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Ann Jacobs on prediction markets and Wisconsin election law
Wisconsin Elections Commission member Ann Jacobs discusses an agency advisory that buying and selling prediction market contracts on election outcomes violates state law on making bets and voting.
Friday July 31, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Charles Franklin, Bryna Godar, Ryan Graham
Here's what guests on the July 24, 2026 episode said about the polling on the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor, ongoing legal fights over how absentee ballots are handled when candidates drop out, and maintaining services for people experiencing homelessness.
Monday July 27, 2026
Charles Franklin on 2026 Wisconsin governor primary matchups
Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses 2026 primary races for Wisconsin governor, from progressives supporting Francesca Hong to Democratic matchups with Republican Tom Tiffany.
Friday July 24, 2026
Bryna Godar on WEC’s ruling on ‘spoiling’ absentee ballots
University of Wisconsin Law School State Democracy Research Initiative attorney Bryna Godar discusses the state Elections Commission barring requests for new absentee ballots if a candidate drops out.
Friday July 24, 2026
Ryan Graham on northeast Wisconsin’s homeless resources
Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care homeless systems manager Ryan Graham discusses filling a gap left by a nonprofit's closure as a summer statewide Point-in-Time homelessness count is held.
Friday July 24, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, Kieran Furlong
Here's what guests on the July 17, 2026 episode said about a Democratic candidate for governor dropping out of the race and a nuclear fusion research facility planned for Madison.
Monday July 20, 2026
Wisconsin 7th District Democratic candidates make their case
Three Democratic candidates running in the race for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District seat — Chris Armstrong, Fred Clark and Ginger Murray — make their case in a debate before the 2026 primary.
Friday July 17, 2026
Zac Schultz on Rodriguez ending her 2026 run for governor
"Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz discusses what Sara Rodriguez dropping out of the 2026 race for governor means for remaining Democratic primary candidates and the general election.
Friday July 17, 2026
2026 candidates for governor release midyear finance reports
Primary candidates in Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor release campaign funding reports, with Democrats each raising hundreds of thousands of dollars and Republican Tom Tiffany raising $8.7 million.
Friday July 17, 2026
Kieran Furlong on Realta Fusion’s energy R&D deal in Madison
Realta Fusion CEO Kieran Furlong discusses the company's plans to establish a research and development facility focusing on nuclear power technologies at the long-vacant Oscar Mayer plant in Madison.
Friday July 17, 2026
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota smothers Wisconsin
Smoke from wildfires raging in northern Minnesota and western Ontario in Canada shrouded Wisconsin, leading to the issuing of air quality advisories at the highest alert category of "hazardous."
Friday July 17, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Darryl Morin, Jake Holsclaw, Sadie Howell
Here's what guests on the July 10, 2026 episode said about a surge in immigration arrests in Wisconsin, a growing number of off-highway vehicle accidents, and a program to entice people to move to Fond du Lac.
Monday July 13, 2026
Darryl Morin on a surge of ICE and CPB arrests in Wisconsin
Latino Forward National President Darryl Morin discusses feelings within Wisconsin immigrant communities to an upswing of arrests and detentions by federal agents in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Madison.
Friday July 10, 2026
Jake Holsclaw on ATV/UTV crashes and efforts to boost safety
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources off-highway vehicle administrator Jake Holsclaw discusses state law changes intended to improve the safety of ATV and UTV riders as fatal accidents rise.
Friday July 10, 2026
Sadie Howell on Fond du Lac’s relocation incentives program
Envision Greater Fond du Lac President & CEO Sadie Howell discusses the Make My Move Talent Attraction Program that offers monetary incentives to encourage people to relocate to and work in the city.
Friday July 10, 2026
Vance and Milwaukee mayor swap remarks on election oversight
Vice President JD Vance visits Milwaukee to talk about fraud allegations in government programs, with Democratic Mayor Cavalier Johnson asking the Republican to visit the city's election operations.
Friday July 10, 2026
‘Here & Now’: McCoshen & Ross, Charles Carlin
Here's what guests on the July 3, 2026 episode said about Wisconsin's 2026 primary candidates and the end of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Monday July 6, 2026
McCoshen & Ross on candidates in Wisconsin’s 2026 primaries
"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss how Wisconsin's 2026 primary elections are taking shape, from the Democratic race for governor to Republican races for Congress.
