On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses negotiations on ceasefires amid hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke discusses an investigation of the Ridglan Farms dog breeding and research business, and Erica Ayisi reports on advocates and family gathering at a rally to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women. Plus, Murv Seymour interviews The Center for Black Excellence and Culture founder and CEO Alex Gee about opening a facility to celebrate African American communities. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-may-8-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz interviews candidates in the 2026 race for governor on political violence and their personal safety, Inside Wisconsin Politics discusses why so many Democrats are running in 2026 primaries, Citizens Utility Board Executive Director Tom Content discusses an electricity rate plan to shield customers from data center costs, and two animal rights groups announce a deal to buy nearly 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms. Plus, UW-Madison Center for Psychedelic Research professor Paul Hutson details how psilocybin is used in clinical settings to treat mental health issues. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-may-1-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Steven Potter covers how residents who live near the Wolf River are dealing with the aftermath of historic floods, Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts co-director Steve Vavrus describes a growing level of extreme weather and actions to safeguard against risks, Wonderstate Coffee CEO TJ Semanchin discusses how tariffs have affected his business and a system to apply for refunds, and Wisconsin is suing prediction markets for serving as platforms for illegal sports betting. Plus, Zac Schultz talks to candidates in the 2026 race for governor on the high cost and limited supply of housing. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-april-24-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," National Weather Service Green Bay meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather events seen on the eastern side of the state this week, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on the ongoing war with Iran and how he sees this war ending, and UW-Madison PhD student Tahereh Rahimi shares her experience of living in Iran during war. Plus, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle on asking a judge to review permits for the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline reroute. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-april-17-2026/?seriesID=59921

Murv Seymour talks with "Lead Between the Rhymes" curators Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat at the Wisconsin Historical Society about the legacy of hip-hop in the state and impacts on music and culture. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-greg-doby-and-menkhu-ara-maat-hip-hop-history/?seriesID=59921

"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss a landslide vote in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race and what it means for state and federal races going into fall elections. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-on-political-fortunes-in-2026-election-cycle/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on President Donald Trump's threats to Iran and an ensuing ceasefire, Zac Schultz covers how Justice-elect Chris Taylor's win ensures liberal control of the state Supreme Court for several years, Gov. Tony Evers signed an online sports betting bill and UW regents voted to fire Jay Rothman, and Schutz reports on polls showing a close race in the 2026 Democratic primary for governor. Plus, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross on the state Supreme Court race and what it means for fall. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-april-10-2026/?seriesID=59921

On "Here & Now," Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs discusses an order to create a national voter list and restrict mail-in ballots, Inside Wisconsin Politics discusses an executive order calling for a national voter list, UW-La Crosse political science professor Anthony Chergosky analyzes the importance of a debate between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor, and Zac Schultz reports on partisan efforts in the 2026 race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Plus, Steven Potter covers how communities in Wisconsin create intergenerational care programs for adults and children. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-april-3-2026/?seriesID=59921

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. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: 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