Here & Now

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 is a news podcast hosted by PBS Wisconsin News, with 176 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

PBS Wisconsin News hosts Here & Now, a news show with 176 episodes published.

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  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 Enbridge over a Line 5 spill, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Sec. Karen Hyun discusses this Line 5 leaking in Iron County, and UW-Madison labor economist and High Road Strategy Center associate director Laura Dresser discusses the State of Working Wisconsin 2026 report on job trends and inflation. Plus, Steven Potter reports on how supporters and opponents of wind and solar in rural communities wrangle over new projects. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-4-2026/?seriesID=59921

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  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 details what voters say about 2026 governor candidates and the Legislature, and Murv Seymour covers how development of data centers has become a major community issue across Wisconsin. Plus, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske discusses restorative justice and the state's process to commute criminal sentences. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-28-2026/?seriesID=59921

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  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 the state invests in the system, and UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor J. Michael Collins discusses the rising number of student loan borrowers who are in default. Plus, Steven Potter and Murv Seymour report on how widespread automated license plate reader use has provoked a vocal surge of opposition. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-21-2026/?seriesID=59921

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  Here & Now

  McCoshen & Ross | Wisconsin's 2026 partisan primary winners

  Aug 15, 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, 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

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  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 reporter Alexander Shur discusses a delay in Milwaukee County'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

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