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Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Ann Jacobs, Anthony Chergosky

Here's what guests on the April 3, 2026 episode said about a Trump executive order on voting and how Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates fared in a debate.

April 6, 2026

A still image shows a group of older adults and young children doing art and seated in the round at tables
A still image shows a group of older adults and young children doing art and seated in the round at tables

Economy

A movement to connect generations takes on a crisis of care

Struggles for families to provide support for both older adults and young children is inspiring several communities in Wisconsin to create intergenerational care programs that benefit both age groups.

April 3, 2026

A still image shows Anthony Chergosky standing in front of a bookshelf, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'La Crosse,' 'Anthony Chergosky' and 'UW-La Crosse dept. of political science.'
A still image shows Anthony Chergosky standing in front of a bookshelf, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'La Crosse,' 'Anthony Chergosky' and 'UW-La Crosse dept. of political science.'

Elections

Anthony Chergosky on the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court debate

UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky analyzes the importance and potential impact of the lone debate between 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.

April 3, 2026

A still image shows Ann Jacobs seated in front of a desk with plants on it, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Ann Jacobs' and 'Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair.'
A still image shows Ann Jacobs seated in front of a desk with plants on it, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Ann Jacobs' and 'Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair.'

Elections

Ann Jacobs on a nationalized voter list and mail-in ballots

Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs discusses an executive order from President Donald Trump that seeks to create a national list of eligible voters and restrict use of mail-in ballots.

April 3, 2026

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Sunlight reflects off the walls and windows of a tall, multi-story portion of a building standing next to a shorter wing, with leafless trees on one side.

Politics

Fight over UW system president’s job draws heat from Republican state lawmaker

State Rep. David Murphy, a Republican and chair of the Wisconsin Assembly's colleges and universities committee, said he is "troubled" that the board of regents for the Universities of Wisconsin is threatening to fire the system's President Jay Rothman without providing any explanation.

April 3, 2026

Side-by-side images show Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar speaking and gesturing with their hands while seated in a television studio.
Side-by-side images show Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar speaking and gesturing with their hands while seated in a television studio.

Elections

The lone 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court debate highlights contrasts between the two candidates

Held just days before the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, the only debate between Judge Maria Lazar and Judge Chris Taylor saw each candidate articulating their judicial philosophies while trying to paint their opponent as extreme.

April 3, 2026

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election
Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election

Judges reject a congressional redistricting case, the Trump administration seeks to block mail-in ballots and Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court election arrives — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines each.

April 2, 2026

Salah Sarsour poses for a portrait with sunlight illuminating his face while sitting outside on a deck, with a wood railing, building with windows and lawn in the background.
Salah Sarsour poses for a portrait with sunlight illuminating his face while sitting outside on a deck, with a wood railing, building with windows and lawn in the background.

Courts

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

Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States and president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was taken into custody by nearly a dozen federal immigration agents after he left his home on March 30.

April 2, 2026 • Southeast Region

Jay Rothman sits and speaks into a mounted microphone, with an the arm of another person to his side and out-of-focus stackable chairs in the background.
Jay Rothman sits and speaks into a mounted microphone, with an the arm of another person to his side and out-of-focus stackable chairs in the background.

Education

UW Board of Regents looks to oust the system’s president

Jay Rothman, president of the Universities of Wisconsin, says in a letter to the head of the Board of Regents that he won’t step aside from leading the 165,000-student system after being told that he needed to resign or retire or be fired.

April 2, 2026

A graphic of the logo of Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison is affixed to a window above a metal-framed glass door with an address number, the word Social Services and a paper sign with a QR code affixed to its surface in a brick building with a window to the side, with reflections of adjacent buildings and utility poles visible in the door and windows.
A graphic of the logo of Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison is affixed to a window above a metal-framed glass door with an address number, the word Social Services and a paper sign with a QR code affixed to its surface in a brick building with a window to the side, with reflections of adjacent buildings and utility poles visible in the door and windows.

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

St. Vincent de Paul-Madison launched a microloan program to offer an alternative people in need can turn to instead of payday lenders, and after hearing about the success of that effort, leaders of the St. Vincent de Paul-St. Thomas More Conference in Appleton created a similar program.

April 2, 2026 • South Central Region