglan Farms dog breeding and research business, and Erica Ayisi reports on advocates and family gathering at a rally to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women. Plus, Murv Seymour interviews Th...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz interviews candidates in the 2026 race for governor on political violence and their personal safety, Inside Wisconsin Politics discusses why so many Democrats are running in 2026 primaries, Citizens Utility Board Executive Director Tom Content discusses an electricity rate plan to shield customers from data center costs, and two animal rights groups announce a deal to...

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter covers how residents who live near the Wolf River are dealing with the aftermath of historic floods, Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts co-director Steve Vavrus describes a growing level of extreme weather and actions to safeguard against risks, Wonderstate Coffee CEO TJ Semanchin discusses how tariffs have affected his business and a system to apply for...

On "Here & Now," National Weather Service Green Bay meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather events seen on the eastern side of the state this week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on the ongoing war with Iran and how he sees this war ending, and UW-Madison PhD student Tahereh Rahimi shares her experience of living in Iran during war. Plus, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairwoman Liz Arbu...

Murv Seymour talks with "Lead Between the Rhymes" curators Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat at the Wisconsin Historical Society about the legacy of hip-hop in the state and impacts on music and culture. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-greg-doby-and-menkhu-ara-maat-hip-hop-history/?...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss a landslide vote in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race and what it means for state and federal races going into fall elections. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-on-political-fortunes-in-2026-election-cycle/?s...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on President Donald Trump's threats to Iran and an ensuing ceasefire, Zac Schultz covers how Justice-elect Chris Taylor's win ensures liberal control of the state Supreme Court for several years, Gov. Tony Evers signed an online sports betting bill and UW regents voted to fire Jay Rothman, and Schutz reports on polls showing a close race in the 2026 Democratic...

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs discusses an order to create a national voter list and restrict mail-in ballots, Inside Wisconsin Politics discusses an executive order calling for a national voter list, UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky analyzes the importance of a debate between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor, and Zac Schultz reports on part...

Murv Seymour talks with teacher, life coach and author Dr. Tamika L. Johnson at Vibe Milwaukee about her book "Teaching Through Trauma" and lessons on loss of life, angry parents and food insecurity. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-dr-tamika-l-johnson-traumas-teachers-endure/?se...

On "Here & Now," Inside Wisconsin Politics on the 2026 state Supreme Court race and voter awareness, Zac Schultz interviews candidates in Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race on how they consider recusal, and Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich on why the city itemizes private school voucher costs on property tax bills. Plus, State Town Board Chairperson William Casey Crump on the town of Stella remediati...

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden on how rising prices of fuel and fertilizer are affecting the planting season, Zac Schultz talks with Judge Maria Lazar and Judge Chris Taylor on the decision that overturned a law that banned abortions, as well as candidates in the 2026 race for governor on how the state regulates abortion, and Wisconsin Deputy State Public Defend...

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter reports on Iranians living in Wisconsin sharing their perspectives as U.S. airstrikes continue, Superior Mayor Jim Paine discusses more than $1 billion in funds for reconstruction of the Blatnik Bridge, Zac Schultz asks Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor about the 4-3 decision to reject "Trump v. Biden" in 2020, as well as candidates in the 2026 race for governor about sta...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on launching strikes on Iran and the powers of Congress in waging war. Plus, Zac Schultz reports on GreenLight Metals conducting exploratory drilling to assess copper in the Bend Deposit. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-n...

On "Here & Now," Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff Wright discusses how referendums for education funding are causing property taxes to rise, Zac Schultz covers what candidates in the 2026 race for governor say about a plan to overhaul the corrections system, and Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin describes polling on 2026 candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court and...