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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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What happens next with Democratic nomination,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/24

A political scientist explains what happens next with the Democratic nomination process. Then, we learn how the failure to pass a new farm bill will affect Wisconsin’s farmers. The, a […]

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Ripple effects from software glitch, Ozempic...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/23

We learn why a software update from CrowdStrike wreaked havoc for businesses and people around the globe. Then, we learn about the ancient canoes being discovered in Wisconsin lakes. Then, […]

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President Biden leaves race, New mental health crisis...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/22

We explore what President Biden dropping out of the presidential race means for the country. Then we learn about the opening of five new mental health crisis stabilization centers in […]

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Community concern over CAFO expansion plan, Media...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/19

A WPR reporter tells us about pushback against a proposed CAFO expansion in Pierce County. Then we discuss findings from a new paper by Wisconsin researchers looking at how people […]

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Reporting from the RNC, Chevron and Wisconsin, Women...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/18

A WPR reporter catches us up on several news threads from this week’s GOP convention in Milwaukee. Then we talk about how last month’s SCOTUS decision overturning so-called Chevron deference […]

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Voices from the GOP convention, Democratic take on...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/17

A WPR producer brings us observations around the RNC. The Milwaukee County executive gives his take on the messages coming out of the Republican National Convention. Then, learn about one […]

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RNC voices, Conservative activist pastor, College...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/16

A WPR producer brings us observations and reactions from Wisconsinites in and around the RNC. We also talk with a reporter about the extreme views and political influence of a […]

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Protecting Tribal lands, A preview of the Republican...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/15

The Bad River tribal chairman explains how to protect natural resources. Then, how people at the Republican National Convention are processing the attempted assassination of former President Trump. Then, we […]

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State Supreme Court analysis, Record-setting tornado...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/12

We examine recent state Supreme Court decisions. Then, we learn why Wisconsin is seeing so many tornados this year. Then, we hear a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we learn […]

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Death of 43-year-old Black man, Dairy innovations,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/11

A reporter and an attorney give insights on the killing of a 43-year-old Black man in Milwaukee. Then, we learn about dairy innovations happening in Wisconsin. Then, we learn about […]

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ACT 10 overturned, US farmland owned by China, Hiking...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/10

We look at what the overturning of ACT 10 could mean for labor unions. Then, we look at how much U.S. farmland is actually owned by China and other countries. […]

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Wisconsin’s correctional doctors, Cash-strapped local...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/09

A reporter explains how numerous doctors at Wisconsin’s correctional facilities have been censured. Then, we look at how many local governments are strapped-for cash and will ask voters for permission […]

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Preview of the Republican convention, How to...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/08

We learn what to expect at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week. Then, a pastor explains how shuttered churches can be transformed to serve the public. Then, a […]

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The public health threat of guns, Creating...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/05

Two doctors talk about how guns impact health. Then, we learn how a Milwaukee organization is reviving a program created by President Obama to improve opportunities for young men of […]

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Wisconsin home loans record, Tension over nursing...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/04

We talk with a guest from the WHEDA about the high dollar amount of home loans extended last year. Then we learn about plans for Arizona College of Nursing schools […]

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Community fireworks, Waupun inmates’ families, Barn...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/03

We talk about fireworks safety and learn about what it takes to put on a community-level fireworks display. Then family members from current and deceased Waupun Correctional Institute prisoners share […]

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Shifting weather and agriculture, Pedestrian safety,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/02

We hear from two farmers how above-average rainfall this year is impacting them. Then we learn about new efforts to protect pedestrians in Sheboygan and other northeastern Wisconsin cities. And […]

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Legislation aimed at helping children in poverty,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/07/01

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Latest political poll, The regulation of TikTok, A...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/06/28

We look at how voters are leaning according to the latest poll from Marquette University Law School. Then, we examine the new laws targeting TikTok. Then, we hear a story […]

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Municipal leaders explain how extreme weather is...

Wisconsin Today ·

2024/06/27

Two municipal leaders explain how their communities are coping from recent extreme weather. Then, we learn how a moratorium on vape shops in Monona is working. Then, we find out […]

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