Justin Sydnor on the rapid expansion of prediction markets

Economy

Justin Sydnor on the rapid expansion of prediction markets

Wisconsin School of Business risk management and insurance professor Justin Sydnor describes the growth of prediction markets, their differences with sports betting and legal clashes over regulation.

October 21, 2026

Gloria Wiggins on getting out the Indigenous vote in 2026
Gloria Wiggins on getting out the Indigenous vote in 2026

Elections

Gloria Wiggins on getting out the Indigenous vote in 2026

Wisconsin Native Vote organizer Gloria Wiggins discusses working to boost turnout among Indigenous voters of all ages around the state in 2026 and the issues that are priorities in tribal communities.

October 20, 2026

Light and shadow provide contrast to a superstructure of metal girders, poles and coils that connect in an irregular grid, with a clear sky in the background.
Light and shadow provide contrast to a superstructure of metal girders, poles and coils that connect in an irregular grid, with a clear sky in the background.

Elections

Campaign contributions from Wisconsin utilities are down for the 2026 election

Despite high stakes for energy policy, data centers and regulation, the largest utilities in Wisconsin are on track to contribute less to political campaigns in 2026 than in the previous two gubernatorial election years.

October 19, 2026

Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross sit next to each other and across from Frederica Freyberg at a desk on the Here & Now set.
Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross sit next to each other and across from Frederica Freyberg at a desk on the Here & Now set.

Politics

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: McCoshen & Ross, Lisa Tollefson, Bryna Godar, Tony Lo Sasso, Justin Sydnor

Here's what guests on the Oct. 16, 2026 episode said about the midterm election in a one-hour program that explored the role of money in races, election administration, ballot questions, the issue of healthcare costs and prediction markets.

October 19, 2026

A still image shows a blue yard sign with an arrow pointing to the left, with text surrounding the arrow reading Vote and Votar.
A still image shows a blue yard sign with an arrow pointing to the left, with text surrounding the arrow reading Vote and Votar.

Elections

Election denial and Wisconsin’s 2026 races for governor, AG

The candidates for governor and attorney general in Wisconsin speak to ongoing pushes by President Donald Trump for a larger federal role in administering the 2026 midterms as voters hit the polls.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling.
A still image shows Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling.

Elections

McCoshen & Ross on Wisconsin’s 2026 midterm election outlook

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the status of Wisconsin's races for governor, the state Legislature and Congress about two weeks before the November 2026 election.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Bryna Godar seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Bryna Godar' and 'State Democracy Research Initiative.'
A still image shows Bryna Godar seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Bryna Godar' and 'State Democracy Research Initiative.'

Elections

Bryna Godar on Wisconsin’s proposed state amendments in 2026

University of Wisconsin Law School State Democracy Research Initiative attorney Bryna Godar details three proposed state constitutional amendments that voters will decide on the November 2026 ballot.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Tony Lo Sasso seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Tony Lo Sasso' and 'UW La Follette School of Public Affairs.'
A still image shows Tony Lo Sasso seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Tony Lo Sasso' and 'UW La Follette School of Public Affairs.'

Health

Tony Lo Sasso on healthcare costs as a top issue for voters

UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor Tony Lo Sasso describes how the issue of healthcare for Wisconsin voters in 2026 is shaped by business mergers and rising insurance premiums.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Justin Sydnor seated in front of a red wall with three windows, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Justin Sydnor' and 'Wisconsin School of Business.'
A still image shows Justin Sydnor seated in front of a red wall with three windows, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Justin Sydnor' and 'Wisconsin School of Business.'

Politics

Justin Sydnor on prediction markets, politics and elections

Wisconsin School of Business risk management and insurance professor Justin Sydnor considers questions raised by the growth of prediction markets to place bets on elections and other political events.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Meagan Wolfe standing in front of a podium with various news mics, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Meagan Wolfe' and 'Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator.'
A still image shows Meagan Wolfe standing in front of a podium with various news mics, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Meagan Wolfe' and 'Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator.'

Elections

Wisconsin elections officials invest in safety and security

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe outlined the state's election security preparations in 2026, including measures on cybersecurity, election observers and voter intimidation.

October 16, 2026