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 180 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

PBS Wisconsin News hosts Here & Now, a news show with 180 episodes published.

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  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 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

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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, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-wendi-dwyer-from-disability-to-accessibility/?seriesID=59921

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  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 businesses using semi-trucks are affected by the rising cost of diesel. Plus, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in lawsuits over congressional district maps. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-18-2026/?seriesID=59921

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  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 Secretary Tommy Thompson shared memories of visiting Ground Zero days after the 9/11 attacks. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-11-2026/?seriesID=59921

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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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