"Here & Now" journalist Murv Seymour presents in-depth interviews with community and cultural leaders about their hopes and efforts to impact Wisconsin. These intimate conversations explore a variety of issues — from race and religion to education and the arts — and reveal the personalities who help influence the state's character.
Latest episodes
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50 min
In Focus with Wendi Dwyer: From disability to accessibility
Murv Seymour talks with Wendi Dwyer in Madison about learning to live with blindness, work to increase empathy and access for people with disabilities, and creating the "Advocacy I…
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37 min
In Focus with Noble Wray: Tech and the future of policing
Murv Seymour talks with former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray at the Black Business Hub about impacts of technology — from body cameras to AI to drones to license plate readers —…
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39 min
In Focus with Greg Doby and Menkhu Ara Maat: Hip-hop history
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…
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46 min
In Focus with Dr. Tamika L. Johnson: Traumas teachers endure
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 a…
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43 min
In Focus with Chris Kolakowski: Honoring Wisconsin veterans
Murv Seymour talks with Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director Chris Kolakowski at PBS Wisconsin about artifacts and landmarks that celebrate and tell stories of Wisconsinites who serv…
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21 min
In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 3: Going to the gun range
In part three of a series about gun violence in Milwaukee, Antonia Perry confronts her fears at Bear Arms Shooting Boutique and fires her weapon for the first time after receiving…
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21 min
In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 2: House calls and gun class
In the second part of this series on Milwaukee gun violence, Antonia Perry and her sons attend community gun safety classes, part of a partnership between the city and local firear…
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20 min
In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 1: A mother's choice
In this special series, Murv Seymour reports on gun violence in Milwaukee through the eyes of families, city officials and community safety experts. In part 1, Murv talks with sing…
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33 min
In Focus with Christine Wenc: America's finest satire source
Murv Seymour talks with author Christine Wenc in Spring Green about "Funny Because It's True," her book chronicling the history of "The Onion" from newspaper to multimedia American…
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53 min
In Focus with Susan Kerns: Celebrating cinema in Milwaukee
Murv Seymour talks with Milwaukee Film Festival Director Susan Kerns at the Oriental Theatre about creating cinema, the magic of watching movies in person, and filmmaking opportuni…
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31 min
In Focus with Saghar Homayounpour: 2024 Teacher of the Year
Murv Seymour talks with computer science teacher Saghar Homayounpour at New Berlin West Middle / High School about her passion for teaching, connecting with students and STEM caree…
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55 min
In Focus with John Ridley: Storytelling, film and community
Murv Seymour talks with filmmaker John Ridley about the art of storytelling, his movie about political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm, and artistic efforts of the No Studios Creative…
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42 min
In Focus with David Maraniss: Covering news, writing history
Murv Seymour talks with author David Maraniss at PBS Wisconsin about how journalism shaped his passion for writing histories of social change and biographies of U.S. presidents and…
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34 min
In Focus with Gena Kakkak: Tribal politics and youth health
Murv Seymour talks with Chairperson Gena Kakkak of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin in Keshena about the scope of tribal governance and its efforts to support the health of…
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45 min
In Focus with Corey Pompey: Directing the UW Marching Band
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 fie…
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34 min
In Focus with Stephen Kantrowitz: Keeping history present
Murv Seymour talks with Stephen Kantrowitz at the Wisconsin Historical Society about his writing on Black and Indigenous struggles, the politics of racism and the importance of lea…
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35 min
In Focus with Courtney Bell: Teachers, students in Wisconsin
Murv Seymour talks with Courtney Bell at the Wisconsin Historical Society about leading the Wisconsin Center for Education Research in its work on classroom innovations, challenges…
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47 min
In Focus with Pete Souza: Photographing presidential history
Murv Seymour talks with Pete Souza at PBS Wisconsin about his work documenting daily life and historic events on the world stage as White House photographer for the Obama and Reaga…
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31 min
In Focus with Curt Fuszard: First responders comfort kids
Murv Seymour talks with Curt Fuszard at PBS Wisconsin about REACH-a-Child, a Madison-based nonprofit that provides books for first responders to help console kids facing trauma in…
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35 min
In Focus with Rev. Greg Lewis: The power of the Black church
Murv Seymour talks with Rev. Greg Lewis at St. Gabriel Church of God in Christ about bettering the Black community in Milwaukee and promoting voter engagement through the Souls to…