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Talib Akbar on prison and isolation as forms of punishment

Social Issues

Talib Akbar on prison and isolation as forms of punishment

Incarceration activist and WISDOM Vice President Talib Akbar considers how being imprisoned serves as punishment and the psychological effects of spending time alone versus being among other people.

Recent News

Elon Musk holds both of his arms up in the air and makes fists while standing behind an out-of-focus Donald Trump, who is speaking into a microphone mounted to a podium, with out-of-focus people seated and standing in the background.

Politics

Elon Musk tightens grip on the federal government as Democrats raise alarms

Kenneth Ginlack looks to his left while standing behind a wood railing in front of a building with wood pillars.

Health

Milwaukee is losing a generation of Black men to the opioid crisis

Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and Frederica Freyberg sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, Jane Graham Jennings, Chairman Tehassi Hill

Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez on state policy addressing ICE raids

Policy

Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez on state policy addressing ICE raids

A still image from a video shows Tehassi Hill seated in front of a U.S. flag to his right and a black picture frame on a wall to his left with a graphic at bottom reading 'Oneida,' 'Chairman Tehassi Hill' and 'Oneida Nation.'

Indigenous

Chairman Tehassi Hill on Trump's orders and Tribal nations

A still image from a video shows Jane Graham Jennings seated in front of a wall with various framed art and chairs in the background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Wausau,' 'Jane Graham Jennings' and 'The Women's Community of Wausau.'

Budgets

Jane Graham Jennings on impacts of freezes on federal grants

A mobile prison cell exposes solitary confinement conditions

Courts

A mobile prison cell exposes solitary confinement conditions

Brian Hagedorn faces a microphone while sitting in a high-backed leather chair.

Courts

Hagedorn steps aside in the Act 10 case the Wisconsin Supreme Court could hear

Sean Duffy gestures with his right hand while speaking outdoors, with out-of-focus people standing behind him.

Policy

Who is Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary responding to the DCA plane-helicopter crash?

An illustration shows stylized versions of a laptop computer, monitor, smart phone and tablet with graphics on their screens with the words Join the IRS Direct File pilot, with the IRS wordmark at top next to the words Direct File.

Economy

Free IRS Direct File system opens for eligible filers in Wisconsin

Ben Wikler gestures with his left hand while speaking into a microphone and standing in front of a logo banner with two different graphics with the words DNC and 2024.

Politics

Democratic Party set to elect a new national chair, and Wisconsin's state chair is a frontrunner

Susan Crawford holds a microphone in her right hand and speaks while standing behind a wood podium with other microphones on its surface and a campaign sign reading Susan Crawford for Justice on its front, with six more campaign signs displayed on a wall behind her, with a speaker on a stand to one side and people seated and facing her in the foreground.

Elections

Republicans criticize Crawford for attending an event for donors to the Democratic Party

Elon Musk holds both of his arms up in the air and makes fists while standing behind an out-of-focus Donald Trump, who is speaking into a microphone mounted to a podium, with out-of-focus people seated and standing in the background.

Politics

Elon Musk tightens grip on the federal government as Democrats raise alarms

Kenneth Ginlack looks to his left while standing behind a wood railing in front of a building with wood pillars.

Health

Milwaukee is losing a generation of Black men to the opioid crisis

Sylvia Ortiz-Velez and Frederica Freyberg sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, Jane Graham Jennings, Chairman Tehassi Hill

Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez on state policy addressing ICE raids

Policy

Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez on state policy addressing ICE raids

A still image from a video shows Tehassi Hill seated in front of a U.S. flag to his right and a black picture frame on a wall to his left with a graphic at bottom reading 'Oneida,' 'Chairman Tehassi Hill' and 'Oneida Nation.'

Indigenous

Chairman Tehassi Hill on Trump's orders and Tribal nations

A still image from a video shows Jane Graham Jennings seated in front of a wall with various framed art and chairs in the background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Wausau,' 'Jane Graham Jennings' and 'The Women's Community of Wausau.'