Friday July 3, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zara Fakhri and Ali Soltani, Jason Stein
Here's what guests on the June 19, 2026 episode said about a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran and a Milwaukee County projected deficit.
Monday June 22, 2026
Jason Stein on budget headwinds facing Milwaukee
Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein discusses the budget headwinds facing Milwaukee — a $50 million dollar deficit in one year and $170 million in five years — including why shared revenue won’t fill the hole and what the county might cut.
Friday June 19, 2026
Iranians in Wisconsin react to US-Iran peace negotiations
Iranians living in Wisconsin share their opinions on the Iranian government and the future of their country in light of announced peace talks that have been delayed after ceasefires broke in Lebanon.
Friday June 19, 2026
Wisconsin senators on the Memorandum of Understanding
Wisconsin's Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson reacted to the announced peace talks to end the Iran war and their wishlist of terms in the final deal.
Friday June 19, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jeff Lamont, Elmer Moore, Jr., Paula Tran, Taylor Odle
Here's what guests on the June 12, 2026 episode said about a PFAS settlement, housing help for renters, the State Health Assessment and UW tuition hikes.
Monday June 15, 2026
Jeff Lamont on Wisconsin’s PFAS settlement with Tyco Fire
Retired hydrologist Jeff Lamont considers terms of Wisconsin's $10 million lawsuit settlement with Tyco Fire Products to monitor and remediate PFAS-contaminated water and soil in the Marinette area.
Friday June 12, 2026
Elmer Moore, Jr. on rental housing tax credits in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority CEO Elmer Moore, Jr. discusses nearly $50 million in funding for tax credits to developers to build affordable rental units for working families.
Friday June 12, 2026
Taylor Odle on the Universities of Wisconsin’s tuition hikes
UW-Madison educational policy professor Taylor Odle considers what the Universities of Wisconsin increasing tuition for the 2026-27 academic year means for students and higher education in the state.
Friday June 12, 2026
Wisconsin’s U.S. senators on war with Iran and inflation
Wisconsin's Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson discussed the ongoing war in Iran and its cascading effects on fuel and fertilizer costs for farmers in the state.
Friday June 12, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Don Millis, Paula Drew
Here's what guests on the June 5, 2026 episode said about how the U.S. Postal Services handles absentee ballots and loss of subsidies for child care providers.
Monday June 8, 2026
Don Millis on administering Wisconsin’s elections in 2026
Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Don Millis discusses the midterm primary and general election cycle as the FBI probes the 2020 vote and the U.S. Postal Service proposes a new mail-in ballot rule.
Friday June 5, 2026
Paula Drew on Child Care Bridge Payments ending in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Director of Policy and Research Paula Drew discusses anticipated impacts of the expiration of Child Care Bridge Payments made by the state to support providers.
Friday June 5, 2026
Trump visits Wisconsin to tout his agriculture tax breaks
President Donald Trump visited Chippewa County to promote his administration's agricultural policies and to bolster support for Wisconsin's Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.
Friday June 5, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Charles Franklin, Scott Hodek, Bryna Godar
Here's what guests on the May 29, 2026 episode said about broad voter support for a failed state surplus deal, prospects for job seekers, and a lawsuit over ICE holds by sheriffs.
Monday June 1, 2026
Charles Franklin on polling Wisconsin’s budget surplus deal
Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling that found widespread voter support for a bipartisan budget surplus spending bill that was defeated in the Wisconsin Legislature.
Friday May 29, 2026
Scott Hodek on Wisconsin’s job market, layoffs and AI’s role
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development economist Scott Hodek considers shifts in the job market, prospects for new entrants, implications of mass layoffs and impacts of artificial intelligence.
Friday May 29, 2026
Bryna Godar on a lawsuit over immigration holds in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Law School State Democracy Research Initiative attorney Bryna Godar explains a lawsuit against five county sheriffs in the state over the legal status of 48-hour ICE detainers.
Friday May 29, 2026
Wisconsin soybean farmers decry fuel, fertilizer cost spikes
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, held a roundtable event with Wisconsin Soybean Association president Doug Rebout about how the Iran war and tariffs have raised costs of diesel and fertilizer.
Friday May 29, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Jan Lee
Here's what guests on the May 22, 2026 episode said about a flurry of White House actions and a proposal to make the Apostle Islands a national park.
