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Jason Stein on the politics of Wisconsin’s 2025 budget cycle
Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein considers the political prospects of the 2025-27 state budget proposals from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers as Republican lawmakers plan to start from scratch.
Friday February 21, 2025
Wisconsin’s 2025 budget proposals from Evers and Republicans
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his 2025-27 state budget proposals, and Joint Finance Committee co-chair state Rep. Mark Born, R-Beaver Dam, shared the Republican stance on that plan.
Friday February 21, 2025
Wisconsin Republicans pass educational standards package
Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed education bills on testing standards, reducing cell phone use, requiring specific cursive and civics instruction, and limiting pay increases for administrators.
Friday February 21, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Susan Crawford, Dr. Robert Golden, Rick Esenberg, Darin Von Ruden
Here's what guests on the Feb. 14, 2025 episode said about running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, federal cuts to medical research, constitutional questions over presidential reach, and how Wisconsin farmers are on edge with threats to cut agriculture funding.
Monday February 17, 2025
Rick Esenberg on Trump’s orders, Musk’s cuts and rule of law
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President and attorney Rick Esenberg discusses executive orders by President Donald Trump, actions by Elon Musk and separation of powers under the Constitution.
Friday February 14, 2025
Darin Von Ruden on federal funding cuts to Wisconsin farmers
Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden discusses how the state could be impacted by the Trump administration's moves to cut funds for food aid, sustainable agriculture and climate programs.
Friday February 14, 2025
Dr. Robert Golden on NIH funding and medical research at UW
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dean Dr. Robert Golden discusses impacts of a Trump administration action to shift National Institutes of Health rules for research funds.
Friday February 14, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Brad Schimel, Sen. John Jagler, Kurt Bauer, Matthew Soerens
Here's what guests on the Feb. 7, 2025 episode said about running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, changing how the state's standardized K-12 tests are scored, potential impacts of tariffs on the state's economy, and the suspension of refugee resettlement.
Monday February 10, 2025
Kurt Bauer on how tariffs could impact Wisconsin businesses
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President and CEO Kurt Bauer discusses the Trump administration setting and subsequently pausing tariffs on Canada and Mexico and its increased tariff on China.
Friday February 7, 2025
Sen. John Jagler on scoring standardized tests in Wisconsin
State Sen. John Jagler, R-Watertown, discusses a bill that would revert how Wisconsin scores standardized reading and math tests for 3rd through 8th graders to match the state's previous requirements.
Friday February 7, 2025
Matthew Soerens on suspending refugee resettlement in the US
World Relief Vice President of Advocacy & Policy Matthew Soerens discusses an executive order issued by President Donald Trump to suspend refugee resettlement and its impacts on programs in Wisconsin.
Friday February 7, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, Jane Graham Jennings, Chairman Tehassi Hill
Here's what guests on the Jan. 31, 2025 episode said about proposed state legislation to limit immigration raids in schools and churches, how threats of freezes on federal grants to states are affecting nonprofit agencies, and how these uncertainties in funding are impacting tribal nations.
Monday February 3, 2025
Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez on state policy addressing ICE raids
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, D-Milwaukee, discusses a bill that would block state and local law enforcement in Wisconsin from aiding in immigration detention and prohibit raids in certain locations.
Friday January 31, 2025
Chairman Tehassi Hill on Trump’s orders and tribal nations
Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill discusses executive orders issued by President Donald Trump to halt federal funding for tribal governments and question the U.S. citizenship of Indigenous people.
Friday January 31, 2025
Jane Graham Jennings on impacts of freezes on federal grants
The Women's Community Executive Director Jane Graham Jennings discusses effects of any potential freeze on federal grant funds in the near and long terms for its domestic violence survivor services.
Friday January 31, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Sen. Ron Johnson, US Rep. Gwen Moore, Stephen Nick
Here's what guests on the Jan. 24, 2025 episode said about the first week of the Trump administration and police in western Wisconsin transporting homeless people to cities outside their jurisdiction.
Monday January 27, 2025
US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-4th Congressional District, discusses her outlook for President Donald Trump's second administration following an initial series of executive orders and the Jan. 6 pardons.
Friday January 24, 2025
US Sen. Ron Johnson on the start of a new Trump presidency
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, discusses his outlook for President Donald Trump's second administration following an initial series of executive orders and the Jan. 6 pardons.
Friday January 24, 2025
Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers shared his priorities for 2025 in his seventh State of the State address, with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos providing the Republican response.
