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Extended Report on “Too Many Candles: Milwaukee Gun Violence”

May 17, 2016

After the premiere of our most recent documentary, Too Many Candles: Milwaukee Gun Violence, our partners at Wisconsin Public Radio and…

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4, 2016

Why does someone become a teacher? Is it because they like kids? Is it because they enjoyed school? There is…

Director Stanley Nelson on Central Time and Director’s Cut

February 16, 2016

Director Stanley Nelson visited Madison last week after the release of his newest documentary, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the…

Wisconsin From the… Pavement?

February 15, 2016

TV production doesn’t always go as planned. Wisconsin Public Television producer Ryan captured this moment while out capturing footage for…

Director Stanley Nelson Visits Madison

February 8, 2016

Director Stanley Nelson’s work – which includes impactful American Experience documentaries Freedom Summer and Freedom Riders, and the unprecedented upcoming documentary The Black Panthers: Vanguard…

A Word With WPT’s Director of Television: Tuscany

November 24, 2015

My wife Mary and I recently returned from the WPT tour of Tuscany. It was a wonderful trip guided by…

Full 2015-16 Broadcast Schedule: UW Hockey on WPT

November 5, 2015

We’ve got great news to share for our hockey fans! Wisconsin Men’s Hockey coverage returns to Wisconsin Public Television’s The…

Back to the Future With Wisconsin Public Television

October 21, 2015

On this Back to the Future Day, everyone is talking about what didn’t come true by Oct. 21, 2015. We’re…

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.

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.