Jay Rothman speaks while seated and facing a mounted microphone, in a room with an out-of-focus wood shelf with the base of a light fixture on its surface, with a video graphic at bottom including the text Jay Rothman and President - Universities of Wisconsin System.

Education

UW Board of Regents to vote on firing the system’s president

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has scheduled an April 6 vote to consider firing the system's president Jay Rothman, who refused their call to resign and wrote in two letters sent to them that he would not do so without an explanation about the reason.

April 6, 2026

Paula Drew on how young children can learn from older adults
Paula Drew on how young children can learn from older adults

Education

Paula Drew on how young children can learn from older adults

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Director of Policy and Research Paula Drew considers how activities and interactions with older adults are key to child brain development and ongoing learning.

April 6, 2026

A sandwich board sign with an illustration of a U.S. flag and the words Vote Here stands on a concrete sidewalk in front of a building.
A sandwich board sign with an illustration of a U.S. flag and the words Vote Here stands on a concrete sidewalk in front of a building.

Elections

What to expect on the 2026 Spring Election Day in Wisconsin

The Associated Press will provide vote results and declare winners in the 2026 race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and for mayor of Waukesha.

April 6, 2026

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Ann Jacobs.
Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Ann Jacobs.

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

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.
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