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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the blue wave, Congress and Trump

US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the blue wave, Congress and Trump

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, discusses Democrats winning majorities in both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, the party's policy priorities and the role of President Donald Trump.

November 6, 2026

How the 2026 Democratic big blue wave washed over Wisconsin

How the 2026 Democratic big blue wave washed over Wisconsin

How the 2026 Democratic big blue wave washed over Wisconsin

Democrats won a trifecta with the election of David Crowley as governor and majorities in both chambers of the state Legislature — Inside Wisconsin Politics explores what the big blue wave could mean.

November 5, 2026

Gov.-elect David Crowley on Trump and governing Wisconsin

Gov.-elect David Crowley on Trump and governing Wisconsin

Gov.-elect David Crowley on Trump and governing Wisconsin

Gov.-elect David Crowley discusses actions and rhetoric by the federal government under President Donald Trump and intention to work with Democratic and Republican legislative leaders on state issues.

November 5, 2026

An electron microscope image shows a circular virus particle with visible surface protein structures.

An electron microscope image shows a circular virus particle with visible surface protein structures.

Infant dies of measles in Wisconsin’s first death from the disease since 1990

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported than infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died from measles, the state's first such death in 36 years, but did not note the specific location or provide more details.

November 5, 2026 • Southwest Region

US Rep. Mark Pocan on Democratic control of Congress in 2027

US Rep. Mark Pocan on Democratic control of Congress in 2027

US Rep. Mark Pocan on Democratic control of Congress in 2027

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-2nd Congressional District, discusses how a Democratic majority in Congress will approach oversight of federal spending and the scope of President Donald Trump's influence.

November 5, 2026

Sen. Rob Stafsholt on Wisconsin Republican lawmakers in 2027

Sen. Rob Stafsholt on Wisconsin Republican lawmakers in 2027

Sen. Rob Stafsholt on Wisconsin Republican lawmakers in 2027

State Sen. Rob Stafsholt, R-New Richmond, discusses Republican losses in the 2026 election and approach to working with Democratic lawmakers and Gov.-elect David Crowley on Wisconsin's 2027-29 budget.

November 5, 2026

Gov.-elect David Crowley on his vision as Wisconsin governor

Gov.-elect David Crowley on his vision as Wisconsin governor

Gov.-elect David Crowley on his vision as Wisconsin governor

Gov.-elect David Crowley discusses how he intends to govern Wisconsin and pursue more political unity around the state in an election night victory speech after winning the 2026 race for governor.

November 4, 2026

The U.S. Capitol dome and a columned wing with wide steps under a cloudy gray sky

The U.S. Capitol dome and a columned wing with wide steps under a cloudy gray sky

WPR: Wisconsin’s House delegation now even after Democrats flip 2 seats

November 4, 2026

Election workers' hands pass a ballot over stacks of ballots

Election workers' hands pass a ballot over stacks of ballots

WPR: Voters give split decision on constitutional amendments to limit governor’s powers, DEI

November 4, 2026

Looking up into the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda dome, with a central mural, a ring of windows, and four corner mosaics.

Looking up into the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda dome, with a central mural, a ring of windows, and four corner mosaics.

WPR: Democrats flip Wisconsin Legislature, setting up single-party control

November 4, 2026

Yee Leng Xiong reads from a folder into a microphone at an outdoor event

Yee Leng Xiong reads from a folder into a microphone at an outdoor event

WPR: Democrats win secretary of state, state treasurer

November 4, 2026

A speaker in a ball cap holds a microphone beside a podium as a person claps and supporters record with phones

A speaker in a ball cap holds a microphone beside a podium as a person claps and supporters record with phones

WPR: Democrat Mitchell Berman defeats US Rep. Bryan Steil to flip Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District

November 3, 2026 • South Central Region

A person in a blue T-shirt smiles and shakes hands with a seated spectator along a small-town street

A person in a blue T-shirt smiles and shakes hands with a seated spectator along a small-town street

WPR: Democrat Rebecca Cooke defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in key congressional race

November 3, 2026 • West Central Region

A person in a navy suit and red elephant-print tie speaks into microphones in an event hall with a stage behind

A person in a navy suit and red elephant-print tie speaks into microphones in an event hall with a stage behind

WPR: Republican Michael Alfonso wins northern Wisconsin district, will be youngest House rep

November 3, 2026 • West Central Region

A person in a navy blazer speaks with reporters as a TV camera records

A person in a navy blazer speaks with reporters as a TV camera records

WPR: Josh Kaul wins third term as Wisconsin attorney general

November 3, 2026

Two smiling people raise joined hands on stage in front of a screen repeating Crowley Godlewski

Two smiling people raise joined hands on stage in front of a screen repeating Crowley Godlewski

WPR: Democrat David Crowley makes history, defeats Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race

November 3, 2026

A long road to World Series glory for the Milwaukee Brewers

A long road to World Series glory for the Milwaukee Brewers

A long road to World Series glory for the Milwaukee Brewers

The journey to the first World Series title won by the Milwaukee Brewers kept fans on the edge of their seats through the 2026 season, evoking long-held baseball dreams and generating wild excitement.

