“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.
We explore how Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to run for reelection could affect state politics. Then, we learn how the federal spending bill will affect restaurants. Then, a story […]
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Trump changes to Head Start, The weather of Laura...
Wisconsin Head Start leaders explain how White House changes to the free pre-k program could affect Wisconsinites. Then, a climatologist shares her investigations of what the weather might have been […]
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Federal funding for overdose response programs at...
Two public health workers explain how a loss of federal funding to prevent overdoses could affect Wisconsin. Then, two craft brewers talk about the state of their industry, which is […]
We discuss the legal dispute over the ban of some vapes and e-cigarettes. Then, we look at why fewer children are riding bicycles. Then, we explore the Milwaukee Brewers’ hot […]
First, we look at new regulations aimed at stopping Bitcoin ATM scams. Then, a professor explains how solar energy became so cheap and what’s in store for solar. Plus, the […]
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Public media funding, Bradyn’s Law, American Ninja...
We look at how federal cuts to public media could affect public radio stations in Wisconsin. Then, we learn about efforts to combat sexual extortion. Then, a story from Wisconsin […]
First, a political scientist brings us the latest on Wisconsin’s congressional maps. Then, a look at how layoffs at Microsoft have affected a Wisconsin video game developer. Plus, two queer […]
First, a look at how Trump’s new tariffs could affect Wisconsin businesses and trade partners. Then, a conversation with the state transportation secretary about how state and federal budgets are […]
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K-12 education, Building a telescope, Paddle record
First, state school superintendent Jill Underly weighs in on news affecting education. Then, a UW-Madison scientist who helped build a telescope in Chile offers insights on observing the night sky. […]
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State park flood safety, Converting office buildings,...
We learn about natural disaster safety measures in Wisconsin state parks. Then, we hear about efforts in Milwaukee to convert office buildings into housing. Later, we find out what it […]
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Governor Tony Evers, Soybean firefighting foam,...
We talk to Governor Tony Evers about the new state budget and his future plans. Then, we learn about a new firefighting foam made from soybeans instead of PFAS. And […]
We learn about a new Wisconsin supreme court ruling. Then we hear about new research on alcohol-related liver disease. Later, we hear about an upcoming film festival.
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Nuclear energy, History of PFAS, 150-year-old church
We learn more about new investments in nuclear energy in Wisconsin. Then we talk to the author of a new book about the history of PFAS chemicals. Later, we hear […]
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Medicaid cuts, Lessons from the census, Wisconsin...
A healthcare policy researcher shares how federal Medicaid cuts could affect healthcare in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to a political scientist about his new book on the importance of the […]
An OB/GYN gives her take on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling against the state’s 1849 law banning abortion. Then we hear from scientists trying to figure out how to prevent […]
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State budget, Energy bills, Driftless cheesemaking
Political reporters explain how Gov. Evers and Republican lawmakers reached a compromise this week on key parts of the state budget. Then, we learn how federal policy is affecting Wisconsinites’ […]
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How farm subsidies could be affected by federal...
We look the debate over subsidies for farmers and nutritional programs. Then, researchers explain the discovery of a large Native American agricultural site along the Menominee River. Then, we look […]
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Trump tax bill, Weather service cuts, Summer camp...
A political scientist explains where President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is at in Congress, meteorologists explain how Trump’s budget cuts have affected them, and a summer camp that’s nearly a […]
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Birthright citizenship, Native American boarding...
We start with a state perspective on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding birthright citizenship. We also talk with an author about the legacy of Native American boarding schools in […]
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State budget updates, How young girls use social,...
WPR’s Capitol bureau chief, Shawn Johnson, discusses Wisconsin’s biennial budget. Then, a Wisconsin academic shares what they learned from interviewing girls about their social media use. A story from Wisconsin […]