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PBS Wisconsin Serves Up Thanksgiving Programs For Families

November 20, 2020

From the eating at a pingpong table to defending wild turkeys, Charlie Brown and your favorite PBS KIDS characters including…

Get Your Thanksgiving Meal Prepped With PBS Wisconsin

November 20, 2020

Does the mere mention of Thanksgiving conjure up memories of mouth-watering tastes and smells of your favorite holiday dishes? Your…

Q&A: Science Educator’s Insights on PBS Wisconsin’s Newest Resource, ‘Meet the Lab’

November 20, 2020

PBS Wisconsin Education has partnered with innovative science research labs in Wisconsin to create Meet the Lab, a new online…

Travel the State With Wisconsin Hometown Stories

November 17, 2020

Venture around Wisconsin from the comfort of your living room with Wisconsin Hometown Stories! Each story is a celebration of…

Q&A: Education Collection Explores Work and Lives of Contemporary Wisconsin Musicians

November 16, 2020

Over the past year, PBS Wisconsin Education and the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) have partnered with music educators to…

Meet PBS Wisconsin’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Jason Campbell

November 11, 2020

When Jason Campbell decided to volunteer for the 2014 PBS Wisconsin fall membership drive, he wasted no time showing his…

‘Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace’ Premieres Nov. 23 on PBS Wisconsin

November 9, 2020

During the course of 36 seasons and more than 900 episodes filmed from 1982 to 2017, Nancy Zieman was an…

PBS Wisconsin Honors Native American Heritage Month

October 28, 2020

Every November, Americans celebrate Native American Heritage Month – also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

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!

Erik Ernst

I'm the Communications Associate Director at PBS Wisconsin. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Inga Witscher

Inga Witscher is a passionate Wisconsin dairy farmer, cheesemaker and host of PBS Wisconsin’s Around the Farm Table.

Luke Zahm

Luke Zahm is a James Beard-nominated chef and owner of The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He shares his passion for discovering the stories behind the food we eat as host of Wisconsin Foodie.

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

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. A photographer, radio producer and writer, he has experience telling all kinds of stories, from the history of Milwaukee beer ads to processing death through game development.

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

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 bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.