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
EPA rollbacks, Farm transition, Grammy winning Wisconsin musicians
2/16/2026
First, we discuss EPA rollbacks that prevent the agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Then, We talk with a retiring farmer and an advocate about what the future of farmland. […]
Duration:00:49:53
Possible property tax relief, Trump Rx, Paralympic wheelchair curling
2/13/2026
WPR’s politics reporters explain a property tax relief proposal the Legislature is considering. Then, a Wisconsin pharmacist reviews the Trump Administration’s new prescription drug program. And we talk with Wisconsin’s […]
Duration:00:50:00
Grothman on voting legislation, The return of Dicamba, Racing the Birkie at 70
2/12/2026
First, a U.S. House representative and a voting rights advocate discuss legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. Then, we talk about an herbicide that the Environmental […]
Duration:00:50:00
Measles outbreak, Online cannabis education, Listening Party
2/11/2026
A doctor explains what Wisconsinites need to know about a measles outbreak. Then, we learn about UW-Platteville’s new cannabis education certificate. And, the Wisconsin band Listening Party talks about their […]
Duration:00:50:00
Data center utility rates, Personal cost of incarceration, Truman Lowe Smithsonian Exhibit
2/10/2026
We learn about a proposal to create separate energy rates for data centers. Then, advocates discuss the high price people incarcerated in Wisconsin pay for necessities. And we hear about […]
Duration:00:49:59
Child labor violations, The benefits of keeping seniors social, The history of computers
2/9/2026
We examine child labor laws and violations in Wisconsin. Then, we explore the benefits of staying social and how to keep seniors engaged. And we visit a UW-Milwaukee lab that […]
Duration:00:50:00
Social media regulation, The end of affirmative action, Technical college cheer team
2/6/2026
A Republican lawmaker explains efforts to limit “addictive features” on teens’ social media feeds. Then, we look at how the Universities of Wisconsin have changed since the Supreme Court ended […]
Duration:00:50:00
Housing funding for veterans, Native American response to ICE, Writing your life
2/5/2026
We learn how funding proposed by the Legislature could help homeless veterans. Then, we talk to Native American leaders about how Wisconsin’s tribes are responding to the immigration crackdown. And […]
Duration:00:49:58
‘Nationalizing’ elections, State standards for PFAS, French horn player on playing with Snoop Dogg
2/4/2026
A legal expert and a former Congressman weigh in on the president’s desire to “nationalize” the midterm elections. Then, we hear about the new PFAS standards for Wisconsin drinking water. […]
Duration:00:50:00
Problems at Milwaukee County, Update on state juvenile detention centers, Warming centers
2/3/2026
We look at what’s happening with the management of Milwaukee County employees’ health care. Then, we get an update on Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake juvenile facilities. And, we look […]
Duration:00:50:00