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“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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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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Wisconsin politics latest, Tariffs and car-buying,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/28

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/25

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/24

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/23

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/04/22

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 […]

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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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