Friday January 24, 2025
Stephen Nick on transports of unhoused people to Eau Claire
Eau Claire City Attorney Stephen Nick discusses concerns over officers from multiple law enforcement agencies in western Wisconsin traveling to drop off people experiencing homelessness in the city.
Thursday January 23, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, Chief Andre Sayles, Philip Rocco
Here's what guests on the Jan. 17, 2025 episode said about the Wisconsin Supreme Court considering the balance of power between the Legislature and governor, local law enforcement and immigration status, and the shortfalls of the state's shared revenue law.
Tuesday January 21, 2025
Zac Schultz on Wisconsin’s separation of powers lawsuit
PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz examines the Wisconsin Supreme Court case "Evers v. Marklein II" over who has power to set and strike down administrative rules in state government.
Friday January 17, 2025
Philip Rocco on shared revenue shortfall issues in Wisconsin
Marquette University political science professor Philip Rocco discusses impacts of Wisconsin's 2023 shared revenue deal to boost local government funding as Waukesha faces a $5 million budget gap.
Friday January 17, 2025
Seasonal respiratory viruses are peaking for young children
Wisconsin's first influenza-related pediatric death of the 2024-25 season was confirmed as respiratory viruses spread among infants and young children across the state and authorities monitor H5N1.
Friday January 17, 2025
Local officials voice concern over mass deportation plans
Anticipating mass deportations by the new Trump administration, Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez and Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne speak to local concerns over such plans.
Friday January 17, 2025
Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open
A federal judge said an assistant U.S. attorney is responsible for making sure the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa keep disputed roads open while a court ruling is pending.
Friday January 17, 2025
Chief Andre Sayles on Beloit police and immigration status
Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles discusses policing practices toward undocumented immigrants as lawmakers pursue legislation requiring more detentions and the Trump administration plans deportations.
Thursday January 16, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Chad Alan Goldberg, Bobby Peterson, David Minor, Dale Knapp
Here's what guests on the Jan. 10, 2025 episode said about what drives support for President-elect Donald Trump, the removal of medical debt from credit reports, how Eau Claire is faring one year after hospital closures, and Wisconsin's projected population drop-off.
Monday January 13, 2025
Dale Knapp on a projected population decline for Wisconsin
Forward Analytics Director Dale Knapp discusses the factors that are contributing to a projected overall population decline in Wisconsin expected by 2050 and differences in impacts around the state.
Friday January 10, 2025
Bobby Peterson on removing medical debt from credit reports
ABC for Health Executive Director Bobby Peterson discusses the scale of medical bills in Wisconsin and a rule by the outgoing Biden administration to block such debt from appearing on credit reports.
Friday January 10, 2025
Chad Alan Goldberg on populist politics and Jan. 6’s legacy
UW-Madison sociology professor Chad Alan Goldberg discusses researching the roles of economic anxiety, political alienation and social status in the rise of populism and considers impacts of Jan. 6.
Friday January 10, 2025
David Minor on the Chippewa Valley’s health care needs, gaps
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO David Minor discusses efforts to expand hospital and clinic facilities in the region after closures impacted patients, providers and communities.
Friday January 10, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: McCoshen & Ross, Tom Haupt
Here's what guests on the Jan. 3, 2025 episode said about expectations for the upcoming year in national state politics and tracking avian influenza in Wisconsin.
Monday January 6, 2025
McCoshen & Ross on Wisconsin’s political outlook for 2025
"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss political forecasts for the start of the second Trump administration and the stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in 2025.
Friday January 3, 2025
Tom Haupt on risks posed by Wisconsin bird flu cases in 2025
Wisconsin Department of Health Services research scientist Tom Haupt describes tracking outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza in livestock and poultry as well as efforts to monitor potential human cases.
Friday January 3, 2025
Former state lawmakers Tim Cullen and George Petak pass away
Two retired Wisconsin lawmakers — former state Sen. Tim Cullen, 80, of Janesville, and former state Sen. George Petak, 75, of Racine — both passed away at the end of 2024.
Friday January 3, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Erin Neill, Trish Kilpin
Here's what guests on the Dec. 20, 2024 episode said about healing the trauma of a mass school shooting and how state officials provide response and recovery in the aftermath.
Monday December 23, 2024
Erin Neill on the emotional impacts of experiencing violence
HEART Counseling psychotherapist Erin Neill describes overlapping traumas experienced by survivors, families and communities following violent acts like the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.
Friday December 20, 2024
Trish Kilpin on responding to and averting school shootings
Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety Director Trish Kilpin discusses the crisis response that followed the Abundant Life Christian School shooting and assessing potential threats.
