Here & Now opening for January 9, 2026

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The following program is a PBS Wisconsin original production.

Frederica Freyberg:
Wisconsin’s U.S. senators are of two minds over military incursions in Venezuela, following a vote on a resolution saying President Trump exceeded his authority.
I’m Frederica Freyberg. Tonight on “Here & Now,” Zac Schultz speaks with Assembly leadership on what to expect in 2026. State public defenders sound the alarm over juvenile justice practices and how the federal hemp ban will impact a growing Wisconsin industry. It’s “Here & Now” for January 9.

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Funding for “Here & Now” is provided by the Focus Fund for Journalism and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.