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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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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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Rolling back of environmental protections, Vocational...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/24

A WPR reporter explains how the Trump administration’s erosion of environmental regulations could affect Wisconsin. Then, we look at an alternative form of incarceration that teaches people skills. Then, a […]

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A new shipping season, Wisconsin’s attorney general...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/21

We look ahead to another Great Lakes shipping season. Then, the NFL Draft lands in Green Bay. Then, we look at Wisconsin’s role in fighting DOGE. Then, a story from […]

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Addressing problem gambling, The governor’s proposal...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/20

We look at efforts to address problem gambling ahead of the NFL draft in Green Bay. Then, we look at efforts to treat water contaminated with PFAS. And we hear […]

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State of the Tribes, Transgender athlete policy, A...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/19

We get insights to Tuesday night’s State of the Tribes address to the Legislature. Then, we talk about the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s new policy on trans athletes. Then, we […]

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UW-Green Bay women’s basketball heading to...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/18

Two women’s basketball players from UW-Green Bay team on making the national tournament. Then, we look at the Madison skyline and how buildings shape a city’s culture. Then, we focus […]

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Wisconsin’s version of DOGE, Climate migration,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/17

Two Assembly lawmakers discuss expectations for a new committee modeled after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Then, a local journalist talks about how climate change affects Wisconsin migration. And […]

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Wisconsin election observers, Tweens relationship to...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/14

First, a Democrat and a Republican in the state Assembly Democrat weigh in on voting issues. Then, the author of a new book discusses research into how pre-teen girls view […]

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Lunar eclipse, ‘Closure’ documentary, Balloon...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/13

The head of a local astronomy group discusses the upcoming “blood moon” total lunar eclipse. Then, a filmmaker talks about their documentary on the closing of two-year UW campuses. And […]

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PFAS contamination in fish, Animal exhibits...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/12

We look at the PFAS contamination in local fish. Then, we hear from animal experts on possible alternatives to how zoos keep animals. Then, we talk with a film maker […]

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The future of the Post Office, Lawsuit over...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/11

A reporter and a letter carrier discuss how changes to the U.S. Postal Service could affect Wisconsin. Then, LGBTQ advocates explain the fight against President Trump’s ban on gender affirming […]

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Milwaukee school closes due to lead, Beloit takes...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/03/10

First, we learn about the effects of lead contamination in Milwaukee’s schools. Then, the president of Beloit College talks about efforts to expand the school’s athletics and the financial challenges […]

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