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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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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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Police guns on the market, Hydroponic in schools,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/27

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 […]

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Veterans Museum exhibit, Vocational villages,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/05/27

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 […]

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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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