Here & Now for May 30, 2025

On "Here & Now," U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson both say they won't vote for Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," retired U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs physician Dr. Michael Siebers discusses how cuts to VA funding and plans to reduce staff affect patients, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Director Bill Hanna explains what changes to Medicaid and SNAP requirements would mean for Wisconsinites, hundreds of nurses at Meriter Hospital in Madison went on strike, and a 2025 report about Wisconsin's health care workforce found gains in some professions. Plus, state Rep. Dean Kaufert discusses money and hostility in politics as he seeks to build bipartisanship. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-may-30-2025/?seriesID=59921