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Politics

US Sen. Ron Johnson on the US-Iran war and its future

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, discusses the ongoing war with Iran and how he sees this war ending with the ceasefire set to end in one week as both sides negotiate a deal to end the war.

Recent News

A still image shows a photo taken by Tahereh Rahimi of the aftermath of a bomb dropped on the outskirts of Tehran, fire raises high into the sky above tree lines and a watch tower, black smoke fills the rest of the sky.

Politics

What war is like for a UW-Madison student in Iran

A still image shows Liz Arbuckle seated in front of a green wall, the American flag and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians flag, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Odanah,' 'Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle' and 'Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.'

Indigenous

Bad River Band Chair Liz Arbuckle on the Line 5 pipeline

A still image shows Kurt Kotenberg seated in front of two signs that say 'when thunder roars, go indoors' and a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Green Bay,' 'Kurt Kotenberg' and 'National Weather Service.'

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

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Economy

Utilities seek federal pause on grid bidding amid AI-driven power demand

Wisconsin special session intrigue, elections take shape

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Wisconsin special session intrigue, elections take shape

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Policy

Wisconsin takes millions of dollars from foster kids and their parents

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Politics

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

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Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

In Focus

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

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Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Mark Pocan, McCoshen & Ross

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

Elections

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

A still image shows Mark Pocan seated in front of his kitchen island and staircase, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Town of Vermont,' 'U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan' and '(D) 2nd Congressional District.'

Politics

US Rep. Mark Pocan on Trump's conduct toward the war in Iran

A still image shows a photo taken by Tahereh Rahimi of the aftermath of a bomb dropped on the outskirts of Tehran, fire raises high into the sky above tree lines and a watch tower, black smoke fills the rest of the sky.

Politics

What war is like for a UW-Madison student in Iran

A still image shows Liz Arbuckle seated in front of a green wall, the American flag and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians flag, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Odanah,' 'Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle' and 'Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.'

Indigenous

Bad River Band Chair Liz Arbuckle on the Line 5 pipeline

A still image shows Kurt Kotenberg seated in front of two signs that say 'when thunder roars, go indoors' and a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Green Bay,' 'Kurt Kotenberg' and 'National Weather Service.'

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Multiple vertical towers and horizontal bars form part of an electrical substation, with a line of trees in the background.

Economy

Utilities seek federal pause on grid bidding amid AI-driven power demand

Wisconsin special session intrigue, elections take shape

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Wisconsin special session intrigue, elections take shape

The dome of a Beaux-Arts-style building is illuminated by lighting at night, with out-of-focus leafless branches in the foreground.

Policy

Wisconsin takes millions of dollars from foster kids and their parents

A marble SENATE sign in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Politics

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

One person crouches and another lays face-down on vinyl tile flooring, with a table covered by a tablecloth and items on its surface, folding metal chairs and a plastic trash container in the foreground, and radiators along walls in the background.

Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

In Focus

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

Frederica Freyberg sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Mark Pocan.

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Mark Pocan, McCoshen & Ross

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

Elections

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

A still image shows Mark Pocan seated in front of his kitchen island and staircase, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Town of Vermont,' 'U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan' and '(D) 2nd Congressional District.'

Politics

US Rep. Mark Pocan on Trump's conduct toward the war in Iran

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A still image shows Ron Johnson seated in front of a brick fireplace, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Oshkosh,' 'U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson' and '(R) Wisconsin.'

Politics

US Sen. Ron Johnson on the US-Iran war and its future

A still image shows a photo taken by Tahereh Rahimi of the aftermath of a bomb dropped on the outskirts of Tehran, fire raises high into the sky above tree lines and a watch tower, black smoke fills the rest of the sky.

Politics

What war is like for a UW-Madison student in Iran

A still image shows Liz Arbuckle seated in front of a green wall, the American flag and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians flag, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Odanah,' 'Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle' and 'Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.'

Indigenous

Bad River Band Chair Liz Arbuckle on the Line 5 pipeline

A still image shows Kurt Kotenberg seated in front of two signs that say 'when thunder roars, go indoors' and a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Green Bay,' 'Kurt Kotenberg' and 'National Weather Service.'

