Elections

Charles Franklin on his final 2024 poll of Wisconsin voters

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.

Friday November 1, 2024

Elections

Nathan Denzin on Trump’s final 2024 Wisconsin campaign stops

PBS Wisconsin reporter Nathan Denzin discusses the goals and impacts of campaign rallies held by former President Donald Trump in Green Bay and Milwaukee in the final days before the 2024 election.

Friday November 1, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Abigail Swetz

Here's what our guest on the Oct. 25, 2024 episode said about rhetorical attacks against transgender people by the Trump campaign.

Monday October 28, 2024

Elections

Abigail Swetz on anti-transgender Republican stances in 2024

Fair Wisconsin Executive Director Abigail Swetz discusses impacts of anti-transgender statements by Republican candidates in speeches and campaign ads during the final weeks before the 2024 election.

Friday October 25, 2024

Elections

Republicans call upon Wisconsinites to cast early votes

While many Republicans have criticized absentee voting, the party's leaders and elected officials are now encouraging Wisconsinites to vote early in-person and use drop boxes in the 2024 election.

Friday October 25, 2024

Elections

Harris makes appeal to conservative, undecided 2024 voters

Vice President Kamala Harris is making appeals to conservative and undecided voters across Wisconsin, appearing with Republican Liz Cheney and conservative former radio talk show host Charlie Sykes.

Friday October 25, 2024

Education

Honoring Wisconsin Public Television reporter Art Hackett

Art Hackett, the primary political news reporter at Wisconsin Public Television for 31 years, has passed away at 74 and is celebrated and honored by PBS Wisconsin and for his work and spirit.

Friday October 25, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Anthony Chergosky after the 2024 US Senate debate

Here's what the guest on the Oct. 18, 2024 episode said about the Wisconsin's U.S. Senate debate between Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.

Monday October 21, 2024

Politics

Anthony Chergosky on the debate between Baldwin and Hovde

UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky analyzes the 2024 U.S. Senate election debate between Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.

Friday October 18, 2024

Education

Honoring Wisconsin Public Media Director Heather L Reese

Heather L. Reese, director of Wisconsin Public Media, has passed away at 50 and is celebrated and honored by PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio for her contributions to their missions and work.

Friday October 18, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Nathan Kalmoe, Jim Flaherty

Here's what guests on the October 11, 2024 episode said about the relationship between extreme rhetoric and political violence and the influence and interests of voters over the age of 50.

Monday October 14, 2024

Elections

Jim Flaherty on older Wisconsin voters in the 2024 election

AARP Wisconsin Communications Director Jim Flaherty discusses the enthusiasm of voters over the age of 50 for the 2024 election and the issues of Social Security, drug prices and long-term home care.

Friday October 11, 2024

Politics

Nathan Kalmoe on hateful rhetoric and political violence

UW-Madison political science researcher Nathan Kalmoe discusses increasing levels of hateful rhetoric toward migrants and others in advance of the 2024 election and rising fears of political violence.

Friday October 11, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jorge Franco, Charles Franklin

Here's what guests on the Oct. 4, 2024 episode said about impacts of immigrant labor in Wisconsin industries and what the Marquette Law School Poll results are showing a month before the election.

Monday October 7, 2024

Economy

Jorge Franco on Trump and Wisconsin’s immigrant workforce

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin CEO Jorge Franco considers rhetoric by former President Donald Trump about immigrants and the impacts on workers in agriculture and manufacturing industries.

Friday October 4, 2024

Elections

Charles Franklin on Wisconsin a month out from the 2024 vote

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.

Friday October 4, 2024

Politics

Republican former congressperson refutes immigration fables

At a panel discussion in La Crosse hosted by a group called Former Members of Congress, former U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble, R-Green Bay, discussed why election year claims about immigrants voting are wrong.

Friday October 4, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Sarah Kopplin, Paula Silha

Here's what guests on the Sept. 27, 2024 episode said about Wisconsin teachers being restricted from teaching about elections and the work of Overdose Fatality Review teams.

