On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced that he won't run for reelection in 2026, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and pursuing budget rescissions, Marisa Wojcik reports on why drugstores continue to close and they point to pharmacy benefit managers as a culprit, and Erica Ayisi covers the Black Hawk Bridge between Iowa and Crawford County in southwest Wisconsin. Plus, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Structures Director Josh Dietsche describes bridges in Wisconsin with nearly 1,000 noted as "structurally deficient." For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-25-2025/?seriesID=59921

In the second part of this series on Milwaukee gun violence, Antonia Perry and her sons attend community gun safety classes, part of a partnership between the city and local firearms educators working to prevent violence. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-2-house-calls-and-gun-class/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses a federal tax and spending cut law and anticipated impacts on Wisconsinites, and Marisa Wojcik reports on a Wisconsin man asking why a cancer drug would not be covered by his health plan. Plus, Murv Seymour covers how a deal to revive TV and move tax incentives is raising hope among Wisconsin filmmakers. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-18-2025/?seriesID=59921

On “Here & Now,” Tony Evers on the 2025-27 state budget deal alongside a federal reconciliation bill, and Ann Walsh Bradley on serving on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for 30 years. Plus, Marisa Wojcik reports on Wisconsin parents pushing for changes in how health insurance prices life-saving medications. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-11-2025/?seriesID=59921

In this special series, Murv Seymour reports on gun violence in Milwaukee through the eyes of families, city officials and community safety experts. In part 1, Murv talks with single mother Antonia Perry about her painful choice to turn her 15-year-old son over to police after he stole her gun. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-1-a-mothers-choice/?seriesID=59921

On “Here & Now,” Wisconsin Public Radio state Capitol reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discusses budget talks among Republican lawmakers and what's on the table, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Director Michael Osterholm explains shifts by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and Erica Ayisi reports on how uncertainty over federal funding could destabilize health care in tribal communities. Plus, Aditi Debnath covers how elimination of federal funding is putting strains on a Tribal Elder Food Box program. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-june-27-2025/?seriesID=59921

On “Here & Now,” Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair-elect Devin Remiker considers Wisconsin Democratic candidates and supporters going into the 2026 cycle, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discusses priorities for the 2025-27 Wisconsin state budget as negotiations continue, and Wisconsin Assisted Living Association CEO Mike Pochowski discusses financial disclosures from assisted living facility referral agencies. Plus, UW-Madison political science professor Mark Copelovitch explains how tariffs and wars disrupt costs for businesses and consumers. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-june-20-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz covers how the Joint Committee on Finance is assembling the 2025-27 state budget, state Sen. Jesse James discusses a bill creating a pilot program for school-centered mental health services, and School District of Nekoosa child care director Tracy Vruwink discusses how federal defunding can affect school programs and food pantries. Plus, Serve Wisconsin Executive Director Jeanne Duffy describes the status of AmeriCorps projects in the midst of a lawsuit over funding. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-june-13-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson discusses a 2025 reconciliation policy bill cutting federal taxes and spending, Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan visit an ICE detention facility after an immigrant was framed, Milwaukee Common Council President José Pérez discusses community support for residents of Milwaukee detained by ICE, and National Weather Service Green Bay forecast office meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg considers wildfire smoke in Wisconsin and the potential for such conditions. Plus, Erica Ayisi covers how a movement to revitalize Indigenous languages is taking root across the state. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-june-6-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson both say they won't vote for Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," retired U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs physician Dr. Michael Siebers discusses how cuts to VA funding and plans to reduce staff affect patients, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Director Bill Hanna explains what changes to Medicaid and SNAP requirements would mean for Wisconsinites, hundreds of nurses at Meriter Hospital in Madison went on strike, and a 2025 report about Wisconsin's health care workforce found gains in some professions. Plus, state Rep. Dean Kaufert discusses money and hostility in politics as he seeks to build bipartisanship. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-may-30-2025/?seriesID=59921