“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 look at ways that Gov. Tony Evers is responding to the federal shutdown. Then, we talk with a team from Carthage College about how it is developing a way […]
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan weighs in on what is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Then, we look at the role a 1977 law played in ending redlining […]
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Sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Challenges...
We learn about proposals geared toward preventing sexual misconduct in schools. Then, Latino business leaders explain how trade and immigration policies are affecting business in Wisconsin. And, nonprofit volunteers explain […]
We get an update on the delays in food aid caused by the partial shutdown of the federal government. Then, we look at efforts to curb Wisconsin’s growing suicide rate. […]
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Government shutdown optics, Ancient effigy mounds,...
A political scientist explains the long-term implications of the government shutdown. Then, we learn more about the history of ancient effigy mounds in Wisconsin. And, we find out why people […]
We learn more about new gray wolf hunting rules in Wisconsin. Then, we hear pro and con arguments for tax credits for donations to school choice scholarships. And, we meet […]
First we learn how industrial sludge is contributing to PFAS-contamination on farmland. Then, we learn about the connections between screen time and speech development in children. And, we explore the […]
We learn how Wisconsin agencies are preparing for the end of federal funding for food aid and early childhood programs. Then, we look at the struggles of Wisconsin Badgers football. […]
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Health insurance marketplace, Online sports gambling,...
We look at the health insurance marketplace in Wisconsin during open enrollment. Then, we learn about a new bill that would legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin. And, we meet […]
After August’s destructive storms, we hear how elected officials are handling FEMA fund denial. Then Wisconsin college-aged Republicans respond to Charlie Kirk’s death. Also, teachers reject performance-based pay policy. And […]
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New law supports state EMS, Clean energy tax credits,...
We learn about a new law that could benefit state EMS workers. Then, we learn about clean energy tax credits in Wisconsin. Then, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of […]
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Teacher misconduct in Wisconsin, New COVID vaccine...
First we hear from a reporter about the investigation into teacher misconduct in the state. Then, we explore research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison about the effectiveness of COVID vaccines. […]
First we hear how the price of gold, now at an all-time high, is affecting Wisconsin businesses. Also, new cancer screening tools are publicly available. Then, a Wisconsin Life episode […]
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How the government shutdown affects WI job support,...
We hear how the government shutdown affects Wisconsin job support services. Then, a response to the rising costs of mobile home parks. Then, we look at how tariffs are affecting […]
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Sexual abuse by educators, Tariff effects on lumber,...
First, we learn about ways to keep school children safe from sexual abuse in Wisconsin public schools. Then, two business owners in lumber and cabinetry talk about how tariffs are […]
First, we look at the rise in avian influenza and what it means for poultry farmers and the public. Then, we learn about why Wisconsin schools have largely phased out […]
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Roblox lawsuit, Fee for high skill visa, Wisconsin...
We talk about a lawsuit over whether a gaming platform failed to protect a 5-year-old Wisconsin child. Then, we learn about the impacts of charging businesses $100,000 for visas for […]
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Caledonia data center scrapped, Cranberry harvest,...
The Racine County executive talks about what happens now that Microsoft has withdrawn plans to build a data center in Caledonia. Then, we look at how this year’s cranberry harvest […]
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Health insurance, Explainer on data centers, Packer...
First, the Wisconsin insurance commissioner explains how the federal debate over health care subsidies could affect people in Wisconsin. Then, we learn how data centers work. And a new documentary […]
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Commission order to verify citizenship of voters,...
A reporter and an election clerk explain effects of a court-ruling requiring the Wisconsin Elections Commission to verify the citizenship of all voters. Then, we look at how to prevent […]