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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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Healthcare impacts of government funding debate,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/29

We hear what’s at stake for the healthcare marketplace as Congress negotiates a federal funding extension. We also learn about how immigration raids and deportation have affected the Midwest’s economy. […]

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Abortion access, Young conservatives, Violins of Hope

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/26

First, we learn why abortion services are being paused in Wisconsin and what patients seeking abortion care can do. Then, we look at the future of Wisconsin’s youth conservative movement. […]

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Police departments helping ICE, Local broadband,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/25

First, an immigration attorney talks about the Palmyra police department’s proposed task force to assist ICE. Then, we learn about Superior’s recently launched city-owned broadband network. And Jane Hamilton talks […]

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Menomonie data center on hold, Uncertain market for...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/24

The Menomonie mayor explains why his city has concerns about a massive data center project. Then, we look at the precarious market soybean farmers are facing this season. And we […]

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Autism claims fact checked, Latest in sex research,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/23

A Marquette scientist helps us sort through President Trump’s claims about autism. Then, the head of Vivent Health explains his new role as president of the International Academy of Sex […]

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Speaker Robin Vos, Indigenous reporting, Library in...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/22

First, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discusses issues from the statehouse, including the state budget, security at the capitol building and the gubernatorial race. Then, we hear from PBS Wisconsin’s […]

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Health insurance, Deescalating political violence,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/19

First, two reporters explain the changing availability of Affordable Care Act plans in the state. Then, two Wisconsin researchers tell us about their efforts to promote civil discourse in a […]

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Concerns about CAFOs, ‘Do not sell’ registry, Frank...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/18

First, we look at why towns around the state are regulating concentrated animal farms. Then, a state lawmaker and suicide prevention advocate talk about the significance of a newly introduced […]

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COVID-19 vaccine guidance, Dairy whey boom, Cycling...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/17

First, Wisconsin’s chief medical officer gives updates on changing COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. Then, we learn more about how the dairy industry in Wisconsin is embracing whey. And a Wisconsin group […]

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Free speech in the workplace, Concerns about data...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/16

Last week, people around the country were fired for their social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death. A First Amendment expert weighs in. Then, we hear from Menomonie residents opposing […]

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FEMA funds for flooding, New Milwaukee Art Museum...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/15

We learn about how FEMA funds are being distributed for flooding in southeast Wisconsin. Then, we meet the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum who had been targeted by […]

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Helping kids cope with violent news, Adoptee...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/12

We learn about how to protect the mental health of kids in the wake of prominent violence. Then, we talk to the author of new legislation supporting adoptees rights. And, […]

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Reaction to Kirk assassination, Wisconsin industrial...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/10

We speak with the Wisconsin Republican chair about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Then, we learn about a pair of redevelopment projects on former industrial sites. And, we visit a […]

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Local emergency powers, Family mental load,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/10

We talk to the author of a new bill that would limit emergency powers of local officials. Then, we learn more about a new book on the mental workload that […]

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State politics roundup, Drinking water quality,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/09

We check in on the latest from the state Capitol with a WPR political reporter. Then, we learn more about drinking water contamination in Wisconsin. Then, we hear stories from […]

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NFL season opens, Bubbles that clean lakes, Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/08

We take stock of the Green Bay Packers as the 2025 football season begins. Then we look at how nanobubbles have the potential clean algae blooms from Wisconsin’s lakes. Then, […]

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PFAS in food, Confidence in food safety, A local ‘cat...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/05

We explore research on PFAS in food. Then, we analyze why confidence in the food supply is at an all-time low. And at a cat shelter in Green Bay, a […]

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Proposals for state land conservation program,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/04

A Democratic legislator weighs in on partisan proposals on how to save Wisconsin’s land conservation program, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. Then, learn about recent changes to the student loan system. […]

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Gun violence, ‘Midwest nice,’ Hmong American school

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/03

First, a Wisconsin official talks about the threat of gun violence in schools as the new academic year begins. Then, a psychologist and a socialist break down the “Midwest nice” […]

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Wisconsin jobs report, How art can help people with...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/02

We explore the job data to see how Wisconsin workers are faring. Then, we look at how art can help people with multiple sclerosis. Then, we join the search for […]

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