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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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Government funding freeze, Higher education deserts,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/02/03

First, we learn where things stand with the federal funding freeze announced last week. Then, we explore the effects education “deserts” are having on rural communities. Plus, artists from a […]

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National report card results, Preserving Indigenous...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/31

A state senator from Milwaukee discusses results from a nationwide report card showing mixed results for Wisconsin students. Then, two guests tell us about efforts to preserve Indigenous burial mounds. […]

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U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil on Congressional priorities,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/30

First, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil lays out priorities for the new Congress. Then, we look at the decline of rural obstetrics care around Wisconsin. Plus, two officials with La Crosse […]

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Online extremism, Anger in men, Little free pantries

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/29

A reporter details a new investigation into the student who opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Then, a psychologist breaks down data showing how men and women […]

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Ending birthright citizenship, Funding shortages at...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/28

Wisconsin’s attorney general explains why he is joining more than 20 other states suing to block efforts to end birthright citizenship. Then, we look at staff and funding shortages at […]

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School mental health funding, Wisconsin writer’s new...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/27

School social workers react to Gov. Tony Evers’ call for more funding for mental health resources. Then, we talk to an author about their new book “I Am Nobody’s Slave: […]

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Immigration policy updates, A new dinosaur, Engineer...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/24

We learn how immigration policy is changing under President Trump. Then, we learn how rural dentistry is evolving over generations. Then, we look at a new dinosaur fossil discovered by […]

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State of the State recap, Accommodating mental health...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/23

WPR’s state Capitol reporter recaps Governor Evers’ State of the State address. Then, an author talks about their new book covering mental health inclusivity in the workplace. Plus, an assistant […]

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Victim resource funding cuts, Potential placenta...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/22

Nonprofits discuss dwindling federal funds. Then, scientists explain developing treatments that hope to change the outcome of complicated pregnancies. Plus, a Wisconsin Life on being a first-time father. Also, a […]

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Madison housing inventory, Farmers prepare for...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/21

A professor explains a new housing inventory report. Then, we learn what tariffs under President Trump could mean for farmers. Plus, we revisit Trump’s vow to pardon those charged for […]

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State Supreme Court race, New Kohl’s CEO, New Year’s...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/20

A reporter brings us up to speed on the latest news from the state Supreme Court race in advance of the April election. Then, we talk about the challenges that […]

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Voter ID law, Norovirus uptick, Ice Age Trail K-12...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/17

We discuss what voters need to know about the voter ID law on the April ballot. Then, we talk about how to prevent the spread of norovirus. Plus, we hear […]

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‘Spill Law’ case, ‘Building the Black City,’ ...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/16

An environmental law expert explains the implications of the ‘Spill Law’ case being heard by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Then, we talk to the author of the new book, “Building […]

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Wisconsin wildfire prevention, Internet sleuths, The...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/15

We talk about wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts in Wisconsin. Then, we explore the world of internet detectives — and its ethics. Then, we talk about an under-appreciated bird: the […]

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Lawrence University apartments, Local TV news...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/14

We talk with the president of Lawrence University about an upcoming mixed-use building project in downtown Appleton. Then, we talk about the impact of recent local TV news layoffs across […]

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Fighting human trafficking, Analyzing how judges...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/13

We look at efforts to fight human trafficking ahead of the NFL draft. Then, we look at a report on how judges in Dane County handle calls for protection from […]

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Medical debt proposal, Brown County jail expansion,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/10

We talk with an advocate of affordable healthcare about federal proposal would prohibit medical debt from affecting credit scores. We also

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Business news roundup, Preventing accidental...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/08

We get up to speed on business developments in Mount Pleasant and Green Bay ahead of the NFL draft in the city. We also learn about an investigation on accidental […]

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Wisconsin Guard deployment, Childhood trauma study,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/07

We learn about how Wisconsin National Guard troops are supporting the international war against the Islamic State. Then a Wisconsin researcher shares findings from a new study about childhood trauma. […]

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New state legislature takes office, Poor farms in...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/01/06

As a new state legislature starts its terms, we look ahead to the next state budget cycle. We also learn about the history of so-called poor farms in Wisconsin. Plus, […]

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