Frederica Freyberg

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Executive Producer, News and Anchor at PBS Wisconsin

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Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

1 week ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Social IssuesThanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head StartBy Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowApril 18, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video: Western Dairyland Head Start Director Thanh Bui-Duquette discusses how the defunding of Head Start by the Trump administration could affect child care providers and service in four Wisconsin counties.
Bobby Peterson on Medicaid funding and budgeting blueprints

2 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

HealthBobby Peterson on Medicaid funding and budgeting blueprintsABC for Health Executive Director Bobby Peterson discusses fears about Congress making cuts to Medicaid and potential effects on recipients as the 2025-27 state budget process proceeds in Wisconsin. By Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowApril 11, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
'Here & Now' Highlights: Ben Wikler, Missy Hughes, McCoshen & Ross

2 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Justice-elect Susan Crawford won the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election in the most expensive court race in U.S. history — Ben Wikler, chair of the state’s Democratic Party, said he was not expecting her to win by 10 points, though. Missy Hughes, CEO and secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, spoke from France as she and the governor took part in a trade mission just as the Trump administration was announcing new U.S. tariffs.
McCoshen & Ross on the significance of Wisconsin's 2025 vote

3 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

ElectionsMcCoshen & Ross on the significance of Wisconsin's 2025 vote"Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outcome of the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election, from the impact of Elon Musk to upcoming cases before the high court. By Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowApril 4, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
Underly comments on her 2025 superintendent election victory

3 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Marisa Wojcik |Frederica Freyberg

ElectionsUnderly comments on her 2025 superintendent election victoryWisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly defeated Brittany Kinser in the 2025 spring vote, and each shared thoughts on education in the state as votes were counted. By Marisa Wojcik, Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowApril 4, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
Suzanne Eckes on deep cuts to the US Department of Education

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Frederica Freyberg:The U.S. Department of Education this week announced it would lay off 1,300 employees, effectively decimating its staffing. Wisconsin is one of 20 states that has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration over this move and to, quote, "Stop the dismantling of the agency." To understand the impact, we're joined by Suzanne Eckes, professor of education law, policy and practice at the UW-Madison School of Education. And thanks very much for being here.
Mariel Barnes on the 'manosphere' and American politics

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Frederica Freyberg:The first thing I wanted to ask is, what is the "manosphere"? Mariel Barnes:Great question. So, in our paper, we talk about the "manosphere" as a collection of kind of websites, blogs that look or put forward a particular perspective that advocate hatred for women and advocate anti-feminist ideologies and advocate against gender equality, and view men as victims in modern day society, which is really the key belief that holds the manosphere together.
US Rep. Bryan Steil on Congress and cuts by Musk and Trump

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Frederica Freyberg:As we mentioned, the U.S. House passed a budget resolution that seeks major tax and spending cuts. The spending cuts are already underway at the hands of Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency. We asked 1st Congressional District Republican U.S. Representative Brian Steil for his take. Thanks very much for being here. U.S. Rep Bryan Steil:Thanks for having me on.
Jason Stein on the politics of Wisconsin's 2025 budget cycle

2 months ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

BudgetsJason Stein on the politics of Wisconsin's 2025 budget cycleBy Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowFebruary 21, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video: Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein considers the political prospects of the 2025-27 state budget proposals from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers as Republican lawmakers plan to start from scratch.
'Here & Now' Highlights: Susan Crawford, Dr. Robert Golden, Rick Esenberg, Darin Von Ruden

2 months ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

An open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is up in the April 1 election, and liberal candidate Susan Crawford spoke about her positions. Dr. Robert Golden, the dean of the UW medical school said cuts to federal research funding sought by the Trump administration would be catastrophic.