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Guide to PBS Wisconsin Channels

July 7, 2021

PBS Wisconsin-1, PBS Wisconsin-2, PBS Wisconsin-3 and PBS Wisconsin-4. You may have seen these names before, but what are they?…

Let’s Grow Stuff: What’s the Dirt on Soil

June 2, 2021

What’s the Dirt on Soil? Confession: I love a good plant and garden pun, perhaps a little too much (if…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Get Ready to Grow Amazing Tomatoes

May 6, 2021

Tomatoes are a favorite bounty of high summer, with flavors and colors ranging from the highly acidic and sultry to…

Escape to the Chateau, Life at the Waterhole, and More New Series and Seasons Airing in May!

April 26, 2021

In addition to Inside the Met and One Voice: The Songs We Share, check out these new series and seasons…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Spring Inventory for Gardening

March 11, 2021

The first day of spring is moments away – March 20, for those keeping track! Before long, warm temperatures and…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Let’s Order Seeds… ASAP!

February 10, 2021

The deep doldrums of winter may be roiling outside, but indoors our hearts and minds are full of dreams and…

Check Out the New Shows Coming to PBS Wisconsin in February

January 28, 2021

Chemical reactions, breathtaking landscapes and wildlife, and the history of the Black church in America – check out what’s new…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Get Your Season Started Right

January 25, 2021

The PBS Wisconsin blog greets a new author this week — Ben Futa, host of Let’s Grow Stuff. This is…

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.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Carol Griskavich

I'm the Community Education Specialist at PBS Wisconsin, which means I use your input to create the community events that get your Wisconsin neighbors engaged. I stay out of trouble by doing improv comedy, cooking perfectly edible meals, and accepting compliments on my glasses that people continuously think are new. I actually got them a year ago, but thanks for noticing! Have a thought? Let me know: carol.griskavich@pbswisconsin.org

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. 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.

Jessie Nixon

I am an Education Engagement Specialist at PBS Wisconsin Education. When I’m not facilitating professional development experiences for educators around the state, I am out enjoying our state’s wonderful trail systems. Hope to see you on the trail!

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 the online content editor 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. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at sigrid.peterson@pbswisconsin.org.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games, and watching movies (especially musicals).