On "Here & Now," Anthony Chergosky analyzes the 2024 U.S. Senate debate between Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde, Steven Potter covers why Absentee ballot drop boxes are a focus of big political and legal fights in Wisconsin and Zac Schultz reports on the political impacts of redistricting the state's legislative maps on close contests in Green Bay. And in memory of Heather L. Reese, director of Wisconsin Public Media, who has passed away at 50. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for October 18, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-october-18-2024/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter covers why Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde hold divergent positions on the economy, immigration, abortion, Nathan Kalmoe examines growing hateful rhetoric, political violence ahead of the election and Aditi Debnath reports on why fears of losing Medicaid is a factor in debates over wages for workers with disabilities. Plus, Jim Flaherty discusses the enthusiasm of voters over the age of 50 for the 2024 election. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for October 11, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-october-11-2024/?seriesID=59921

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses his views on polling as candidates focus less on policy proposals, voters become more polarized, and civic engagement and trust decline. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/polling-wisconsin-charles-franklin-on-the-decline-of-policy-focused-politics/?seriesID=59921

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters one month before the 2024 election about the presidential and U.S. Senate races, and not talking about politics. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/charles-franklin-on-wisconsin-a-month-out-from-the-2024-vote/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter covers why Donald Trump rallied in Waunakee and Kamala Harris in Ripon with the vote a month away, Nathan Denzin reports why Donald Trump pushes deportations and Kamala Harris would revive a failed bill on immigration, Jorge Franco considers Trump's rhetoric about immigrants and their impact in multiple industries and Reid Ribble discussed why election year claims about immigrants voting are wrong. Plus, Charles Franklin discusses polling Wisconsin voters about the 2024 president, U.S. Senate races. Listen to the entire episode of "Here & Now" for October 4, 2024. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-october-4-2024/?seriesID=59921

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:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-27-2024/?seriesID=59921

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:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-20-2024/?seriesID=59921

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin explains how the process of polling registered voters in Wisconsin about candidates and issues in 2024 has changed from previous election cycles. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/charles-franklin-on-conducting-political-polling-in-2024/?seriesID=59921

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:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-13-2024/?seriesID=59921

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:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-corey-pompey-directing-the-uw-marching-band/?seriesID=59921