Tuesday May 26, 2026
US Rep. Gwen Moore on redistricting, war in Iran and the IRS
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-4th Congressional District, discusses a deluge of issues facing the nation, from the Voting Rights Act to a war powers resolution to a Trump administration deal with the IRS.
Friday May 22, 2026
Jan Lee on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore’s status
Bayfield County Board of Supervisors Chair Jan Lee discusses opposition among local officials to redesignating the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as a national park due to infrastructure concerns.
Friday May 22, 2026
Wisconsin Republicans outline party priorities for 2026
At the 2026 Republican Party of Wisconsin convention, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden spoke on goals heading into the midterm elections, from addressing gas and grocery costs to continuing deportations.
Friday May 22, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Rep. Tony Kurtz, Layla Merrifield, Dr. Arick Sabin
Here's what guests on the May 15, 2026 episode said about the failed state budget surplus deal, how technical colleges in the state are funded, and Wisconsin's increases in tick populations and Lyme disease.
Monday May 18, 2026
The legacy of PBS Wisconsin Emeritus Director Jon Miskowski
Jon Miskowski, emeritus director of television for PBS Wisconsin, has passed away at 65 following a long career that includes developing LZ Lambeau, Wisconsin Hometown Stories and Tribal Histories.
Friday May 15, 2026
Rep. Tony Kurtz on backing Wisconsin’s budget surplus plan
State Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, discusses negotiations for a bipartisan state budget surplus deal that failed to pass in the Legislature and how the 2026 election cycle played a role in its demise.
Friday May 15, 2026
Layla Merrifield on funding for Wisconsin technical colleges
Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield discusses a provision in a failed state budget surplus deal that would have provided aid to its schools and reduced local property taxes.
Friday May 15, 2026
Wisconsin’s bipartisan state budget surplus deal falls apart
A bipartisan vote by lawmakers blocked a plan by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders to use a state budget surplus to boost school funds and send checks to income taxpayers.
Friday May 15, 2026
Dr. Arick Sabin on rising Lyme disease cases in Wisconsin
Gundersen Medical Foundation researcher Dr. Arick Sabin describes efforts to diagnose, treat and prevent Lyme disease as cases in Wisconsin spike with warmer weather extending the deer tick season.
Friday May 15, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Tim Gruenke, Alex Gee
Here's what guests on the May 8, 2026 episode said about negotiations to halt the Iran war, a settlement with a dog research lab, and the opening of The Black Center for Excellence and Culture.
Monday May 11, 2026
US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war and ceasefires with Iran
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, discusses negotiations between the United States and Iran on ceasefires amid hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz as well as her priorities for a new Farm Bill.
Friday May 8, 2026
Tim Gruenke on investigating animal welfare at Ridglan Farms
La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke discusses findings of an investigation of Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research business, as it sells some 1,500 beagles after sustained protests.
Friday May 8, 2026
Paul Hutson on psilocybin dosing as a clinical treatment
UW-Madison Center for Psychedelic Research professor Paul Hutson describes the efficacy of psilocybin to treat depression and substance abuse in research of psychedelics as a mental health therapy.
Tuesday May 5, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Tom Content, Paul Hutson
Here's what guests on the May 1, 2026 episode said about energy use by data centers and treating mental health disorders with psychedelic medicines.
Monday May 4, 2026
Paul Hutson on potential for psychedelics in mental health
UW-Madison Center for Psychedelic Research professor Paul Hutson details how psilocybin is used in controlled clinical settings to treat mental health issues from severe depression to substance abuse.
Friday May 1, 2026
Tom Content on data center energy use and utility ratepayers
Citizens Utility Board Executive Director Tom Content discusses the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin setting an electricity rate plan for We Energies to shield customers from data center costs.
Friday May 1, 2026
Animal rights groups push to end biomedical testing on dogs
Two animal rights groups announce a deal to buy nearly 1,500 beagles from the biomedical testing facility Ridglan Farms, and hold a press conference calling for an end to their use in research.
Friday May 1, 2026
Steve Vavrus on climate change and impacts to tribal nations
Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts co-director Steve Vavrus describes how variations in weather patterns affect cultivation of manoomin — wild rice — on tribal lands around the state.
Wednesday April 29, 2026
Here & Now’ Highlights: Steve Vavrus, TJ Semanchin
Here's what guests on the April 24, 2026 episode said about Wisconsin's warmer and wetter weather, and applying for tariff refunds.
