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
Avian influenza, Teacher performance pay, Robotic hunting decoys
10/17/2025
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 […]
Duración:00:49:59
Classroom phone ban, Nuclear energy, Prison cooking
10/16/2025
First, we hear about a bipartisan bill seeking to ban cell phones in public school classrooms. Then, we look at an effort to revive nuclear energy in Wisconsin. And, formerly […]
Duración:00:49:59
Food banks brace for lean holiday season, Language learning, Cycling around Lake Michigan
10/15/2025
First, we learn how Wisconsin’s food banks are bracing for hard times. Then, two educators share why they believe language learning is central to the Wisconsin Idea in the face […]
Duración:00:50:00
Special education layoffs, Credit scores dropping, Street fishing championship
10/14/2025
First, we check in on how layoffs and funding cuts are affecting special education in Wisconsin. Then, borrowers are seeing their credit scores drop for the second year in a […]
Duración:00:49:59
IRS and Social Security furloughs, New bill targets ticket resellers, Children’s book on the afterlife
10/13/2025
First, we get information for taxpayers and Social Security recipients navigating reduced services during the government shutdown. Then, two music industry experts talk about a new bill aimed at capping […]
Duración:00:49:59
Roblox lawsuit, Fee for high skill visa, Wisconsin journalist survives
10/10/2025
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 […]
Duración:00:49:59
Caledonia data center scrapped, Cranberry harvest, ‘When & If’ poetry collection
10/9/2025
The Racine County executive talks about what happens now that Microsoft has withdrawn plans to build a data center in Caledonia.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 […]
Duración:00:49:59
Health insurance, Explainer on data centers, Packer superfans from Japan
10/8/2025
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 […]
Duración:00:49:57
Commission order to verify citizenship of voters, Fall prevention, Katie Sturino on body acceptance
10/7/2025
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 […]
Duración:00:49:58
Regulating the THC industry, Health impacts of CAFOs, Gravestone recipes
10/6/2025
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. […]
Duración:00:49:59