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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.
Episodes
Wisconsin TodayNew Assembly Speaker, Gun policy recommendations, Funk drummer biography
We talk to Wisconsin’s new Democratic Assembly Speaker about her priorities leading the state legislature. Then, we learn about new gun violence policy…
Wisconsin TodayACA Open Enrollment, Veteran loan program, Wetland creature puppet show
We learn about options for Wisconsin residents enrolling in Affordable Care Act coverage. Then, a pair of reporters share how cuts to a low-interest loan…
Wisconsin TodayCrowley’s priorities as Governor, School referendum impacts, Fond du Lac pastor preaches from Guatemala
Wisconsin Democratic Gov.-elect David Crowley joins us to preview his upcoming term in office. Then, we talk to leaders from two rural Wisconsin school…
Wisconsin TodayMeasles surge in Wisconsin, The state’s new Democratic Congress members, AI in art
We look at how measles cases are spreading in Wisconsin and have killed one newborn. Then, we talk with Wisconsin’s two new Democratic U.S…
Wisconsin TodayRepublican Party looks beyond election, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Wisconsin’s legendary horror writer
We talk to the head of the Wisconsin Republican Party about the party’s plan after the midterm blowout. Then the Inside Wisconsin Politics team gives…
Wisconsin TodayRepublican reaction to election, Offloading THC products, New braille trail
A state Republican and an analyst look at what it means for Republicans to become the minority party in the statehouse. Then, we learn about how businesses are…
Wisconsin TodayUnderstanding the 2026 midterm election results
WPR’s Capital bureau chief explains what happened in the election that delivered Democrats the governorship, Assembly and Senate. Then, three analysts…
Wisconsin TodayMidterm elections, UW trains Ukrainian surgeons, Event for kids whose siblings have a disability
Three WPR reporters set the scene with Midterm elections now underway. Then, two Wisconsin scientists and a Ukrainian surgeon talk about a program training…
Wisconsin TodayDeportation of Oshkosh teacher, Surveillance on the Great Lakes, The story of Milwaukee’s counterculture paper
We speak with a WPR reporter about the deportation of an Oshkosh teacher. Then, we learn about drone surveillance on the Great Lakes. And, a new book tells the…
Wisconsin TodayFact checking election ads, Inside Wisconsin Politics, 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini
First, we fact check this season’s political ads. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team looks at the final stretch before Election Day on Nov. 3. And…
Wisconsin TodayBrewers are World Series champions
In honor of the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, “Wisconsin Today” dedicates the show to this moment. We talk to a former player, an…
Wisconsin TodayVoter turnout trends, Dredging toxic sediment, Watching the Brewers
A longtime political reporter looks at voter turnout trends and how they might affect the November election. Then, we learn about a new facility on Lake…
Wisconsin TodayCelebrities endorse local candidates, Parenting in a digital world, Women’s role in the early hop industry
We talk about how celebrities are campaigning for candidates in Wisconsin. Then, a doctor offers advice on parenting in a digital world. And a historian…
Wisconsin TodayDavid Crowley interview, Trek turns 50, Menasha renewed sense of community
We talk with Democratic candidate for governor, David Crowley. Then, the leader of Trek Bicycle celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary and talks about…
Wisconsin TodayWorkplace health insurance costs rising, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Scenic outdoor guide
A health reporter and a small business owner discuss how rising workplace health insurance costs are cutting into paychecks. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics…
Wisconsin TodayGovernor debate, Mobile clinics for migrant workers, Art exhibit on infertility
A reporter and a political scientist recap last night's governor debate, the only one being held this campaign season. Then, "Wisconsin Today" visits a mobile…
Wisconsin TodayVan Orden-Cooke debate, Domestic violence homicides, Wisconsin cryptids
A reporter and a political scientist break down last night's debate between candidates for Wisconsin's competitive 3rd Congressional District. Then, we learn…
Wisconsin TodayFall harvest update, Milwaukee data center moratorium, Mustard museum turns 40
With the fall harvest in full swing, we check on how farmers and crops are faring with this year's yields and markets. Then, a city alder talks about why…
Wisconsin TodayElection clerks brace for federal scrutiny, A Milwaukee cyberstalking victim, Brewers country music album
We hear about how clerks are preparing for the November election. Then, a victim and a criminologist discuss a string of cyberstalking crimes with false…
Wisconsin TodayNorthern drought, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Brewers head to World Series
We hear from a state climatologist about an ongoing “extreme” drought in Wisconsin’s north. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team…