Budgets

Jane Graham Jennings on impacts of freezes on federal grants

A mobile prison cell exposes solitary confinement conditions

Courts

A mobile prison cell exposes solitary confinement conditions

Brian Hagedorn faces a microphone while sitting in a high-backed leather chair.

Courts

Hagedorn steps aside in the Act 10 case the Wisconsin Supreme Court could hear

Sean Duffy gestures with his right hand while speaking outdoors, with out-of-focus people standing behind him.

Policy

Who is Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary responding to the DCA plane-helicopter crash?

An illustration shows stylized versions of a laptop computer, monitor, smart phone and tablet with graphics on their screens with the words Join the IRS Direct File pilot, with the IRS wordmark at top next to the words Direct File.

Economy

Free IRS Direct File system opens for eligible filers in Wisconsin

Ben Wikler gestures with his left hand while speaking into a microphone and standing in front of a logo banner with two different graphics with the words DNC and 2024.

Politics

Democratic Party set to elect a new national chair, and Wisconsin's state chair is a frontrunner

Susan Crawford holds a microphone in her right hand and speaks while standing behind a wood podium with other microphones on its surface and a campaign sign reading Susan Crawford for Justice on its front, with six more campaign signs displayed on a wall behind her, with a speaker on a stand to one side and people seated and facing her in the foreground.

Elections

Republicans criticize Crawford for attending an event for donors to the Democratic Party

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Wisconsin Vote

During election season, Wisconsin Vote provides voters with information about candidates and races, election results, and election resources for educators.

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Recent Here & Now Video

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

In Focus

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

A still image shows Abigail Swetz seated in front of a background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Abigail Swetz' and 'Fair Wisconsin.'

Social Issues

Abigail Swetz on LGBTQ advocates responding to Trump orders

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

Policy

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson seated in an office with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson' and '(R) Wisconsin.'

Policy

US Sen. Ron Johnson on the start of a new Trump presidency

Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.

Politics

Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Social Issues

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

West Central Region

A still image shows Zac Schultz standing in front of the State Capitol rotunda with a graphic at bottom reading 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Courts

Zac Schultz on Wisconsin's separation of powers lawsuit

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Budgets

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Southeast Region

A still image from a video shows Johnathan Temte seated in front of a desk with piles of papers and a bookshelf lined with books and other items.

Health

Seasonal respiratory viruses are peaking for young children

A still image from a video shows José Pérez speaking into multiple microphones with various media flags on a podium with people standing around him with a graphic at top reading 'Video Courtesy: TMJ4 - Milwaukee.'

Social Issues

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

Southeast Region

A still image from a video shows a snow covered street with a yellow barricade reading 'Tribal Roads' with a graphic at bottom reading 'File Footage, 2023.'

Courts

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

Northern Region

A still image shows Andre Sayles in uniform seated in front of a backdrop banner with the words 'Beloit Police Department' and its badge logo repeated, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Beloit,' 'Chief Andre Sayles' and 'Beloit Police Department.'

Social Issues

Chief Andre Sayles on Beloit police and immigration status

South Central Region

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

In Focus

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

A still image shows Abigail Swetz seated in front of a background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Abigail Swetz' and 'Fair Wisconsin.'

Social Issues

Abigail Swetz on LGBTQ advocates responding to Trump orders

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

Policy

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson seated in an office with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson' and '(R) Wisconsin.'

Policy

US Sen. Ron Johnson on the start of a new Trump presidency

Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.

Politics

Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Social Issues

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

A still image shows Zac Schultz standing in front of the State Capitol rotunda with a graphic at bottom reading 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Courts

Zac Schultz on Wisconsin's separation of powers lawsuit

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Budgets

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

A still image from a video shows Johnathan Temte seated in front of a desk with piles of papers and a bookshelf lined with books and other items.

Health

Seasonal respiratory viruses are peaking for young children

A still image from a video shows José Pérez speaking into multiple microphones with various media flags on a podium with people standing around him with a graphic at top reading 'Video Courtesy: TMJ4 - Milwaukee.'

Social Issues

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

A still image from a video shows a snow covered street with a yellow barricade reading 'Tribal Roads' with a graphic at bottom reading 'File Footage, 2023.'

