Here & Now

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers how voters in 2024 are contending with artificial intelligence and rampant misinformation, Sarah Kopplin describes restrictions placed on teaching about politics and elections at schools and Paula Silha describes conducting Overdose Fatality Reviews and how this work can help others. Plus, Jane McCauley reports on Ngwa Augustine, who received U.S. asylum and built a new life in Wisconsin with his family. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for September 27, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on Kamala Harris holding a rally in Madison, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s lawsuit, state Republican leaders spoke about Kamala Harris in advance of a rally in Madison, Edgar Lin details state-specific laws that govern certification election results by clerks and Marisa Mojcik interviews Charles Franklin on how the process of polling Wisconsin voters in 2024 has changed. Plus, Tony Evers responded to a viewpoint-neutral policy for leadership across all UW schools. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for September 20, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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On "Here & Now," Charles Franklin describes polling of Wisconsin voters on candidates for president, U.S. Senate, Steven Potter covers why elected officials in Wisconsin are being threatened and harassed in person and online, Marisa Wojcik reports on more K-12 students are getting personal conviction waivers for required vaccinations and Jason Stein discusses high home values and a rise in property tax levies impacting local budgets. Plus, Murv Seymour talks with Corey Pompey about leading the UW Marching Band. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for September 13, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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Murv Seymour talks with Corey Pompey at the Hamel Music Center about leading the University of Wisconsin Marching Band and crafting its musical direction in practice and on the field for Badgers fans. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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On "Here & Now," Aditi Debnath covers why Joe Biden visited Vernon County, confirming the area's electoral significance, Nathan Denzin reports on why Cooke and Derrick Van Orden are running for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, Sec. Miguel Cardona promoted programs for rural high schools to support aspiring teachers and Dan Rossmiller details school year challenges, from teacher retention to operating referendums. Plus, Murv Seymour reports how Black and Latino voters will play a key role in the 2024 presidential election in Wisconsin. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for September 6, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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On "Here & Now," Donald Trump's town hall in La Crosse turned to focus on reproductive health care, Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Tony Wied are running for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, LaTonya Johnson discusses Lincoln Hills School and calls to loosen rules on restraining inmates, and jobs and wages are up but a bout of high inflation may prove politically pivotal in 2024. Plus, Laura Dresser discusses job numbers, wage growth and gender pay gaps. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for August 30, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross evaluate the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and consider the significance of nominating Vice President Kamala Harris.

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On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers why Wisconsin was at the center of attention over the four days of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ben Wikler reacts to the 2024 DNC and the surge in energy with the nomination of Kamala Harris, Murv Seymour reports how Kamala Harris and Tim Walz rallied in Milwaukee, JD Vance recalled the 2020 riots in Kenosha, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses Kamala Harris running to be the first woman of color as U.S. president, Wisconsin Democrats consider racist and misogynistic statements about Kamala Harris, Brian Schimming reacts to the DNC, Steven Potter reports why demonstrations outside the DNC carried a direct message to delegates and voters, younger Democrats attending the DNC in Chicago are hoping to make their voices heard, Tammy Baldwin discusses running for reelection in 2024, Trygve Olson discusses partisan politics and varying voter support in the 2024 U.S. Senate race and Steven Potter covers why elevating rural issues and getting out the vote are political priorities for Gary Hawley. Plus, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross evaluate the DNC and the significance of nominating Kamala Harris. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for August 23, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-23-2024/?seriesID=59921

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the Democratic presidential ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, campaign messages and momentum, and the 2024 race going forward. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-harris-walz-and-the-2024-vote/?seriesID=59921

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss Vice President Kamala Harris tapping Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate and abortion, economic and immigration issues. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-walz-and-wisconsin-politics/?seriesID=59921