Here & Now

On "Here & Now," UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin discusses Trump administration moves to cut funding and revoke student visas, Will Hsu discusses retaliatory tariffs by China affecting his Wausau-based ginseng business, and Mike Totoraitis discusses efforts to remediate lead paint contamination in Milwaukee schools. Plus, Thanh Bui-Duquette discusses how defunding Head Start could affect ch...

On "Here & Now," Amanda Gennerman discusses the government revoking visas of international students in Wisconsin, Nathan Denzin covers why cleaning up lead paint and replacing pipes is one element in Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget, and Bobby Peterson discusses fears about Congress making cuts to Medicaid and effects on recipients. Plus, Linda Thomas-Greenfield discusses challenges and rewards of condu...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outcome of the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, from the impact of Elon Musk to upcoming cases before the high court. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-the-significance-of-wisconsins-2025-vote/?seriesID...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on how Susan Crawford's win in 2025 secures a liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Ben Wikler discusses the state Supreme Court election and impacts on national politics, State Superintendent Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser shared thoughts on education in Wisconsin, voters in the Racine Unified School District passed a referendum, and Missy Hughes...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers how the 2024 presidential vote set the stage for the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, Wisconsin Native Vote notes how tribal ID is a valid type of voter identification, and Steven Potter reports on how the race between Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser centers on testing and school funding. Plus, Aditi Debnath reports why Racine faces a critical moment for...

Murv Seymour talks with Milwaukee Film Festival Director Susan Kerns at the Oriental Theatre about creating cinema, the magic of watching movies in person, and filmmaking opportunities in Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-susan-kerns-celebrating-cinema-in-milwaukee/?ser...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers why testing sexual assault evidence is at issue in the 2025 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court, Steven Potter reports on state school superintendent candidates Brittany Kinser and Dr. Jill Underly's goals for students and schools in 2025, Matt Joski discusses immigration as a bill would require sheriffs to assist federal enforcement, and Chairman Thomas Fowler of...

On "Here & Now," Rick Esenberg and Jeff Mandell on the debate between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel, the candidates share their perspectives on the status of transgender people under state law, and Jane McCauley reports on how transgender residents of Wisconsin plan to continue advocating on behalf their existence. Plus, Suzanne Eckes discusses the Trump admini...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on research showing attack ads have impacts on how all judges make sentencing decisions, UW and biohealth industry leaders and researchers tout impacts of funding by the NIH, scientists assemble at a "Stand Up for Science" rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol, and Mariel Barnes describes the "manosphere" movement and its influence on culture and politics. Plus,...

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil discuss actions by Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, and Michael Osterholm considers H5N1 bird flu in poultry amid concerns over spread among humans. Plus, Mary Pitsch describes how the Livasu planned community models new care for dementia patients. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episod...

On "Here & Now," Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his 2025-27 state budget, and state Rep. Mark Born shared the Republican stance, Jason Stein considers the prospects of the 2025-27 state budget proposals from Evers, Zac Schultz asks when Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel would recuse from a Wisconsin Supreme Court case, Dr. Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser won the spring 2025 primary for state superintende...

On "Here & Now," Susan Crawford discusses the Wisconsin Supreme Court and her perspectives on law and politics, Robert Golden discusses impacts of shifting National Institute of Health rules on research funds, Rick Esenberg describes executive orders, Elon Musk and separation of powers in the Constitution and Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer describes free tribal IDs for enrolled Ho-Chunk m...

On "Here & Now," Brad Schimel discusses the Wisconsin Supreme Court and his perspectives on law and politics, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Meagan Wolfe at the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Wisconsin Sen. John Jagler describes a bill to revert how the state scores standardized reading and math tests and Kurt Bauer discusses the Trump administration's plans for tariffs on Canada, Mexico an...

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez discusses a bill to limit immigration detention and raids in Wisconsin, Jane Graham Jennings discusses effects of potential freezes on federal grants on social services, Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill describes funding for tribal governments and U.S. citizenship of Indigenous people and Murv Seymour covers why an activist built a model cell to illus...

Murv Seymour talks with computer science teacher Saghar Homayounpour at New Berlin West Middle / High School about her passion for teaching, connecting with students and STEM career opportunities. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-saghar-homayounpour-2024-teacher-of-the-year/?seri...

On "Here & Now," Ron Johnson and Gwen Moore discuss their outlook for the second Trump administration and its initial actions, Abigail Swetz discusses a Trump executive order on federal recognition of sex assigned at birth and Tony Evers delivered his 2025 State of the State address and Robin Vos responded. Plus, Stephen Nick discusses officers dropping off people experiencing homelessness in Eau...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz examines a Wisconsin Supreme Court case on administrative rules in state government, seasonal respiratory viruses are spreading across Wisconsin as authorities monitor H5N1, José Pérez and Ismael Ozanne speak to local concerns over mass deportation plans, Andre Sayles discusses policing practices toward undocumented immigrants in the city of Beloit and a federal judge...

On "Here & Now," Chad Alan Goldberg discusses researching the rise of populism and the impacts of Jan. 6, Bobby Peterson discusses the scale of medical bills and a rule to block debt on credit reports and David Minor discusses efforts to expand hospital and clinic facilities after closures. Plus, Dale Knapp describes factors contributing to a projected population decline in Wisconsin by 2050. List...

On "Here & Now," members of the Wisconsin Legislature's leadership reflect on predictions for 2024, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss political forecasts for the nation and state in 2025, the WEC voted to investigate how Madison misplaced nearly 200 absentee ballots in 2024, former state Sen. Tim Cullen and former state Sen. George Petak have passed away, Tom Haupt describes tracking avian influ...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss political forecasts for the start of the second Trump administration and the stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in 2025. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-political-outlook-for-2025/?seriesID=5...

Murv Seymour talks with filmmaker John Ridley about the art of storytelling, his movie about political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, and artistic efforts of the No Studios Creative Hub in Milwaukee. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-john-ridley-storytelling-film-and-community/?ser...

On "Here & Now," educators and the Madison community grapple directly with an epidemic of violence, Erin Neill describes traumas experienced by survivors and families following violent acts, Trish Kilpin on the crisis response following the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan comments discusses the Abundant Christian Life School shooting in Madison, Robin Vos discusses le...

On "Here & Now," Greta Neubauer discusses impacts of redistricting, new Democratic lawmakers and the state budget, Dianne Hesselbein discusses the Democratic caucus, election results and state budget process, charges in the 2020 false Trump electors case in Wisconsin are proceeding in court, the Bad River Tribe and environmental groups challenge the Enbridge oil pipeline reroute and Tyler Wenzlaff...

On "Here & Now," Mark Pocan discusses the Save Medicare Act bill to limit private health insurance marketing, Bryna Godar discusses a court ruling to reverse Act 10 and the 2025 state Supreme Court election, Kurt Paulsen discusses housing shortages and possible impacts of the second Trump administration and Amy Basting describes commitments and rewards of foster care for thousands of kids in the s...

Murv Seymour talks with author David Maraniss at PBS Wisconsin about how journalism shaped his passion for writing histories of social change and biographies of U.S. presidents and storied athletes. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-david-maraniss-covering-news-writing-history/?se...