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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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Wisconsin protests, chronic absentee decreases,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/21

First, a UW-Madison professor talks about a recent wave of protests across the world and Wisconsin against the Trump administration. Then, chronic absenteeism in school is declining and a social […]

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NFL Draft prep, vocational villages, Rural Homelessness

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/18

First, a Green Bay business reporter discusses how the community prepares for the NFL Draft. Then, the director of the first “vocational village” explains how the alternate prison program can […]

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State audit committee, Van Gogh mystery, Orienteering

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/17

First, state Sen. Eric Wimberger, Joint Legislative Audit Committee co-chair, discusses a series of audits on state agencies. Then, a UW-Madison professor talks about her experience contributing to the recovery […]

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Housing professionals on tariffs,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/16

First, Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin shares her thoughts on current events and the latest going on in Washington, D.C. Then, the head of the Wisconsin Builders Association discusses the […]

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Climate assessment cuts, Missing and murdered...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/15

First, we hear from an environmental advocate on how federal cuts to a climate reporting agency could affect global warming studies going forward. Then, two members of Wisconsin’s Missing and […]

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Home insurance rates, Library book challenges,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/14

Wisconsin’s state insurance commissioner talks with us about rising home insurance rates. We also look into trends in challenging or banning children’s books over the last two decades. Plus, a […]

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Senator Ron Johnson on tariffs, Soil health, Menasha...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/11

Republican Senator Ron Johnson shares his thoughts on the Trump administration’s import tariffs. We also learn about soil health projects happening in Grant County. Plus, a look at the uncertain […]

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What tariffs mean for Wisconsin, Public service and...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/10

We learn how the trade war and federal research cuts will affect Wisconsin. Then, the head of a public service center explains how his work is impacted by federal cuts […]

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Stock market and retirement, Youth sports, Midwest noir

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/09

A Wisconsin financial planner talks about how the major drop in the stock market could affect retirement accounts. We also hear about ideas to improve youth sports. And a mystery […]

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Humanities funding, Organ transplants, Wisconsin idols

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/08

The head of Wisconsin Humanities talks with us about the group’s future after its funding was cut. Two Wisconsin surgeons discuss a rare heart and lung transplant they performed. And […]

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce on tariffs, Hazing...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/07

The head of Wisconsin’s manufacturing lobby group weighs in on Trump’s tariffs. Then, we learn about how an anti-hazing law is affecting college campuses in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to […]

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Election analysis, Opioid crisis settlement money,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/04

A Wisconsin political reporter discusses this week’s election. Then, we learn how opioid crisis settlement money is being spent in Wisconsin. Then, an episode of Wisconsin Life. Then, a new […]

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Europe trade mission, Climate action plans, La...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/03

First we learn about the trade relationship between Wisconsin and Germany. Then, we talk to Sun Prairie and Beloit city leaders about their sustainability goals. Then, an online library in […]

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Election results, Amazon boycotts, Little free pantries

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/02

First we talk with two professors about the state election results. Then we learn about recent boycotts of the online seller Amazon. Then an episode from Wisconsin Life. Lastly we […]

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Social Security changes, Recovery schools, Poetic...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/01

We look at how ending research on Social Security could affect the retirement program. Then, talk with educators spearheading plans for schools to help students with addictions. Then, we talk […]

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Tribal college grants suspended, Green Lake County...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/31

We talk about how the College of Menominee Nation has been affected by suspended federal grants. Then, we debrief a recent 750-acre wildfire in Wisconsin with the officials who helped […]

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Wisconsin prison bill, Water utility report cards,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/28

We talk to a state legislator who wants to get tough with people on parole or probation who are charged with new crimes. Then, a researcher explains how Wisconsin’s public […]

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A push for a state economic bill of rights, Former...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/27

We look at a renewed push for an economic bill of rights in the state Legislature. Then, the former US ambassador to United Nations on why international affairs matter to […]

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Federal cuts in HIV prevention, Wrongful conviction...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/26

A health group in Milwaukee shares how federal funding cuts are impacting its work on HIV prevention. We also look into how Wisconsin compensates people who are wrongfully convicted. Plus, […]

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The future of student loans, Deregulation of the...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/25

We look at how the end of the U.S. Department of Education could affect people with federal student loans. Then, two environmental advocates on how the Trump administration’s agenda might […]

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