Here & Now for September 19, 2025

On "Here & Now," state epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard described an order requiring insurance to cover access to COVID-19 vaccine, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairman Robert Blanchard discusses challenges to permits for a reroute of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline and Enbridge Director of Tribal Engagement U.S. Jennifer Smith describes Enbridge's plans to reroute its line around tribal lands, the U.S. Department of Education announced tribal colleges will get a one-time funding boost, UW-Eau Claire political science professor Adam Kunz describes helping college students with different views to discuss polarizing issues, and state Sen. Kelda Roys and state Rep. Francesca Hong enter the 2026 governor's race. Plus, Steven Potter covers a bill that seeks to halt most remote work practices for state employees in Wisconsin. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-september-19-2025/?seriesID=59921