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PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs program provides reporting on civic and political issues around the state.

Two rows of side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, Sara Rodriguez and Kelda Roys seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

Elections

In Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, state Sen. Kelda Roys, state Rep. Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Joel Brennan discuss their runs for governor with "Here & Now" and how they'd address the economy and President Donald Trump.

A background check delay for one Wisconsin woman shows strain on immigration system

Side-by-side still images from video show Josh Schoemann and Tom Tiffany seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Republican primary candidates for governor talk Trump, fundraising goals

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Jon Henkes, Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Rep. Francesca Hong, Joel Brennan

Politics

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

A still image shows Mandela Barnes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Mandela Barnes' and '(D) candidate for Governor.'

Elections

Mandela Barnes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Missy Hughes seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Missy Hughes' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Elections

Missy Hughes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Francesca Hong seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Francesca Hong' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Elections

Francesca Hong on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A still image shows Joel Brennan seated on the 'Here & Now' satellite set featuring a gradient background, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Joel Brennan' and '(D) candidate for governor.'

Elections

Joel Brennan on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

A hand-drawn and shaded sketch shows a depiction of Hannah Dugan.

Politics

Wisconsin Republicans demand Dugan resign as a judge or face impeachment

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Social Issues

A background check delay for one Wisconsin woman shows strain on immigration system

Elections

Wisconsin's 2026 Republican primary candidates for governor talk Trump, fundraising goals

Politics

PBS Wisconsin reporters share their 2025 highlights

Rx Uncovered

As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

Courts

Wisconsin doesn't track how many prisoners participate in work release programs

Politics

'Here & Now' Highlights: Jon Henkes, Mandela Barnes, Missy Hughes, Rep. Francesca Hong, Joel Brennan

Politics

Jon Henkes on funding for and the future of WisconsinEye

Elections

Mandela Barnes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Missy Hughes on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Francesca Hong on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Elections

Joel Brennan on the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin

Politics

Wisconsin Republicans demand Dugan resign as a judge or face impeachment

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