podcast PBS Wisconsin podcast@pbswisconsin.org PBS Wisconsin News "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. en-us episodic no https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast-series/infocus-with-murv-seymour/ Copyright 2026 PBS Wisconsin. 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=59997 121 1 no Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:01:00 GMT 45:44 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-dr-tamika-l-johnson-traumas-teachers-endure/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-80180 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 served in the military. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-chris-kolakowski-honoring-wisconsin-veterans/?seriesID=59997 19 1 no Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:31:00 GMT 43:19 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-chris-kolakowski-honoring-wisconsin-veterans/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-77114 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 safety training. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-3-going-to-the-gun-range/?seriesID=59997 no Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:49:00 GMT 20:52 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-3-going-to-the-gun-range/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-73858 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 firearms educators working to prevent violence. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-2-house-calls-and-gun-class/?seriesID=59997 17 no Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT 21:28 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-2-house-calls-and-gun-class/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-72821 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 single mother Antonia Perry about her painful choice to turn her 15-year-old son over to police after he stole her gun. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-1-a-mothers-choice/?seriesID=59997 16 no Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT 20:24 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-antonia-perry-part-1-a-mothers-choice/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-72542 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 satirical standard. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-christine-wenc-americas-finest-satire-source/?seriesID=59997 15 1 no Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT 32:51 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-christine-wenc-americas-finest-satire-source/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-70488 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 opportunities in Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-susan-kerns-celebrating-cinema-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=59997 14 1 no Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT 52:59 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-susan-kerns-celebrating-cinema-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-69884 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 career opportunities. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-saghar-homayounpour-2024-teacher-of-the-year/?seriesID=59997 13 1 no Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:16:00 GMT 31:18 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-saghar-homayounpour-2024-teacher-of-the-year/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-68332 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 Hub in Milwaukee. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-john-ridley-storytelling-film-and-community/?seriesID=59997 12 1 no Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:34:00 GMT 54:52 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-john-ridley-storytelling-film-and-community/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-67721 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 storied athletes. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-david-maraniss-covering-news-writing-history/?seriesID=59997 10 1 no Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:53:00 GMT 41:48 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-david-maraniss-covering-news-writing-history/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-67229 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 Indigenous youth. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-gena-kakkak-tribal-politics-and-youth-health/?seriesID=59997 10 1 no Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT 34:12 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-gena-kakkak-tribal-politics-and-youth-health/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-62169 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 field for Badgers fans. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-corey-pompey-directing-the-uw-marching-band/?seriesID=59997 6 1 no Mon, 9 Sep 2024 17:41:00 GMT 45:27 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-corey-pompey-directing-the-uw-marching-band/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60951 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 learning about history. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-stephen-kantrowitz-keeping-history-present/?seriesID=59997 7 1 no Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:42:00 GMT 33:39 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-stephen-kantrowitz-keeping-history-present/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60953 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 and inequities. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-courtney-bell-teachers-students-in-wisconsin/?seriesID=59997 8 1 no Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:51:00 GMT 35:09 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-courtney-bell-teachers-students-in-wisconsin/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60954 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 Reagan administrations. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-pete-souza-photographing-presidential-history/?seriesID=59997 9 1 no Mon, 20 May 2024 17:53:00 GMT 47:03 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-pete-souza-photographing-presidential-history/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60955 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 crisis situations. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-curt-fuszard-first-responders-comfort-kids/?seriesID=59997 5 1 no Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:49:00 GMT 30:38 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-curt-fuszard-first-responders-comfort-kids/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60950 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 the Polls campaign. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-rev-greg-lewis-the-power-of-the-black-church/?seriesID=59997 4 1 no Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:49:00 GMT 34:56 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-rev-greg-lewis-the-power-of-the-black-church/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60948 Murv Seymour talks with Michael Wagner at PBS Wisconsin about teaching journalism to UW-Madison students as the media landscape continues changing and the political climate grows more contentious. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-michael-wagner-journalism-in-the-2020s/?seriesID=59997 3 1 no Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:20:00 GMT 26:18 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-michael-wagner-journalism-in-the-2020s/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60945 Murv Seymour talks with Roy Wood Jr. at Comedy on State in February 2022 about performing stand up comedy in Wisconsin, in the wake of the pandemic and in the midst of serious conversations on race. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-roy-wood-jr-whats-funny-about-wisconsin/?seriesID=59997 2 1 no Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:47:00 GMT 15:31 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-roy-wood-jr-whats-funny-about-wisconsin/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60940 Murv Seymour talks with Rev. Alex Gee at Fountain of Life Church about the journey of the Justified Anger course teaching Black history and how he hopes it is making impacts on Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-rev-alex-gee-a-decade-of-justified-anger/?seriesID=59997 01 1 no Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:16:00 GMT 40:47 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/in-focus-with-rev-alex-gee-a-decade-of-justified-anger/?seriesID=59997 pbswinews-59997-60894