Articles Archive - PBS Wisconsin

Simple ways to tackle back-to-school anxiety with help from PBS

August 10, 2026

From new routines (or re-establishing old ones!) to learning new names and spaces, the start of the school year can…

Your guide to The Odyssey: Watch, learn and explore with PBS Wisconsin

July 31, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s 2026 blockbuster The Odyssey has brought ancient Greek poet Homer’s epic back into the cultural conversation. Whether you’re…

How a furniture store in Oshkosh became a portal to another dimension

July 28, 2026

I can’t stop thinking about the Backrooms. It’s been a chronic obsession with liminal space and how it intersects with…

August 2026 streaming picks on PBS Passport

July 28, 2026

August brings gripping mysteries, international dramas and stories of power, ambition and second chances – all on PBS Passport. Learn…

Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares quilted memories at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

July 27, 2026

Victoria Findlay Wolfe, a New York-based, international award-winning quilt artist, fabric designer, teacher and author, will be one of the…

5 festivals to visit this summer with ‘Wisconsin Life’

July 13, 2026

Festivals and fairs are in full swing throughout the state and Wisconsin Life has scouted out a savory sampling of…

Mindful media matchup: Launch learning with the PBS KIDS Games app

July 6, 2026

Looking for ways to spark learning over break that are (actually) simple? Or are you just tired of that one…

Garden & Green Living Expo experts unearth keys to a fruitful vegetable garden

June 30, 2026

Could you use advice for harvesting, watering, preventing crop damage, managing weeds or coordinating successive planting strategies in your garden?…

Alyssa Beno

As Airwaves Editor, I am proud to champion PBS Wisconsin – where my lifelong love of public media comes full circle. Raised on Arthur, Reading Rainbow and The Magic School Bus, I now turn to Lucy Worsley, Ken Burns and Rick Steves to keep exploring.

Andrew Carlson

Canoer of Madison lakes. Sipper of pinot noir. Singer of cringeworthy pop punk karaoke. Proud cat dad. When I'm not these things (although I'm never not proud of my cat), I'm engaging communities across the state through my role at PBS Wisconsin!

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

John Christensen

Judith Heise

Mike DeVine

I’m a public relations specialist for PBS Wisconsin who enjoys promoting the wide range of programming that we offer. When I’m not sharing the stories of PBS Wisconsin content, I enjoy going to concerts, watching movies, reading and traveling (Always open to recommendations for my next destination!).

Mark Riechers

Mark is a digital content editor for PBS Wisconsin. He's been working in public media since 2016. One time — for a story, promise — he rode a bike pulled by two dogs that ran the Iditarod.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm a digital producer at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy gardening, baking, playing board games and watching movies.

Tawny Morrison

I'm a communications specialist who shares about the wonderful world of PBS Wisconsin Education and PBS KIDS. I love spending time with my family and I believe having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card.