Fridays at 7:30 PM

PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs program provides reporting on civic and political issues around the state.

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Why Wisconsin lawmakers blew up a state budget surplus deal

Democratic and Republican legislators rejected a budget deal to cut taxes and boost school funding — Inside Wisconsin Politics sorts out what it says about state government and political ambitions.

Recent News

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Debbie Gibson and Terry Butler hold beagles in their laps while sitting down and looking at each other, with a banner behind them with a stylized graphic of a dog and cat and the words Dane County Humane Society.

Agriculture

Musicians praise effort to find homes for hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Social Issues

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Frederica Freyberg and Tammy Baldwin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tim Gruenke, Alex Gee

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

Policy

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

One Menominee Nation family’s story of tragedy and advocacy

Indigenous

One Menominee Nation family's story of tragedy and advocacy

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

Courts

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

The calm waters of a lake are visible between two stands of trees on its banks, with a grass-covered hillside in the foreground and trees on the far shore in the background.

Courts

Wisconsin sues Lac Du Flambeau tribe over non-member fishing restrictions on 19 lakes

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Alex Gee on sustaining Madison’s Black community and culture

Social Issues

Alex Gee on sustaining Madison's Black community and culture

A cardboard sign with the text Now Hiring! and an arrow pointing to the right stands in a lawn.

Economy

Fidelity bonds for hiring people with criminal records show promise, but almost no Wisconsin businesses use them

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Debbie Gibson and Terry Butler hold beagles in their laps while sitting down and looking at each other, with a banner behind them with a stylized graphic of a dog and cat and the words Dane County Humane Society.

Agriculture

Musicians praise effort to find homes for hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Social Issues

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Frederica Freyberg and Tammy Baldwin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tim Gruenke, Alex Gee

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

Policy

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran

One Menominee Nation family’s story of tragedy and advocacy

Indigenous

One Menominee Nation family's story of tragedy and advocacy

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

Courts

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

The calm waters of a lake are visible between two stands of trees on its banks, with a grass-covered hillside in the foreground and trees on the far shore in the background.

Courts

Wisconsin sues Lac Du Flambeau tribe over non-member fishing restrictions on 19 lakes

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money

Alex Gee on sustaining Madison’s Black community and culture

Social Issues

Alex Gee on sustaining Madison's Black community and culture

A cardboard sign with the text Now Hiring! and an arrow pointing to the right stands in a lawn.

Economy

Fidelity bonds for hiring people with criminal records show promise, but almost no Wisconsin businesses use them

Round badge with "WISCONSIN VOTE" text, stars, and red and white stripes.

Wisconsin Vote

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

Learn More

Here & Now Shorts

Visit YouTube Channel

Loading

Recent Here & Now Video

Paul Hutson on psilocybin dosing as a clinical treatment

Science

Paul Hutson on psilocybin dosing as a clinical treatment

Paul Hutson on potential for psychedelics in mental health

Science

Paul Hutson on potential for psychedelics in mental health

A still image shows Tom Content seated in a hotel room, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Tom Content' and 'Citizens Utility Board.'

Economy

Tom Content on data center energy use and utility ratepayers

A still image shows Wayne Pacelle standing in front of several microphones at a press conference with a wall depicting several logos of the Center for a Humane Economy.

Agriculture

Animal rights groups push to end biomedical testing on dogs

How Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic primaries are taking shape

Inside Wisconsin Politics

How Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primaries are taking shape

Steve Vavrus on climate change and impacts to tribal nations

Indigenous

Steve Vavrus on climate change and impacts to tribal nations

Political violence and Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor

Elections

Political violence and Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor

Sec. Nathan Houdek on insurance policy claims after a storm

Economy

Sec. Nathan Houdek on insurance policy claims after a storm

A still image shows a street in downtown Fremont flooded with knee-deep water.

Economy

Wolf River communities deal with flooding — and insurance

Northeast Region

A still image shows Steve Vavrus seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Steve Vavrus' and 'Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts.'

Science

Steve Vavrus on Wisconsin's rising risk for extreme weather

A still image shows TJ Semanchin seated in front of a green and blue painting, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Viroqua,' 'TJ Semanchin' and 'Wonderstate Coffee.'

Economy

TJ Semanchin on importing coffee and pursuing tariff refunds

A still image shows Josh Kaul standing in front of the Wisconsin and United States flags.

Courts

Wisconsin files suit against prediction market businesses

A still image shows Josh Kaul standing in front of the Wisconsin and United States flags.

Courts

Wisconsin files suit against prediction market businesses

Indigenous

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Rachel Fernandez on the use of a red hand to symbolize MMIP

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

Rachel Fernandez on Indigenous families speaking about abuse

One Menominee Nation family’s story of tragedy and advocacy

One Menominee Nation family's story of tragedy and advocacy

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

Mohamed Anwar looks at an item in his hand while standing inside an open wood door with another person facing him, with sunlight illuminating them from an open window in the background and a painted concrete-block wall with an appliance and wood pew on either side of the doorway in the foreground.

Education

In Milwaukee, a nonprofit races to keep Rohingya language from fading in exile

Courts

Prosecutors say Wisconsin police chief helped California gun dealers' illegal scheme to import ammo

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

A still image shows a street in downtown Fremont flooded with knee-deep water.

Economy

Wolf River communities deal with flooding — and insurance

Education

At UW-Oshkosh, nearly half the students are still in high school

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

Education

Mayor Eric Genrich on property tax bills and school vouchers

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

Debbie Gibson and Terry Butler hold beagles in their laps while sitting down and looking at each other, with a banner behind them with a stylized graphic of a dog and cat and the words Dane County Humane Society.

Agriculture

Musicians praise effort to find homes for hundreds of Ridglan Farms beagles

Social Issues

Alex Gee on The Center for Black Excellence and Culture

Courts

Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms

Social Issues

Alex Gee on sustaining Madison's Black community and culture

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

The calm waters of a lake are visible between two stands of trees on its banks, with a grass-covered hillside in the foreground and trees on the far shore in the background.

Courts

Wisconsin sues Lac Du Flambeau tribe over non-member fishing restrictions on 19 lakes

Science

Isle Royale wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Environment

William Casey Crump on state funds to address PFAS pollution

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

A marble SENATE sign in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Politics

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on the pace of ICE raids around Baldwin

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

One person crouches and another lays face-down on vinyl tile flooring, with a table covered by a tablecloth and items on its surface, folding metal chairs and a plastic trash container in the foreground, and radiators along walls in the background.

Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

Economy

Another billion-dollar Wisconsin data center is eyed for Cassville in Grant County

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Economy

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

Featured PBS News