Monday April 27, 2026
Steve Vavrus on Wisconsin’s rising risk for extreme weather
Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts co-director Steve Vavrus describes a growing level of extreme weather conditions in the state and actions to mitigate costs and safeguard against risks.
Friday April 24, 2026
TJ Semanchin on importing coffee and pursuing tariff refunds
Wonderstate Coffee CEO TJ Semanchin discusses how tariffs on imported beans have affected the Wisconsin-based business and a court-ordered system to apply for refunds from the federal government.
Friday April 24, 2026
Wisconsin files suit against prediction market businesses
Wisconsin is suing Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket and Crypto.com, with state Attorney General Josh Kaul arguing such prediction market companies serve as platforms for illegal sports betting.
Friday April 24, 2026
What are next steps for online sports betting in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's 11 tribal gaming commissioners will renegotiate compacts with the state as online sports betting is legalized — Potawatomi Casino Hotel CEO Dominic Ortiz discusses goals of this process.
Tuesday April 21, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Kurt Kotenberg, US Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairwoman Elizabeth Arbuckle
Here's what guests on the April 17, 2026 episode said about developments in the Iran war, early spring weather emergencies, and a challenge to the reroute of the Line 5 pipeline.
Monday April 20, 2026
US Sen. Ron Johnson on the US-Iran war and its future
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, discusses the ongoing U.S. war with Iran and how he sees the conflict ending with a ceasefire set to end in one week as both sides negotiate to end the hostilities.
Friday April 17, 2026
What war is like for a UW-Madison student in Iran
Via shaky online connections, UW-Madison grad student Tahereh Rahimi shares voice recordings of her experiences living through attacks by the U.S. and Israel while working on her dissertation in Iran.
Friday April 17, 2026
Bad River Band Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle on the Line 5 reroute
Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle discusses the tribe asking a judge to review a ruling that upheld permits for construction on the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline reroute.
Friday April 17, 2026
Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin
National Weather Service meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg discusses a series of early spring severe storms that stuck eastern areas of Wisconsin over several days, including hail, tornadoes and flooding.
Friday April 17, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Rep. Mark Pocan, McCoshen & Ross
Here's what guests on the April 10, 2026 episode said about the war in Iran and election prospects for Wisconsin in November.
Monday April 13, 2026
US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-2nd Congressional District, discusses the influence of voter intensity on Chris Taylor's 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court win and turnout expectations for the November election.
Saturday April 11, 2026
US Rep. Mark Pocan on Trump’s conduct toward the war in Iran
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-2nd Congressional District, discusses President Donald Trump's threats to Iran and an ensuing ceasefire, calling to invoke the 25th Amendment and the war powers of Congress.
Friday April 10, 2026
McCoshen & Ross on political fortunes in 2026 election cycle
"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss a landslide vote in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race and what it means for state and federal races going into fall elections.
Friday April 10, 2026
‘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.
Monday April 6, 2026
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.
Friday April 3, 2026
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.
Friday April 3, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Mayor Eric Genrich, William Casey Crump
Here's what guests on the March 27, 2026 episode said about listing private school costs on property tax bills and how state PFAS funding might be used in one contaminated community.
Monday March 30, 2026
Mayor Eric Genrich on property tax bills and school vouchers
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich discusses why the city itemizes the cost of private school vouchers on property tax bills as more districts around Wisconsin hold voter referendums for education funding.
Friday March 27, 2026
William Casey Crump on state funds to address PFAS pollution
State Town Board Chairperson William Casey Crump discusses how the northern Wisconsin community seeks to use its share of $125 million in state funding to remediate PFAS-contaminated water supplies.
Friday March 27, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Darin Von Ruden, Bridget Krause
Here's what guests on the March 20, 2026 episode said about price increases in fuel and fertilizer for farmers and a shortage of public defenders in Wisconsin.
Monday March 23, 2026
Darin Von Ruden on fuel and fertilizer price shocks to farms
Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden considers how rising prices of fuel and fertilizer imports caused by war in Iran and around the Middle East are affecting the spring planting season.
Friday March 20, 2026
Bridget Krause on Wisconsin’s public defender staff shortage
Wisconsin Deputy State Public Defender Bridget Krause discusses how the state's shortage of attorneys and support staff is leading to defendants waiting on representation and a criminal case backlog.