Friday December 20, 2024
US Rep. Mark Pocan responds to the Madison school shooting
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-2nd Congressional District, comments on the Abundant Christian Life School shooting in Madison during a floor speech to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
Friday December 20, 2024
Wisconsin detects a human bird flu case in Barron County
A human case of bird flu was detected in a worker at a poultry farm in Barron County where the H5N1 avian influenza virus was observed — health officials encourage tests for others who were exposed.
Friday December 20, 2024
Wisconsin’s 2024 electors cast ballots for Trump
Wisconsin's 2024 presidential electors votes cast their votes for Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States, while state charges proceed in the 2020 false electoral votes scheme.
Friday December 20, 2024
Environmentalists cite Enbridge Line 6 leak in Line 5 debate
Environmental groups point to an oil spill discovered in Jefferson County at a transfer station for the Enbridge Line 6 pipeline as they oppose a reroute of the company's Line 5 in northern Wisconsin.
Thursday December 19, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Tyler Wenzlaff, Chancellor Michael Alexander
Here's what guests on the Dec. 13, 2024 episode said about the status of the federal Farm Bill and the enrollment and budget strategies at UW-Green Bay.
Monday December 16, 2024
Chancellor Michael Alexander on the finances of UW-Green Bay
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander discusses growing enrollment, cutting majors and eliminating a budget deficit while ending in-person classes at its Marinette campus.
Friday December 13, 2024
Tyler Wenzlaff on the politics of extending the Farm Bill
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation national affairs director Tyler Wenzlaff discusses negotiations in Congress over an extension to the 2018 Farm Bill and the impacts of delays on farmers and families.
Friday December 13, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Rep. Mark Pocan, Bryna Godar, Kurt Paulsen, Amy Basting
Here's what guests on the Dec. 6, 2024 episode said about Medicare Advantage plans, a court ruling to reverse Act 10, affordable housing under the second Trump administration and the need for more foster families in Wisconsin.
Monday December 9, 2024
US Rep. Mark Pocan on Medicare versus Medicare Advantage
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, discusses the Save Medicare Act, a bill to rename Medicare Advantage and ban these private health insurance plans from referencing Medicare in their marketing.
Friday December 6, 2024
Bryna Godar on an Act 10 reversal and the politics of appeal
University of Wisconsin Law School State Democracy Research Initiative attorney Bryna Godar discusses a court ruling to reverse Act 10, the appeal process and the 2025 state Supreme Court election.
Friday December 6, 2024
Amy Basting on a critical need for foster care in Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin foster care specialist Amy Basting describes commitments and rewards of foster care for thousands of kids in the state with significant challenges needing support and treatment.
Friday December 6, 2024
Former Justice, Assembly Speaker David Prosser passes away
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice and Assembly Speaker David Prosser, a Republican involved in many prominent political and legal issues over a nearly forty-year career, passed away at 81.
Friday December 6, 2024
Kurt Paulsen on the housing crisis and Trump’s policy plans
UW-Madison urban planning professor Kurt Paulsen discusses affordable housing shortages and potential effects of the incoming Trump administration's promises of mass deportation and other policies.
Thursday December 5, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Here's what guests on the Nov. 22, 2024 episode said about election results and what's ahead for Congress and the incoming Trump administration in 2025.
Monday November 25, 2024
US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on her 2024 win and the 119th Congress
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses her narrow victory in the 2024 election, the incoming Trump administration's Cabinet picks and the outlook for Congress in 2025 under Republican control.
Friday November 22, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Christopher Saldaña, Jorge Franco, Kathryn McGarr
Here's what guests on the Nov. 15, 2024 episode said about education funding at state and federal levels, the Hispanic vote for president and parallels in American history to Trump campaign promises.
Monday November 18, 2024
Jorge Franco on Hispanic voters, Trump and mass deportation
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin CEO Jorge Franco discusses a swing among Latino voters toward President-elect Donald Trump in 2024 and the prospect of mass deportation by his administration.
Friday November 15, 2024
Kathryn McGarr on Trumpism and lessons from American history
UW-Madison journalism professor Kathryn McGarr considers questions about historical parallels between the second Trump administration and the mid-20th century's America First movement and McCarthyism.
Friday November 15, 2024
Christopher Saldaña on funding for Wisconsin schools in 2025
UW-Madison education professor Christopher Saldaña considers the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's 2025 budget request and record-setting new funding approved in school referendums in 2024.
Friday November 15, 2024
Line 5 pipeline reroute around Bad River land advances
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued permits to Enbridge for construction of its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline reroute around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation.
