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“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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The first winter storm of the year, Lowering the cost...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/26

First, we hear from meteorologists as northern Wisconsin faced the season’s first now. Then, we talk with state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and a doctor about proposals […]

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Nursing degree loses ‘professional’ status, Decline...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/25

We look at the implications of the Trump administration’s decision to no longer consider nursing a professional degree. Then, with deer hunting season underway, we take stock of Wisconsin’s deer […]

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Endangered species protections, Involuntary...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/24

We look at how rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act could affect Wisconsin wildlife. Then, we learn about state laws regarding committing people for mental health treatment. Then, we hear […]

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Abbott buys Exact Sciences, Federal funding delays,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/21

A health care reporter explains the acquisition of the Madison-based diagnostics company Exact Sciences. Then, we hear from Wisconsin school officials who are still waiting on federal funding delayed by […]

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Sandhill crane hunting, Airport challenges beyond...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/20

We hear pro- and con-arguements for allowing sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin. Then, an aviation reporter explains how the government shutdown and ongoing staffing issues affect air travel in Wisconsin. […]

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FoodShare restrictions, UN Climate Change Conference,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/19

We learn more about a bill that would restrict FoodShare recipients from buying certain unhealthy foods. Then, we talk to Wisconsin scientists involved with COP30. Later, we hear the experience […]

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Utilities assistance, Data center labor, Milwaukee...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/18

We learn more about the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program to help with paying utilities. Then, we check in on data center construction and the involvement of union labor. Later, […]

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Data center roundtable, Shoe print crime scene...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/17

First, we get updates about three Wisconsin municipalities considering data centers. Then, we learn about the importance of shoe print evidence in solving crimes and a new partnership between UW-Platteville […]

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Federal hemp ban, Rural hospitals, ‘Wrecked Fitz’ book

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/14

First, we get a reaction from a farmer about a new federal ban on hemp products. Then, we hear about the state of rural hospitals in Wisconsin with federal health […]

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Legacy of the shutdown, Lessons from incarceration,...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/13

U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore weighs in on the consequences of the federal government shutdown. Then, a formerly incarcerated author talks about his memoir on how he turned his life around. […]

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Effects of the SNAP pause, Drugged driving, Glacier...

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2025/11/12

First, we learn how the conflict over federal food aid is affecting recipients and grocery stores. Then, two researchers and a local law enforcement official talk about the rise in […]

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Veteran bills, Reckless driving, Community fridges

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2025/11/11

First, we hear from two Wisconsin lawmakers about bills they are proposing to support veterans. Then, a look at how local officials in Milwaukee are trying to curb reckless driving. […]

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Government shutdown, Preserving DNA of endangered...

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2025/11/10

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson from Wisconsin weighs in on the government shutdown. Then, we learn how Wisconsin scientists are saving DNA of endangered animals before they’re gone. And we hear […]

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Government shutdown, Wisconsin’s space research, A...

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2025/11/07

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 […]

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Government shutdown, The legacy of a 1977 law,...

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2025/11/06

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...

Wisconsin Today ·

2025/11/05

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 […]

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Lapse in food assistance, Suicide prevention,...

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2025/11/04

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,...

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2025/11/03

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 […]

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

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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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