Behind the Scenes: Students Attend State Superintendent Debate in WPT Studios

April 11, 2017

“We’re rolling in 3…2…1…” Students rarely get to see politics in action. Often, they don’t even get a chance to…

Behind the Scenes – “Jerry Apps: Never Curse the Rain”

February 22, 2017

“[Jerry Apps] gave permission to his audiences to remember their childhoods fondly.” -Mik Derks Jerry Apps: Never Curse the Rain…

WPT’s “Here & Now” Welcomes the New Year With a New Look

January 5, 2017

New year, new Here & Now set! Here & Now‘s look has been completely revamped – from a brand-new set…

WPT Previews: American Experience’s Mark Samels Takes Us Inside “The Battle of Chosin”

October 31, 2016

When he visited Wisconsin recently, American Experience Executive Producer, Wisconsin native and University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate Mark Samels talked with…

Rick Bayless Takes Us On Location in Mexico, And It’s Delicious

January 27, 2016

It’s not unusual for Rick Bayless to be in Mexico recording a new season of Mexico: One Plate at a…

Behind-the-Scenes: From Towers to You

December 26, 2014

Tuning into Wisconsin Public Television can seem as simple as a click of the remote, but bringing broadcast television to…

Behind the Scenes: Pledge Drive Q&A

December 12, 2014

A few times a year, we call on all of our members and viewers to reach out and support our…

‘Sewing With Nancy’ Returns with a Variety of New Projects

July 17, 2014

We recently stopped by Nancy Zieman’s office to pin down a few remaining details about the upcoming season of Sewing…