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Southeast Region

Wisconsin special session intrigue, elections take shape

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Wisconsin special session intrigue, elections take shape

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

In Focus

In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

Elections

US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections

A still image shows Mark Pocan seated in front of his kitchen island and staircase, with a caption at the bottom that reads 'Town of Vermont,' 'U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan' and '(D) 2nd Congressional District.'

Politics

US Rep. Mark Pocan on Trump's conduct toward the war in Iran

A still image shows Frederica Freyberg seated across from Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross on the Here & Now set featuring wood paneling.

Elections

McCoshen & Ross on political fortunes in 2026 election cycle

A still image shows former, future and current justices posing at Chris Taylor's election victory, from left to right Rebecca Dallet, Chris Taylor, Janet Protasiewicz, Jill Karofsky, Ann Walsh Bradley and Susan Crawford.

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court vote cements liberal control

A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Inside Wisconsin Politics

A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

Elections

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

Elections

Scott Walker on the Wisconsin Legislature elections in 2026

Indigenous

A still image shows Liz Arbuckle seated in front of a green wall, the American flag and the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians flag, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Odanah,' 'Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle' and 'Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.'

Bad River Band Chair Liz Arbuckle on the Line 5 pipeline

Tony Evers speaks into a microphone mounted to the top of a wood podium while standing in front of a row of U.S. and Wisconsin flags in front of a large painting.

Evers signs law legalizing tribal run online sports betting in Wisconsin

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Most Wisconsin tribes want Evers to approve an online gaming bill

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Southeast Region

A still image shows Kurt Kotenberg seated in front of two signs that say 'when thunder roars, go indoors' and a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Green Bay,' 'Kurt Kotenberg' and 'National Weather Service.'

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Courts

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE agents

Courts

Racine County man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

Indigenous

Reconnecting with Indigenous culture through a jingle dress class in Milwaukee

Southeast RegionSoutheast Region News

Northeast Region

A graphic of the logo of Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison is affixed to a window above a metal-framed glass door with an address number, the word Social Services and a paper sign with a QR code affixed to its surface in a brick building with a window to the side, with reflections of adjacent buildings and utility poles visible in the door and windows.

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

Education

Mayor Eric Genrich on property tax bills and school vouchers

Indigenous

Stephen Webster on cultivating Ukwakhwa from the ground up

Indigenous

How Ukwakhwa's seed-to-table effort celebrates Native food

Northeast RegionNortheast Region News

South Central Region

A still image shows Kurt Kotenberg seated in front of two signs that say 'when thunder roars, go indoors' and a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Green Bay,' 'Kurt Kotenberg' and 'National Weather Service.'

Environment

Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

Economy

A microloan program in Madison inspires a similar effort in Appleton

Science

Tamara Thomsen on researching Lake Mendota's ancient canoes

South Central RegionSouth Central Region News

Northern Region

Side-by-side images show portraits of Sean Duffy and Michael Alfonso.

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Environment

William Casey Crump on state funds to address PFAS pollution

Elections

Transportation lobbyists have donated thousands to Sean Duffy's son-in-law as he runs for Congress

Budgets

Mayor Jim Paine on funds for the Blatnik Bridge in Superior

Northern RegionNorthern Region News

West Central Region

A marble SENATE sign in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Politics

Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature

Elections

Duffy funneled $1 million to son-in-law's Republican primary campaign for Congress

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on due process in immigration enforcement

Courts

Kimberly Solberg on the pace of ICE raids around Baldwin

West Central RegionWest Central Region News

Southwest Region

One person crouches and another lays face-down on vinyl tile flooring, with a table covered by a tablecloth and items on its surface, folding metal chairs and a plastic trash container in the foreground, and radiators along walls in the background.

Social Issues

How a shrinking Dodgeville church became a growing community hub

Economy

Another billion-dollar Wisconsin data center is eyed for Cassville in Grant County

Economy

Implosion takes down the nearly century-old Black Hawk Bridge over the Mississippi River

Economy

Amid rising house prices, Richland Center residents decry development on parkland

Southwest RegionSouthwest Region News

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