Friday March 20, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Mayor Jim Paine
Here's what guests on the March 13, 2026 episode said about funding for the Blatnik Bridge spanning Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Monday March 16, 2026
Mayor Jim Paine on funds for the Blatnik Bridge in Superior
Superior Mayor Jim Paine discusses calling for the federal government to release more than $1 billion in funds approved for the reconstruction of the Blatnik Bridge connecting the city with Minnesota.
Friday March 13, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, US Sen. Ron Johnson
Here's what guests on the March 6, 2026 episode said about a congressional resolution about the war in Iran.
Monday March 9, 2026
US Sen. Ron Johnson on the war with Iran and its mission
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, discusses the Trump administration launching strikes on Iran, the powers of Congress in waging war, and the military and political objectives of these actions.
Thursday March 5, 2026
US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the war with Iran and its mission
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, discusses the Trump administration launching strikes on Iran, the powers of Congress in waging war, and the military and political objectives of these actions.
Thursday March 5, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jeff Wright, Charles Franklin
Here's what guests on the Feb. 27, 2026 episode said about 2026 spring and fall elections polling and urgent calls from school districts for relief.
Monday March 2, 2026
Charles Franklin on an early 2026 poll of Wisconsin voters
Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin describes results of polling voters about the 2026 candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court and governor along with high-profile issues in the state.
Friday February 27, 2026
Jeff Wright on school referendums causing property tax hikes
Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff Wright discusses how referendums for education funding are causing property taxes to rise and the changes districts are seeking from state government.
Friday February 27, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, Grant Sovern
Here's what guests on the Feb. 20, 2026 episode said about Assembly Speaker Robin Vos not seeking reelection and an immigration system in turmoil.
Monday February 23, 2026
Zac Schultz on Speaker Robin Vos retiring from the Assembly
PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz discusses the significance of Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announcing that he will not run for another term in the 2026 election.
Friday February 20, 2026
Grant Sovern on changes to the US immigration system’s rules
Community Immigration Law Center Board President and attorney Grant Sovern considers broad changes in how the U.S. immigration system operates and what that means for people applying for citizenship.
Friday February 20, 2026
Judge upholds permit to reroute Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline
A judge rejected a challenge by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to permits for rerouting the Line 5 oil and gas pipeline around their reservation over fears about water quality impacts.
Friday February 20, 2026
The political legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in Wisconsin
Civil rights leader and presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84 years old, and is remembered in Wisconsin for his 1988 run and advocacy for social and economic justice.
Friday February 20, 2026
US Rep. Scott Fitzgerald on ICE activity and Wisconsin farms
U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-5th Congressional District, discusses the prospect of ICE enforcement actions at farms in Wisconsin and the system agricultural industries use to track immigrant workers.
Tuesday February 17, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, Chris Taylor
Here's what guests on the Feb. 13, 2026 episode said about a partial government shutdown over Homeland Security funding and the judicial philosophy of one candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Monday February 16, 2026
US Rep. Scott Fitzgerald on de-escalation and funds for ICE
U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-5th Congressional District, discusses debate in Congress over de-escalation practices by law enforcement officers and funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Friday February 13, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, Maria Lazar
Here's what guests on the Feb. 6, 2026 episode said about demands from Democrats for new accountability measures for federal immigration agents, and the judicial philosophy of one candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Monday February 9, 2026
US Rep. Gwen Moore on ICE and funding for Homeland Security
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-4th Congressional District, discusses debate in Congress on funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and stronger conduct requirements for ICE and other federal agents.
Friday February 6, 2026
Howard Schweber on political pushback in Minnesota to ICE
UW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers responses from local elected officials and law enforcement officers to large-scale Homeland Security deployments in Minnesota.
Thursday February 5, 2026
Howard Schweber on training for and protocols of ICE agents
UW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers differences among immigration officers and other federal law enforcement in terms of their training and operational practices.
Tuesday February 3, 2026
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Howard Schweber
Here's what the guest on the Jan. 30, 2026 episode said about the intersection of the First and Second Amendments in protests against ICE in Minnesota.
Monday February 2, 2026
Howard Schweber on protesting ICE and constitutional rights
UW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers what Homeland Security operations and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis mean for the Bill of Rights.
Friday January 30, 2026
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