Here & Now

On "Here & Now," Charles Franklin discusses voter views of 2024 issues, presidential and U.S. Senate candidates, Timothy Purdon describes the Menominee Indian Tribe's lawsuit against social media companies and Cindy Boil unpacks the town of Peshtigo and PFAS pollution amid lawsuits and political fights. Plus, Zac Schultz covers how Wisconsin schools are using 'defeasance' to make it look like refe...

On "Here & Now," Ann Bradley Walsh announced she won't run for another Wisconsin Supreme Court term, organized campaigns to ban books in Wisconsin's school libraries have grown considerably, David Helpap describes dwindling participation in local government in rural areas of the state, and Wisconsin's elections agency notes its policies in response to concerns raised over fraud. Plus, Mitch Reynol...

On "Here & Now," Anthony Chergosky discusses the 2024 presidential primary results and support for Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Katy Weisenburger describes nationwide difficulties with FAFSA and impacts on Wisconsin college students, Caroline Gomez-Tom unpacks brokers misrepresenting and selling unsuitable federal ACA policies and Mike Wiggins, Jr. and Mary Mazzio on the documentary "Bad River" and...

On "Here & Now," Gov. Tony Evers discusses the 2023-24 legislative session, redistricting and the spring election, Zac Schultz reports on dozens of Wisconsin school districts going to referendum in the 2024 spring election, attendees focused on 2020 misinformation at a Keep Our Republic informational session, and Kevin Bahr considers gaps between consumer feelings and strong economic indicators. L...

On "Here & Now," Robert Yablon explains two state constitutional amendment ballot questions, Sen. Jeff Smith describes the impacts of two hospital closures in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Chairman Tehassi Hill discusses the Oneida Nation purchasing land on its reservation and Brandi Grayson unpacks a transitional living space for young adults aged out of foster care. Listen to the entire episode...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers the state Supreme Court agreeing to reconsider absentee ballot drop boxes, Ann Zenk discusses causes and impacts of high staffing vacancy rates for health care professions and Dr. Jasmine Zapata describes the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Bill McCoshen and Scott Ross unpack prospects of the 2024 presidential nominees. Listen to the entire epi...

On "Here & Now," Jim Rafter discusses calling for the state to close Green Bay Correctional Institution, Shannon Zimmerman describes legislation providing rights related to personal information privacy, Amy McGovern unpacks a new law changing how students in Wisconsin are taught to read and John Will explains a food pantry project addressing food insecurity on a college campus. Listen to the entir...

On "Here & Now," Howard Schweber discusses multiple filings made to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on abortion law, Nathan Denzin covers why Wisconsinites care so strongly about wolves and Jon McCray Jones describes Milwaukee's use of gunfire detection systems. Plus, a new web franchise, In Focus with Murv Seymour, explores Wisconsin politics with Michael Wagner. Listen to the entire episode of "Here...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers the implications of the new voting district maps, Eric Hovde gears up in the 2024 Republican primary to take on U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, James Crawford delivers the 2024 State of the Tribes address and Bryan BainBridge discusses plans to tackle teen addiction and mental health in Oneida County. Plus, Lisa Tollefson describes processing the growing number of abse...

On "Here & Now," Gwen Moore discusses legislation providing aid to Israel and Ukraine and border proposals, Republican lawmakers react to the legislative redistricting maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers and Mark Spreitzer comments on the legislature. Plus, Aditi Debnath covers how a global weather phenomenon is threatening to extend drought conditions in Wisconsin and a look at Chippewa Valley pausi...

On "Here & Now," Ron Johnson discusses proposed legislation about immigration and aid for Israel, Ukraine, Nathan Denzin covers the second episode on why an influx of immigrants are heading to Whitewater and Charles Franklin unpacks the positions of Wisconsin voters polled about 2024 presidential candidacies. Plus, Karen Hurd shares her concerns on the closures of two hospitals and 19 clinics in E...

On "Here & Now," Nathan Denzin unpacks why increasing numbers of migrants are heading to Whitewater, Erin Barbato discusses policies and politics of asylum and Alyssa Ratlege describes impacts of declining higher education access in rural areas. Plus, Zac Schultz covers updates on the Wisconsin Supreme Court's submitted redistricting maps. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for February...

On "Here & Now," Tony Evers delivered his 2024 State of the State address with Devin LeMahieu responded, Anthony Chergosky unpacks Republican lawmakers passing district maps similar to the governor's and Charlie Sykes discusses Donald Trump's run in the 2024 Republican presidential primary race. And in health news, Greg Hoffman explains closures of two hospitals and 19 clinics in west-central Wisc...

On "Here & Now," John D. Johnson analyzes seven proposed remedial legislative district maps for Wisconsin, Zac Schultz unpacks the effects of redistricting for the upcoming 2024 elections, Carrie Poser describes the growing number of people without shelter and Chelsea Chandler discusses legislation to expand availability of electric vehicle infrastructure. Plus, Murv Seymour talks with Dr. Alex Ge...

On "Here & Now," in 2024 politics, the Wisconsin Supreme Court maintains its deadline for new legislative maps, Barry Burden unpacks the timeline for the new legislative district maps and Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the presidential primary and 2024 election cycle in Wisconsin. Plus, Aditi Debnath covers how a small but growing number of Wisconsin farmers are embracing robotic milking, and...

On "Here & Now," Tony Evers discusses 2024 prospects for redistricting and lawsuits, a public memorial for Herb Kohl, Jill Underly unpacks special education, student test scores, absenteeism and teacher turnover and Steve Potter talks with Brian Schimming and Ben Wikler on the 2024 election cycle and redistricting. Plus, Jane McCauley covers how generative AI is used ethically and safely in the cl...

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz unpacks the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Republican legislative redistricting maps, calling for new ones and talks about Wisconsin politics throughout 2023 with Speaker Robin Vos. Carla Vigue discusses a program to fund students enrolled in federally recognized tribal nations and Missy Hughes describes the performance of Foxconn and Microsoft in c...