November 3, 2026 • Southeast Region

Crowley and Tiffany face voters on Election Day in Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican loyalist to President Donald Trump, is looking to flip control of the Wisconsin governor's office while Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is trying to keep the seat under Democratic control for a third consecutive term in the 2026 election.

November 3, 2026

Milwaukee rejoices in the Brewers winning the World Series

Milwaukee rejoices in the Brewers winning the World Series

Milwaukee rejoices in the Brewers winning the World Series

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in downtown Milwaukee and shared their baseball memories as the Brewers held a victory parade and rally celebrating the team's 2026 World Series championship.

November 2, 2026 • Southeast Region

A voting machine with a touchscreen and instructions on the right stands on a table and is shielded by a three-sided privacy screen with the words I Voted and a graphic of a U.S. flag on one side, with a person standing behind it and facing another voting booth with plastic privacy screens on each side, with an out-of-focus hinge of an open door visible to the side in the foreground.

A voting machine with a touchscreen and instructions on the right stands on a table and is shielded by a three-sided privacy screen with the words I Voted and a graphic of a U.S. flag on one side, with a person standing behind it and facing another voting booth with plastic privacy screens on each side, with an out-of-focus hinge of an open door visible to the side in the foreground.

Outreach, education are key to voting accessibility, Wisconsin advocates say

Disability Rights Wisconsin touts the state's accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities, but emphasizes that it's challenging to build awareness and make sure these rules are implemented correctly.

November 2, 2026

Christine Neumann-Ortiz on efforts to motivate Latino voters

Christine Neumann-Ortiz on efforts to motivate Latino voters

Christine Neumann-Ortiz on efforts to motivate Latino voters

Voces de la Frontera Action Executive Director Christine Neumann-Ortiz discusses the growing size of Latino communities around Wisconsin and goals of statewide outreach campaigns to get out the vote.

November 2, 2026 • Southeast Region

Hilario Deleon on Hispanic voters and immigration politics

Hilario Deleon on Hispanic voters and immigration politics

Hilario Deleon on Hispanic voters and immigration politics

Republican Party of Milwaukee County Chairman Hilario Deleon discusses outreach efforts to Hispanic voters in southeast Wisconsin and attitudes in the community toward ICE and the immigration system.

November 2, 2026 • Southeast Region

Frederica Freyberg and Charles Franklin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Frederica Freyberg and Charles Franklin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Charles Franklin, Tom Haudricourt

Here's what guests on the Oct. 30, 2026 episode said about the final poll before the election for governor and the historic World Series win by the Brewers.

November 2, 2026

Who will Wisconsin’s Hispanic voters turn out for in 2026?

Who will Wisconsin’s Hispanic voters turn out for in 2026?

Who will Wisconsin’s Hispanic voters turn out for in 2026?

Political parties believe the support of Hispanic voters is up for grabs once again in 2026, and activists in Milwaukee are knocking doors and making calls to get out the vote in the midterm election.

October 30, 2026 • Southeast Region

Who will hold control of the Wisconsin Legislature in 2027?

Who will hold control of the Wisconsin Legislature in 2027?

Who will hold control of the Wisconsin Legislature in 2027?

The race for Wisconsin's 17th Senate District in 2026 reflects a wider fight over the state Legislature, as Democrats look to gain a majority and flip control from Republicans in one or both chambers.

October 30, 2026 • Southwest Region

Charles Franklin on his final 2026 poll of Wisconsin voters

Charles Franklin on his final 2026 poll of Wisconsin voters

Charles Franklin on his final 2026 poll of Wisconsin voters

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling in the final weeks before the November 2026 election on Wisconsin's race for governor, voter enthusiasm and how independents land.

October 30, 2026

A still image shows Tom Haudricourt seated in front of a bookshelf, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Tom Haudricourt' and 'Retired Brewers Reporter.'

A still image shows Tom Haudricourt seated in front of a bookshelf, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Tom Haudricourt' and 'Retired Brewers Reporter.'

Tom Haudricourt on the historic 2026 season for the Brewers

Retired sportswriter and Milwaukee Brewers beat reporter Tom Haudricourt considers the significance of the small-market team's 2026 season as it won the franchise's first World Series championship.

October 30, 2026 • Southeast Region

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade

Hundreds of thousands of exuberant Brewers fans flooded the streets of downtown Milwaukee, watching from parking garages and cheering from windows to celebrate the franchise’s first World Series title.

October 30, 2026

Closing pitches in Wisconsin’s 2026 campaigns

Closing pitches in Wisconsin’s 2026 campaigns

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Closing pitches in Wisconsin’s 2026 campaigns

Candidates for governor and the state Legislature look to hit home their messages as a final round of polling is released — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers the races as Election Day arrives.

October 29, 2026

A look at the 2026 World Series title won by the Milwaukee Brewers, by the numbers

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, capturing the title and wrapping up one of the most dominant postseasons in recent memory.

October 28, 2026 • Southeast Region

Bill Ducett poses for a portrait while standing outside under the canopy of a tree with its trunk wrapped with sting lights, with an out-of-focus business sign and the tops of multiple parked vehicles in the background.

