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Judy McRoberts on the MercyHealth East strike in Janesville
UAW Local 95 President Judy McRoberts discusses a strike by workers at MercyHealth East clinic in Janesville as the union's members seek heightened security measures in an ongoing contract dispute.
Friday August 29, 2025
Jon Audhya on impacts of federal funding cuts at UW-Madison
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health professor and dean Jon Audhya considers how deep cuts to federal research funding are affecting scientific work and training of students.
Friday August 29, 2025
Dr. Chris Eberlein on an overdose spike in western Wisconsin
Gundersen Health System emergency medical specialist Dr. Chris Eberlein discusses a public safety alert issued by La Crosse in response to a sudden increase of overdoses involving mixtures of drugs.
Friday August 29, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Kathryn Halvorsen, Grant Sovern, Lisa Tollefson, Nick Hillman
Here's what guests on the Aug. 22, 2025 episode said about the Red Cross response to flooding in Milwaukee, defending immigration cases, the checks and balances in Wisconsin's voting system, and new limits for federal student loans.
Monday August 25, 2025
Lisa Tollefson on mail-in ballots and elections in Wisconsin
Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson discusses statements by President Donald Trump calling to ban mail-in-ballots and machine tabulators as Wisconsin's local officials work to maintain election security.
Friday August 22, 2025
Nick Hillman on borrowing limits for federal student loans
UW-Madison School of Education professor Nick Hillman explains how provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act set lower borrowing limits for medical and law students while changing other loan rules.
Friday August 22, 2025
Grant Sovern on immigration arrests, detentions in Wisconsin
Community Immigration Law Center Board President and attorney Grant Sovern discusses an increase in immigration arrests and detentions in Wisconsin as more counties offer assistance to federal agents.
Friday August 22, 2025
Kathryn Halvorsen on the Red Cross and flooding in Milwaukee
American Red Cross of Wisconsin regional director Kathryn Halvorsen describes the organization's flood recovery efforts in Milwaukee and its call for more volunteers amid more extreme weather events.
Friday August 22, 2025
Milwaukee flood recovery efforts continue during FEMA visit
Two weeks after historic flooding in southeast Wisconsin, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials assessed damage to determine potential federal aid, while residents continued cleanup work.
Friday August 22, 2025
Here & Now’ Highlights: County Exec. David Crowley, Philip Mulder, Caroline Gomez-Tom
Here's what guests on the Aug. 15, 2025 episode said about recovery from flooding Milwaukee, misconceptions about flood insurance and rising Health Insurance Marketplace premiums.
Monday August 18, 2025
County Exec. David Crowley on Milwaukee’s historic flooding
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley discusses the impacts of and recovery from extreme rain and damaging floods across the metropolitan area as the state requests federal disaster aid from FEMA.
Friday August 15, 2025
Philip Mulder on flood insurance coverage around Wisconsin
Wisconsin School of Business risk and insurance professor Philip Mulder considers the reasons why very few homeowners in the state hold flood insurance while extreme rain storms become more frequent.
Friday August 15, 2025
Milwaukee moves to recovery after record-breaking flooding
In the aftermath of historic rainfall and flooding the Milwaukee metropolitan area, the state awaits response on a request for federal aid while residents whose homes were damaged pick up the pieces.
Friday August 15, 2025
Caroline Gomez-Tom on ACA health plan price hikes for 2026
Covering Wisconsin enrollment manager Caroline Gomez-Tom discusses projected increases in Affordable Care Act plan premiums in 2026 and expiration of Health Insurance Marketplace enhanced tax credits.
Friday August 15, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Steven Deller, James Barnier, Dr. James Conway
Here's what guests on the Aug. 8, 2025 episode said about the direction of the economy, wildfire suppression in Canada, and the risk of measles outbreaks around Wisconsin.
Monday August 11, 2025
Steven Deller on tariffs, job numbers and economic trends
UW-Madison agriculture and applied economics professor Steven Deller considers what new tariffs along with jobs report and consumer spending figures mean for Wisconsin's and the national economy.
Friday August 8, 2025
Dr. James Conway on Wisconsin’s risks of measles outbreaks
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. James Conway considers a measles outbreak in Oconto County and the low state vaccination rate.
Friday August 8, 2025
James Barnier on the potential for wildfire around Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forest fire protection section chief James Barnier describes risks of large and widespread wildfires as federal funding is cut for the U.S. Forest Service.
Friday August 8, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: McCoshen & Ross look ahead to 2026
Here's what guests on the Aug. 1, 2025 episode said about the open election for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and another race for the state Supreme Court.
Monday August 4, 2025
McCoshen & Ross on Wisconsin’s 2026 governor’s race forecast
"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outlook for the 2026 race for governor of Wisconsin as Democratic and Republican primary candidates start their campaigns.
