“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.
We look at the consequences of the federal government collecting on people behind on their student loans. Then, winners of the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest share their innovations. And […]
We look at how U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s replacement of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee could affect vaccine access. Then, we learn about Brothertown Indian Nation and […]
A member of the Joint Finance Committee gives updates on the biennial budget. We also learn about how Haitian immigrants in one Wisconsin town are being affected by the termination […]
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Political violence, Apprenticeship ratios, Saving a...
A political scientist and violence researcher respond to the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers. Then, workers discuss a new bill that would allow journeyworkers to train two apprentices at a time […]
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‘No Kings’ protests, Transgender military personnel,...
We check in on weekend protests around Wisconsin and the country. Then, we talk to military personnel who are transgender about Trump administration efforts to push them out. We wrap […]
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 […]