“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.
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 […]
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 […]
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
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,...
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]