Friday November 15, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, Anthony Chergosky, McCoshen & Ross
Here's what guests on the Nov. 8, 2024 episode said about election results and reactions.
Monday November 11, 2024
McCoshen & Ross on implications, impacts of Trump’s 2024 win
"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the significance of the 2024 election win by President-elect Donald Trump and what it means for Wisconsin politics going forward.
Friday November 8, 2024
Anthony Chergosky on the landscape of Wisconsin’s 2024 vote
UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky considers issues central to the 2024 vote alongside geographic and demographic factors contributing to President-elect Donald Trump's win.
Friday November 8, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Nathan Denzin, Charles Franklin
Here's what guests on the Nov. 1, 2024 episode said about visits by presidential candidates to Wisconsin in the final days of the campaign and the last Marquette Law School poll before the election.
Monday November 4, 2024
Charles Franklin on his final 2024 poll of Wisconsin voters
Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters in the final days before the 2024 election about races for president, the U.S. Senate and levels of enthusiasm.
Friday November 1, 2024
Nathan Denzin on Trump’s final 2024 Wisconsin campaign stops
PBS Wisconsin reporter Nathan Denzin discusses the goals and impacts of campaign rallies held by former President Donald Trump in Green Bay and Milwaukee in the final days before the 2024 election.
Friday November 1, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Abigail Swetz
Here's what our guest on the Oct. 25, 2024 episode said about rhetorical attacks against transgender people by the Trump campaign.
Monday October 28, 2024
Abigail Swetz on anti-transgender Republican stances in 2024
Fair Wisconsin Executive Director Abigail Swetz discusses impacts of anti-transgender statements by Republican candidates in speeches and campaign ads during the final weeks before the 2024 election.
Friday October 25, 2024
Republicans call upon Wisconsinites to cast early votes
While many Republicans have criticized absentee voting, the party's leaders and elected officials are now encouraging Wisconsinites to vote early in-person and use drop boxes in the 2024 election.
Friday October 25, 2024
Harris makes appeal to conservative, undecided 2024 voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is making appeals to conservative and undecided voters across Wisconsin, appearing with Republican Liz Cheney and conservative former radio talk show host Charlie Sykes.
Friday October 25, 2024
Honoring Wisconsin Public Television reporter Art Hackett
Art Hackett, the primary political news reporter at Wisconsin Public Television for 31 years, has passed away at 74 and is celebrated and honored by PBS Wisconsin and for his work and spirit.
Friday October 25, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Anthony Chergosky after the 2024 US Senate debate
Here's what the guest on the Oct. 18, 2024 episode said about the Wisconsin's U.S. Senate debate between Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
Monday October 21, 2024
Anthony Chergosky on the debate between Baldwin and Hovde
UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky analyzes the 2024 U.S. Senate election debate between Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
Friday October 18, 2024
Honoring Wisconsin Public Media Director Heather L Reese
Heather L. Reese, director of Wisconsin Public Media, has passed away at 50 and is celebrated and honored by PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio for her contributions to their missions and work.
Friday October 18, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Nathan Kalmoe, Jim Flaherty
Here's what guests on the October 11, 2024 episode said about the relationship between extreme rhetoric and political violence and the influence and interests of voters over the age of 50.
Monday October 14, 2024
Jim Flaherty on older Wisconsin voters in the 2024 election
AARP Wisconsin Communications Director Jim Flaherty discusses the enthusiasm of voters over the age of 50 for the 2024 election and the issues of Social Security, drug prices and long-term home care.
Friday October 11, 2024
Nathan Kalmoe on hateful rhetoric and political violence
UW-Madison political science researcher Nathan Kalmoe discusses increasing levels of hateful rhetoric toward migrants and others in advance of the 2024 election and rising fears of political violence.
Friday October 11, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jorge Franco, Charles Franklin
Here's what guests on the Oct. 4, 2024 episode said about impacts of immigrant labor in Wisconsin industries and what the Marquette Law School Poll results are showing a month before the election.
Monday October 7, 2024
Jorge Franco on Trump and Wisconsin’s immigrant workforce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin CEO Jorge Franco considers rhetoric by former President Donald Trump about immigrants and the impacts on workers in agriculture and manufacturing industries.
Friday October 4, 2024
Charles Franklin on Wisconsin a month out from the 2024 vote
Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters one month before the 2024 election about the presidential and U.S. Senate races, and not talking about politics.
