“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.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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...
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...
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. […]
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 […]