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Elaine Koch, Russell Koch and Nikolas DeGroot sit in folding camp chairs arranged in a semi-circle, with two empty folding camp chairs facing them, on a lawn in front of a folding table with a wood box on its surface and a sign reading Politics in the Park leaning against its legs, with two children running next to a sidewalk behind them, and with trees and metal park benches facing a lake in the background.

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Politics in the Park conversations in Oshkosh aim to build community

Nikolas DeGroot started informal in-person gatherings about shared issues in Oshkosh parks, urging community members to log off and talk politics in real life while making sure their conversations remain respectful in an effort to reverse polarization.

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Education

The legacy of PBS Wisconsin Emeritus Director Jon Miskowski

Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin’s budget surplus plan

Budgets

Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin's budget surplus plan

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Education

Layla Merrifield on funding for Wisconsin technical colleges

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Budgets

Wisconsin's bipartisan state budget surplus deal falls apart

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Health

Dr. Arick Sabin on rising Lyme disease cases in Wisconsin

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Debbie Gibson and Terry Butler hold beagles in their laps while sitting down and looking at each other, with a banner behind them with a stylized graphic of a dog and cat and the words Dane County Humane Society.

Agriculture

Musicians praise effort to find homes for hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Social Issues

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Frederica Freyberg and Tammy Baldwin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tim Gruenke, Alex Gee

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Tony Kurtz.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Rep. Tony Kurtz, Layla Merrifield, Dr. Arick Sabin

A still image shows a Jon Miskowski posing for a portrait, with a graphic on the right that reads 'Jon Miskowski' and 'Aug. 4, 1960 - May 9, 2026.'

Education

The legacy of PBS Wisconsin Emeritus Director Jon Miskowski

Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin’s budget surplus plan

Budgets

Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin's budget surplus plan

A still image shows Layla Merrifield seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Layla Merrifield' and 'Wisconsin Technical College System president.'

Education

Layla Merrifield on funding for Wisconsin technical colleges

A still image shows an active session in the Wisconsin state Legislature.

Budgets

Wisconsin's bipartisan state budget surplus deal falls apart

A still image shows Dr. Arick Sabin seated in front of a white wall, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'La Crosse,' 'Arick Sabin, D.O.' and 'Gundersen Medical Foundation.'

Health

Dr. Arick Sabin on rising Lyme disease cases in Wisconsin

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Debbie Gibson and Terry Butler hold beagles in their laps while sitting down and looking at each other, with a banner behind them with a stylized graphic of a dog and cat and the words Dane County Humane Society.

Agriculture

Musicians praise effort to find homes for hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Social Issues

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Frederica Freyberg and Tammy Baldwin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tim Gruenke, Alex Gee

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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

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One Menominee Nation family's story of tragedy and advocacy

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Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

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Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

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Alex Gee on sustaining Madison's Black community and culture

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Paul Hutson on psilocybin dosing as a clinical treatment

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Paul Hutson on potential for psychedelics in mental health

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Tom Content on data center energy use and utility ratepayers

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Animal rights groups push to end biomedical testing on dogs

How Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic primaries are taking shape

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How Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primaries are taking shape

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Indigenous

Steve Vavrus on climate change and impacts to tribal nations

Political violence and Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor

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Political violence and Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor

Political violence and Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor

Elections

Political violence and Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor

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Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

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Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

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Education

In Milwaukee, a nonprofit races to keep Rohingya language from fading in exile

Courts

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal scheme to import ammo

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

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Northeast Region

Elaine Koch, Russell Koch and Nikolas DeGroot sit in folding camp chairs arranged in a semi-circle, with two empty folding camp chairs facing them, on a lawn in front of a folding table with a wood box on its surface and a sign reading Politics in the Park leaning against its legs, with two children running next to a sidewalk behind them, and with trees and metal park benches facing a lake in the background.

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Wolf River communities deal with flooding — and insurance

Education

At UW-Oshkosh, nearly half the students are still in high school

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Debbie Gibson and Terry Butler hold beagles in their laps while sitting down and looking at each other, with a banner behind them with a stylized graphic of a dog and cat and the words Dane County Humane Society.

Agriculture

Musicians praise effort to find homes for hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

Social Issues

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Courts

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

Social Issues

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Courts

Wisconsin sues Lac Du Flambeau tribe over non-member fishing restrictions on 19 lakes

Science

Isle Royale wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

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Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

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Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

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Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

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