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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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UW-Platteville mental health, Declining overdose...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/23

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

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/22

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 […]

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Tonado cleanup, Cigar bar licenses, ‘I Live...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/21

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/20

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/19

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. […]

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Case against Milwaukee judge, Bills targeting...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/16

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....

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/15

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/14

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/13

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/12

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. […]

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Abundant Life, Tariffs in your coffee cup,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/09

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 Today ·

2025/05/08

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 […]

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Federal health care funding, Agriculture tech...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/07

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....

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/06

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 […]

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GDP in decline, Underage vaping trends, Public...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/05

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 […]

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AmeriCorps cuts, Air quality report, New state...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/02

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/01

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/30

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/29

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 […]

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Milwaukee judge arrested, Wisconsin OB-GYN survey,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/28

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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