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Wed, Jun 25, 2025

FRONTLINE schedule updates for July 2025

FRONTLINE, the award-winning PBS series exploring and illuminating the critical issues of our times, announces the following programs airing in...

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

Appreciate natural beauty this summer — tour destinations with ‘Wisconsin Life’!

Take time to unplug from the routine of daily life and connect with nature this summer with Wisconsin Life! These...

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

A connection is made: Historical reenactors on ‘The Look Back’

PBS Wisconsin Education recently wrapped its second season of The Look Back, a series that features Wisconsin historians who examine...

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Celebrate Juneteenth with PBS Wisconsin Voices

Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day and Emancipation Day, is an annual celebration commemorating June 19, 1865, when — more...

Tue, Jun 17, 2025

Stream late hip-hop artist Twan Mack’s powerful Mile of Music performance on PBS Wisconsin

Milwaukee hip-hop pioneer Twan Mack left an indelible mark on Wisconsin’s music scene — from his early days as a...

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

Voices of Pride on PBS Wisconsin

The first of June marked the beginning of Pride celebrations in Wisconsin and across the nation — an opportunity to...

Mon, Jun 9, 2025

PBS Wisconsin is moo-ooo-ved by National Dairy Month

June is National Wisconsin — I mean — Dairy Month, and PBS Wisconsin is proud to honor a cornerstone of...

Sun, Jun 8, 2025

‘Human Footprint’ returns for season 2 this June – and makes a stop in Wisconsin!

Biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton, Ph.D., returns to PBS Wisconsin this summer with an all-new season of Human...

Thu, Jun 5, 2025

New PBS Wisconsin show highlights why Mile of Music is a sweet gig

Each August, the eyes and ears of music fans turn to downtown Appleton where more than 200 musical acts from...

Wed, Jun 4, 2025

The “Summer of Dinosaurs” is almost here!

Dinosaurs may be long extinct, but our fascination with them is alive and thriving! As we eagerly await the arrival...

Tue, Jun 3, 2025

PBS Wisconsin honored for excellence in journalism and storytelling

PBS Wisconsin continues to be recognized for its excellence in journalism and storytelling, earning a series of awards across multiple...

Mon, Jun 2, 2025

June 2025 schedule updates

PBS Wisconsin shares the following updates to our June primetime broadcast schedule. PBS Wisconsin Tuesday, June 10 FRONTLINE has announced...

Sun, Jun 1, 2025

A new season of ‘Grantchester on Masterpiece’ begins June 15

“Life shapes people in different ways.” As everyone in Grantchester adjusts to changing times, they must also help one another...

Tue, May 27, 2025

Bradley Cooper’s ‘Caregiving’ highlights U.S. care crisis through real caregiver stories

Discover the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumph they face each day in...

Mon, May 26, 2025

Bid on your favorite items in the annual PBS Wisconsin Auction online June 1-10!

Bid on more than 2,300 items valued at more than $260,000 during the 50th annual Auction online beginning 7 a.m....

Sun, May 25, 2025

New six-part series, ‘Walking with Dinosaurs,’ premieres June 16

Step into the world of six iconic dinosaurs and experience them walking the Earth once more. Walking with Dinosaurs, premiering...

Fri, May 23, 2025

Your family photos could be part of PBS Wisconsin’s history documentary, ‘Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Madison’

PBS Wisconsin invites members of the Madison community to participate in two photo gathering events, June 24 and 26, for...

Wed, May 21, 2025

Why keep these old maps? Q&A with ‘The Look Back’ guest Georgia Brown

PBS Wisconsin Education is winding down its second season of The Look Back. Aimed at learners in grades 4-6, the...

Tue, May 13, 2025

Honor Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month with PBS Wisconsin

May is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, a time to elevate the achievements and cultures of people...

Tue, May 13, 2025

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s 2024 Best of Show – read a Q&A with the winner

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is a three-day event co-presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions that celebrates all...

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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.

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