Wisconsin TodaySocial Security cost of living, Nobel winner Francis Halzen, Legacy of funk drummer Clyde Stubblefield
We discuss cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security and its impacts on recipients. Then, Nobel winner Francis Halzen joins the show to talk about his…
Wisconsin TodayRally for assault survivors, groundbreaking hearing loss surgery, New children’s book
We hear about a rally set for Friday to raise awareness of sexual assault. Then, we talk with doctors about a groundbreaking surgery on two Wisconsin sisters…
Wisconsin TodayMedicare open enrollment, Condo construction, Pakistani cookbook
We look at options facing Medicare enrollees as open enrollment begins this week. Then, a developer and a city planner talk about a shortage of condominiums in…
Wisconsin TodayWPR voter guide, Police use of force, WWII flight nurses
We learn about WPR’s 2026 voter guide for the November election. Then, we hear from the Madison Police Department about its use of force policies after…
Wisconsin TodayBrewers boost economy, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Students training assistance dogs
We hear about the economic impact of the Brewers’ smashing success. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team discusses the races for governor and…
Wisconsin TodayDisaster relief funding, Parenting in a digital world, Wisconsin rockhounding
We learn about how $18 million in federal disaster relief funds will be used in the Fox Valley after a July tornado. Then, we hear from a doctor and author…
Wisconsin TodayPipeline breach, How Epic uses AI, UW dance major turns 100
We talk with a reporter about a possible breach in Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline. Then, we hear about how medical records company Epic Systems is…
Wisconsin TodayCampus sexual assaults, Youth referees retiring, ‘Creature Fear’
We hear about responses to recent sexual assault allegations on college campuses. Then, we learn about the shortage of referees in Wisconsin youth sports. And…
Wisconsin TodayElection cybersecurity, Redeveloping church land, Sea shanty sing-alongs
We learn about cybersecurity risks facing Wisconsin election clerks. Then, we check in on how churches and communities are rethinking how their properties are…
Wisconsin TodayFoodShare changes, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Dragon Days festival
Two Wisconsin food bank workers explain changes to the FoodShare program. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics podcast looks at the latest polling and…
Wisconsin TodaySalah Sarsour deportation ruling, Youth literacy programs, Longest-operating Chinese restaurant
An immigration attorney explains a federal court ruling that will allow the leader of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee to be deported. Then, we hear about…
Wisconsin TodayProtect College Sports Act, Home affordability, Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area
A sports labor and a sports law professor explain how the Protect College Sports Act could affect Wisconsin colleges and athletes. Then, two real estate…
Wisconsin TodayData center impacts, Fuel costs for cities, Latino Arts Strings Program
We get the latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report on the impacts that data centers have on local communities. Then, we talk to local leaders about how high fuel…
Wisconsin TodayPreventing fraternity hazing, Ending maternity care deserts, Making theater accessible
We hear about a hazing incident at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and what is being done about it. Then, we look at efforts to bring basic maternity care…
Wisconsin TodayWisconsin football analysis, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Touring Milwaukee’s famous buildings
Sports reporters give us the lowdown on the Packers and Badgers early season efforts. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at who is spending big for the 2026…
Wisconsin TodayACA disenrollment, Farm diesel prices, Alignment recovery tour
We discuss a White House effort to cancel insurance for 760,000 people on the Affordable Care Act. Then, a farmer and the state’s ag secretary explain…
Wisconsin TodayCampaign financing, Rural veterinarian shortage, Japan Edgerton Rascal trail
We look at campaign finance laws in Wisconsin and how much candidates are spending in this year’s election. Then, two veterinarians talk about how rural…
Wisconsin TodayWhite House press ban, Tribal citizenship criteria, AI in art
Wisconsin journalists weigh in on the president banning journalists from the White House. Then, Wisconsin Native American leaders explain about how tribes are…
Wisconsin TodayFarm Bill about to expire, Bond market explained, Land preservation in Door County
We learn about negotiations over the U.S. farm bill, which is set to expire at the end of the month. Then, a municipal finance director and a developer explain…
Wisconsin Today$8B deal between Amazon and Generac, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Raising butterflies in prison
Waukesha-based power equipment maker Generac inked a long-term, $8 billion deal with Amazon this week. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics team discuss pressing…
