Brian Hagedorn and Janet Protasiewicz sit in high-backed leather chairs at a judicial bench with a nameplate reading J. Protasiewicz, with a row of empty high-backed wood and leather chairs behind them in a room with marble pillars and masonry.

Politics

Republican lawmakers ask Protasiewicz to step aside in the Act 10 case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has asked that liberal state Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz step aside in a pending case that seeks to overturn Act 10, a 2011 law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most state workers.

January 28, 2025

Side-by-side photos show a building on the left with law enforcement vehicles with illuminated siren lights parked on a street and lawn next to trees and a utility pole, and a building on the right with vehicles parked in a lot next to trees and parking signs.
Side-by-side photos show a building on the left with law enforcement vehicles with illuminated siren lights parked on a street and lawn next to trees and a utility pole, and a building on the right with vehicles parked in a lot next to trees and parking signs.

Education

Madison and Nashville school shooters appear to have crossed paths in online extremist communities

A month after a student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, another killed a classmate at Antioch High School in Nashville — both were active in an internet subculture that glorifies mass shooters and encourages young people to commit attacks themselves.

January 28, 2025 • South Central Region

Tony Evers stands with this hands crossed on the top of a wood podium with a microphone mounted to its surface, with three other people standing behind him on another tier of a wood legislative dais with inlay carvings.
Tony Evers stands with this hands crossed on the top of a wood podium with a microphone mounted to its surface, with three other people standing behind him on another tier of a wood legislative dais with inlay carvings.

Policy

Republicans propose constitutional amendment to limit Wisconsin governor’s partial veto power

Republican lawmakers in the Wisconsin Legislature have proposed a state constitutional amendment that would eliminate the governor's partial veto powers, eliminating the ability to delete words and rework sentences in bills that spend taxpayer money.

January 27, 2025

Brad Schimel stands and speaks with out-of-focus people standing in the background of a room with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags displayed flat on a wall.
Brad Schimel stands and speaks with out-of-focus people standing in the background of a room with the U.S. and Wisconsin flags displayed flat on a wall.

Elections

Asked about Jan. 6 pardons, Schimel says he supports Trump’s presidential powers

Republican-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel says he thinks anyone convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers should serve their entire sentence, but also says he didn't object to President Donald Trump using his power to pardon.

January 27, 2025

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year
In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

In Focus

In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year

Murv Seymour talks with computer science teacher Saghar Homayounpour at New Berlin West Middle / High School about her passion for teaching, connecting with students and STEM career opportunities.

January 27, 2025

Side-by-side still images from videos show Ron Johnson and Gwen Moore looking at the camera while seated in offices.
Side-by-side still images from videos show Ron Johnson and Gwen Moore looking at the camera while seated in offices.

Politics

‘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.

January 27, 2025

A still image shows Abigail Swetz seated in front of a background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Abigail Swetz' and 'Fair Wisconsin.'
A still image shows Abigail Swetz seated in front of a background with a graphic at bottom reading 'Abigail Swetz' and 'Fair Wisconsin.'

Social Issues

Abigail Swetz on LGBTQ advocates responding to Trump orders

Fair Wisconsin Executive Director Abigail Swetz discusses a Trump executive order declaring only sex assigned at birth will be federally recognized and how LGBTQ advocates are preparing in response.

January 24, 2025

US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency
US Rep. Gwen Moore on the start of a new Trump presidency

Policy

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.

January 24, 2025

A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson seated in an office with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson' and '(R) Wisconsin.'
A still image shows U.S. Senator Ron Johnson seated in an office with a graphic at bottom reading 'U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson' and '(R) Wisconsin.'

Policy

US Sen. Ron Johnson on the start of a new Trump presidency

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, discusses his outlook for President Donald Trump's second administration following an initial series of executive orders and the Jan. 6 pardons.

January 24, 2025

Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.
Side-by-side images show Tony Evers speaking with an out-of-focus Robin Vos seated in the background and Robin Vos speaking with toile wallpaper and brass light fixture in the background.

Politics

Wisconsin 2025 State of the State highlights from Evers, Vos

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers shared his priorities for 2025 in his seventh State of the State address, with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos providing the Republican response.

January 24, 2025