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
Home insurance rising, Oneida Reads, Urban sketching
12/24/2025
We hear why home and condo insurance rates are rapidly rising in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about an initiative to get all Oneida third graders up to reading level. And, […]
Duration:00:50:00
Atmospheric research, Churches and community support, ‘Song Sung Blue’ movie
12/23/2025
We hear about the impact on Wisconsin of plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research. We also talk with three faith leaders about how they’ve supported their communities […]
Duration:00:50:00
Residents might be on the hook if data centers flop, Drugged driving, New music album on rural life
12/22/2025
Community rate payers might be on the hook if local data center campuses fail. We hear two Wisconsin Watch reporters about their investigation. We also learn how drugged driving is […]
Duration:00:49:50
Judge found guilty, Loss of Wisconsin’s C-SPAN, The youngest host on SiriusXM
12/19/2025
We discuss yesterday’s guilty verdict for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Then, a lawmaker and a journalist explain the impact of losing WisconsinEye. And we meet the 14-year-old co-host of […]
Duration:00:45:52
Rising property taxes, AI cameras in law enforcement, The hospice mom
12/18/2025
We look at why Wisconsin homeowners’ taxes are on the rise. Then, a police department and a civil rights activist weigh in on the practice of photographing people driving. And […]
Duration:00:49:59
Wisconsin unemployment, Housing in Green Bay, New album from Trapper Schoepp
12/17/2025
First, we dig into unemployment in the state and the latest job report with a La Crosse economist. Then, we look at how Green Bay recently updated its zoning in […]
Duration:00:49:52
Abundant Life school shooting, Managing wild turkeys, Outdoor winter activities
12/16/2025
A year after the deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, we hear about ways to prevent gun violence. Then, we learn how cities are managing wild turkeys. […]
Duration:00:37:06
Judge Dugan trial, New trade rules, Memory choirs
12/15/2025
First, we learn about the legal arguments in the trial of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan. Then, a Wisconsin business explains the administrative consequences of Trump administration tariffs. We conclude by […]
Duration:00:36:23
Expiring ACA tax credits, Federal grants restored, Surviving a heart attack
12/12/2025
First, we look at what could happen when Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at the end of the year. Then, talk about what it means for Wisconsin libraries and […]
Duration:00:37:40
US Sen. Baldwin, Wisconsin Christmas tree industry, Cheesemonger of the Year
12/11/2025
First, we talk to Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin about the upcoming vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits. Then, look at how Wisconsin’s Christmas tree industry is navigating tariffs. […]
Duration:00:36:30