American Experience Archives

Celebrate the Summer Olympics with PBS Wisconsin

July 21, 2021

The Olympic Games in Tokyo are moving full steam ahead this summer, July 23 – Aug. 8, and PBS Wisconsin…

Celebrate Pride Month With These PBS Programs

May 26, 2021

Recognize the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on our communities with these programs airing in June and…

Celebrate Women’s History Month With PBS Wisconsin’s On-Air and Online Programs

February 28, 2021

PBS Wisconsin invites you to celebrate the trailblazing women of American arts and music, storytelling, civil rights and military service…

PBS Wisconsin Honors Female Trailblazers

June 22, 2020

As we approach the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment (Aug. 26, 1920), granting American women the right…

PBS Wisconsin Celebrates African American Music Appreciation Month

June 1, 2020

Every June since 1979, the United States has celebrated African American Music Appreciation Month to honor the contributions of African-American…

Celebrate Pride Month with PBS Wisconsin

May 24, 2020

As we approach the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall riots and their monumental impact on the gay rights movement, PBS…

Q&A: Deborah Blum, The Poison Squad on American Experience

January 27, 2020

In the newest episode of American Experience, Deborah Blum‘s acclaimed book The Poison Squad comes to life. Tune in 8…

WPT Previews: American Experience’s Mark Samels on Command and Control

January 9, 2017

When he visited Wisconsin recently, American Experience Executive Producer and UW-Madison alumnus Mark Samels talked with us to give a…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

Mike DeVine

I’m a Public Relations Specialist for PBS Wisconsin who enjoys promoting the wide range of programming that we offer. When I’m not sharing the stories of PBS Wisconsin content, I enjoy going to concerts, watching movies, reading and traveling (Always open to recommendations for my next destination!).

Mark Riechers

Mark is a digital content editor for PBS Wisconsin. A photographer, radio producer, podcaster and writer, he has experience telling all kinds of stories, from the history of Milwaukee beer ads to processing death through game development.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm a digital producer at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.