Bill Ducett poses for a portrait while standing outside under the canopy of a tree with its trunk wrapped with sting lights, with an out-of-focus business sign and the tops of multiple parked vehicles in the background.

How Alzheimer’s and dementia patients are teaching a new generation of Wisconsin’s health care workers

Through the New Friends program, future medical professionals in Wisconsin get experience connecting with people living with cognitive changes, including the early stages of Alzheimer's, and these mentors get more social connection during what can be a particularly lonely time.

October 28, 2026

Rebecca Cooke, Derrick Van Orden on what’s at stake in 2026

Rebecca Cooke, Derrick Van Orden on what’s at stake in 2026

Rebecca Cooke, Derrick Van Orden on what’s at stake in 2026

Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke and Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, running in the 2026 race for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, discuss the importance of the election.

October 27, 2026 • West Central Region

Sierra Susa holds the palm of her right hand against a wall with multiple printed signs and posted notes affixed to its face, with more than a dozen people standing in a line behind her in a hallway with hand-written posters attached to a cable display system on the opposite wall, with small flags of numerous nations and territories displayed in connected rows suspended from the ceiling.

Sierra Susa holds the palm of her right hand against a wall with multiple printed signs and posted notes affixed to its face, with more than a dozen people standing in a line behind her in a hallway with hand-written posters attached to a cable display system on the opposite wall, with small flags of numerous nations and territories displayed in connected rows suspended from the ceiling.

Hundreds of immigrants, refugees await English education as Literacy Green Bay weathers federal cuts

Cuts by the Trump administration to the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement have forced a Green Bay-based nonprofit that provides English language education for immigrants to reduce its number of classes if offers, even as the group's waitlist swells to 300 students.

October 26, 2026 • Northeast Region

David Crowley, Tom Tiffany on Flock camera use in Wisconsin

David Crowley, Tom Tiffany on Flock camera use in Wisconsin

David Crowley, Tom Tiffany on Flock camera use in Wisconsin

David Crowley and Tom Tiffany — the 2026 Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of Wisconsin — discuss their stances on the use of and oversight for automated license plate reader cameras.

October 26, 2026

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

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

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Matt Rehberg, Mordecai Lee

Here's what guests on the Oct. 23, 2026 episode said about how farmers are faring as costs rise and how the World Series in Milwaukee offers a respite from politics.

October 26, 2026

A still image shows Mordecai Lee seated in front of a green wall with vintage political posters, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Mordecai Lee' and 'UW-Milwaukee Dept. of Political Science.'

A still image shows Mordecai Lee seated in front of a green wall with vintage political posters, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Milwaukee,' 'Mordecai Lee' and 'UW-Milwaukee Dept. of Political Science.'

Mordecai Lee on politics and the Brewers in the World Series

UW-Milwaukee political science professor Mordecai Lee considers how the Milwaukee Brewers playing in the World Series for the first time in 44 years intersects with the end of the 2026 election cycle.

October 23, 2026 • Southeast Region

A still image shows Matt Rehberg standing in front of a large red tractor, with a graphic at the the bottom that reads 'Clinton,' 'Matt Rehberg,' and 'Sparkling Springs Farms.'

A still image shows Matt Rehberg standing in front of a large red tractor, with a graphic at the the bottom that reads 'Clinton,' 'Matt Rehberg,' and 'Sparkling Springs Farms.'

Matt Rehberg on the 2026 harvest in a tricky economic moment

Sparkling Springs Farm owner Matt Rehberg, who grows soybeans and corn in Rock County, describes differing impacts of growing costs for diesel and fertilizer amid ongoing trade wars and war with Iran.

October 23, 2026 • South Central Region

Hits and dodges in Wisconsin’s lone 2026 debate for governor

Hits and dodges in Wisconsin’s lone 2026 debate for governor

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Hits and dodges in Wisconsin’s lone 2026 debate for governor

The lone debate between David Crowley and Tom Tiffany in the 2026 race for governor saw the candidates offer arguments and dodge questions — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers the race's big picture.

October 22, 2026

Two law enforcement officers wearing tactical vests and utility belts hold both arms of a person whose hands are restrained in two pairs of handcuffs behind their back, with another officer standing to the side, with parked vehicles and an out-of-focus concrete wall topped with razor wire in the background.

Two law enforcement officers wearing tactical vests and utility belts hold both arms of a person whose hands are restrained in two pairs of handcuffs behind their back, with another officer standing to the side, with parked vehicles and an out-of-focus concrete wall topped with razor wire in the background.

Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in Wisconsin, other states

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote, finding the effort relies on data that's full of errors and is intimidating groups doing voter assistance efforts.

October 22, 2026

The 2020 vote is a focus of Wisconsin’s only gubernatorial debate in 2026

Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor in 2026 who supported President Donald Trump's attempts to overturn his 2020 loss, says he objected to certifying results because of election funding from Mark Zuckerberg and pandemic policies in Dane and Milwaukee counties.

October 21, 2026

What the race in Wisconsin’s 3rd means for national politics

What the race in Wisconsin’s 3rd means for national politics

What the race in Wisconsin’s 3rd means for national politics

The stakes are high as Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke square off once again in the 2026 race for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District seat.

