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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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Attorney general on state’s abortion case, Milwaukee...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/13

Wisconsin’s Attorney General Josh Kaul gives his take on an abortion case before the state Supreme Court. Then, we learn about a Milwaukee program aimed at reducing youth violence. Then, […]

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Wisconsin food banks see increased need, Horses...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/12

We look at how food banks are responding to the increased demand for help. Then, how horses are helping veterans adjust to civilian life. Then, we talk with the author […]

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Indigenous economic development in Wisconsin, CO2...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/11

We meet the CEO of the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing & Economic Development Corporation on the heels of its conference. Then a Wisconsin professor of health and environment zeros in on […]

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Wisconsin school referendum results, Native American...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/08

We talk with a pair of superintendents about what their new funding approvals will help pay for. Then we discuss the legacy of abusive boarding schools. And a Wisconsin musician […]

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Abortion and the election, Voter feelings, New...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/07

We look at how reproductive health care factored into results of Tuesday’s election. Then we discuss research around voter attitudes. And a Wisconsin poet shares about his new collection.

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Wisconsin’s election results, The integrity of the...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/06

Wisconsin Public Radio’s Capitol bureau chief gives us an overview of how Wisconsin voted on Tuesday. Then, two political science professors offer insights on how the election went and what […]

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High pay scale of Wisconsin’s CEOs, Lingering...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/05

We look at why Wisconsin CEOs make so much more than their workers. Then, we revisit the 20-year-old police killing of Michael Bell Jr. and his father’s quest for answers. […]

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What to know about Election Day, Wisconsin’s key...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/04

The administrator of Wisconsin’s Election Commission explains what voters should know about Election Day. Then, a veteran political reporter details the voting blocs and regions that could decide the presidential […]

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Commercial fishing, On the campaign trail with a door...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/11/01

We learn about the commercial fishing of native fish. Then, we tag along with Democratic canvassers as they knock on doors. Then, we learn about the country’s electoral system. Then, […]

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Puerto Ricans in Wisconsin, Wellness for college...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/31

We look at the impact that Puerto Ricans have had in Wisconsin and the United States. Then, we learn about how Carroll University is using wellness techniques to help students. […]

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Tim Walz interview, How to help bats, Women farmers...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/30

We talk with the Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz. Then, we learn how people can help bats and why they’re important. Then, we look at how women farmers are […]

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The demand for child care, How young adults view the...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/29

We look at the growing child care worker shortage. Then, college students explain how they view the first presidential election they can vote in. Then, an effort to train caregivers […]

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Election check-in, Milwaukee’s changing Catholic...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/28

We look at the state of the election, with about a week of voting remaining. Then we discuss changes to Church spaces in Milwaukee and learn about an effort to […]

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Wisconsin sports news, Liberal gun club, Simplifying...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/25

We get Wisconsin sports news from a pair of WPR reporters. Then we meet a shooting instructor trying to attract more people to taking gun classes. And the “Well Plated” […]

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Immigration and Whitewater, Ethical election...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/24

We talk about the election issue of immigration playing out in Whitewater. Then a politics bureau chief discusses polarization and covering the election ethically. We also learn about a developing […]

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The influence of anti-transgender election ads,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/23

A retired Army officer and transgender rights advocate discusses ads targeting transgender issues. Then we learn from a highway commissioner how federal grants will help improve roads and other infrastructure. […]

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Election referenda, Gun death data, Passenger pigeon...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/22

Wisconsin schools are asking residents for billions in referendum spending this year. We look into why referenda are so common. We also learn about a new study on gun deaths […]

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Retirees’ concerns about the 2024 campaigns, Clerks...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/21

The head of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans explains about how his members are thinking about the election. Then, we hear from election clerks around the state to learn […]

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Taking stock of Baldwin-Hovde race, How to empower...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/18

We preview the debate between U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and her challenger, Eric Hovde. Then, we look at the issues most important to fathers and how they can be supported. […]

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Scrutinizing campaign spending, A close Congressional...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/10/17

We look at the record campaign spending in this year’s legislative races. Then, we look at how Democrats are hopeful they can flip a western Wisconsin congressional seat. Then, we […]

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