Here & Now

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin politicians share their reactions to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah, UW-Madison educational policy professor Taylor Odle describes direct admission programs to the UW system for state high school students, Greenwood and Loyal school district administrators Joe Green and Chris Lindner describe consolidating school districts due to falling enrollment, and Colum...

On "Here & Now," Tammy Baldwin on federal health policy changes and National Guard deployment in Milwaukee, Steve Summers and Tiffany Loken on raised state reimbursement rates for special education, and Murv Seymour covers impacts of wake boats on Wisconsin lakes. Plus, Laura Dresser on wage trends, tariffs, the immigration workforce and unions in Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more inform...

On "Here & Now," UAW Local 95 President Judy McRoberts discusses a strike by workers at MercyHealth East clinic in Janesville, UW School of Medicine and Public Health professor and dean Jon Audhya considers how federal research cuts affect scientific work and training of students, and Zac Schultz reports on how court rulings on administrative rules are shifting Wisconsin's political balance of pow...

On "Here & Now," FEMA assesses flood damage in southeast Wisconsin to determine potential federal aid, American Red Cross of Wisconsin regional director Kathryn Halvorsen describes Red Cross flood recovery efforts and its call for more volunteers, Community Immigration Law Center Board President and attorney Grant Sovern discusses immigration arrests in Wisconsin as more counties assist federal ag...

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter reports on Milwaukee residents and emergency management picking up the pieces after historic flooding, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley details recovering from extreme rain and damaging floods in the metropolitan area, Wisconsin School of Business risk and insurance professor Philip Mulder considers the reasons why very few homeowners in Wisconsin hold flood...

In part three of a series about gun violence in Milwaukee, Antonia Perry confronts her fears at Bear Arms Shooting Boutique and fires her weapon for the first time after receiving safety training. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-3-going-to-the-gun-range/?serie...

On "Here & Now," UW-Madison agriculture and applied economics professor Steven Deller on what new tariffs, jobs and spending figures mean for the economy, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forest fire protection section chief James Barnier considers risks of large and widespread wildfires as federal funding is cut, and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health pediatric...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outlook for the 2026 race for governor of Wisconsin as Democratic and Republican primary candidates start their campaigns. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-2026-governors-race-forecast/?seriesID=5...

On "Here & Now," a lack of funds is causing closures of transitional housing facilities that help veterans and political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outlook for the 2026 race for governor of Wisconsin. Plus, many patients are encountering an accounting tool that redirects savings from copay cards. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit ou...

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced that he won't run for reelection in 2026, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and pursuing budget rescissions, Marisa Wojcik reports on why drugstores continue to close and they point to pharmacy benefit managers as a culprit, and Erica Ayisi covers the Black Hawk Bridge between Iowa and Crawford County in southwest Wi...

In the second part of this series on Milwaukee gun violence, Antonia Perry and her sons attend community gun safety classes, part of a partnership between the city and local firearms educators working to prevent violence. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-2-hous...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses a federal tax and spending cut law and anticipated impacts on Wisconsinites, and Marisa Wojcik reports on a Wisconsin man asking why a cancer drug would not be covered by his health plan. Plus, Murv Seymour covers how a deal to revive TV and move tax incentives is raising hope among Wisconsin filmmakers. For transcripts, video, and more information a...

On “Here & Now,” Tony Evers on the 2025-27 state budget deal alongside a federal reconciliation bill, and Ann Walsh Bradley on serving on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for 30 years. Plus, Marisa Wojcik reports on Wisconsin parents pushing for changes in how health insurance prices life-saving medications. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page a...

In this special series, Murv Seymour reports on gun violence in Milwaukee through the eyes of families, city officials and community safety experts. In part 1, Murv talks with single mother Antonia Perry about her painful choice to turn her 15-year-old son over to police after he stole her gun. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https:...

On “Here & Now,” Wisconsin Public Radio state Capitol reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discusses budget talks among Republican lawmakers and what's on the table, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Director Michael Osterholm explains shifts by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and Erica Ayisi reports on how uncertainty over federal funding could destabilize health car...

On “Here & Now,” Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair-elect Devin Remiker considers Wisconsin Democratic candidates and supporters going into the 2026 cycle, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discusses priorities for the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget as negotiations continue, and Wisconsin Assisted Living Association CEO Mike Pochowski discusses financial disclosures from assisted living facili...

On "Here & Now," PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz covers how the Joint Committee on Finance is assembling the 2025-27 state budget, state Sen. Jesse James discusses a bill creating a pilot program for school-centered mental health services, and School District of Nekoosa child care director Tracy Vruwink discusses how federal defunding can affect school programs and food pantrie...

On "Here & Now," Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson discusses a 2025 reconciliation policy bill cutting federal taxes and spending, Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan visit an ICE detention facility after an immigrant was framed, Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez discusses community support for residents of Milwaukee detained by ICE, and National Weather Service Gre...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson both say they won't vote for Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," retired U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs physician Dr. Michael Siebers discusses how cuts to VA funding and plans to reduce staff affect patients, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Director Bill Hanna explains what changes to Medicaid and SNAP requirements...

On "Here & Now," Darryl Morin on how federal expansion of immigration enforcement is impacting Wisconsin, leaders from Wisconsin's technical colleges speak out about federal financial aid cuts, Chris Taylor is challenging Rebecca Bradley in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election in 2026, Patrick Testin on allowing specialized nurses provide independent care in the state, and data center operations a...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses a 2025 federal budget bill advanced by Republicans, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty over allegations she helped an undocumented immigrant, state Senator Kelda Roys discusses work on the budget by Republican lawmakers and Democratic positioning. Plus, Steven Potter covers how as Wisconsin schools struggle to pay fo...

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul discusses why the state has joined lawsuits filed against the Trump administration, state Rep. Mark Born discusses the 2025 budget proposal by Tony Evers and Republican priorities, Wisconsin Public Media Interim Executive Director Jordan Siegler considers federal funding cuts to the CPB would affect PBS Wisconsin, and Erica Ayisi reports on adv...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan discusses the Trump administration's executive orders and arrest of a Milwaukee judge, Howard Schweber discusses fallout from the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Plus, Murv Seymour covers how one Milwaukee mother learned about firearms safety and gained a boost in confidence. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany discusses the Trump administration's actions on tariffs, spending cuts and visas, Martin O'Malley discusses fundings cuts to Social Security staffing and frustration over delays, Zac Schultz reports on the 2025 NFL draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, and Michael Wagner discusses the termination of federal grants and consequences for researchers. Plus, Xia Le...

Murv Seymour talks with author Christine Wenc in Spring Green about "Funny Because It's True," her book chronicling the history of "The Onion" from newspaper to multimedia American satirical standard. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-christine-wenc-americas-finest-satire-source/?...