The Latest Articles from PBS Wisconsin

Wed, Mar 6, 2024

Free PBS KIDS professional learning is paying off for early childhood educators and providers

In Wisconsin, certified early care providers and early childhood educators are required to complete annual continuing education through the Wisconsin...

Tue, Mar 5, 2024

Farming mental health doc ‘Independent Lens: Greener Pastures’ premieres March 25

There is a mental health crisis happening for many American farmers. A combination of climate change, the pandemic and the...

Tue, Mar 5, 2024

Explore Wisconsin history through artifacts with PBS Wisconsin Education’s new ‘The Look Back’ collection

PBS Wisconsin Education announces the launch of a new education series called The Look Back, which explores eras from Wisconsin’s...

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Remembering Ron Bornstein, a Wisconsin Public Media pioneer

PBS Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and Wisconsin Public Media are saddened by the loss of Ron Bornstein who passed...

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Honoring Women’s History Month with PBS Wisconsin Education

Wisconsin women have been making history as community builders, industry innovators, government leaders and more for centuries. Learn about some...

Tue, Feb 27, 2024

‘FRONTLINE’ executive producer Raney Aronson-Rath speaks on the creation, impact of award-winning film, ‘20 Days in Mariupol’

Last November, PBS and PBS Wisconsin audiences witnessed the broadcast premiere of 20 Days in Mariupol, a visceral, first-person view...

Fri, Feb 23, 2024

Two new ‘Masterpiece’ series premiere Sunday, March 17!

Masterpiece brings the drama of long-ago soap opera legend Noele “Nolly” Gordon and a love story for the ages to its...

Fri, Feb 23, 2024

Preview March’s new seasons of ‘Call the Midwife,’ ‘The Yorkshire Vet’ and ‘Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’

Three PBS Wisconsin viewer favorites begin new seasons in March. See what’s in store for your favorite four-legged friends, sisters...

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

MSO music director John DeMain reflects on Bolz Young Artist Competition and his career

The Bolz Young Artist Competition is a highly-regarded statewide competition in which Wisconsin high school musicians compete for scholarships and...

Fri, Feb 9, 2024

Interview: PBS Wisconsin’s Let’s Grow Stuff summer “on set” at Eagle Heights Community Gardens

Greetings from the . . . winter! It’s me, Sig, your occasional PBS Wisconsin Let’s Grow Stuff blogger (and garden-curious,...

Fri, Feb 9, 2024

Let’s Grow Stuff Interview: Lata and Tilak grow seeds of India in Eagle Heights Community Gardens

Greetings from the 2024 PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape Expo! It’s Sig, again, sharing a second conversation from my summer...

Wed, Feb 7, 2024

Feel the love this Valentine’s Day with 8 lovely ‘Wisconsin Life’ stories

Bob Dylan, Billy Joel and Adele all once sang: “I’d go to the ends of the earth for you, to...

Mon, Feb 5, 2024

‘The Exchange: Kaukauna & King 50 Years Later’ documents 1960s Black and white student exchange – read an interview with director Joanne Williams

Explore the hidden history behind an exchange of Black and white high school students in Wisconsin that happened in the...

Tue, Jan 30, 2024

❤️ 4 PBS KIDS activities to nurture kindness this Valentine’s Day

It’s fun to spread love on Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped candies and pun-filled cards. Another great way to show love...

Mon, Jan 29, 2024

Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s ‘Gospel’ explores Black religious expression Feb. 12-13

Explore the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song with the new docuseries, Gospel. The two-part series from...

Mon, Jan 29, 2024

New PBS KIDS series, ‘Lyla in the Loop,’ premieres Feb. 5

PBS Wisconsin is excited to welcome to its schedule the funny, engaging new PBS KIDS series, Lyla in the Loop....

Fri, Jan 26, 2024

Drama lovers! Preview February’s return of Doc Martin and Sister Boniface (plus two new dramas!)

This February, bundle up and stay in with two new and two returning dramas on PBS Wisconsin! New series River...

Fri, Jan 26, 2024

3 videos to watch for Black History Month from PBS Wisconsin Education

PBS Wisconsin Education creates high-quality, free-to-use, Wisconsin-focused educational media. We serve adults and learners in classrooms, libraries, virtual environments and...

Mon, Jan 22, 2024

PBS Wisconsin Education and local quilters give new refugee neighbors warm welcome

Whether they have called Wisconsin home for years or just days, PBS Wisconsin Education is a resource for all children....

Fri, Jan 12, 2024

‘American Experience: Nazi Town, USA’ chronicles the rise and fall of pro-Nazi German American Bund

In February 1939, more than 20,000 Americans filled Madison Square Garden for an event billed as a “Pro-American Rally.” Images...

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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 stories from everything from a 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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