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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Anya van Wagtendonk, Michael Osterholm

Here's what guests on the June 27, 2025 episode said about final days of state budget maneuvering by Wisconsin lawmakers and the federal government's shifting stance on vaccination.

Recent News

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Indigenous

How federal funding cuts threaten tribal health services

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Budgets

Anya van Wagtendonk on Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget session

A still image shows Michael Osterholm seated in front of five clocks showing different zones and two bookshelves, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Michael Osterholm' and 'Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.'

Health

Michael Osterholm on goals of the Vaccine Integrity Project

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Indigenous

Wisconsin Tribal Elder Food Box program faces unsure future

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Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries

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Budgets

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republican Legislature in fight with governor

Mark Copelovitch on parallels between today and the 1930s

Economy

Mark Copelovitch on parallels between today and the 1930s

Speaker Robin Vos on prison reform

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on prison reform

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

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Environment

Wisconsin Supreme Court delivers win for environmentalists in fight over ‘forever chemicals’

Young woman holding a protest sign reading “FREEDOM FOR MIGUEL. HE IS NOT A CRIMINAL. HE IS A HUSBAND, A SON AND BROTHER,” with family photos.

Courts

Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests

A still image shows a brick road sign with red and black patterns in a bushy area, the sign reads 'Stockbridge-Munsee Health & Wellness Center' and 'Ella Besaw Center.'

Indigenous

How federal funding cuts threaten tribal health services

A still image shows Anya van Wagtendonk seated in front of a television set, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'State Capitol,' 'Anya van Wagtendonk' and 'Wisconsin Public Radio.'

Budgets

Anya van Wagtendonk on Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget session

A still image shows Michael Osterholm seated in front of five clocks showing different zones and two bookshelves, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Michael Osterholm' and 'Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.'

Health

Michael Osterholm on goals of the Vaccine Integrity Project

Stacked cardboard boxes labeled Tribal Elder Food Box from the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition, with workers packing boxes in the background.

Indigenous

Wisconsin Tribal Elder Food Box program faces unsure future

Ornate architectural entrance with red marble columns and gold-accented capitals, featuring the inscription SUPREME COURT.

Courts

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state's congressional district boundaries

White-haired man in a navy suit and striped tie speaks at a podium in a formal wood-paneled government chamber, with officials seated behind him.

Budgets

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republican Legislature in fight with governor

Mark Copelovitch on parallels between today and the 1930s

Economy

Mark Copelovitch on parallels between today and the 1930s

Speaker Robin Vos on prison reform

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on prison reform

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on childcare access

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on balancing priorities in budget talks

Hand reaching for a Poland Spring water bottle among rows of identical plastic bottles with white caps on a table.

Environment

Wisconsin Supreme Court delivers win for environmentalists in fight over ‘forever chemicals’

Young woman holding a protest sign reading “FREEDOM FOR MIGUEL. HE IS NOT A CRIMINAL. HE IS A HUSBAND, A SON AND BROTHER,” with family photos.

Courts

Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests

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In Focus

In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 1: A mother's choice

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Economy

Mark Copelovitch on the high costs of political and economic uncertainty

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Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on the status of the state budget

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Politics

Devin Remiker on charting a new course for Wisconsin Democrats

A still image shows Mike Pochowski seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Mike Pochowski' and 'Wisconsin Assisted Living Association.'

Social Issues

Mike Pochowski on improving transparency when shopping for assisted living

Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings of the Bad River Band speaking on video call.

Indigenous

Bizhiki's Dylan Jennings on bringing Ojibwe language into their music

A still image shows Zac Shultz standing in front of the main chamber at the state Capitol with two green marble pillars behind him, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'State capitol,' 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Budgets

Zac Schultz on lawmakers writing Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget

A still image shows state Senator Jesse James seated in front of a U.S. flag and a Wisconsin flag, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'State capitol,' 'Sen. Jesse James' and '(R) Thorp.'

Policy

Sen. Jesse James on mental health services offered at school

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

Budgets

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

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Budgets

Tracy Vruwink on impacts of federal funding cuts in Nekoosa

West Central Region

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Indigenous

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Indigenous

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Pink shooting target paper with concentric rings numbered 7 to 9, many bullet holes clustered near the center X.

In Focus

In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 1: A mother's choice

A still image shows Mark Copelovitch seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Mark Copelovitch' and 'UW-Madison Dept. of Political Science.'

Economy

Mark Copelovitch on the high costs of political and economic uncertainty

A still image shows Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos seated on the assembly floor in front of an ornate wooden podium, with a graphic at the bottom reading 'Madison,' 'Repi. Robin Vos' and '(R) Assembly Speaker.'

Budgets

Speaker Robin Vos on the status of the state budget

A still image shows Devin Remiker seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Devin Remiker' and 'Democratic Pary of Wisconsin.'

