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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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School safety solutions, Declining Wisconsin forests,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/18

A Wisconsin Congressman and a Justice Department school safety leader share proposals and implemented policies for preventing school shootings. Then we learn about a new report on the economic and […]

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School shooting in Madison, Wetlands report, Cannabis...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/17

We hear the latest on a school shooting that took place Monday morning at a private religious school in Madison. Then we discuss the flood mitigating power of wetlands. Then […]

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Advocating for safe drinking water, How blood...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/16

An environmental advocate explains why several groups are asking state lawmakers to step-up on efforts to protect drinking water. Then, we learn how field blood transfusions are saving lives in […]

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Universities of Wisconsin president on budget,...

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2024/12/13

Jay Rothman, the Universities of Wisconsin president, offers insights to the upcoming budget and more. Then, we learn about efforts to detect when insects are chomping on crops. Then, we […]

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A proposed sandhill crane hunt, The outdoor clothing...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/12

We look at a proposal to allow a sandhill crane hunt. Then, we look at how apparel companies have found success in selling the great outdoors. Then, we look at […]

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US Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s agenda, Training leaders in...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/11

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin talks about her legislative agenda. Then, we learn about a Sauk County institute that is training leaders. Then, we talk with the manager of the Christmas-themed […]

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Eli Lilly expansion, Glock modifications, Sustainable...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/10

We learn how a $3 billion expansion of Eli Lilly’s facility could effect Kenosha. Then, we learn about a modification that turns Glock handguns into illegal automatic weapons. Then, we […]

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Joint Finance budget priorities, Wisconsin fossils,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/09

We talk with the Republican senator co-chair of the budget-influencing state Joint Finance committee. Then we learn about a recently named Wisconsin fossil as well as distinguished fossil collection. And […]

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Act 10 decision pushback, New childhood literacy...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/06

We ask a conservative legal group leader about his criticism of the recent decision overturning a ban on collective bargaining for public employees. Then we hear from a contributing writer […]

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The facts about fluoride, Preventing electrical fires...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/05

We look at the facts and misinformation about fluoride in drinking water. Then, we learn about a Milwaukee program working to upgrade home wiring in order to prevent house fires. […]

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Union bargaining rights restored, More sports...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/12/04

We discuss the implications of a Dane County judge’s decision that several sections of Wisconsin’s controversial law known as Act 10 are unconstitutional. Then, we discuss sports betting, both offline and […]

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Milwaukee County’s list of untrustworthy police...

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2024/12/03

We learn about police officers in Milwaukee County that prosecutors consider unreliable court witnesses. Then, LGBTQ+ activists explain why they believe several school districts are discriminating. Then, we learn about […]

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Wisconsin’s falling tax burden, A church hires a...

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2024/12/02

We examine at how Wisconsin’s tax burden hit an all-time low and what it means. Then, we look at how a Black Earth church has hired a nurse to help […]

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PFAS health study, Wisconsin indie book publishers,...

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2024/11/29

We break down the numbers in a new study of PFAS chemicals in Wisconsinites and its health effects. Then we hear from a pair of Wisconsin book publishers about their […]

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Supplementing income off the farm, Social media...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/28

We learn how workers in Wisconsin are looking to bolster family farm income via employment in surrounding communities. Then a pediatrics professor shares research on social media and youth. And two […]

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Hospitals in the red, Whooping cough surges, Packers...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/27

We look at why Wisconsin hospitals are losing money and what it means for patient care. Then, we explore why whooping cough is reemerging. Then, as the Packers accept nominations […]

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A decline in volunteering, Protecting effigy mounds,...

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2024/11/26

We explore why people are volunteering less in Wisconsin. Then, we look at efforts to protect Native American mounds. Then, we learn about Milwaukee’s Salam Stars basketball team, which is […]

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Police body cameras in Wisconsin, Lighthouse...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/26

As Madison’s police chief is looking for approval for officers to begin wearing cameras, we check in on how they’re being utilized elsewhere in Wisconsin. Then we learn about a […]

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Wisconsin Senate minority leader, Trump and Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/22

We ask the state Senate minority leader about having more Democrats in the chamber, the budget surplus, and other priorities. Then we discuss how the second Trump administration could affect […]

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Report cards for Wisconsin schools, State coroners...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/21

We dig into the state Department of Public Instruction’s annual assessment of Wisconsin schools. Then we have a discussion with the president of the Wisconsin Coroners and Medical Examiners Association. […]

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