“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.
First, we get an update on the case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan. Then, a clinician and an advocate detail how bills in the state Legislature would affect transgender rights […]
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Childcare provider strike, Settling the nature vs....
First, a child care provider tells us why she is protesting cuts to state funding. Then, a panel of researchers explain how a new scientific field hopes to move beyond […]
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Potential VA budget increase, 50th anniversary of...
First, a Wisconsin veteran service officer explores what a budget increase to the Veterans Affairs Department could mean for Wisconsin. Then, a Hmong anthropologist reflects on the 50th anniversary of […]
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State budget negotiations, high school NIL deals,...
Two WPR reporters discuss budget negotiations between legislators and Gov. Tony Evers. Then, we discuss how allowing high school athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness could […]
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A new pope, Potential port fees, Surviving climate...
First we hear from local Catholics about their reaction to the selection of the new pope. Also, we learn how potential port fees could affect trade through the great lakes. […]
First we get an update on the state budget and a new redistricting lawsuit. Then, we learn about how tariffs are affecting local coffee roasters. Then, a story from Wisconsin […]
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Lawsuits against Trump, Wisconsin apparel, Milwaukee...
Wisconsin’s attorney general updates us about Wisconsin’s involvement in lawsuits against the Trump administration. Then, we learn about how apparel makers in the state are handling new tariffs. Then we […]
We learn about how the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal would affect health care. Then, we explore how technology is being used on farms. Then, we hear an episode of […]
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Real ID going into effect, Border czar threatens Gov....
First, we learn details about the new Real ID requirements nationwide. Then, an attorney for the Wisconsin ACLU discusses the recent conflict between border czar Tom Homan and Wisconsin governor […]
We talk with an economist about what a decline in the country’s gross domestic product means for Wisconsin. Then, a doctor explains health associated with underage vaping. And, we hear […]
We talk with the leader of a Wisconsin organization affected by federal cuts to the AmeriCorps agency. Then, we hear about the findings of a report on air quality in […]
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Immigration law center, New La Crosse mayor, New Phil...
We hear from the leader of a public defender program that helps immigrants navigate the legal landscape. Then, we talk with the newly-elected mayor of La Crosse. And, we hear […]
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A collegiate partnership, A report on autism, A...
We hear about a partnership between Wisconsin colleges to help students pursue nursing and teaching. Then, we hear from the author of a new report on the prevalence of autism […]
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Food banks lose federal funding, The growth of sports...
We talk about how Wisconsin food banks are being affected by federal funding cuts. Then, we talk with the author of a new book on the rise of sports betting […]
A legal expert discusses the laws at play in the recent arrest of a Milwaukee judge by immigration authorities. We also hear what Wisconsin doctors are saying about how the […]
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Wisconsin politics latest, Tariffs and car-buying,...
We get an overview of the latest in state politics with two WPR reporters. Then, we talk about a walleye tag study that rewards anglers. Plus, we get tips for […]
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Wisconsin politics latest, Tariffs and car-buying,...
We get an overview of the latest in state politics with two WPR reporters. Then, we talk about a walleye tag study that rewards anglers. Plus, we get tips for […]
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Planting season, DOGE and cybersecurity, Wisconsin...
A farmer talks with us about handling planting season with shifting tariffs and cuts at the USDA. Then, we discuss cybersecurity concerns related to the work of the DOGE project. […]
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Reaction to death of Pope Francis, Human trafficking...
A Wisconsin priest shares his reaction to the death of Pope Francis and where he hopes the Catholic church goes next. We also hear about anti-human trafficking projects happening a […]
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Deportation risks, Native American boarding schools,...
We get up to speed on Wisconsinites who have been deported by the Trump administration and ongoing immigration arrests. We also talk with an author about the legacy of Native […]