October 21, 2026 • West Central Region

Justin Sydnor on the rapid expansion of prediction markets

Justin Sydnor on the rapid expansion of prediction markets

Justin Sydnor on the rapid expansion of prediction markets

Wisconsin School of Business risk management and insurance professor Justin Sydnor describes the growth of prediction markets, their differences with sports betting and legal clashes over regulation.

October 21, 2026

Gloria Wiggins on getting out the Indigenous vote in 2026

Gloria Wiggins on getting out the Indigenous vote in 2026

Gloria Wiggins on getting out the Indigenous vote in 2026

Wisconsin Native Vote organizer Gloria Wiggins discusses working to boost turnout among Indigenous voters of all ages around the state in 2026 and the issues that are priorities in tribal communities.

October 20, 2026

Light and shadow provide contrast to a superstructure of metal girders, poles and coils that connect in an irregular grid, with a clear sky in the background.

Light and shadow provide contrast to a superstructure of metal girders, poles and coils that connect in an irregular grid, with a clear sky in the background.

Campaign contributions from Wisconsin utilities are down for the 2026 election

Despite high stakes for energy policy, data centers and regulation, the largest utilities in Wisconsin are on track to contribute less to political campaigns in 2026 than in the previous two gubernatorial election years.

October 19, 2026

Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross sit next to each other and across from Frederica Freyberg at a desk on the Here & Now set.

Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross sit next to each other and across from Frederica Freyberg at a desk on the Here & Now set.

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: McCoshen & Ross, Lisa Tollefson, Bryna Godar, Tony Lo Sasso, Justin Sydnor

Here's what guests on the Oct. 16, 2026 episode said about the midterm election in a one-hour program that explored the role of money in races, election administration, ballot questions, the issue of healthcare costs and prediction markets.

October 19, 2026

A still image shows a blue yard sign with an arrow pointing to the left, with text surrounding the arrow reading Vote and Votar.

A still image shows a blue yard sign with an arrow pointing to the left, with text surrounding the arrow reading Vote and Votar.

Election denial and Wisconsin’s 2026 races for governor, AG

The candidates for governor and attorney general in Wisconsin speak to ongoing pushes by President Donald Trump for a larger federal role in administering the 2026 midterms as voters hit the polls.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling.

A still image shows Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling.

McCoshen & Ross on Wisconsin’s 2026 midterm election outlook

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the status of Wisconsin's races for governor, the state Legislature and Congress about two weeks before the November 2026 election.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Bryna Godar seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Bryna Godar' and 'State Democracy Research Initiative.'

A still image shows Bryna Godar seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Bryna Godar' and 'State Democracy Research Initiative.'

Bryna Godar on Wisconsin’s proposed state amendments in 2026

University of Wisconsin Law School State Democracy Research Initiative attorney Bryna Godar details three proposed state constitutional amendments that voters will decide on the November 2026 ballot.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Tony Lo Sasso seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Tony Lo Sasso' and 'UW La Follette School of Public Affairs.'

A still image shows Tony Lo Sasso seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Tony Lo Sasso' and 'UW La Follette School of Public Affairs.'

Tony Lo Sasso on healthcare costs as a top issue for voters

UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor Tony Lo Sasso describes how the issue of healthcare for Wisconsin voters in 2026 is shaped by business mergers and rising insurance premiums.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Justin Sydnor seated in front of a red wall with three windows, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Justin Sydnor' and 'Wisconsin School of Business.'

A still image shows Justin Sydnor seated in front of a red wall with three windows, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Justin Sydnor' and 'Wisconsin School of Business.'

Justin Sydnor on prediction markets, politics and elections

Wisconsin School of Business risk management and insurance professor Justin Sydnor considers questions raised by the growth of prediction markets to place bets on elections and other political events.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Meagan Wolfe standing in front of a podium with various news mics, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Meagan Wolfe' and 'Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator.'

A still image shows Meagan Wolfe standing in front of a podium with various news mics, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Meagan Wolfe' and 'Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator.'

Wisconsin elections officials invest in safety and security

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe outlined the state's election security preparations in 2026, including measures on cybersecurity, election observers and voter intimidation.

October 16, 2026

A still image shows Scott McDonell standing in front of a podium with various news mics, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Scott McDonell' and 'Dane County Clerk.'

A still image shows Scott McDonell standing in front of a podium with various news mics, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Scott McDonell' and 'Dane County Clerk.'

Wisconsin clerk asks absentee voters to hand-deliver ballots

Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell urges Wisconsin voters to take their absentee ballots to a drop box or local clerk's office as mail delivery is not ensured with less than three weeks before Election Day.

October 16, 2026

Multiple construction vehicles with extended cranes are parked in front of a multi-story building with metal siding that is under construction under a cloudy sky, with other construction vehicles and a glass geodesic dome to the side in the background, and with multiple chain-link fences in the foreground.

Multiple construction vehicles with extended cranes are parked in front of a multi-story building with metal siding that is under construction under a cloudy sky, with other construction vehicles and a glass geodesic dome to the side in the background, and with multiple chain-link fences in the foreground.

