“Wisconsin Today” explores the people, places and ideas shaping life in Wisconsin. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for news and in-depth conversations that you can’t find anywhere else.
A military professor explains how the National Guard is deployed in states like Wisconsin. Then, we talk to Wisconsin health officials about a rise in syphilis cases. We wrap up […]
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National Guard deployment, Syphilis in Wisconsin,...
A military professor explains how the National Guard is deployed in states like Wisconsin. Then, we talk to Wisconsin health officials about a rise in syphilis cases. We wrap up […]
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Green Bay coal piles, AI regulation, Wisconsin farm life
The mayor of Green Bay explains a new agreement to move coal pile storage in his city. Then, we hear from a state lawmaker and an artificial intelligence expert about […]
An Afghan refugee in Wisconsin shares the impact of Trump’s travel bans. Then, we learn more about efforts to increase education around menopause. Then, we talk to an organizer of […]
We talk with a WPR reporter about the state legislature’s impasse over the next state budget. Then, we learn how Les Paul invented multi-track recording. And, we discuss Appleton’s vibrant […]
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How Medicaid cuts will affect Wisconsin, Rural sexual...
We talk with Wisconsin’s Medicaid director about cuts contained in the proposed federal budget bill. Then, we discuss the challenges that come with providing sexual assault health care in rural […]
We talk about a race-based discrimination complaint against the Green Bay School District. Then, we learn about a new initiative to expand training access for rural EMS. And, we talk […]
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Ron Johnson on budget bill, ADHD fact-check, Wild...
We talk with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson about his thought’s on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Then, a researcher clears up misconceptions about ADHD. And, we talk about the results of […]
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Wisconsin sanctuary areas, Kohl’s CEO crisis, High...
We talk about Wisconsin counties that have been targeted by the DHS as sanctuary areas. Then, we look at the state of retail giant Kohl’s after losing several CEOs. And, […]
We hear from a lawmaker about a bipartisan package of bills that are meant to help pollinators in Wisconsin. Then we learn about an issue facing people seeking health insurance […]
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AmeriCorps cuts, Outlook on tourism season, Small...
A center offering free legal aid in Milwaukee is ending their AmeriCorps program this week after cuts from the federal government. Tourism leaders in Door County share how they’re feeling […]
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US Rep. Steil on federal budget, The power of Midwest...
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, a Republican from Janesville, gives his take on federal budget negotiations. Then, we learn how farmers in the Midwest were integral to America becoming a global […]
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US Rep. Gwen Moore, US Women’s Golf Open in back in...
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, a Democrat from Milwaukee, weighs in on federal politics. Then, two golf pros explain the significance of Wisconsin to the pro tour. Then, a story from […]
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Police guns on the market, Hydroponic in schools,...
We look at what happens to faulty guns resold by the Milwaukee Police Department. Then, we look at how Wisconsin schools are growing produce to feed children. Then, we talk […]
First, a Wisconisin Veterans Museum curator discusses a new exhibit on the stories of veterans after leaving the military. Then, we talk about the first vocational village in Michigan as […]
The head of a counseling organization explains services offered to students at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville after a campus shooting. Then, an emergency room doctor discusses a recent sharp drop […]
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Nurses’ strike, Math ‘numeracy,’ Northland College
First, we hear about strike plans for nurses at UnityPoint Health. Then, a panel of educators discuss the state of math numeracy in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools. Then, Ashland leaders reflect […]
First, we hear about efforts to clean up from a series of tornadoes that hit the state last week. Then, we discuss a bill that would allow more cigar bars […]
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Green Bay prison future, AI “friends,” Celebrating 1...
We talk with a state lawmaker and village president about the potential for closing the Green Bay Correctional Institution. We also consider the ethical questions raised by Meta’s push for […]
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Proposed cuts to rural hospitals, The push for fetal...
First, a rural healthcare organization explains how cuts to Medicaid and other health funding could impact Wisconsin’s rural hospitals. Then, an abortion scholar details the push towards fetal personhood nationwide. […]