Friday August 1, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, Josh Dietsche
Here's what guests on the July 25, 2025 episode said about Congress ending its summer session early and the state of Wisconsin's bridges.
Monday July 28, 2025
US Rep. Bryan Steil on Congress implementing Trump’s agenda
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-1st Congressional District, discusses passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and pursuing budget rescissions as the House of Representatives cuts short its summer session.
Friday July 25, 2025
Josh Dietsche on structural integrity of Wisconsin bridges
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Structures Director Josh Dietsche describes the status of bridge infrastructure around the state with nearly 1,000 listed as "structurally deficient."
Friday July 25, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Here's what guests on the July 18, 2025 episode said about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's spending cuts at the national level.
Monday July 21, 2025
US Rep. Gwen Moore on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-4th Congressional District, discusses the Trump administration's 2025 tax and spending cuts law, and its anticipated impacts on Medicaid, food assistance and more.
Thursday July 17, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Anya van Wagtendonk, Michael Osterholm
Here's what guests on the June 27, 2025 episode said about final days of state budget maneuvering by Wisconsin lawmakers and the federal government's shifting stance on vaccination.
Monday June 30, 2025
Anya van Wagtendonk on Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget session
Wisconsin Public Radio state Capitol reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discusses budget talks among Republican lawmakers and what's still on the table as Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wields a partial veto.
Friday June 27, 2025
Michael Osterholm on goals of the Vaccine Integrity Project
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Director Michael Osterholm explains the mission of the Vaccine Integrity Project amid shifts by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Friday June 27, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Zac Schultz, State Sen. Jesse James, Tracy Vruwink, Jeanne Duffy
Here's what guests on the June 13, 2025 episode said about lawmakers writing the state budget, a pilot program for student mental health. Impacts of federal funding cuts in one community and the status of AmeriCorps projects in Wisconsin.
Monday June 16, 2025
Zac Schultz on lawmakers writing Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget
PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz describes how the state Legislature's Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance is assembling portions of the 2025-27 biennial state budget.
Friday June 13, 2025
Sen. Jesse James on mental health services offered at school
State Sen. Jesse James, R-Thorp, discusses legislation to create a two-year pilot program to provide year-round school-centered mental health services for at-risk students at two schools in Wisconsin.
Friday June 13, 2025
Jeanne Duffy on AmeriCorps funding and its work in Wisconsin
Serve Wisconsin Executive Director Jeanne Duffy discusses the status of AmeriCorps community service projects in the state in the midst of a federal lawsuit over DOGE terminating the program's funds.
Friday June 13, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Sen. Ron Johnson, Alderman José Pérez
Here's what guests on the June 6, 2025 episode said about the federal reconciliation budget bill and high-profile immigration cases in Milwaukee.
Monday June 9, 2025
US Sen. Ron Johnson on a 2025 tax bill and the federal debt
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, discusses his objections to a 2025 reconciliation policy bill cutting federal taxes and spending due to its projected $2.4 trillion increase to the national debt.
Friday June 6, 2025
Alderman José Pérez on ICE arrests of Milwaukee immigrants
Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez discusses community support for Ramón Morales Reyes and Yessenia Ruano, residents of the city who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Friday June 6, 2025
Kurt Kotenberg on tracking wildfire smoke across Wisconsin
National Weather Service Green Bay forecast office meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg considers wildfire smoke air quality alerts in Wisconsin and the potential for such conditions to return going forward.
Friday June 6, 2025
Moore, Pocan seek to visit ICE detainees at Juneau facility
Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan visit an ICE detention facility in Juneau after federal agents arrested an immigrant living in Milwaukee who was framed for sending threats.
Friday June 6, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Dr. Michael Siebers, Bill Hanna, State Rep. Dean Kaufert
Here's what guests on the May 30, 2025 episode said about federal cuts to the Veterans Affairs hospitals, cuts to social safety net programs, and prospects for bipartisanship in the Wisconsin Legislature.
Monday June 2, 2025
Dr. Michael Siebers on VA cuts and health care for veterans
Retired Veterans Health Administration physician Dr. Michael Siebers discusses how federal cuts to VA funding and plans to reduce staff are affecting both patient access to health care and providers.
Friday May 30, 2025
Bill Hanna on impacts of cutting federal social safety nets
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Director Bill Hanna explains what proposed changes in requirements for the federal health care program, the ACA and SNAP would mean for Wisconsinites.
Friday May 30, 2025
Both Wisconsin US senators oppose Trump federal budget bill
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin both say they won't vote for President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" due to its effects on the federal deficit.
Friday May 30, 2025
Meriter nurses strike for better working conditions and pay
Hundreds of nurses at Meriter Hospital in Madison who are organized in the Service Employees International Union went on strike to demand a raise, more job security and a lower patient-to-staff ratio.