The state of Wisconsin has signed multiple NDAs for data center development deals

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state's business development agency, has signed five nondisclosure agreements with artificial intelligence data center developers, including three deals where local government NDAs weren't previously disclosed.

October 16, 2026

What are the track records of Tom Tiffany and David Crowley?

What are the track records of Tom Tiffany and David Crowley?

Inside Wisconsin Politics

What are the track records of Tom Tiffany and David Crowley?

The records of Republican candidate Tom Tiffany and Democratic candidate David Crowley point to their agendas if elected governor — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines the policy side of the 2026 race.

October 15, 2026

A scuffed sticker with the words I Voted Today is attached to the back of sign, with an out-of-focus person visible outside beneath the bottom edge of the upper edge of a window.

A scuffed sticker with the words I Voted Today is attached to the back of sign, with an out-of-focus person visible outside beneath the bottom edge of the upper edge of a window.

Wisconsin elections officials issue guidance on potential for federal agents at polling places in November 2026 vote

The Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved guidance to help clerks in the state know what to do if federal law enforcement agents showed up at the polls on Nov. 3, as local officials report getting questions from voters about that prospect.

October 15, 2026

Two side-by-side photos show Tom Tiffany and David Crowley speaking.

Two side-by-side photos show Tom Tiffany and David Crowley speaking.

Tiffany keeps his distance from Trump in Wisconsin’s 2026 close race for governor

In a midterm election where President Donald Trump's approval ratings are at record lows in Wisconsin, the governor's race between Republican candidate Tom Tiffany and Democratic candidate David Crowley remains a dead heat.

October 15, 2026

Lisa Tollefson on oversight of Wisconsin’s 2026 elections

Lisa Tollefson on oversight of Wisconsin’s 2026 elections

Lisa Tollefson on oversight of Wisconsin’s 2026 elections

Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson discusses local administration of the November 2026 election in Wisconsin, including potential scams targeting voters, polling place rules and use of absentee ballots.

October 14, 2026

What are the top issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 election for AG?

What are the top issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 election for AG?

What are the top issues in Wisconsin’s 2026 election for AG?

In the 2026 race for attorney general of Wisconsin, Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul and Republican challenger Eric Toney speak to state crime labs, abortion law and federal lawsuits as key issues.

October 13, 2026

An aerial photo shows a the front half of a flatbed trick spanning a course of liquid filling a trench over a below-grade pipeline at a construction site with planks of wood serving as a corduroy road and stacks of wood planks next to a section of an above-grade pipeline siting on stacks of wood pallets.

An aerial photo shows a the front half of a flatbed trick spanning a course of liquid filling a trench over a below-grade pipeline at a construction site with planks of wood serving as a corduroy road and stacks of wood planks next to a section of an above-grade pipeline siting on stacks of wood pallets.

Wisconsin DNR notifies Enbridge of alleged violations on Line 5 reroute

October 13, 2026

J. Michael Collins on the economy in the 2026 election cycle

J. Michael Collins on the economy in the 2026 election cycle

J. Michael Collins on the economy in the 2026 election cycle

UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor J. Michael Collins discusses how meaningful low unemployment, static wages and rising prices may be for voters in the 2026 midterm elections.

October 12, 2026

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

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

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Michael Wagner, Chief Justice Jill Karofsky

Here's what guests on the Oct. 9, 2026 episode said about AI-generated disinformation in election season and Wisconsin's new online portal for domestic violence survivors.

October 12, 2026

A still image shows a split screen of David Crowley and Tom Tiffany both holding microphones at speaking to crowds at separate campaign stops.

A still image shows a split screen of David Crowley and Tom Tiffany both holding microphones at speaking to crowds at separate campaign stops.

Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans center the economy in 2026

Concerns about inflation, affordability and the state of the economy are top priorities for voters as David Crowley and Tom Tiffany stump for support at Democratic and Republican party gatherings.

October 9, 2026

Chief Justice Jill Karofsky on temporary restraining orders

Chief Justice Jill Karofsky on temporary restraining orders

Chief Justice Jill Karofsky on temporary restraining orders

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky discusses how survivors of domestic violence and harassment can file for a temporary restraining order through an online system the state started.

October 9, 2026

A still image shows Michael Wagner seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Michael Wagner' and 'UW-School of Journalism.'

A still image shows Michael Wagner seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Michael Wagner' and 'UW-School of Journalism.'

Michael Wagner on increasing AI disinformation in elections

UW-Madison journalism professor Michael Wagner considers how disinformation generated with artificial intelligence tools is affecting campaigns and elections as more voters engage with social media.

October 9, 2026

A still image shows Francis Halzen seated in front of a glass door with a black curtain, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Francis Halzen' and 'UW-Madison Dept. of Physics / Nobel Prize winner.'

A still image shows Francis Halzen seated in front of a glass door with a black curtain, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Francis Halzen' and 'UW-Madison Dept. of Physics / Nobel Prize winner.'

UW-Madison Professor Francis Halzen’s Nobel Prize reaction

UW-Madison professor Francis Halzen shared his reaction to being honored with the 2026 Nobel Prize for Physics for research into neutrino particles, and his gratitude for support from the university.

