Here & Now

On "Here & Now," Tammy Baldwin discusses her victory in 2024 and the second Trump administration's Cabinet picks, Sean Duffy is being nominated for Secretary of Transportation by Donald Trump, Aditi Debnath covers how the politics of sex and gender were at the center of community controversy in Watertown, a 2022 state Supreme Court ruling factors in a case on the Wisconsin Elections Commission and...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on how the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard a lawsuit challenging an 1849 law that banned abortion, Eric Hovde refused to concede to Tammy Baldwin, Christopher Saldaña considers the Department of Public Instruction's 2025 budget and referendums, the DNR issued permits to Enbridge to reroute Line 5 around the Bad River reservation and Jorge Franco discusses a swing...

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen & Scot Ross discuss the significance of the 2024 election victory by President-elect Donald Trump and what it means for Wisconsin politics going forward. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-implications-and-impacts-of-trumps-2024-win/?s...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on how Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris and Tammy Baldwin beat Eric Hovde and the vote results for U.S. Senate and both chambers of the state Legislature. Anthony Chergosky considers the 2024 vote and factors contributing to Donald Trump's win and Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss Donald Trump's 2024 victory and what it means for Wisconsin. Listen to the entir...

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters in the final days before the 2024 election about races for president, the U.S. Senate and levels of enthusiasm. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/charles-franklin-on-his-final-2024-poll-of-wisconsin-voters/?s...

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/...