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
Battling the spread of measles, Stopping invasive carp, Redeveloping Mitchell Park Domes
8/6/2025
After a recent measles outbreak in the state, officials explain efforts to keep the disease from spreading. Then, we look at options to protect waters from invasive carp. Then, a […]
Duration:00:50:00
New jobs data, Local news, Polish-Americans in Superior
8/5/2025
A UW-Madison economics professor explains the data on employment. Then, leaders at three local news outlets explain how they’re adapting as media organizations disappear. Then, Anthony Bukoski of Superior joins the […]
Duration:00:49:56
Funding cuts impacting disabled population, State shared revenue, Hiking local trails
8/4/2025
We learn more about how changes at the federal level could disproportionately affect people with disabilities. Then, we check in on state shared revenue distribution to municipalities in Wisconsin. And, […]
Duration:00:50:00
Animal shelter challenges, Indigenous farm site, Wisconsin horror novel
8/1/2025
We talk to two humane societies about the funding and capacity challenges facing Wisconsin animal shelters. Then, we learn more about an archaeological discovery of an indigenous farm site. Then, […]
Duration:00:49:58
Technical college funding, Trucking industry changes, Mile of Music festival
7/31/2025
The president of the Wisconsin Technical College System explains how a federal funding freeze will affect state colleges. Then, we learn about federal policy changes for the long-haul trucking industry. […]
Duration:00:49:58
Rescue task force, Homeless veterans, Cost of medical school, Wisconsin mustard
7/30/2025
We learn about Wisconsinites who helped after deadly Texas’ floods. Then, we hear about efforts to save a veterans homeless shelter in Bellvue. Then, we find out about how changes […]
Duration:00:50:00
Immigration arrests, AI in classrooms, Emergency management systems
7/29/2025
We learn more about a rise in immigration arrests in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to two state Teachers of the Year about artificial intelligence use in schools. Then, we check […]
Duration:00:49:59
Hot housing market, Epilepsy research, AmericaCorps VISTA member of the year
7/28/2025
We look at what’s behind the recent spike in home sales. Then, a UW-Madison professors shares his research on epilepsy. Then, we talk with the recipient of Gov. Tony Evers’ […]
Duration:00:50:00
Gov. Evers decides against third term, How federal spending bill will affect restaurants, Country singer behind ‘God Bless Kwik Trip.’
7/25/2025
We explore how Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to run for reelection could affect state politics. Then, we learn how the federal spending bill will affect restaurants. Then, a story […]
Duration:00:50:00
Trump changes to Head Start, The weather of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Beloit College’s new logo
7/24/2025
Wisconsin Head Start leaders explain how White House changes to the free pre-k program could affect Wisconsinites. Then, a climatologist shares her investigations of what the weather might have been […]
Duration:00:49:58