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
State Supreme Court election, Organ donation challenges, Wisconsin film about death
4/8/2026
A veteran Wisconsin political reporter discusses the results of Tuesday’s Supreme Court election. Then, we hear about challenges in organ donation in the state. And, we talk to the Wisconsin […]
Duration:00:49:56
ICE arrests mosque president, HIV funding cuts, Outdoor learning
4/7/2026
We hear about the ICE arrest of the president of a Wisconsin mosque. Then, we learn about cuts to HIV safety net programs. And, we visit an outdoor classroom in […]
Duration:00:49:59
Regents vs Rothman, Mail-in voting, Magic realist art
4/6/2026
We hear the latest about the Universities of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents attempt to push out President Jay Rothman. Then, we talk to Wisconsin municipal clerks about Trump’s executive order […]
Duration:00:50:00
US Forest Service changes, Spring election preview, Silent book clubs
4/3/2026
We look at how changes to the U.S. Forest Service will affect Wisconsin. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at why Wisconsin has stayed out of the redistricting fight and next […]
Duration:00:50:00
Josh Kaul on birthright citizenship, Newcap closure in Green Bay, Milwaukee’s live music scene
4/2/2026
We talk to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about the U.S. Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship. Then, we find out more about the impact of the non-profit Newcap closing […]
Duration:00:50:00
Artemis II launch, Ticks in Wisconsin, From Wausau to Hollywood and back
4/1/2026
We learn more about the Wisconsin connections to NASA’s planned launch of Artemis II. Then, we find out more about a rise in tick bites in the state. And, we […]
Duration:00:50:00
New antisemitism law, Vertical farming, Hmong refugee memoir
3/31/2026
A First Amendment expert explains Wisconsin’s new law on antisemitism. Then, we learn about the challenges and progress with vertical farming in the state. And, we hear the story of […]
Duration:00:50:00
Student loan plan ending, Increasing butterfat, ‘John Wick’ writer visits film festival
3/30/2026
A group focused on college affordability explains what the ending of the SAVE repayment plan means for borrowers. Then, two guests discuss how the rising amount of fat in cows’ […]
Duration:00:49:53
Opioid treatment in prison, State Supreme Court race, Great Lakes maritime songs
3/27/2026
We look at the medications available to treat opioid addiction in Wisconsin’s prisons. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics focuses on the April 7 state Supreme Court race. And, we learn about […]
Duration:00:50:00
New FoodShare law, Cesar Chavez investigation, Mobile bookstore in Green Bay
3/26/2026
We learn about a new Wisconsin law that would increase funding for food assistance. Then, three people reflect on the legacy of Cesar Chavez after an investigation found the icon […]
Duration:00:50:00