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Here & Now

Hosted by PBS Wisconsin News · news · EN-US · 184 episodes

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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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What is Here & Now about?

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

Who hosts Here & Now?

Here & Now is hosted by PBS Wisconsin News. The show has published 184 episodes to date.

What has Here & Now covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Here & Now for October 23, 2026" (23 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Here & Now for October 16, 2026" (16 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "Here & Now for October 9, 2026" (9 October 2026, 27 minutes).

How often does Here & Now publish?

Here & Now publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 184 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Here & Now?

Booking probability for Here & Now is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Here & Now requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Here & Now's contact route on record: verified email.

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PBS Wisconsin News hosts Here & Now, a news show with 184 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #2517

    Here & Now for October 23, 2026

    Oct 23, 202627 minS25

    On "Here & Now," Inside Wisconsin Politics discusses the debate between the candidates for governor, Steven Potter reports on how the stakes are high as Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke square off once again, and...

  • Episode #2516

    Here & Now for October 16, 2026

    Oct 16, 202627 minS25

    On "Here & Now," political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the races for governor, the state Legislature and Congress, Zac Schultz reports on election denial as well as on the attorney general race, Rock...

  • Episode #2515

    Here & Now for October 9, 2026

    Oct 9, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2514

    Here & Now for October 2, 2026

    Oct 2, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2500

    Here & Now for September 25, 2026

    Sep 28, 202627 minS25

    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...

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  • Episode #21

    In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility

    Sep 21, 202650 minS1

    Murv Seymour talks with Wendi Dwyer in Madison about learning to live with blindness, work to increase empathy and access for people with disabilities, and creating the "Advocacy Is a B*tch" cartoon. For transcripts...

  • Episode #2512

    Here & Now for September 18, 2026

    Sep 18, 202627 minS25

    On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz interviews Tom Tiffany and David Crowley on prominent issues in the 2026 race for governor of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association President Dan Johnson discusses how...

  • Episode #2511

    Here & Now for September 11, 2026

    Sep 11, 202627 minS25

    On "Here & Now," Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil discusses how restrictions on absentee ballots might impact voters, and Josh Kaul and Eric Toney discuss their campaigns for attorney general in 2026. Plus, former HHS...

  • Episode #2510

    Here & Now for September 4, 2026

    Sep 4, 202627 minS25

    On "Here & Now," Marquette University political science professor Philip Rocco discusses moves to manage mailing ballots by alleging noncitizen voter fraud, the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission denounced...

  • Episode #2509

    Here & Now for August 28, 2026

    Aug 28, 202627 minS25

    On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO John Miller discusses how trade war impacts consumers and businesses in the state, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin...

  • Episode #2508

    Here & Now for August 21, 2026

    Aug 21, 202627 minS25

    On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Department of Health Services state epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard describes a measles outbreak and falling childhood vaccination rates, the UW Board of Regents plans to freeze tuition if...

  • Here & Now

    McCoshen & Ross | Wisconsin's 2026 partisan primary winners

    Aug 16, 202611 min

    "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...

  • Episode #2507

    Here & Now for August 14, 2026

    Aug 14, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2506

    Here & Now for August 7, 2026

    Aug 7, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2505

    Here & Now for July 31, 2026

    Jul 31, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2503

    Here & Now for July 24, 2026

    Jul 24, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2503

    Here & Now for July 17, 2026

    Jul 17, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2502

    Here & Now for July 10, 2026

    Jul 10, 202627 minS25

    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...

  • Episode #2501

    Here & Now for July 3, 2026

    Jul 3, 202627 minS24

    On "Here & Now," political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss how Wisconsin's 2026 primary elections are taking shape, Gathering Waters Director of Strategic Initiatives Charles Carlin considers a halt to...

  • Episode #2450

    Here & Now for June 26, 2026

    Jun 26, 202627 minS24

    On "Here & Now," ACLU of Illinois Attorney Sam Cole on ICE's arrest of Salah Sarsour despite carrying a green card and his recent release, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities policy analyst Tami...

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