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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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FEMA funds for flooding, New Milwaukee Art Museum...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/15

We learn about how FEMA funds are being distributed for flooding in southeast Wisconsin. Then, we meet the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum who had been targeted by […]

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Helping kids cope with violent news, Adoptee...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/12

We learn about how to protect the mental health of kids in the wake of prominent violence. Then, we talk to the author of new legislation supporting adoptees rights. And, […]

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Reaction to Kirk assassination, Wisconsin industrial...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/10

We speak with the Wisconsin Republican chair about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Then, we learn about a pair of redevelopment projects on former industrial sites. And, we visit a […]

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Local emergency powers, Family mental load,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/10

We talk to the author of a new bill that would limit emergency powers of local officials. Then, we learn more about a new book on the mental workload that […]

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State politics roundup, Drinking water quality,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/09

We check in on the latest from the state Capitol with a WPR political reporter. Then, we learn more about drinking water contamination in Wisconsin. Then, we hear stories from […]

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NFL season opens, Bubbles that clean lakes, Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/08

We take stock of the Green Bay Packers as the 2025 football season begins. Then we look at how nanobubbles have the potential clean algae blooms from Wisconsin’s lakes. Then, […]

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PFAS in food, Confidence in food safety, A local ‘cat...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/05

We explore research on PFAS in food. Then, we analyze why confidence in the food supply is at an all-time low. And at a cat shelter in Green Bay, a […]

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Proposals for state land conservation program,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/04

A Democratic legislator weighs in on partisan proposals on how to save Wisconsin’s land conservation program, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. Then, learn about recent changes to the student loan system. […]

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Gun violence, ‘Midwest nice,’ Hmong American school

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/03

First, a Wisconsin official talks about the threat of gun violence in schools as the new academic year begins. Then, a psychologist and a socialist break down the “Midwest nice” […]

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Wisconsin jobs report, How art can help people with...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/02

We explore the job data to see how Wisconsin workers are faring. Then, we look at how art can help people with multiple sclerosis. Then, we join the search for […]

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Animal shelters stressed, Lawyer funding, Cheese from...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/01

We discuss the financial and space challenges facing Wisconsin’s animal shelters. Then, we learn look at whether funding increases for district attorneys and public defenders is alleviating the state’s court […]

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Vice president’s visit, Refugee resettlement, Job...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/29

We look at how western Wisconsin has become a focal point of national politics after visits from Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Then, humanitarian workers explain […]

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Measles outbreak, Athlete abuse, Afghan student...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/28

A public health official brings us up to speed on the measles outbreak in Oconto County and what it means for students heading back to school. Then, we hear from […]

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Youth climate lawsuit, Wake boats, Crisis hotline cuts

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/27

First, we hear from an environmental lawyer and one of the teenagers who have brought a climate lawsuit against the state. Then, we learn the latest research about wake boats […]

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Rep. Gwen Moore, Political rhetoric, Living kidney...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/26

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore updates us about the ongoing response to historic floods in Milwaukee. Then, we learn about efforts to soften political rhetoric as tensions rise in Wisconsin’s Congressional […]

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K-12 education policy changes, Honeybee threats,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/25

We hear from two state school board leaders about changes to K-12 education for the upcoming school year. Then, we learn more about the importance of honeybees in Wisconsin. And, […]

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The fight over mail-in voting, Dairy whey now...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/22

We talk to two state lawmakers about President Trump’s desire to end mail-in voting. Then, we learn more about how the dairy industry in Wisconsin is embracing whey. Then, a […]

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Crime victim funding, Family therapy, Milwaukee...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/21

Two service providers explain how they use federal funding to help victims of crimes and what would happen if the funding disappears. Then, we meet a UW-Stout professor and therapist […]

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Train derailment, Breast cancer research, Robotic...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/20

Dodge County officials explain efforts to clean up a train derailment. Then, we learn about the latest in breast cancer treatment and prevention. Then, a story from Wisconsin Life. And, […]

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Nutrition education cuts, Democratic socialist...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/08/19

We learn more about federal cuts to nutrition education programs in Wisconsin. Then, we hear from Wisconsin’s Assembly Socialist Caucus about the socialist candidates making headlines nationally. Then, we talk […]

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