October 9, 2026

Wisconsin’s 2026 campaign ads and big national endorsements

Wisconsin’s 2026 campaign ads and big national endorsements

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Wisconsin’s 2026 campaign ads and big national endorsements

Ads for and against Tom Tiffany and David Crowley flood the airwaves and streamers, and national figures make endorsements — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the races for governor and Congress.

October 8, 2026

Donald Trump gestures with both hands held out to the side while speaking into a microphone mounted to the top of a podium with the Seal of the President of the United States affixed to its front, with out-of-focus audience members in the background behind him and a teleprompter mirror in the foreground on one side.

Donald Trump gestures with both hands held out to the side while speaking into a microphone mounted to the top of a podium with the Seal of the President of the United States affixed to its front, with out-of-focus audience members in the background behind him and a teleprompter mirror in the foreground on one side.

Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump’s 2026 campaign rhetoric, including for Wisconsin

President Donald Trump has turned emergency relief into a campaign talking point, voicing support for Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor while pledging millions of dollars to the state for storm recovery.

October 7, 2026

A cryptocurrency ATM kiosk with an illuminated touchscreen with the words The Best Time to Buy Bitcoin? stands next two three video gambling machines with stackable chairs facing each, in a room with a window on one side and a ceiling-mounted round mirror in a corner.

A cryptocurrency ATM kiosk with an illuminated touchscreen with the words The Best Time to Buy Bitcoin? stands next two three video gambling machines with stackable chairs facing each, in a room with a window on one side and a ceiling-mounted round mirror in a corner.

How much is Wisconsin’s crypto ATM law limiting scams?

Wisconsin enacted a law regulating cryptocurrency ATMS to limit the impact of scammers but did not ban the kiosks as in other some states — law enforcement agencies and state regulators say the restrictions are already having an effect.

October 7, 2026

Jerry Helmer, Judith Willink Grose on Trump’s clout in 2026

Jerry Helmer, Judith Willink Grose on Trump’s clout in 2026

Jerry Helmer, Judith Willink Grose on Trump’s clout in 2026

Republican Party of Sauk County Chair Jerry Helmer and Democratic Party of Sauk County Chair Judith Willink Grose discuss how President Donald Trump might factor into the outcome of the 2026 election.

October 7, 2026 • South Central Region

Side-by-side photos show campaign yard signs — one with the words Matt Burch and Sauk County Sheriff and the other with the words Ryan Jesberger for Sauk County Sheriff — displayed in lawns in front of a house and barn, respectively.

Side-by-side photos show campaign yard signs — one with the words Matt Burch and Sauk County Sheriff and the other with the words Ryan Jesberger for Sauk County Sheriff — displayed in lawns in front of a house and barn, respectively.

Cooperation with ICE is at issue in two 2026 sheriff races in Wisconsin

In the November 2026 election, voters in Sauk and Winnebago counties will choose between sheriff candidates who have competing visions for local law enforcement's role in immigration enforcement and its relationship with ICE.

October 6, 2026

Sydney Stinson, Zachary Tomlinson on Gen Z voting by gender

Sydney Stinson, Zachary Tomlinson on Gen Z voting by gender

Sydney Stinson, Zachary Tomlinson on Gen Z voting by gender

UW-Milwaukee College Democrats Vice Chair Sydney Stinson and Turning Point USA UW-Madison President Zachary Tomlinson discuss political and partisan gender divides among Generation Z men and women.

October 6, 2026

Francis Halzen stands and gestures with this left hand and holds a presentation clicker in his right hand while speaking in a room with an out-of-focus wood podium in the background.

Francis Halzen stands and gestures with this left hand and holds a presentation clicker in his right hand while speaking in a room with an out-of-focus wood podium in the background.

Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics

Belgian-born scientist Francis Halzen has won the Nobel Prize in physics for his research on neutrinos, particles that offer clues about the development of the universe — the 82-year-old scientist is affiliated with UW-Madison, which operates the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica.

October 6, 2026

A paperbound text book with the words Level 6 and Journey to Success on its spine sits on the wood-laminate surface of a table, with multiple out-of-focus papers on top of it.

A paperbound text book with the words Level 6 and Journey to Success on its spine sits on the wood-laminate surface of a table, with multiple out-of-focus papers on top of it.

Federal judge rules immigrants in Wisconsin, multiple other states can keep using clinics, Head Start and adult education

In response to a lawsuit filed by Wisconsin and 20 other attorneys general, a federal judge rejected a controversial rule that would have required states to check the immigration status of anyone seeking to use federally funded adult education, Head Start, community health clinics and more.

October 5, 2026

Anthony Chergosky on a partisan gender gap for Gen Z voters

Anthony Chergosky on a partisan gender gap for Gen Z voters

Anthony Chergosky on a partisan gender gap for Gen Z voters

UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky considers how the wide gender divide for Generation Z voters may be influenced by the issue of abortion and the "Dobbs v. Jackson" decision.

October 5, 2026

A stone obelisk monument topped by a cross stands among lower headstones in a cemetery next to a chain-link fence, with a line of utility poles, road and trees in the background.