Monday September 30, 2024

Education

Sarah Kopplin on discussing elections in Wisconsin schools

Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies President and Shorewood Intermediate School teacher Sarah Kopplin describes restrictions being placed on teaching about politics and elections at schools.

Friday September 27, 2024

Health

Paula Silha on the health goals of Overdose Fatality Reviews

La Crosse County Health Department education manager Paula Silha describes conducting Overdose Fatality Reviews of victims and how this work identifies opportunities for interventions to help others.

Friday September 27, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, Edgar Lin, Sec. David Casey

Here's what guests on the Sept. 20, 2024 episode said about a Harris rally in Madison, legal requirements to certify election results and a new online tax-filing option.

Monday September 23, 2024

Elections

Edgar Lin on state law and certifying 2024 election results

Protect Democracy policy strategist and lawyer Edgar Lin details state-specific laws that govern certification of election results by local clerks and concerns over refusals to follow legal mandates.

Friday September 20, 2024

Economy

Sec. David Casey on IRS Direct File expanding to Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary David Casey discusses IRS Direct File, a federal program to file income tax returns online for free, launching in the state for eligible taxpayers in 2025.

Friday September 20, 2024

Elections

Zac Schultz on Harris in Madison, Kennedy’s ballot status

PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz discusses Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris holding a rally in Madison and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s ballot lawsuit.

Friday September 20, 2024

Elections

Republicans respond to Harris campaign rally in Madison

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and other Wisconsin Republican leaders spoke about the campaign of 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris in advance of a rally she held in Madison.

Friday September 20, 2024

Education

Evers responds to UW neutrality policy for leader statements

Gov. Tony Evers spoke with UW-Madison students and responded to a new neutral-viewpoint policy for leadership across all Universities of Wisconsin schools after the spring 2024 campus protests.

Friday September 20, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Charles Franklin, Jason Stein

Here's what guests on the Sept. 13, 2024 episode said about political polling two months out from the November election and rising property values and tax levies in Wisconsin.

Monday September 16, 2024

Elections

Charles Franklin on polling the top 2024 races in Wisconsin

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin describes what polling of Wisconsin voters shows about candidates and campaigns for president and U.S. Senate two months out from the 2024 election.

Friday September 13, 2024

Economy

Jason Stein on home values and property taxes in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein discusses the group's report on sky high values of houses in the state and how a rise in property tax levies impacts local government and school budgets.

Friday September 13, 2024

Health

Vaccination rates fall among kids in Wisconsin K-12 schools

More K-12 students in Wisconsin are getting personal conviction waivers for required measles vaccinations, while health officials are promoting annual COVID-19 and flu vaccines as seasonal cases rise.

Friday September 13, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Sen. LaTonya Johnson, Laura Dresser

Here's what guests on the Aug. 30, 2024 episode said about the status of Wisconsin's juvenile correctional facilities and the state of the economy for workers.

Tuesday September 3, 2024

Social Issues

State Sen. LaTonya Johnson on conditions at Lincoln Hills

State Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, discusses the status of Lincoln Hills School youth prison after a counselor's death prompted calls to loosen rules on methods for restraining inmates.

Friday August 30, 2024

Economy

Laura Dresser on the state of working in Wisconsin in 2024

UW-Madison labor economist and High Road Strategy Center associate director Laura Dresser discusses the group's State of Working Wisconsin 2024 report on job numbers, wage growth and gender pay gaps.

Friday August 30, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Ben Wikler, Brian Schimming, US Rep. Gwen Moore, US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tygve Olson, McCoshen & Ross

Here's what guests on the August 23, 2024 episode said about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a concurrent rally in Milwaukee, and the status of federal and state races as the election in November approaches.

Monday August 26, 2024

Elections

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the historic nature of Harris in 2024

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, discusses the historical significance of Vice President Kamala Harris running to be the first woman of color as U.S. president and what it means to Wisconsin voters.

