Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs provides interviews and reporting on civic and political issues around the state.
Here & Now
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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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Recent Episodes
July 24, 2026
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
July 17, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
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
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