Courts

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

A still image shows Andre Sayles in uniform seated in front of a backdrop banner with the words 'Beloit Police Department' and its badge logo repeated, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Beloit,' 'Chief Andre Sayles' and 'Beloit Police Department.'

Social Issues

Chief Andre Sayles on Beloit police and immigration status

Here & Now 2025

More Here & Now 2025

Side-by-side photos show Brittany Kinser, Jill Underly and Jeff Wright posting for portraits.

Brittany Kinser, Dr. Jill Underly and Jeff Wright face off in the 2025 primary for Wisconsin state superintendent

Side-by-side photos show Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel posing for portraits while wearing judicial robes inside courtrooms.

Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel face off in the 2025 election for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Gov. Tony Evers on a citizen referendum idea for Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers on a citizen referendum idea for Wisconsin

Budgets

Elon Musk holds both of his arms up in the air and makes fists while standing behind an out-of-focus Donald Trump, who is speaking into a microphone mounted to a podium, with out-of-focus people seated and standing in the background.

Elon Musk tightens grip on the federal government as Democrats raise alarms

A still image from a video shows Jane Graham Jennings seated in front of a wall with various framed art and chairs in the background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Wausau,' 'Jane Graham Jennings' and 'The Women's Community of Wausau.'

Jane Graham Jennings on impacts of freezes on federal grants

Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.

Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

In Focus with John Ridley: Storytelling, film and community

In Focus with John Ridley: Storytelling, film and community

In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history

In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history

Wisconsin Regional News

Southeast Region

Kenneth Ginlack looks to his left while standing behind a wood railing in front of a building with wood pillars.

Health

Milwaukee is losing a generation of Black men to the opioid crisis

Budgets

Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin

Social Issues

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

History

Baseball fans salute the legacy of Milwaukee Brewers voice Bob Uecker, who dies at 90

Southeast Region News

Northeast Region

A still image from a video shows Michael Alexander seated in front of three artworks depicting trees, buildings and a stadium reading 'University of Wisconsin Green Bay' with a graphic at bottom reading 'Green Bay,' 'Chancellor Michael Alexander' and 'UW-Green Bay.'

Education

Chancellor Michael Alexander on the finances of UW-Green Bay

Elections

Republicans Steil, Van Orden and Wied win Wisconsin US House seats in 2024 election

Elections

Wisconsin Republicans look to reelect a US House incumbent and retain an open seat

Elections

Trump campaigns with former Packers quarterback Brett Favre at Green Bay rally

Northeast Region News

South Central Region

Side-by-side photos show a building on the left with law enforcement vehicles with illuminated siren lights parked on a street and lawn next to trees and a utility pole, and a building on the right with vehicles parked in a lot next to trees and parking signs.

Education

Madison and Nashville school shooters appear to have crossed paths in online extremist communities

Social Issues

Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans

Social Issues

Chief Andre Sayles on Beloit police and immigration status

Courts

Judge maintains restraining order for California man who messaged the Abundant Life school shooter

South Central Region News

Northern Region

A still image from a video shows a snow covered street with a yellow barricade reading 'Tribal Roads' with a graphic at bottom reading 'File Footage, 2023.'

Courts

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

Social Issues

Wisconsin's rural homelessness crisis and the ongoing fight to do 'more with less'

Health

Wisconsin detects a human bird flu case in Barron County

Courts

US Supreme Court to hear case over Catholic Charities Bureau seeking Wisconsin unemployment tax exemption

Northern Region News

West Central Region

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Social Issues

Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire

Health

David Minor on the Chippewa Valley's health care needs, gaps

Courts

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to an Eau Claire schools policy covering transgender students

Environment

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

West Central Region News

Southwest Region

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Environment

Sydney Widell, Nancy Wedwick on floods, dams and community

Environment

Dave Eggen on opposing plans to remove dams in the Driftless

Environment

Mark Erickson on assessing earthen dam stability and failure

Environment

Bob Micheel on plans to remove Coon Creek dams after floods

Southwest Region News

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