A stone obelisk monument topped by a cross stands among lower headstones in a cemetery next to a chain-link fence, with a line of utility poles, road and trees in the background.

Researchers identify graves of students from a Milwaukee Indian boarding school

Indigenous leaders and allies working with Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee identified graves of at least a dozen Indigenous students at Good Shepherd Industrial School, which was a federally funded Indian boarding school in Milwaukee in the late 19th century.

October 5, 2026 • Southeast Region

Frederica Freyberg and Charles Franklin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

Frederica Freyberg and Charles Franklin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Charles Franklin, Jason Stein

Here's what guests on the Oct. 2, 2026 episode said about the polling voters a month before the election and the growth of Wisconsin's school choice program.

October 5, 2026

What’s the Trump factor for rural Wisconsin voters in 2026?

What’s the Trump factor for rural Wisconsin voters in 2026?

What’s the Trump factor for rural Wisconsin voters in 2026?

Polls show falling support for President Donald Trump, but his influence among rural voters remains key in the 2026 vote — bellwether Sauk County offers a window into the nation's midterm politics.

October 2, 2026

Charles Franklin on a tight race between Crowley and Tiffany

Charles Franklin on a tight race between Crowley and Tiffany

Charles Franklin on a tight race between Crowley and Tiffany

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters about the matchup between and their enthusiasm for David Crowley and Tom Tiffany in the 2026 race for governor.

October 2, 2026

Jason Stein on school choice voucher enrollment and funding

Jason Stein on school choice voucher enrollment and funding

Jason Stein on school choice voucher enrollment and funding

Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein discusses impacts of enrollment caps being lifted for the state's school choice program and changing funding levels for vouchers covering private schools.

October 2, 2026

Side-by-side images show political yard signs for David Crowley and Mitchell Berman standing in one lawn with trees in the background, and Tom Tiffany and Jim Croft in another lawn with a brick wall, gutter downspout and window ledge in the background.

Side-by-side images show political yard signs for David Crowley and Mitchell Berman standing in one lawn with trees in the background, and Tom Tiffany and Jim Croft in another lawn with a brick wall, gutter downspout and window ledge in the background.

A high-stakes fight for state-level political power heats up with the 2026 vote

Political power in statehouse offices is at stake in the November 2026 elections in more than one-third of the states, including Wisconsin, and these races could be important in determining the fate of President Donald Trump's agenda.

October 2, 2026

Shifting fortunes in Wisconsin’s tight 2026 governor’s race

Shifting fortunes in Wisconsin’s tight 2026 governor’s race

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Shifting fortunes in Wisconsin’s tight 2026 governor’s race

Polls show more voters are picking sides in the race for governor while billionaire donors define the fundraising contest — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers the campaigns a month from Election Day.

October 1, 2026

Tom Tiffany gestures with his left hand and speaks into a wired microphone held in his right hand, while standing in a room with an out-of-focus campaign yard sign and Republican Party banner with a graphic of an elephant displayed in the background.

Tom Tiffany gestures with his left hand and speaks into a wired microphone held in his right hand, while standing in a room with an out-of-focus campaign yard sign and Republican Party banner with a graphic of an elephant displayed in the background.

Billionaires give Tiffany a big cash boost in the Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor

Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor in 2026, raised more than $26 million in July, August and September, with $24 million-plus coming from just three people: billionaires Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein and Liz Uihlein.

October 1, 2026

The 2026 youth vote and where Gen Z Wisconsinites stand

The 2026 youth vote and where Gen Z Wisconsinites stand

The 2026 youth vote and where Gen Z Wisconsinites stand

As Gen Z voters seek out a politics that works for them, Democrats and Republicans are in a fierce competition to earn the support of this youngest generation of voters in the 2026 election cycle.

September 30, 2026

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on ceremonies for travel on gichigami

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on ceremonies for travel on gichigami

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on ceremonies for travel on gichigami

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairwoman Nicole Boyd discusses the tribe's cultural ceremonies for seeking protection when working or traveling on the waters of Lake Superior, or gichigami.

September 30, 2026 • Northern Region

Salah Sarsour smiles while standing among a group of men speaking with him.

Salah Sarsour smiles while standing among a group of men speaking with him.

Immigration jude rules Salah Sarsour can be deported on national security grounds

An immigration judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security can deport Salah Sarsour, who is president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and advocate of Palestinian rights, but rejected allegations that the man lied on his application for a green card.

September 30, 2026 • Southeast Region

Mitchell Berman gestures with his left hand while speaking into a wireless microphone held in his right hand, while standing in front of multiple campaign signs with the words Mitchell Berman for Congress and a graphic of a stethoscope, with out-of-focus backs of heads of people facing him in the foreground.

Mitchell Berman gestures with his left hand while speaking into a wireless microphone held in his right hand, while standing in front of multiple campaign signs with the words Mitchell Berman for Congress and a graphic of a stethoscope, with out-of-focus backs of heads of people facing him in the foreground.

Democrats eye Republican incumbent Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st as 2026 map expands

First-time candidate Mitchell Berman pitches himself as a "working class nurse" in his campaign as the Democratic challenger in the 2026 race for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District against four-term Republican incumbent U.S. Rep Bryan Steil.