Friday May 30, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Darryl Morin, State Sen. Patrick Testin, Jim Tuckwell and Kevin McDonell
Here's what guests on the May 23, 2025 episode said about escalating actions in federal immigration enforcement, licensing independent practices for advanced practices nurses, and an affordable housing development in northern Wisconsin.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin’s fresh water
Growing use of AI tools and cloud computing is motivating tech companies to expand construction of data centers — these operations are drawn to Wisconsin due to abundant water resources for cooling.
Friday May 23, 2025
Darryl Morin on federal immigration enforcement in Wisconsin
Latino Forward National President Darryl Morin discusses how legislation in Congress and actions by the Trump administration to fund and expand immigration enforcement is having impacts in Wisconsin.
Friday May 23, 2025
Sen. Patrick Testin on licensing of advanced practice nurses
State Sen. Patrick Testin, R-Stevens Point, discusses legislation to create an advanced practice registered nurse license to allow trained specialized nurses to provide independent care in Wisconsin.
Friday May 23, 2025
Jim Tuckwell, Kevin McDonell on housing in the North Woods
Vilas County Economic Development Corporation Board Chairman Jim Tuckwell and Lincoln Avenue Communities Vice President Kevin McDonell discuss work to build affordable housing in Lac du Flambeau.
Friday May 23, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, State Sen. Kelda Roys
Here's what guests on the May 16, 2025 episode said about the politics of wrangling budgets in Washington, D.C. and Madison.
Monday May 19, 2025
US Rep. Gwen Moore on the Republican budget package for 2025
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-4th Congressional District, discusses a 2025 federal budget bill advanced by Republicans that would extend the 2017 income tax cuts and reduce funds for Medicaid and food aid.
Friday May 16, 2025
Sen. Kelda Roys on priorities for Wisconsin’s 2025 budget
State Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, a member of the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance, discusses work on the 2025-27 budget by Republican lawmakers and Democratic positioning in the process.
Friday May 16, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Rep. Tom Tiffany, Michael Wagner, Xia Lee
Here's what guests on the April 25, 2025 episode said about the Trump administration's first 100 days, the termination of research grants at UW-Madison and the start of tick season.
Monday April 28, 2025
US Rep. Tom Tiffany on tariffs, funding cuts and immigration
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7th Congressional District, discusses the Trump administration's actions on setting and changing tariffs, spending cuts on personnel and programs, and revoking student visas.
Friday April 25, 2025
Michael Wagner on federal research grant cuts at UW-Madison
UW-Madison journalism professor Michael Wagner discusses the termination of a federal grant to study communication about vaccination and the consequences of funding cuts for university researchers.
Friday April 25, 2025
Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin’s warm-weather tick season
Wisconsin Department of Health Services public health entomologist Xia Lee describes the risks of tick-borne diseases around the state and tips for avoiding these pests when spending time outdoors.
Friday April 25, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Mike Totoraitis, WIll Hsu, Thanh Bui-Duquette
Here's what guests on the April 18, 2025 episode said about federal and state pressures on UW-Madison, lead paint contamination in Milwaukee schools, how trade war is hurting Wisconsin's ginseng industry, and the impacts of eliminating funding for Head Start programs.
Monday April 21, 2025
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on 2025 headwinds for UW-Madison
UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin discusses the university's stance as the Trump administration moves to cut research funding, pursues investigations and revokes visas of international students.
Friday April 18, 2025
Mike Totoraitis on lead contamination in Milwaukee schools
Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Mike Totoraitis discusses city efforts to remediate lead paint contamination in schools as the Trump administration defunds CDC staff working to reduce lead exposure.
Friday April 18, 2025
Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start
Western Dairyland Head Start Director Thanh Bui-Duquette discusses how the defunding of Head Start by the Trump administration could affect child care providers and service in four Wisconsin counties.
Friday April 18, 2025
Will Hsu on Wisconsin ginseng exports, tariffs and trade war
Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises owner Will Hsu discusses how retaliatory tariffs by China in an escalating trade war are affecting the Wausau-based business, which farms and exports the medicinal plant.
Friday April 18, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Amanda Gennerman, Bobby Peterson, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Here's what guests on the April 11, 2025 episode said about international students in Wisconsin having their visas revoked, worries about cuts to Medicaid, and the role of negotiation in politics.
Monday April 14, 2025
Amanda Gennerman on student visa revocations in Wisconsin
Immigration attorney Amanda Gennerman discusses the federal government revoking visas of more than 50 international students attending colleges around Wisconsin and how their advocates are responding.
