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Dr. Jasmine Zapata on the toll of COVID-19 on mental health
Wisconsin Department of Health Services state epidemiologist Dr. Jasmine Zapata describes ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic causing uncertainty, stress and trauma in families and communities.
Tuesday March 19, 2024
Dr. Jasmine Zapata on takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin Department of Health Services state epidemiologist Dr. Jasmine Zapata discusses key lessons learned in the four years after the COVID-19 pandemic emerged and ongoing status of the virus.
Friday March 15, 2024
The El Niño winter of 2023-24 and drought in Wisconsin
Historically warm conditions over the winter months reflect a global weather phenomenon that is threatening to extend drought conditions in the state and affect the start of a new growing season.
Friday February 16, 2024
John Rosenow on staffing a dairy farm with immigrant labor
Rosenholm Dairy owner John Rosenow describes experiences with and enthusiasm for hiring and training Spanish-speaking immigrants to maintain day-to-day operations at his dairy farm in Cochrane.
Thursday January 18, 2024
Tina Hinchley on growing milk production by dairy farms
Hinchley's Dairy Farm owner Tina Hinchley describes how dairy farmers seek markets for their perishable product as cows produce higher volumes of milk due to improved genetics, feed and other factors.
Wednesday January 17, 2024
What robotics means for the future of Wisconsin dairy farms
Difficulties in maintaining a workforce, ongoing market swings and uncertainties over an updated Farm Bill are leading a small but growing number of Wisconsin dairy farmers to embrace robotic milking.
Thursday January 11, 2024
Samer Alatout on achieving peace in Gaza and Israel
UW-Madison sociology professor Samer Alatout, a native of Palestine, shares thoughts about nationalism, the historical relationship between Palestinians and Israelis, and building a democratic state.
Tuesday November 21, 2023
Rabbi Betsy Forester on achieving peace in Israel and Gaza
Beth Israel Center Rabbi Betsy Forester shares thoughts about the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, the traumas intensified by this terrorism, and how hopes for peace in the region are imperiled.
Tuesday November 21, 2023
War torments Wisconsinites with ties to Israel and Gaza
Ongoing war and an escalating death toll in Gaza is fueling fear and uncertainty among Wisconsinites with Palestinian and Israeli family ties even as they search for hope in a decades-long conflict.
Friday November 17, 2023
Miryam Rosenzweig on trauma of civilians in the midst of war
Milwaukee Jewish Federation President Miryam Rosenzweig, who has family in Israel, shares thoughts on the fears for those who live in a war zone and growing levels of antisemitism around the world.
Wednesday November 15, 2023
Hashim Zaibak on trauma of civilians in the midst of war
Islamic Society of Milwaukee member Hashim Zaibak, who has family in Gaza, shares thoughts on the despair that comes with watching war from afar and a hope to offer help to civilians who are in need.
Wednesday November 15, 2023
The pain of Wisconsinites who have family in Gaza and Israel
Wisconsinites who have Israeli and Palestinian family ties share their anguish and fears following a month of rampant bloodshed and offer perspectives on the vitriol, distortions and horror of war.
Friday November 10, 2023
Diversity in higher education and Wisconsin McNair Scholars
McNair Scholars is a federally funded scholarship program supporting first-generation and traditionally underrepresented college students — participants at UW-Oshkosh share what they are learning.
Friday October 13, 2023
Anya Verkhovskaya on having relatives in Russia and Ukraine
Friends of Be an Angel board chair Anya Verkhovskaya shares the divisions, difficulties and pain that are faced by people who have family and friends on both sides of the Russian and Ukrainian border.
Tuesday March 7, 2023
Taras Khaba on volunteering to send medical aid to Ukraine
Physician Taras Khaba, who escaped Ukraine with his family after Russia's full-out invasion, describes joining the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America to offer support in the midst of war.
Tuesday March 7, 2023
Providing power to Ukraine in the dark and cold of winter
Human rights activists, medical professionals and business community members around Wisconsin have come together to supply generators for Ukraine to keep lights and heat operating in the midst of war.
Thursday March 2, 2023
Rabbi Bonnie Margulis on antisemitism and polarized politics
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice Executive Director Rabbi Bonnie Margulis considers growth in antisemitism and other forms of hatred fueled by online echo chambers and heightened political division.
Tuesday February 28, 2023
The chronic scourge of casual antisemitism in a divisive era
Wisconsin has experienced a steep increase in antisemitic acts over recent years, and Jewish community leaders in the state are deploring the pervasiveness of hate as memories of the Holocaust fade.
Thursday February 23, 2023
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Brian Schimming, Richard Shaw
Here's what guests on the January 13, 2023 episode said about the Republican Party of Wisconsin's plans for 2023 and why a community coalition in Milwaukee opposes the proposed expansion of I-94 in the city.
Tuesday January 17, 2023
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Gov. Tony Evers, Allison Madison
Here's what guests on the January 6, 2023 episode said about Wisconsin's 2023 budget process and the impacts of road salt use during winter.
Monday January 9, 2023
Shining a light on the growing problem of antisemitism in Wisconsin
Political conflict, the pandemic and the casual malice prevalent in social media are all factors contributing to the rise in statements and acts of bigotry and hatred toward Jewish communities — groups in Milwaukee and Madison are working to emphasize the extent of this trend around the state.
Tuesday December 20, 2022
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Paul Farrow & Kelda Roys after the 2022 gubernatorial debate
Here's what guests on the October 14, 2022 episode said about a debate between Gov. Tony Evers and Tim Michels.
Monday October 17, 2022
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: McCoshen & Ross after the 2022 U.S. Senate debate
Here's what guests on the October 7, 2022 episode said about a debate between U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt Gov. Mandela Barnes.
Monday October 10, 2022
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jerome Dillard, Dale Knapp, Chad Laibly
Here's what guests on the September 30, 2022 episode said about campaign rhetoric about crime, Wisconsin's projected decline in younger residents and rising energy prices in advance of winter.
Monday October 3, 2022
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Greg Hartjes, Dr. Amy Domeyer
Here's what guests on the Sept. 9, 2022 episode said about an Appleton school district referendum and a shortage of OB-GYNs in Wisconsin.
Monday September 12, 2022
Close, contrary primary votes illustrate 2022 rifts among Wisconsin Republicans
The close victory for Robin Vos in the Republican primary for the 63rd Assembly District wasn't the only tight race for the party in the state — battles for other legislative districts and statewide seats show the preeminence of the previous election, and former president, for its voters.
Wednesday September 7, 2022
Abortion policy in Wisconsin and divergent outlooks on freedom of religion
Jewish voices in the state are sharing their perspectives on pregnancy and the definition of human life as differences over interpretation of the First Amendment grow more salient.
Thursday August 18, 2022
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Gracie Skogman, Tanya Atkinson, Charles Franklin, Dr. James Conway
Here's what guests on the June 24, 2022 episode said about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, polling the 2022 Wisconsin primaries and authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children.
Monday June 27, 2022
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Bradley Burmeister, Beth Neary, Chris DeMarco, Susan Urbanski
Here's what guests on the June 17, 2022 episode said about assessing firearm risk for patients with mental health needs, adverse effects of exposure to PFAS, the high risk of energy emergencies in the Midwest grid, and demand for human milk during the baby formula shortage.
Monday June 20, 2022
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Trisha Kilpin, Tiffany Green
Here's what guests on the June 10, 2022 episode said about what the state does to help ensure safety in schools and maternal health disparities related to abortion.
Monday June 13, 2022
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