Friday August 23, 2024

Elections

Ben Wikler on 2024 DNC impacts, enthusiasm of Democrats

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler reacts to the 2024 Democratic National Convention and considers the surge in energy for the campaign with the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Friday August 23, 2024

Elections

Brian Schimming on 2024 DNC impacts, attitude of Republicans

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming reacts to the 2024 Democratic National Convention and considers how the campaign of former President Donald Trump is adapting to shifts in the race.

Friday August 23, 2024

Elections

Trygve Olson on crossover voters in Wisconsin’s 2024 races

The Lincoln Project senior advisor Trygve Olson discusses contours of partisan politics in Wisconsin and what varying voter support for Republicans and Democrats means for the 2024 U.S. Senate race.

Friday August 23, 2024

Elections

Vance invokes 2020 riots at a 2024 campaign stop in Kenosha

Republican candidate for vice president, Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance, recalled 2020 riots and stressed support for public safety at a Kenosha campaign event during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Friday August 23, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 DNC in Chicago: Day four

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Democratic National Convention about U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin campaigning for reelection and the Harris-Walz ticket.

Thursday August 22, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 DNC in Chicago: Day three

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Democratic National Convention to discuss how the party's politicians and activists plan to pivot to campaign in Wisconsin.

Wednesday August 21, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 DNC in Chicago: Day two

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Democratic National Convention to consider priorities put forth by Wisconsin lawmakers inside and the Gaza protests outside.

Tuesday August 20, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 DNC in Chicago: Day one

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Democratic National Convention to examine the Wisconsin delegation and the state's significance in the presidential election.

Monday August 19, 2024

Elections

How ‘Here & Now’ is covering the 2024 DNC in Chicago

PBS Wisconsin is providing in-depth coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, including daily updates from reporters, analysis from McCoshen & Ross and a special one-hour broadcast program at the end of the week.

Monday August 19, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Anthony Chergosky, Bob Atwell

Here's what guests on the August 16, 2024 episode said about Wisconsin's partisan primary election results and financial troubles for the Universities of Wisconsin.

Monday August 19, 2024

Elections

Steven Potter on how Wisconsin fits into the DNC in Chicago

"Here & Now" reporter Steven Potter discusses Wisconsin's continuing prominence in presidential politics as the state's delegation prepares for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Friday August 16, 2024

Education

Bob Atwell on the future of the Universities of Wisconsin

Former Universities of Wisconsin Regent Bob Atwell discusses costs and benefits of college as more two-year campuses are closed and a legislative study committee considers options for moving forward.

Friday August 16, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Charles Franklin, Steve Taylor, Linda Hall

Here's what guests on the August 9, 2024 episode said about polling the presidential matchup between Harris and Trump, ongoing budget problems for Milwaukee County, and the worsening state of child mental health in Wisconsin.

Monday August 12, 2024

Elections

Charles Franklin on how voters feel about Harris and Trump

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin describes where national and Wisconsin voters stand on 2024 presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump three months before the election.

Friday August 9, 2024

Budgets

Supervisor Steve Taylor on Milwaukee County’s budget issues

Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve Taylor discusses a budget surplus swinging to projected deficits for the county's government despite federal funding, a boost in state aid and a sales tax increase.

Friday August 9, 2024

Health

Linda Hall on the mental health of Wisconsin high schoolers

Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Director Linda Hall describes the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey's findings on anxiety, depression and effects of screen time among high school students.

Friday August 9, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Kit Kerschensteiner, Barbara Bowers

Here's what guests on the Aug. 2, 2024 episode said about how voters with disabilities can acquire absentee ballots and the state of nursing home care in Wisconsin.

Monday August 5, 2024

Elections

Kit Kerschensteiner on absentee voting by disabled people

Disability Rights Wisconsin director of legal and advocacy services Kit Kerschensteiner discusses a court ruling that allows absentee ballots be emailed to disabled voters for the November election.

Friday August 2, 2024

Economy

Barbara Bowers on nonprofit nursing homes turning for-profit

UW-Madison School of Nursing Center for Aging Research and Education founding director Barbara Bowers discusses the growing number of Wisconsin nursing homes changing from nonprofit to for-profit.

