Michael Alfonso smiles while standing in a room with the out-of-focus stripes of a large U.S. flag serving as a backdrop.

Elections

Sean Duffy’s son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in primary for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is doing all he can to get his 26-year-old son-in-law Michael Alfonso — who has an endorsement from President Donald Trump — elected to his old congressional district in northwestern Wisconsin.

July 6, 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.

Politics

‘Here & Now’: McCoshen & Ross, Charles Carlin

Here's what guests on the July 3, 2026 episode said about Wisconsin's 2026 primary candidates and the end of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

July 6, 2026

A still image shows four historic bottles of Schlitz lined up in a row.
A still image shows four historic bottles of Schlitz lined up in a row.

History

A farewell toast to the beer that made Milwaukee famous

A business archive, breweriana collector and craft brewery work to preserve the memory and legacy of Schlitz, an iconic brand once among the top selling beers in America that is ceasing production.

July 3, 2026

McCoshen & Ross on candidates in Wisconsin’s 2026 primaries
McCoshen & Ross on candidates in Wisconsin’s 2026 primaries

Elections

McCoshen & Ross on candidates in Wisconsin’s 2026 primaries

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss how Wisconsin's 2026 primary elections are taking shape, from the Democratic race for governor to Republican races for Congress.

July 3, 2026

A still image shows Charles Carlin seated in front of a green couch, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Summit Lake,' 'Charles Carlin' and 'Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts.'
A still image shows Charles Carlin seated in front of a green couch, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Summit Lake,' 'Charles Carlin' and 'Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts.'

Environment

Charles Carlin on Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds expiring

Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts Director of Strategic Initiatives Charles Carlin considers a halt to funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and impacts on the state.

July 3, 2026

Multiple seated and standing people sort ballot envelopes at a row of tables and next to a rolling cart, with an out-of-focus metal cart with United States Postal Service boxes filled with ballot envelopes stacked on its shelves in the foreground.
Multiple seated and standing people sort ballot envelopes at a row of tables and next to a rolling cart, with an out-of-focus metal cart with United States Postal Service boxes filled with ballot envelopes stacked on its shelves in the foreground.

Elections

Evers, other Democratic governors press US Postal Service to withdraw proposed rule on ballot delivery

A group of Democratic governors, including Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, asked the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw its proposed rule to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters, including those eligible to receive a ballot by mail.

July 3, 2026

Sparks fly in Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic governor primary
Sparks fly in Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic governor primary

Inside Wisconsin Politics

Sparks fly in Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic governor primary

Candidates seek to set themselves apart from the pack with attacks and provocative podcast appearances — Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the 2026 race for the Democratic governor nomination.

July 2, 2026

How personal waivers impact Wisconsin’s vaccination numbers
How personal waivers impact Wisconsin’s vaccination numbers

Health

How personal waivers impact Wisconsin’s vaccination numbers

The number of families seeking personal conviction waivers for required vaccination of children attending public school in Wisconsin is increasing, leading to decreases in statewide immunization levels.

July 1, 2026

James Carson carries a stack of seven unbaked pizzas wrapped in plastic in front of double doors with a wood laminate finish and windows covered with decals.
James Carson carries a stack of seven unbaked pizzas wrapped in plastic in front of double doors with a wood laminate finish and windows covered with decals.

Economy

Why are more older adults in Door County still working?

Door County is a retirement destination and its residents are among Wisconsin's oldest on average, but several factors are driving more older adults and retirees to return to work.

June 30, 2026 • Northeast Region

President Jon Greendeer on protecting Ho-Chunk burial mounds
President Jon Greendeer on protecting Ho-Chunk burial mounds

Indigenous

President Jon Greendeer on protecting Ho-Chunk burial mounds

Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer discusses a campaign to identify and protect ancestral Indigenous burial mounds and the use of ground penetrating radar to identify markers of human remains.

June 30, 2026 • South Central Region