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Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs provides interviews and reporting on civic and political issues around the state.

  1. 5 days ago

    McCoshen & Ross | Wisconsin's 2026 partisan primary winners

    "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outcome of Wisconsin's 2026 primary election deciding Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and seats in Congress. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-2026-partisan-primary-winners/?seriesID=59921

    McCoshen & Ross | Wisconsin's 2026 partisan primary winners

  2. 14 Aug

    Here & Now for August 14, 2026

    On "Here & Now," Steven Potter reports on David Crowley and Tom Tiffany starting their general election campaigns for governor, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outcome of Wisconsin's primaries, and Votebeat reporter Alexander Shur discusses a delay in Milwaukee's vote tally for the primary election. Plus, Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump attend the funeral of Corey Ruiz. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-14-2026/?seriesID=59921

    Here & Now for August 14, 2026

  3. 10 Aug

    In Focus with Noble Wray: Tech and the future of policing

    Murv Seymour talks with former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray at the Black Business Hub about impacts of technology — from body cameras to AI to drones to license plate readers — on law enforcement. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-noble-wray-tech-and-the-future-of-policing/?seriesID=59921

    In Focus with Noble Wray: Tech and the future of policing

  4. 7 Aug

    Here & Now for August 7, 2026

    On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers the four Democratic candidates remaining in the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin, Murv Seymour reports on how the city of Madison cleared a protest encampment 13 days after Corey Ruiz was killed, and UW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers such encampments in Madison and the freedom of speech and assembly. Plus, Erica Ayisi reports on how asserting sovereignty is key to the Lac du Flambeau Band's moves to limit fishing access. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-7-2026/?seriesID=59921

    Here & Now for August 7, 2026

  5. 31 Jul

    Here & Now for July 31, 2026

    On "Here & Now," UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky considers the state of Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary race for governor, Menasha Mayor Austin Hammond describes a tornado that struck communities in Outagamie and Winnebago counties, and Murv Seymour covers how activists gather at a Corey Ruiz memorial to offer condolences and seek accountability. Plus, Wisconsin Elections Commission member Ann Jacobs discusses prediction market contracts on election outcomes violating state law. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-31-2026/?seriesID=59921

    Here & Now for July 31, 2026

  6. 24 Jul

    Here & Now for July 24, 2026

    On "Here & Now," Madison Police fatally shot 38-year-old Black man Corey Ruiz prompting protests, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses his poll showing Hong's strength with her base while trailing Tiffany, and State Democracy Research Initiative staff attorney Bryna Godar discusses the WEC barring absentee voters from a new ballot if their candidate drops. Plus, Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care homeless systems manager Ryan Graham discusses filling the gap left by a homelessness assistance nonprofit's closure. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-24-2026/?seriesID=59921

    Here & Now for July 24, 2026

  7. 17 Jul

    Here & Now for July 17, 2026

    On "Here & Now," "Here & Now" senior political reporter Zac Schultz discusses what Sara Rodriguez dropping out of the 2026 race for governor means, primary candidates in Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor release campaign funding reports, Steven Potter talks to Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District Republican candidates making their cases to voters, Democratic candidates in the 7th Congressional District debate before the primary, and smoke from wildfires leads to air quality advisories at the highest alert category. Plus, Realta Fusion CEO Kieran Furlong discusses a research and development facility focusing on nuclear power tech. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-17-2026/?seriesID=59921

    Here & Now for July 17, 2026

  8. 10 Jul

    Here & Now for July 10, 2026

    On "Here & Now," Latino Forward National President Darryl Morin discusses an upswing of immigration arrests and detentions by federal agents, Hannah Dugan is fined $5,000 for obstruction charges and does not face jail, the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked release of records that document competency to vote, JD Vance visits Milwaukee and Cavalier Johnson asks him to visit its election operations, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources off-highway vehicle administrator Jake Holsclaw discusses state laws to improve the safety of ATV and UTV riders as accidents rise. Plus, Envision Greater Fond du Lac President & CEO Sadie Howell discusses a program that offers monetary incentives to relocate to Fond du Lac. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-10-2026/?seriesID=59921

    Here & Now for July 10, 2026
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Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs provides interviews and reporting on civic and political issues around the state.

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  • Creator
    PBS Wisconsin News
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 PBS Wisconsin.
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