Friday October 4, 2024
Republican former congressperson refutes immigration fables
At a panel discussion in La Crosse hosted by a group called Former Members of Congress, former U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble, R-Green Bay, discussed why election year claims about immigrants voting are wrong.
Friday October 4, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Sarah Kopplin, Paula Silha
Here's what guests on the Sept. 27, 2024 episode said about Wisconsin teachers being restricted from teaching about elections and the work of Overdose Fatality Review teams.
Monday September 30, 2024
Sarah Kopplin on discussing elections in Wisconsin schools
Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies President and Shorewood Intermediate School teacher Sarah Kopplin describes restrictions being placed on teaching about politics and elections at schools.
Friday September 27, 2024
Paula Silha on the health goals of Overdose Fatality Reviews
La Crosse County Health Department education manager Paula Silha describes conducting Overdose Fatality Reviews of victims and how this work identifies opportunities for interventions to help others.
Friday September 27, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, Edgar Lin, Sec. David Casey
Here's what guests on the Sept. 20, 2024 episode said about a Harris rally in Madison, legal requirements to certify election results and a new online tax-filing option.
Monday September 23, 2024
Edgar Lin on state law and certifying 2024 election results
Protect Democracy policy strategist and lawyer Edgar Lin details state-specific laws that govern certification of election results by local clerks and concerns over refusals to follow legal mandates.
Friday September 20, 2024
Sec. David Casey on IRS Direct File expanding to Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary David Casey discusses IRS Direct File, a federal program to file income tax returns online for free, launching in the state for eligible taxpayers in 2025.
Friday September 20, 2024
Zac Schultz on Harris in Madison, Kennedy’s ballot status
PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz discusses Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris holding a rally in Madison and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s ballot lawsuit.
Friday September 20, 2024
Republicans respond to Harris campaign rally in Madison
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and other Wisconsin Republican leaders spoke about the campaign of 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris in advance of a rally she held in Madison.
Friday September 20, 2024
Evers responds to UW neutrality policy for leader statements
Gov. Tony Evers spoke with UW-Madison students and responded to a new neutral-viewpoint policy for leadership across all Universities of Wisconsin schools after the spring 2024 campus protests.
Friday September 20, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Charles Franklin, Jason Stein
Here's what guests on the Sept. 13, 2024 episode said about political polling two months out from the November election and rising property values and tax levies in Wisconsin.
Monday September 16, 2024
Charles Franklin on polling the top 2024 races in Wisconsin
Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin describes what polling of Wisconsin voters shows about candidates and campaigns for president and U.S. Senate two months out from the 2024 election.
Friday September 13, 2024
Jason Stein on home values and property taxes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein discusses the group's report on sky high values of houses in the state and how a rise in property tax levies impacts local government and school budgets.
Friday September 13, 2024
Vaccination rates fall among kids in Wisconsin K-12 schools
More K-12 students in Wisconsin are getting personal conviction waivers for required measles vaccinations, while health officials are promoting annual COVID-19 and flu vaccines as seasonal cases rise.
Friday September 13, 2024
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Sen. LaTonya Johnson, Laura Dresser
Here's what guests on the Aug. 30, 2024 episode said about the status of Wisconsin's juvenile correctional facilities and the state of the economy for workers.
Tuesday September 3, 2024
State Sen. LaTonya Johnson on conditions at Lincoln Hills
State Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, discusses the status of Lincoln Hills School youth prison after a counselor's death prompted calls to loosen rules on methods for restraining inmates.
Friday August 30, 2024
Laura Dresser on the state of working in Wisconsin in 2024
UW-Madison labor economist and High Road Strategy Center associate director Laura Dresser discusses the group's State of Working Wisconsin 2024 report on job numbers, wage growth and gender pay gaps.
Friday August 30, 2024
Here's what guests on the August 23, 2024 episode said about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a concurrent rally in Milwaukee, and the status of federal and state races as the election in November approaches.
Monday August 26, 2024
US Rep. Gwen Moore on the historic nature of Harris in 2024
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, discusses the historical significance of Vice President Kamala Harris running to be the first woman of color as U.S. president and what it means to Wisconsin voters.
Friday August 23, 2024
Ben Wikler on 2024 DNC impacts, enthusiasm of Democrats
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler reacts to the 2024 Democratic National Convention and considers the surge in energy for the campaign with the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Friday August 23, 2024
Brian Schimming on 2024 DNC impacts, attitude of Republicans
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming reacts to the 2024 Democratic National Convention and considers how the campaign of former President Donald Trump is adapting to shifts in the race.
Friday August 23, 2024
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