Politics

Devin Remiker on charting a new course for Wisconsin Democrats

A still image shows Mike Pochowski seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Mike Pochowski' and 'Wisconsin Assisted Living Association.'

Social Issues

Mike Pochowski on improving transparency when shopping for assisted living

Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings of the Bad River Band speaking on video call.

Indigenous

Bizhiki's Dylan Jennings on bringing Ojibwe language into their music

A still image shows Zac Shultz standing in front of the main chamber at the state Capitol with two green marble pillars behind him, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'State capitol,' 'Zac Schultz' and 'Here & Now.'

Budgets

Zac Schultz on lawmakers writing Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget

A still image shows state Senator Jesse James seated in front of a U.S. flag and a Wisconsin flag, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'State capitol,' 'Sen. Jesse James' and '(R) Thorp.'

Policy

Sen. Jesse James on mental health services offered at school

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

Budgets

Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin

A still image shows Tracy Vruwink sat in front of a white brick walled decorated with lots of school administrative posters, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'Nekoosa,' 'Tracy Vruwink' and 'School district of Nekoosa.'

Budgets

Tracy Vruwink on impacts of federal funding cuts in Nekoosa

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Indigenous

Sasha Maria Suarez on revitalizing Indigenous languages

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Indigenous

Ron Corn Jr. on tribal elders sharing the Menominee language

Budgets

A still image shows Anya van Wagtendonk seated in front of a television set, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'State Capitol,' 'Anya van Wagtendonk' and 'Wisconsin Public Radio.'

Anya van Wagtendonk on Wisconsin's 2025-27 budget session

White-haired man in a navy suit and striped tie speaks at a podium in a formal wood-paneled government chamber, with officials seated behind him.

Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republican Legislature in fight with governor

Speaker Robin Vos on prison reform

Speaker Robin Vos on prison reform

Indigenous

A still image shows a brick road sign with red and black patterns in a bushy area, the sign reads 'Stockbridge-Munsee Health & Wellness Center' and 'Ella Besaw Center.'

How federal funding cuts threaten tribal health services

Stacked cardboard boxes labeled Tribal Elder Food Box from the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition, with workers packing boxes in the background.

Wisconsin Tribal Elder Food Box program faces unsure future

Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings of the Bad River Band speaking on video call.

Bizhiki's Dylan Jennings on bringing Ojibwe language into their music

Pink shooting target paper with concentric rings numbered 7 to 9, many bullet holes clustered near the center X.

In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 1: A mother's choice

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America’s finest satire source

In Focus with Christine Wenc: America's finest satire source

In Focus with Susan Kerns: Celebrating cinema in Milwaukee

In Focus with Susan Kerns: Celebrating cinema in Milwaukee

Local Wisconsin News

Southeast Region

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Politics

Alderman José Pérez on ICE arrests of Milwaukee immigrants

Politics

Moore, Pocan seek to visit ICE detainees at Juneau facility

Courts

What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, an immigrant who faced false accusations

Courts

Man accused of trying to get immigrant witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

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Indigenous

How federal funding cuts threaten tribal health services

Social Issues

Three women build a 'third space' in Green Bay for community members who have felt left out

Economy

How the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay showcases Wisconsin

Economy

Green Bay and Lambeau Field provide a festive setting for the 2025 NFL draft

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

Young woman holding a protest sign reading “FREEDOM FOR MIGUEL. HE IS NOT A CRIMINAL. HE IS A HUSBAND, A SON AND BROTHER,” with family photos.

Courts

Wisconsin asylum seeker detained in unprecedented wave of courthouse arrests

Economy

Meriter nurses strike for better working conditions and pay

Courts

Father of teenager who killed a student and teacher at Abundant Life school in Madison charged with felonies

Elections

Investigation details multiple policy violations by Madison city clerk who failed to count 2024 ballots

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

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Economy

Jim Tuckwell, Kevin McDonell on housing in the North Woods

Indigenous

Murder in Lac du Flambeau: An MMIP cold case gets renewed attention with DNA

Indigenous

Tribal sovereignty at center of Wisconsin road dispute

Courts

Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

A still image shows Tracy Vruwink sat in front of a white brick walled decorated with lots of school administrative posters, with a graphic in the bottom reading 'Nekoosa,' 'Tracy Vruwink' and 'School district of Nekoosa.'

Budgets

Tracy Vruwink on impacts of federal funding cuts in Nekoosa

Courts

La Crosse police were the only law enforcement officers in Wisconsin using an 'unusual practice' that cost taxpayers

Social Issues

Homeless drop-offs by rural law enforcement prompts Eau Claire to pursue state action

Economy

Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

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Education

How Southwest Wisconsin Technical College raised the wages of its graduates

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

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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