Wisconsin Today
Wisconsin Public Radio
“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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
“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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Green card pause, Invasive sea lamprey, Skunk and Badger book series
12/5/2025
An Afghan refugee and the head of an aid organization weigh in on the U.S. decision to pause immigration from 19 countries. Then, we learn about efforts to stop a […]
Duración:00:49:54
$1B broadband investment, Safe drinking water loans, Ancient dugout canoes
12/4/2025
First, we hear about a new round of federal funding for broadband. Then, two village leaders share how the state’s safe drinking water loan program helped them complete infrastructure projects. […]
Duración:00:49:59
Cut in special education funding, Lessons from the streets of Racine, Rare rhinos move to Milwaukee
12/3/2025
We look at how cuts to special education will affect school districts. Then, we talk with the author of a memoir about how he overcame a childhood of drugs, violence […]
Duración:00:49:59
Protests over data centers, Oneida reading initiative, Books that are art
12/2/2025
We look at how communities around the state are pushing back against plans for data centers. Then, we learn how the Oneida Nation is working to improve literacy rates among […]
Duración:00:49:59
Redistricting lawsuits, Gender markers on passports, Award-winning Hmong chef
12/1/2025
WPR’s Capitol bureau chief explains two lawsuits challenging Wisconsin congressional districts. Then, we learn how the Trump administration’s attempt to restrict gender identity on passports affects trans people. And, we […]
Duración:00:08:37
Labor and data centers, Drugged driving, Milwaukee Bucks fandom
11/28/2025
We hear how labor unions and tech schools are being affected by the data center boom in Wisconsin. We also learn how drugged driving is showing up on Wisconsin roads. […]
Duración:00:50:00
Fall prevention, Biobanking Great Lakes species, ‘Changing Seasons’ album
11/27/2025
We explore why Wisconsin leads the nation in injuries from falls and how to prevent them. We also learn about a project gathering the DNA of species around the Great […]
Duración:00:50:00
The first winter storm of the year, Lowering the cost of IVF, Traditional Ho-Chunk dwellings
11/26/2025
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 […]
Duración:00:49:55
Nursing degree loses ‘professional’ status, Decline in deer hunters, How to simplify Thanksgiving
11/25/2025
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 […]
Duración:00:49:59
Endangered species protections, Involuntary commitments, Eau Claire war veteran
11/24/2025
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 […]
Duración:00:49:55