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
Nursing degree loses ‘professional’ status, Decline in deer hunters, How to simplify Thanksgiving
11/25/2025
We look at the implications of the Trump administration’s decision to no longer consider nursing a professional degree. Then, with deer hunting season underway, we take stock of Wisconsin’s deer […]
Duration:00:49:59
Endangered species protections, Involuntary commitments, Eau Claire war veteran
11/24/2025
We look at how rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act could affect Wisconsin wildlife. Then, we learn about state laws regarding committing people for mental health treatment. Then, we hear […]
Duration:00:49:55
Abbott buys Exact Sciences, Federal funding delays, ‘Unmapping’ novel
11/21/2025
A health care reporter explains the acquisition of the Madison-based diagnostics company Exact Sciences. Then, we hear from Wisconsin school officials who are still waiting on federal funding delayed by […]
Duration:00:49:57
Sandhill crane hunting, Airport challenges beyond shutdown, Frank Lloyd Wright chairs
11/20/2025
We hear pro- and con-arguements for allowing sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin. Then, an aviation reporter explains how the government shutdown and ongoing staffing issues affect air travel in Wisconsin. […]
Duration:00:49:58
FoodShare restrictions, UN Climate Change Conference, Family farm life
11/19/2025
We learn more about a bill that would restrict FoodShare recipients from buying certain unhealthy foods. Then, we talk to Wisconsin scientists involved with COP30. Later, we hear the experience […]
Duration:00:49:55
Utilities assistance, Data center labor, Milwaukee Bucks social media
11/18/2025
We learn more about the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program to help with paying utilities. Then, we check in on data center construction and the involvement of union labor. Later, […]
Duration:00:50:00
Data center roundtable, Shoe print crime scene evidence, Speed skating
11/17/2025
First, we get updates about three Wisconsin municipalities considering data centers. Then, we learn about the importance of shoe print evidence in solving crimes and a new partnership between UW-Platteville […]
Duration:00:50:00
Federal hemp ban, Rural hospitals, ‘Wrecked Fitz’ book
11/14/2025
First, we get a reaction from a farmer about a new federal ban on hemp products. Then, we hear about the state of rural hospitals in Wisconsin with federal health […]
Duration:00:49:55
Legacy of the shutdown, Lessons from incarceration, Appleton folk musician on new album
11/13/2025
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore weighs in on the consequences of the federal government shutdown. Then, a formerly incarcerated author talks about his memoir on how he turned his life around. […]
Duration:00:49:58
Effects of the SNAP pause, Drugged driving, Glacier pilot
11/12/2025
First, we learn how the conflict over federal food aid is affecting recipients and grocery stores. Then, two researchers and a local law enforcement official talk about the rise in […]
Duration:00:49:57