On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald Scott Fitzgerald discusses debate in Congress on law enforcement de-escalation rules and funding, and Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor discusses her perspectives on the law and the politics of judicial elections. Plus, Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa delivers the 2026 State of the Tribes Address. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-13-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore discusses debate in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security funding, and Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar discusses her perspectives on the law and the politics of judicial elections. Plus, Steven Potter reports on debates over energy-intensive data centers that are a backbone for tech business. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-6-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson responded to Homeland Security funding given actions in Minneapolis, UW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the Bill of Rights, Erica Ayisi reports on how immigration raids and protests are weighing upon communities in western Wisconsin, and Zac Schultz talks to Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor on the role of courts concerning Homeland Security actions. Plus, candidates in the 2026 race for governor on public school funding and choice vouchers. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-january-30-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Latino Forward National President Darryl Morin discusses potential for federal agents to conduct immigration raids in Wisconsin, the National Weather Service issues an Extreme Cold Warnings, and Zac Schultz interviews UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Athletic Director Chris McIntosh about the performance of Wisconsin Badgers football. Plus, candidates in Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor describe working across the aisle. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-january-23-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin discuss ACA tax credits and federal actions in Minnesota and Venezuela, and Gov. Tony Evers has set a list of priorities for his final year in office. Plus, Zac Schultz talks to candidates in Wisconsin's 2026 race for governor about what policies they would pursue first. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-january-16-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson on an ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, Speaker Robin Vos and state Rep. Greta Neubauer discuss what policies their caucuses are prioritizing going into 2026, Wisconsin State Public Defenders Office attorney Eileen Fredericks considers concerns in youth prisons after an incident in Racine County, and Elijah Pines reports on businesses selling legal THC products that are considering next steps as federal law changes. Plus, a rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol urged lawmakers to pass Cole's Act. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-january-9-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," WisconsinEye CEO Jon Henkes considers a funding shortfall causing WisconsinEye to go offline and future options. Plus, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes, state Rep Francesca Hong, D-Madison, and former state Dept. of Administration Sec. Joel Brennan discuss running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and politics of the race. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-december-19-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and state Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, discuss running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and politics of the race, and Dr. Ryan Westergaard explains continuing guidance to vaccinate newborns for hepatitis B. Plus, Steven Potter reports on family and therapists who are increasing efforts to offer help to farmers facing despair. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-december-12-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-7th Congressional District, and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann discuss running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 and politics of the race, and UW-Madison political science professor and Elections Research Center director Barry Burden explains two lawsuits that seek to redraw Wisconsin's congressional district maps. Plus, Murv Seymore covers researchers and volunteers who examined where and how racial covenants shaped Milwaukee County. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-december-5-2025/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz reports on shifts in the state government's balance of power, Steven Potter covers Milwaukee Public Schools cleaning up lead contamination, and Murv Seymour covers how a community with PFAS contamination is seeking support. Plus, Erica Ayisi covers how the Tribal Education Promise at UW-Madison addresses a history of coercion. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-november-28-2025/?seriesID=59921