PBS Wisconsin

PBS Wisconsin, previously known as Wisconsin Public Television (WPT), is a network of non-commercial educational TV stations in the state. It is mainly run by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This network includes all the PBS member stations located in Wisconsin, excluding those in Milwaukee, which has its own PBS channels.

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'Here & Now' Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, State Sen. Kelda Roys

2 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

In Washington, D.C., a proposal to cut spending and extend tax cuts hit a snag with some House Republicans rejecting the package as inadequate, while at the same time Congressional Democrats are decrying they proposed cuts to Medicaid and food aid. In Madison, Republican budget writers are working to fashion a state budget to submit to the governor, leaving Democratic budget writers like state Sen. Kelda Roys leery of the majority’s priorities. U.S. Rep.
US Rep. Gwen Moore on the Republican budget package for 2025

3 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Frederica Freyberg:In Washington, Congressional lawmakers are wrangling over passing important parts of President Donald Trump's so-called "big beautiful bill," with three committees passing legislation to cut taxes, Medicaid and food aid. In Wisconsin, more than 1 million people are covered by Medicaid, the health care program for lower income families and individuals. The Republican provisions would also cut food aid known here as FoodShare.
'Here & Now' Highlights: Attorney General Josh Kaul, State Rep. Mark Born

3 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Zac Schultz

Wisconsin is signed on to more than a dozen multistate lawsuits against actions taken by the Trump administration, and state Attorney General Josh Kaul explained the two factors used to decide when to join such an action. State Rep. Mark Born said the budget process in 2023 showed how Republican legislators could compromise with Gov. Tony Evers, and they’ll look for similar opportunities when writing the 2025-27 budget.
Justine Rufus on Wisconsin's MMIW Task Force and cold cases

4 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Erica Ayisi

Erica Ayisi:Right — that's something that I wanted to ask you about, are some of the challenges, be it communication or accurate reporting between tribal law enforcement and urban or local law enforcement. Can you talk a little bit more about that? Justine Rufus:Yeah, so I think that different states — and this is a little bit more complicated — but Wisconsin's a public law 280 state. So, really our criminal is held within our county partners.
Quinn Taylor on a gun safety training program in Milwaukee

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Murv Seymour

Social IssuesCity of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety program strategist Quinn Taylor describes a community partnership to teach residents about firearms and provide gun safes to prevent theft. By | Here & Now Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video: VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Quinn Taylor:The partnership entails multiple things. One of them is the gun safety training classes.
Eddie Silas on handling firearms during stressful situations

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Murv Seymour

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Eddie Silas:As I explained to Antonia today, it is important that you put yourself in those stressful situations. So, when you walk into that room and your heart is beaten out of your chest and your breathing changes, you go from a resting heart rate to 70 for women, 80 for men, to almost double just like that to the point you can feel the blood pumping through your veins, your stomach is turning, tunnel vision sets in, right? You got to be able to keep your composure.
A Milwaukee gun violence survivor embraces firearms training

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Murv Seymour

Social IssuesOne Milwaukee mother who survived gun violence learned about firearms safety through a partnership between the city, a church and a West Allis gun shop to provide training and a boost in confidence. By | Here & Now Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video: Transcript Coming Soon. “Today, one of our officers was shot in the line of duty,” said Alexander Ayala of the Milwaukee Police Association.
Howard Schweber on politics and a Milwaukee judge's arrest

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Zac Schultz

CourtsHoward Schweber on politics and a Milwaukee judge's arrestUW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers fallout from the arrest of and federal charges against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan related to immigration enforcement. By Zac Schultz | Here & NowMay 2, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
Watch Osteria Tre Tassi on PBS Wisconsin

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Mark Riechers

– Luke Zahm: This week on Wisconsin Foodie: – Robin Brown: So we are Osteria Tre Tassi. I am Robin Brown, chef and owner. Backyard-to-table, Mediterranean-inspired Italian cuisine. One of the reasons why I decided to move up to Door County was the connection with raw ingredients, and I can trace everything down to probably a 20-mile radius. Buffalo ricotta and burrata ravioli. – Luke Okay. – Robin: “La nonna pavara.”That’s how it’s called in Italian. – Luke: Which means?
'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Tom Tiffany, Michael Wagner, Xia Lee

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, one member of Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation discussed his support for federal spending cuts and previewed the House budget. UW-Madison journalism professor Michael Wagner had a $5 million research grant canceled by the Trump administration and described such terminations as part of an attack on higher education. Xia Lee, a public health entomologist with the state, detailed the forecast for the summer tick season. U.S. Rep.