Murv Seymour talks with teacher, life coach and author Dr. Tamika L. Johnson at Vibe Milwaukee about her book "Teaching Through Trauma" and lessons on loss of life, angry parents and food insecurity.

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https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-dr-tamika-l-johnson-traumas-teachers-endure/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Inside Wisconsin Politics on the 2026 state Supreme Court race and voter awareness, Zac Schultz interviews candidates in Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court race on how they consider recusal, and Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich on why the city itemizes private school voucher costs on property tax bills. Plus, State Town Board Chairperson William Casey Crump on the town of Stella remediating PFAS-contaminated water supplies. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-march-27-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden on how rising prices of fuel and fertilizer are affecting the planting season, Zac Schultz talks with Judge Maria Lazar and Judge Chris Taylor on the decision that overturned a law that banned abortions, as well as candidates in the 2026 race for governor on how the state regulates abortion, and Wisconsin Deputy State Public Defender Bridget Krause on the public defender's office staff shortage and a criminal case backlog. Plus, Inside Wisconsin Politics on the state Senate wrapping up its 2026 session. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-march-20-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter reports on Iranians living in Wisconsin sharing their perspectives as U.S. airstrikes continue, Superior Mayor Jim Paine discusses more than $1 billion in funds for reconstruction of the Blatnik Bridge, Zac Schultz asks Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor about the 4-3 decision to reject "Trump v. Biden" in 2020, as well as candidates in the 2026 race for governor about state laws that regulate mining. Plus, Erica Ayisi covers how Ukwakhwa uses Indigenous foods to support local communities in the Oneida Nation. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on launching strikes on Iran and the powers of Congress in waging war. Plus, Zac Schultz reports on GreenLight Metals conducting exploratory drilling to assess copper in the Bend Deposit. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

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

On "Here & Now," Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff Wright discusses how referendums for education funding are causing property taxes to rise, Zac Schultz covers what candidates in the 2026 race for governor say about a plan to overhaul the corrections system, and Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin describes polling on 2026 candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court and governor. Plus, Murv Seymour reports on students struggling to learn mathematics as educators emphasize numeracy in daily life. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-26-2026/?seriesID=59921

Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin describes results of polling voters about the 2026 candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court and governor along with high-profile issues in the state. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/charles-franklin-on-an-early-2026-poll-of-wisconsin-voters/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz discusses Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announcing he will not run for another term, Tony Evers and Devin LeMahieu speak to K-12 school funding and property taxes, Community Immigration Law Center Board President and attorney Grant Sovern considers changes to the immigration system and for people applying for citizenship, Zac Schultz reports on what candidates in the 2026 race for governor say about regulating the development of data centers, a judge rejected a challenge by the Bad River Band's to permits for rerouting Line 5, and Erica Ayisi covers how ancient canoes are inspiring collaboration to preserve Indigenous history. Plus, civil rights leader and presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84 years old. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at:

https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-february-20-2026/?seriesID=59921

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