Friday August 2, 2024

Social Issues

Vel Phillips honored with statue at Wisconsin State Capitol

A statue of Vel Phillips was unveiled at the Wisconsin State Capitol to honor her legacy as a civil rights pioneer and leader who advocated for fair housing, education access and women's equality.

Friday August 2, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Mordecai Lee, Nick Ramos, McCoshen & Ross

Here's what guests on the July 26, 2024 episode said about comparisons between the presidential election of 1968 and today, the influence of big campaign donors and rapid shifts in the presidential race.

Monday July 29, 2024

Elections

McCoshen & Ross on Biden, Harris and Democrats in 2024

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss President Joe Biden withdrawing his 2024 candidacy and the Democratic Party lining up to support Vice President Kamala Harris.

Friday July 26, 2024

Elections

Nick Ramos on campaign donor influence and the 2024 election

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Executive Director Nick Ramos discusses impacts of large campaign contributions on elections in the wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

Friday July 26, 2024

Elections

Mordecai Lee on comparing the 1968 and 2024 election cycles

UW-Milwaukee political science professor Mordecai Lee discusses historical comparisons between the 1968 and 2024 presidential elections as the Democratic National Convention is again held in Chicago.

Friday July 26, 2024

Elections

Republicans shift to counter Harris campaign in 2024 race

Republicans are shifting their focus to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris in her campaign as the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.

Friday July 26, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Brian Schimming, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Angela Lang, Ben Wikler, Eric Hovde, McCoshen & Ross

Here's what guests on the July 19, 2024 episode said about the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, its impacts on the city and how campaigns are shifting in a volatile election cycle.

Monday July 22, 2024

Elections

Ben Wikler on 2024 RNC impacts, uncertainty of Democrats

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler reacts to the 2024 Republican National Convention and considers how tension over President Joe Biden's campaign impacts other candidates in the state.

Friday July 19, 2024

Elections

Brian Schimming on 2024 RNC impacts, energy of Republicans

Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming reacts to the 2024 Republican National Convention and considers support for former President Donald Trump's campaign after an assassination attempt.

Friday July 19, 2024

Elections

Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Milwaukee hosting the 2024 RNC

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson reflects on Milwaukee's experience as the 2024 Republican National Convention host city, from economic expectations to security considerations to political impacts.

Friday July 19, 2024

Social Issues

Angela Lang on police killing Samuel Sharpe Jr. and 2024 RNC

Black Leaders Organizing for Communities Executive Director Angela Lang discusses the impacts of out-of-state police killing a Milwaukee resident during the 2024 RNC and implications for the city.

Friday July 19, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee: Day four

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Republican National Convention to discuss Wisconsin Republicans touting Milwaukee, the state and the Trump-Vance ticket.

Thursday July 18, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee: Day three

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Republican National Convention to consider an incident involving U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Ohio police killing a man.

Wednesday July 17, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee: Day two

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Republican National Convention to gauge business impacts on Milwaukee and police shooting a person past the security zone.

Tuesday July 16, 2024

Elections

‘Here & Now’ from the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee: Day one

"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz checks in from the 2024 Republican National Convention about bolstered security after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Monday July 15, 2024

Elections

How ‘Here & Now’ is covering the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee

PBS Wisconsin is providing in-depth coverage over the course of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, with daily updates from reporters, analysis from McCoshen & Ross and a special one-hour broadcast program at the end of the week.

Monday July 15, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: McCoshen & Ross, Steven Potter, Scott McDonell, Meagan Wolfe, Christy Remucal

Here's what guests on the July 12, 2024 episode said about the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, how election clerks are preparing to once again use absentee ballot drop boxes, and how foam on lakes and rivers can contain high levels of "forever chemicals."

Monday July 15, 2024

Elections

McCoshen & Ross on expectations of the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the 2024 races for president and a U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin as the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee gets started.

