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Here and Now: Speaker Of The House Paul Ryan Talks Presidential Politics

March 31, 2016

As the presidential primary season moves into Wisconsin with next week’s April 5 statewide election, Speaker of the House Paul…

UPDATE: Watch Charlie Rose Interview With Hamas Leader Online Now

July 28, 2014

Update on July 29 – PBS has made the video available for online viewing in its entirety. Watch it online…

Let the Wait Begin – Sherlock is Returning

July 2, 2014

Our day got a lot brighter this morning when the news broke that our favorite sleuth and Dr. Watson are…

Tony Danza Knows PBS NewsHour

March 7, 2014

A PBS NewsHour reporter and a television sitcom star meet in a hallway… Yep, that sounds like the start of…

UPDATED: Watch Gov. Walker’s State of the State Online Now

January 22, 2014

Gov. Scott Walker delivered his 2014 State of the State address Wednesday to the Wisconsin Legislature at the Capitol in…

Stay Classy, North Dakota: Ron Burgundy is Here

December 2, 2013

If your Thanksgiving holiday travel took you to North Dakota – specifically the Bismarck or Minot area – then you…

Exclusive Interviews With President Obama and Syrian President Assad on WPT

September 9, 2013

President Obama on NewsHour at 6 p.m. President Assad with Charlie Rose at 9 p.m. As the debate continues over…

High Tech Low Life

July 20, 2013

Watch POV “High Tech Low Life” at 9 p.m. Monday, July 22 on Wisconsin Public Television. I’m always happy to…

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.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin, and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Carol Griskavich

I'm the Community Education Specialist at PBS Wisconsin, which means I use your input to create the community events that get your Wisconsin neighbors engaged. I stay out of trouble by doing improv comedy, cooking perfectly edible meals, and accepting compliments on my glasses that people continuously think are new. I actually got them a year ago, but thanks for noticing! Have a thought? Let me know: carol.griskavich@pbswisconsin.org

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Jessie Nixon

I am an Education Engagement Specialist at PBS Wisconsin Education. When I’m not facilitating professional development experiences for educators around the state, I am out enjoying our state’s wonderful trail systems. Hope to see you on the trail!

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm the online content editor 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. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at sigrid.peterson@pbswisconsin.org.