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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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Republican perspective on DNC, A program to train...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/21

A Republican in Congress critiques the messaging of the Democratic Party’s convention in Chicago. Then, we learn about efforts to train workers for biohealth jobs. Then, the incoming leader of […]

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Voices from the DNC, An alert system for missing...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/20

We hear from participants at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Then, we learn about an alert system for missing Indigenous people. Then, three college Democrats give the perspective of […]

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How Wisconsin wants to spend its opioid settlement,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/19

A health reporter explains how different states including Wisconsin are planning to spend opioid settlement money. Then the state Democratic Party chair sets up this week’s national convention in Chicago. […]

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The Black Country Singer, Black women thriving in...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/16

We hear from Milwaukee’s André Lamar who records as “The Black Country Singer.” Then we discuss a new book on Black women’s college experience. And we learn about cultural food […]

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Wisconsin soil health, What we assume about rural...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/15

We get an update on the health of soil in the state and an effort to educate farmers about improving it. Then we discuss the pitfalls of generalizing rural residents. […]

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Wisconsin primary results, Primates in Westfield,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/14

We get results and reactions to yesterday’s partisan primary from a WPR editor and a professor from La Crosse. Then we travel to central Wisconsin to learn about a growing […]

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Wisconsin Olympians results, Electrifying Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/13

A local sports reporter briefs us on how athletes from Wisconsin finished out the Paris Olympics. Then we learn about two projects to develop more electric and more sustainable schools. […]

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Layoffs in the wood industry, Advice from police...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/12

A reporter updates us on Fox Valley news, including the closure of three wood product factories. Then, we learn about the work of police negotiators and how to have difficult […]

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The state of youth mental health, The Minnesota...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/09

A new report shows Wisconsin youth continue to struggle with mental health challenges. Then, we learn about Minnesota’s state program to keep mosquitos in check. Then, we find out what […]

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Minnesota governor on the Democratic ticket,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/08

A political scientist explains how adding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the Democratic ticket could affect the presidential race. Then, we learn about efforts to create concrete that’s better for […]

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Understanding ballot measures, How to cope with...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/07

A WPR reporter explains initiatives voters will see on the primary ballot. Then, a UW-Green Bay professor explains how anger affects our politics and how it can both useful and […]

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Protecting sandhill cranes, School book bans,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/06

We talk with two stakeholders about efforts to find common ground on protecting sandhill cranes. Then, we learn about what kinds of books people are trying to ban from school […]

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HHS deputy secretary, Social media warning labels,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/05

We talk with Wisconsin’s former DHS Secretary-designee about capping insulin costs. Then a pediatrics professor shares research on social media and youth. And a former Negro league player and Wisconsin […]

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Boarding school report, South central Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/02

We discuss a new federal report on Native American boarding schools with a UW-Madison professor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies. Then we learn about a new apprenticeship program that […]

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New broadband report, Butterfly decline, Disability...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/08/01

We talk with a member of the Governor’s broadband task force about hurdles to more people adopting the service. Then we discuss the tricky balance between managing pests and promoting […]

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Vel Phillips statue, Presidential politics around...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/31

We talk with an art historian about a new statue of Vel Phillips, first woman and African American to be elected Secretary of State of Wisconsin. Then a sociologist unpacks […]

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Overstretched assisted living facilities, National...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/30

A journalist shares their reporting on Wisconsin assisted living facilities struggling to care for the complex needs of residents. Then we learn about the effort to make the Apostle Islands […]

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Clerks prepare for elections, Alarming drop in...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/29

A clerk explains what goes into running elections. Then, we learn why housing permits have stagnated and what it means for the market. Then, we learn about four former UW-Madison […]

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Joe Gow gives his side, Summer literacy programs,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/26

Joe Gow responds to efforts to fire him from UW-LaCrosse, Evaluating school summer programs, A story from Wisconsin Life, Summer Olympics preview.

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US Rep. Mark Pocan on Democratic nomination, The...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/25

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan weighs in on the change up of the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. Then, we learn about a committee contemplating reforms to the Universities of Wisconsin. Then, […]

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