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Wisconsin Today

“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.

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Cuts to UW system, Heat wave protections, Wisconsin’s...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/24

A former UW-Superior chancellor responds to potential budget cuts to the UW system. A state Department of Health Services employee discusses the protections, or lack thereof, for workers during extreme […]

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UW funding debate, Traumatic brain injuries, Mile of...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/23

A Republican legislator weighs in on the proposed $87 million cut to the Universities of Wisconsin. Then, a Wisconsin neurologist describes a new framework to improve care for patients with […]

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Student debt, Tech startup winners, Peninsula Players

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/20

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 […]

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Vaccine committee shakeup, Tribes seeking federal...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/19

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 […]

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Wisconsin state budget, Haitian immigrants,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/18

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/17

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/16

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 […]

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Federal public media funding, Wisconsin lake...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/13

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/12

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

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/11

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 […]

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Trump travel ban, Menopause education, Georgia...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/10

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 […]

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Deadlocked state budget, Les Paul’s recording...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/09

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/06

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 […]

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Green Bay discrimination complaint, Rural EMS...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/05

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/04

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/03

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, […]

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New bill package to help pollinators,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/06/02

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/30

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/29

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/28

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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