Why Race Matters Archives

Watch the new season of ‘Why Race Matters’

May 5, 2025

PBS Wisconsin’s digital series, Why Race Matters, returns with eight all-new episodes premiering each Monday, May 5 through June 23….

‘Why Race Matters’ – read a Q&A with guest Enjoyiana Nururdin

April 29, 2025

Capital Times local government reporter Enjoyiana Nururdin discusses the challenges of being a Black journalist as a guest on an…

An all-new season of PBS Wisconsin’s ‘Why Race Matters’ is available to stream now

April 25, 2024

Why Race Matters, a digital series elevating issues of importance affecting Wisconsin’s Black communities, returns to PBS Wisconsin with four…

Q&A: Designing the set for ‘Why Race Matters’

November 7, 2022

Why Race Matters, a digital series elevating issues of importance affecting Wisconsin’s Black communities, returned to PBS Wisconsin this fall…

Behind-the-scenes look at the all-new season of ‘Why Race Matters’ – read a Q&A

October 24, 2022

Why Race Matters, a digital series elevating issues of importance affecting Wisconsin’s Black communities, is back to PBS Wisconsin with…

Explore local stories, Made in Wisconsin

August 25, 2021

It’s been a long year since March 2020 (What’s that? A year and a half?!) and many of us have stuck closer to home than…

PBS Wisconsin Launches New Racial Justice Digital Series – Read a Q&A With Host Angela Fitzgerald

March 3, 2021

PBS Wisconsin is proud to announce the launch of Why Race Matters, a nine-part digital series premiering March 10 focused…

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.