September 29, 2026 • Southeast Region

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on data centers and the 2026 election

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on data centers and the 2026 election

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on data centers and the 2026 election

Wisconsin's 2026 attorney general candidates — Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul and Republican challenger Eric Toney — discuss the role of the state's Department of Justice in debates over data centers.

September 29, 2026

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on Frog Bay Tribal National Park

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on Frog Bay Tribal National Park

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on Frog Bay Tribal National Park

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairwoman Nicole Boyd discusses the motivation for educational, environmental, historical and archaeological work conducted at Frog Bay Tribal National Park.

September 29, 2026 • Northern Region

A color illustration with hatching shading shows an older adult using a walker moving in a hallway with closed wood doors on either side toward an open glass door a caregiver is existing while looking back over their shoulder.

A color illustration with hatching shading shows an older adult using a walker moving in a hallway with closed wood doors on either side toward an open glass door a caregiver is existing while looking back over their shoulder.

Federal immigration policy shifts may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage

Senior living and home health industry leaders say policy changes by the Trump administration on refugee resettlement and temporary protected status for immigrants put new limits on recruiting a workforce that helps provide daily care for Wisconsin's older adults and disabled population.

September 28, 2026

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on Apostle Islands tourism workers

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on Apostle Islands tourism workers

Chairwoman Nicole Boyd on Apostle Islands tourism workers

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairwoman Nicole Boyd discusses concerns about impacts of a larger seasonal workforce and higher property taxes if the Apostle Islands become a national park.

September 28, 2026 • Northern Region

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

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

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Tom Content, Michael Martens, Jim Drees

Here's what guests on the Sept. 25, 2026 episode said about higher home heating costs, lead pipe removal in Wausau and finding shelter in La Crosse.

September 28, 2026

The Red Cliff Band and the future of the Apostle Islands

The Red Cliff Band and the future of the Apostle Islands

The Red Cliff Band and the future of the Apostle Islands

Tribal leaders in the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and others living in Bayfield County question a federal bill to redesignate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore as a national park.

September 25, 2026 • Northern Region

Tom Content on global energy prices and winter heating costs

Tom Content on global energy prices and winter heating costs

Tom Content on global energy prices and winter heating costs

Citizens Utility Board Executive Director Tom Content considers projected spikes in costs of natural gas, propane and other heating fuels as utilities move to hike prices and an El Niño is forecast.

September 25, 2026

Jim Drees on a program to reduce homelessness in La Crosse

Jim Drees on a program to reduce homelessness in La Crosse

Jim Drees on a program to reduce homelessness in La Crosse

La Crosse County Pathways Home homeless response system manager Jim Drees describes lessons learned from a program with the goal of achieving a "functional zero" homeless population in the community.

September 25, 2026 • West Central Region

Alder Michael Martens on replacing Wausau’s lead water pipes

Alder Michael Martens on replacing Wausau’s lead water pipes

Alder Michael Martens on replacing Wausau’s lead water pipes

City of Wausau Alderperson Michael Martens discusses the city's goal to remove and replace about 3,000 remaining lead services lines before 2029 and its plan to pay private-side costs for the project.

September 25, 2026 • West Central Region

Republican mega-donors, gas costs and fighting ‘corruption’

Republican mega-donors, gas costs and fighting ‘corruption’

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Republican mega-donors, gas costs and fighting ‘corruption’

Mega-donors fund Republican candidates, gas prices cause growing economic pain, and corruption emerges as an issue — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at how each development impacts the 2026 election.

September 24, 2026

A child walks in a leaf-shaded asphalt parking lot next to a pickup truck with an open rear gate, with a wooded area in the background.

A child walks in a leaf-shaded asphalt parking lot next to a pickup truck with an open rear gate, with a wooded area in the background.

Green Bay’s ‘hidden homeless’ maintain lives and hopes while living in their vehicles

The way unhoused people are counted annually makes it difficult to accurately tally people who live in their vehicles — in Green Bay, one family with young children and a woman who use safe parking share their day-to-day experiences, obstacles they face and what keeps them going.

September 23, 2026 • Northeast Region

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on investigating shootings by police

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on investigating shootings by police

Josh Kaul, Eric Toney on investigating shootings by police

Wisconsin's 2026 attorney general candidates — Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul and Republican challenger Eric Toney — discuss law enforcement responses to the officer-involved shooting of Corey Ruiz.

September 22, 2026

The right arm of a person holds a wireless computer mouse on a mouse pad while sitting and facing a desk, with a wireless keyboard, metal desktop storage trays and other items on its surface.

The right arm of a person holds a wireless computer mouse on a mouse pad while sitting and facing a desk, with a wireless keyboard, metal desktop storage trays and other items on its surface.

988 service faces a funding shortage in Wisconsin despite bipartisan support

The national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has a track record of success and growing demand, but Wisconsin lawmakers have not provided permanent funding and operators are struggling to keep up with demand.

September 22, 2026

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

Murv Seymour talks with Wendi Dwyer in Madison about learning to live with blindness, work to increase empathy and access for people with disabilities, and creating the "Advocacy Is a B*tch" cartoon.

September 21, 2026

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