Here & Now for August 7, 2026

On "Here & Now," Zac Schultz covers the four Democratic candidates remaining in the 2026 primary for governor of Wisconsin, Murv Seymour reports on how the city of Madison cleared a protest encampment 13 days after Corey Ruiz was killed, and UW-Madison political science professor emeritus Howard Schweber considers such encampments in Madison and the freedom of speech and assembly. Plus, Erica Ayisi reports on how asserting sovereignty is key to the Lac du Flambeau Band's moves to limit fishing access. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-august-7-2026/?seriesID=59921