Wisconsin TodayFears of an AI takeover, Issues in swing districts, History of sausage in Wisconsin
The dean of UW school of artificial intelligence and researcher address recent concerns around AI. Then, a new Milwaukee based podcast addresses issues in…
Wisconsin TodayMail in voting, Overcrowding in Wisconsin’s prisons, A local aviator lost to history
We learn how a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on voting by mail will affect the November elections. Then, we hear two perspectives on Wisconsin’s record high…
Wisconsin TodayEPA emissions rollback, Unusual algae blooms in Lake Superior, New album from Milwaukee indie-pop project
We learn how the EPA’s plans to allow more power plant emissions could affect the environment and health. Then, scientists are studying unusual toxic…
Wisconsin TodayWisconsin Supreme Court roundup, Wolf delisting, Pakistani cookbook
We look ahead to the upcoming session of the state Supreme Court with two political scientists. Then, we hear reactions to the Trump administration's executive…
Wisconsin TodayRemembering 9/11, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Packers history
We speak to a Madison firefighter who was on the scene for 9/11 recovery efforts 25 years ago. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics talks about the Republican…
Wisconsin TodayCanada dairy tariffs, Roadless Rule, Midwest Aloha Festival
A farmer and an economist weigh in on new tariffs on certain dairy products from Canada. Then, we hear reactions to a proposal to remove federal protections…
Wisconsin TodayCommunities reconsidering Flock cameras, The fight over beach access, Massive gift to the Kohler Arts Center
We look at how communities are rethinking their contracts for Flock security cameras. Then, we look at the fight over lake access next to private land. And, we…
Wisconsin TodayDisease kills almost 900 deer, Ruling on AI child sexual abuse materials, Mental health film festival
An expert with the DNR on a disease killing hundreds of deer in Wisconsin. Then, a law professor explains a ruling protecting a Wisconsin man’s right to…
Wisconsin TodayRise in competency hearings, Journey to the depths of Lake Superior, Milwaukee’s hurling club
We look at why court-ordered competency hearings are on the rise. Then, we talk to researchers who sent a robot to the bottom of Lake Superior. And, we learn…
Wisconsin TodayICE arrest increase, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Actor finds success from love of foreign language
Two guests explain data showing a rise in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrests. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team discusses how Wisconsin's…
Wisconsin Today$10M to deal with PFAS in Marinette County, Traumatic brain injuries from football, New book on supper clubs
We learn about $10 million in forever chemical remediation funding going to Marinette County residents. Then, a clinical neuropsychologist explains research…
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Feds launch voter fraud investigation, Rural veterinarian shortage, Northwoods history
We learn about an investigation of alleged voter fraud in multiple states, including Wisconsin. Then, we hear how a shortage of rural veterinarians is…
Wisconsin TodayReplacing bridge between Superior and Duluth, Trump’s beef import plan, Forest-bathing trail
Two Superior officials talk about efforts to build a new bridge connecting Superior to Duluth, Minnesota. Then, the head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau and an…
Wisconsin TodayMenasha schools, K-12 nurses return, Wisconsin rockhounding
We hear about how Menasha students are faring as they go back to school one month after a devastating tornado. Then, we talk with school nurses about the most…
Wisconsin TodayCollege back-to-school, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Bestselling Wisconsin author
Two college leaders discuss the biggest issues facing their schools this academic year. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at mail-in voting, commutations…
Wisconsin TodayMeta settlement money, Wisconsin commutations, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
We discuss a settlement from Meta that will deliver millions of dollars to Wisconsin. Then, we learn about Wisconsin’s new Commutation Advisory Board and…
Wisconsin TodayCanadian tariffs, Epic under scrutiny, Trimborn Farm restoration
We discuss the latest tariffs on many Canadian imports and the impacts on Wisconsin industries. Then, we hear about an investigation into alleged…
Wisconsin TodayMigrant Midwest, Research farm, Wisconsin Quilt Show
First, a population geographer makes the case that immigration could solve Wisconsin’s demographic decline. Then, we learn about a research farm that…
Wisconsin TodayFoodborne illnesses, Maternity care deserts, US Open tennis player
We check in on heightened concerns over foodborne illnesses in Wisconsin. Then, two doctors join us to discuss Wisconsin’s lack of maternal care resources in…
Wisconsin TodaySpecial education grant, anti-gun violence advocacy, Wisconsin wetlands stage play
We find out what impact a new federal grant could have for special education staffing in Wisconsin. Then we meet some Milwaukee high school athletes advocating…