Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, PBS Wisconsin's weekly news and public affairs provides interviews and reporting on civic and political issues around the state.
On "Here & Now," Murv Seymour reports on how Inflation, affordability and the economy are top priorities for Wisconsin voters, UW-Madison journalism professor Michael Wagner considers how artificial intelligence tools are affecting campaigns and elections, and Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky discusses filing for temporary restraining orders through an online system. Plus, UW-Madison professor Francis Halzen shared his reaction to being honored with the 2026 Nobel Prize for Physics. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:
https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-october-9-2026/?seriesID=59921
2 Oct 2026
Here & Now for October 2, 2026
On "Here & Now," Charles Franklin discusses polling voters about enthusiasm for David Crowley and Tom Tiffany, Steven Potter reports on how President Donald Trump's influence among rural voters remains key in the 2026 vote, and Jason Stein discusses enrollment caps being lifted for Wisconsin's school choice program. Plus, Elijah Pines covers how Democrats and Republicans are in a fierce competition to earn the support of young voters. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:
https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-october-2-2026/?seriesID=59921
28 Sept 2026
Here & Now for September 25, 2026
On "Here & Now," Tom Content considers spikes in costs of heating fuels as utilities move to hike prices, Alder Michael Martens discusses Wausau's goal to remove and replace lead services lines before 2029, and Jim Drees describes La Crosse's goal of achieving a "functional zero" homeless population. Plus, Erica Ayisi reports on tribal leaders questioning a bill to redesignate the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:
https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-25-2026/?seriesID=59921
Who has been a guest on Here & Now
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Antonia Perry
Anya van Wagtendonk
Dr Michael Osterholm
Shannon Holsey
Devin Remiker
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
13,979,253
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
81
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
51
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