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

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

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

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

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

"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

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'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

Murv Seymour talks with former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray at the Black Business Hub about impacts of technology — from body cameras to AI to drones to license plate readers — on law enforcement. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-noble-wray-tech-and-the-future-of-policing/?seriesID=59921

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 Corey Ruiz was killed, and UW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers such encampments in Madison and the freedom of speech and assembly. Plus, Erica Ayisi reports on how asserting sovereignty is key to the Lac du Flambeau Band's moves to limit fishing access. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-7-2026/?seriesID=59921

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 communities in Outagamie and Winnebago counties, and Murv Seymour covers how activists gather at a Corey Ruiz memorial to offer condolences and seek accountability. Plus, Wisconsin Elections Commission member Ann Jacobs discusses prediction market contracts on election outcomes violating state law. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-july-31-2026/?seriesID=59921