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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…

New ‘Wisconsin Foodie’ Season Starts Jan. 21 – Read a Q&A With Host Luke Zahm!

January 18, 2021

Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm had just finished filming a segment on Wisconsin-harvested caviar in Fond du Lac when word…

‘American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder’ Explores Cultural Legacy of Wisconsin-born Author Dec. 29

December 22, 2020

American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder, premiering on PBS Wisconsin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, presents an unvarnished look at…

Travel the State With Wisconsin Hometown Stories

November 17, 2020

Venture around Wisconsin from the comfort of your living room with Wisconsin Hometown Stories! Each story is a celebration of…

‘Around the Farm Table,’ ‘Wisconsin Life’ Return to PBS Wisconsin This Fall

October 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into what many Wisconsinites considered “guarantees” of this year – taking in the sights,…

At-Home Learning Continues With PBS Wisconsin

September 2, 2020

PBS Wisconsin is committed to ensuring that children across Wisconsin have equitable access to free and trusted resources in a…

Back to School and Ready to Learn in Extraordinary Times

August 18, 2020

Wisconsin ushers in an extraordinary back-to-school season in the coming weeks. Learning will take place through an array of teaching…

Quick Fit With Cassy (At Home!)

May 30, 2020

Back in March PBS Wisconsin launched our first digital fitness series Quick Fit With Cassy, rolling out eight original studio episodes…

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!

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

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.

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 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.

Tara Lovdahl

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