podcast PBS Wisconsin podcast@pbswisconsin.org PBS Wisconsin News "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross analyze Wisconsin politics and the forces that shape elections and policy. en-us episodic no https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast-series/mccoshen-and-ross Copyright 2026 PBS Wisconsin. "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=59922 no Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT 7:56 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-on-political-fortunes-in-2026-election-cycle/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-80676 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the emerging field of Republican and Democratic candidates who have — and haven't — announced 2026 runs for governor of Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-2026-gubernatorial-landscape/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT 8:41 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-2026-gubernatorial-landscape/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-76417 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the outlook for the 2026 race for governor of Wisconsin as Democratic and Republican primary candidates start their campaigns. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-2026-governors-race-forecast/?seriesID=59922 no Tue, 5 Aug 2025 20:12:00 GMT 9:09 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-2026-governors-race-forecast/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-73579 "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. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-the-significance-of-wisconsins-2025-vote/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 4 Apr 2025 18:50:00 GMT 7:06 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-the-significance-of-wisconsins-2025-vote/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-70116 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss political forecasts for the start of the second Trump administration and the stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in 2025. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-political-outlook-for-2025/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 3 Jan 2025 12:39:00 GMT 9:13 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-wisconsins-political-outlook-for-2025/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-67843 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen & Scot Ross discuss the significance of the 2024 election victory by President-elect Donald Trump and what it means for Wisconsin politics going forward. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-implications-and-impacts-of-trumps-2024-win/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 8 Nov 2024 19:53:00 GMT 8:24 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-implications-and-impacts-of-trumps-2024-win/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-62794 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross evaluate the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and consider the significance of nominating Vice President Kamala Harris. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-impacts-and-implications-of-the-2024-dnc/?seriesID=59922 no Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:18:00 GMT 6:47 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-impacts-and-implications-of-the-2024-dnc/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-60651 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the Democratic presidential ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, campaign messages and momentum, and the 2024 race going forward. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-harris-walz-and-the-2024-vote/?seriesID=59922 no Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:52:00 GMT 31:15 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-harris-walz-and-the-2024-vote/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-60624 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss Vice President Kamala Harris tapping Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate and abortion, economic and immigration issues. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-walz-and-wisconsin-politics/?seriesID=59922 no Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:15:00 GMT 30:44 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-walz-and-wisconsin-politics/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-60602 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the Obama-Biden legacy, policy track record of the Biden-Harris administration and political outlook for the Harris-Walz ticket. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-biden-passes-the-baton-to-harris/?seriesID=59922 no Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:10:00 GMT 30:38 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-biden-passes-the-baton-to-harris/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-60585 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the enthusiasm of Democrats as their 2024 presidential candidate shifted from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-energy-in-the-democratic-base/?seriesID=59922 no Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:57:00 GMT 30:52 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-dnc-energy-in-the-democratic-base/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-60574 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss President Joe Biden withdrawing his 2024 candidacy and the Democratic Party lining up to support Vice President Kamala Harris. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-biden-harris-and-democrats-in-2024/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:18:00 GMT 6:53 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-biden-harris-and-democrats-in-2024/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-59954 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross evaluate the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and consider the significance of former President Donald Trump's nomination. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-impacts-and-implications-of-the-2024-rnc/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:29:00 GMT 7:21 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-impacts-and-implications-of-the-2024-rnc/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-59823 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance, the phenomenon of Trumpism, and the 2024 race going forward. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-trump-vance-and-the-2024-vote/?seriesID=59922 no Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:35:00 GMT 31:13 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-trump-vance-and-the-2024-vote/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-59688 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the political optics of the 2024 Republican National Convention and the party's record and platform on immigration and abortion. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-optics-immigration-and-abortion/?seriesID=59922 no Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:25:00 GMT 30:48 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-optics-immigration-and-abortion/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-59660 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss reactions to the Trump-Vance ticket, Republican messaging around national unity, and the party's immigration record and platform. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-national-unity-state-politics/?seriesID=59922 no Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:14:00 GMT 30:52 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-national-unity-state-politics/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-59639 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss day one of the 2024 Republican National Convention in the wake of an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-violent-rhetoric-vance-vp-pick/?seriesID=59922 no Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:31:00 GMT 30:50 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-live-at-the-rnc-violent-rhetoric-vance-vp-pick/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-59610 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the 2024 races for president and a U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin as the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee gets started. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-expectations-of-the-2024-rnc-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=59922 no Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT 8:46 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-expectations-of-the-2024-rnc-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-59549 'Here & Now' political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss federal and state races as Milwaukee prepares for the 2024 Republican National Convention with former President Donald Trump. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/2024-presidential-politics-conventions/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:32:00 GMT 7:42 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/2024-presidential-politics-conventions/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-62253 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss prospects of another presidential contest between 2024 presumptive nominees President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-biden-trump-rematch-expectations-for-2024/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:41:00 GMT 10:24 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-biden-trump-rematch-expectations-for-2024/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-62257 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the 2024 election cycle in Wisconsin, from the presidential primary to a U.S. Senate race to partisan politics in the Legislature. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/the-2024-election-season-in-wisconsin/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:38:00 GMT 8:07 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/the-2024-election-season-in-wisconsin/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-62256 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss the candidates in the first 2024 Republican presidential debate and how Wisconsin's false electors fit into the Trump indictments. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-setting-the-stage-for-the-2024-election/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:43:00 GMT 7:43 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/mccoshen-ross-setting-the-stage-for-the-2024-election/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-62258 "Here & Now" political panelists Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross discuss areas of agreement and continuing differences between Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin's biennial budget process. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/wisconsins-2023-25-budget-and-politics/?seriesID=59922 no Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:34:00 GMT 7:44 https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/wisconsins-2023-25-budget-and-politics/?seriesID=59922 pbswinews-59922-62255