Friday July 12, 2024

Elections

Steven Potter on security planning in Milwaukee for the RNC

"Here & Now" reporter Steven Potter discusses advance planning by multiple federal and state law enforcement agencies to provide security for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Friday July 12, 2024

Elections

Scott McDonell on using absentee ballot drop boxes in 2024

Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell describes planning to once again deploy unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes in the Madison metro area after the Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed a ban on their use.

Friday July 12, 2024

Elections

Meagan Wolfe on absentee ballot drop box guidance for 2024

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe details guidance for local election clerks on unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes after the state Supreme Court reversed a ban on their use.

Friday July 12, 2024

Science

Christy Remucal on finding PFAS contamination in water foams

UW-Madison civil and environmental engineering professor Christy Remucal explains implications of research revealing high concentrations of PFAS chemicals in naturally occurring river and lake foams.

Friday July 12, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, Anthony Chergosky, Natasha Paris

Here's what guests on the July 5, 2024 episode said about Wisconsin Supreme Court cases, how down-ballot races are affected by the presidential race, and what wet weather is doing to crops.

Monday July 8, 2024

Courts

Zac Schultz on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and abortion law

PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz discusses the significance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court agreeing to hear two cases related to the legal status of abortion access in the state.

Wednesday July 3, 2024

Politics

Anthony Chergosky on down-ballot races in the 2024 election

UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky considers how the 2024 race for president could affect voter support for candidates seeking numerous open seats in the Wisconsin Legislature.

Wednesday July 3, 2024

Agriculture

Natasha Paris on Wisconsin’s farms facing weather whiplash

UW-Madison Extension regional crops educator Natasha Paris describes the impacts of extreme weather conditions on Wisconsin's growing season as drought shifts to rainstorms delivering excessive water.

Wednesday July 3, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Mordecai Lee, Village Pres. Mary Kardoskee

Here's what guests on the June 29, 2024 episode said about what two familiar candidates did and did not say in the first presidential debate, and Ashwaubenon's new rules for short-term rentals flooded by visitors to Lambeau Field.

Monday July 1, 2024

Policy

Village Pres. Mary Kardoskee on short-term rental regulation

Ashwaubenon Village Board President Mary Kardoskee discusses a growing number of short-term rental properties in the Green Bay area and how the local government seeks to regulate their operation.

Friday June 28, 2024

Elections

Mordecai Lee on the first Biden and Trump debate of 2024

UW-Milwaukee political science professor Mordecai Lee considers candidate messages and reactions to the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Friday June 28, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Rich Barnhouse, Sen. Chris Larson, John Blakeman

Here's what guests on the June 21, 2024 episode said about the closing of two-year Universities of Wisconsin campuses, the financial turmoil at Milwaukee Public Schools, and the past and present of Donald Trump campaigns in Wisconsin.

Monday June 24, 2024

Education

Sen. Chris Larson on Milwaukee Public Schools administration

State Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, discusses how consolidation in the administrative structure of Milwaukee Public Schools played a role in ongoing financial reporting issues for the district.

Friday June 21, 2024

Education

Rich Barnhouse on continuing closures of 2-year UW campuses

Waukesha County Technical College President Richard Barnhouse explains the impact closures to 2-year Universities of Wisconsin programs has, and how technical colleges are trying to provide solutions.

Friday June 21, 2024

Elections

John Blakeman on impacts of Trump’s rhetoric among voters

UW-Stevens Point professor John Blakeman discusses how former President Trump's messaging of "rigged" elections, out of control immigration and more is resonating with rural Wisconsin voters.

Friday June 21, 2024

Politics

Town of Lac du Flambeau to stop paying to keep roads open

The board of the town of Lac du Flambeau voted to stop payments to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to keep four roads open through tribal land after a year and a half of dispute.

Friday June 21, 2024

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Ben Wikler, Angela Harris

Here's what guests on the June 7, 2024 episode said about the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's state convention and escalating financial woes for the Milwaukee Public School system.

Monday June 10, 2024

Elections

Ben Wikler on Wisconsin voters and Democrats in 2024

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler discusses the state's importance in the 2024 election and turning out voters for President Joe Biden as the DNC in Chicago approaches.

Friday June 7, 2024