Friday April 11, 2025
Bobby Peterson on Medicaid funding and budgeting blueprints
ABC for Health Executive Director Bobby Peterson discusses fears about Congress making cuts to Medicaid and potential effects on recipients as the 2025-27 state budget process proceeds in Wisconsin.
Friday April 11, 2025
DNR issues PFAS advisories for 50 more wells in Peshtigo
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued PFAS advisories for an additional 50 private wells in the town of Peshtigo as a result of firefighting foam contaminating groundwater in the area.
Friday April 11, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Ben Wikler, Missy Hughes, McCoshen & Ross
Here's what guests on the April 4, 2025 episode said about the outcome of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election and how a growing number of tariffs can affect Wisconsin.
Monday April 7, 2025
McCoshen & Ross on the significance of Wisconsin’s 2025 vote
"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outcome of the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, from the impact of Elon Musk to upcoming cases before the high court.
Friday April 4, 2025
Ben Wikler on national implications of Crawford’s victory
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler discusses the landslide win by Justice-elect Susan Crawford in the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election and its impacts on national-level politics.
Friday April 4, 2025
Missy Hughes on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and Wisconsin
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes considers the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs and impacts of retaliatory tariffs while on a trade mission in Europe.
Friday April 4, 2025
Underly comments on her 2025 superintendent election victory
Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly defeated Brittany Kinser in the 2025 spring vote, and each shared thoughts on education in the state as votes were counted.
Friday April 4, 2025
Racine Unified school district passes 2025 budget referendum
Voters in the Racine Unified School District passed a $190 million referendum in the spring 2025 election, one of 51 school funding referendums around Wisconsin that passed out of 89 on the ballot.
Friday April 4, 2025
Wisconsin to decide on voter ID amendment in 2025 election
A state constitutional amendment that would enshrine an existing law that requires voters to present valid identification when casting ballots will be decided in Wisconsin's spring 2025 election.
Friday March 28, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Sheriff Matt Joski, Greg Clement
Here's what guests on the March 21, 2025 episode said about a state-level proposal to require sheriffs cooperate with federal immigration authorities and what tariffs on aluminum and steel mean for a Wisconsin metals fabricator.
Monday March 24, 2025
Greg Clement on tariffs, trade and Wisconsin manufacturing
Argon Industries owner Greg Clement describes how the Milwaukee-based metal fabricator is adjusting amid uncertainty prompted by tariffs placed on steel, aluminum and imports from Canada and Mexico.
Friday March 21, 2025
Sheriff Matt Joski on local enforcement of immigration laws
Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski discusses his stance on immigration laws as Republican lawmakers advance a bill that would require Wisconsin sheriffs to assist federal authorities with enforcement.
Friday March 21, 2025
WILL, Law Forward and the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty President Rick Esenberg and Law Forward co-founder Jeff Mandell discuss the debate between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel.
Friday March 14, 2025
Suzanne Eckes on deep cuts to the US Department of Education
UW-Madison School of Education professor Suzanne Eckes discusses the Trump administration reducing U.S. Department of Education staffing by nearly half and a multi-state lawsuit filed in response.
Friday March 14, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Mariel Barnes
Here's what guests on the March 7, 2025 episode said about growth in misogynist ideologies and how that's shaping the political landscape.
Monday March 10, 2025
Mariel Barnes on the ‘manosphere’ and American politics
UW-Madison public affairs professor Mariel Barnes describes researching the online "manosphere" movement and its growing influence on culture alongside the political ascent of President Donald Trump.
Friday March 7, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Sen. Tammy Baldwin, US Rep. Bryan Steil, Michael Osterholm, Mary Pitsch
Here's what guests on the Feb. 28, 2025 episode said about federal layoffs and budget cuts, the status of bird flu in Wisconsin, and a new living model for people with dementia.
Monday March 3, 2025
Michael Osterholm on avian influenza and the risk to people
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Director Michael Osterholm considers the status of H5N1 bird flu in wild flocks and commercial poultry amid concerns over its spread among humans.
Friday February 28, 2025
Mary Pitsch on the idea and goals of Livasu dementia village
Dementia Innovations President Mary Pitsch describes how the Livasu planned community to be built near Sheboygan offers a new model of care for patients with dementia and support for their families.
Friday February 28, 2025
US Rep. Bryan Steil on Congress and cuts by Musk and Trump
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-1st Congressional District, discusses actions by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump to cut federal jobs and agencies as Congressional Republicans proceed with budget bills.
Thursday February 27, 2025
US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Congress and cuts by Musk and Trump
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, discusses actions by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump to cut federal jobs and agencies as Congressional Republicans proceed with budget bills.
Thursday February 27, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Jason Stein
Here's what a guest on the Feb. 21, 2025 episode said about the state budget proposal from the governor and its political prospects.
Monday February 24, 2025
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, State 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
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