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
Trump travel ban, Menopause education, Georgia O’Keeffe mural
6/10/2025
An Afghan refugee in Wisconsin shares the impact of Trump’s travel bans. Then, we learn more about efforts to increase education around menopause. Then, we talk to an organizer of […]
Duration:00:49:58
Deadlocked state budget, Les Paul’s recording innovation, Appleton poetry
6/9/2025
We talk with a WPR reporter about the state legislature’s impasse over the next state budget. Then, we learn how Les Paul invented multi-track recording. And, we discuss Appleton’s vibrant […]
Duration:00:50:00
How Medicaid cuts will affect Wisconsin, Rural sexual assault health care, Protecting prairie chickens
6/6/2025
We talk with Wisconsin’s Medicaid director about cuts contained in the proposed federal budget bill. Then, we discuss the challenges that come with providing sexual assault health care in rural […]
Duration:00:50:00
Green Bay discrimination complaint, Rural EMS initiative, Plant a Row
6/5/2025
We talk about a race-based discrimination complaint against the Green Bay School District. Then, we learn about a new initiative to expand training access for rural EMS. And, we talk […]
Duration:00:49:58
Ron Johnson on budget bill, ADHD fact-check, Wild rice harvest under threat
6/4/2025
We talk with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson about his thought’s on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Then, a researcher clears up misconceptions about ADHD. And, we talk about the results of […]
Duration:00:49:58
Wisconsin sanctuary areas, Kohl’s CEO crisis, High school shop classes
6/3/2025
We talk about Wisconsin counties that have been targeted by the DHS as sanctuary areas. Then, we look at the state of retail giant Kohl’s after losing several CEOs. And, […]
Duration:00:49:57
New bill package to help pollinators, Telemarketer-sold health insurance, Baby zoo animals
6/2/2025
We hear from a lawmaker about a bipartisan package of bills that are meant to help pollinators in Wisconsin. Then we learn about an issue facing people seeking health insurance […]
Duration:00:49:59
AmeriCorps cuts, Outlook on tourism season, Small town guidebook
5/30/2025
A center offering free legal aid in Milwaukee is ending their AmeriCorps program this week after cuts from the federal government. Tourism leaders in Door County share how they’re feeling […]
Duration:00:49:58
US Rep. Steil on federal budget, The power of Midwest farmers, Growing popularity of women’s basketball
5/29/2025
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, a Republican from Janesville, gives his take on federal budget negotiations. Then, we learn how farmers in the Midwest were integral to America becoming a global […]
US Rep. Gwen Moore, US Women’s Golf Open in back in Wisconsin, A new memoir delves a family mystery
5/28/2025
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, a Democrat from Milwaukee, weighs in on federal politics. Then, two golf pros explain the significance of Wisconsin to the pro tour. Then, a story from […]