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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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Gray wolf hunting, School choice tax credits,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/31

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 […]

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PFAS in industrial sludge, Speech and language...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/30

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 […]

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Expiring SNAP funding, Wisconsin Badgers football...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/29

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/28

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 […]

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FEMA denies storm repair funds, Schools reject...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/27

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/24

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/23

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. […]

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Fluctuating gold prices, New cancer screening...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/22

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/21

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/20

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 […]

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Avian influenza, Teacher performance pay, Robotic...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/17

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/10

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/09

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/08

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,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/07

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 […]

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Regulating the THC industry, Health impacts of CAFOs,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/06

We talk to a business owner about the hemp-derived THC industry in Wisconsin and efforts to regulate it. Then, we learn about the health impacts of concentrated animal feeding operations. […]

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Rep. Grothman on shutdown, Wild Rice Restoration,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/03

First, we talk to U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman for the Republican perspective on the government shutdown. Then, we learn more about a project to conserve wild rice in Wisconsin. And, […]

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Sen. Baldwin on shutdown, Return of prescribed burns,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/02

We talk to U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin about the federal government shutdown. Then, we learn about the return of prescribed burns for wildlife management. And, we dig into Wisconsin’s Oktoberfest […]

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Government shutdown, Disabled unemployment benefits,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/10/01

First, we learn how the federal shutdown could Wisconsin. Then, an attorney explains what people need to know about the dispute over who is eligible for unemployment benefits. And, we […]

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Democratic agenda in State Legislature, Rising...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/09/30

We talk to the Democratic minority leader in the Assembly about what her party is hoping to accomplish this session. Then, we learn about what is contributing to rising grocery […]

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