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
US Sen. Tammy Baldwin on government shutdown, Nicotine pouch research, Snow sculpting
1/30/2026
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses immigration enforcement and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Then, a researcher explains the health risks of nicotine pouches. And, a father-son duo on […]
Duration:00:50:00
Gun advocates respond to Pretti killing, Impact of no tax on tips, Restoring murals in Superior
1/29/2026
Wisconsin gun advocates react to White House comments decrying ICU Nurse Alex Pretti for legally carrying a gun as he was killed by federal agents. Then, industry workers share how […]
Duration:00:50:00
US Sen. Johnson on ICE, Lifelong learners, Door County bakery gets James Beard nomination
1/28/2026
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson discusses immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Then, an educator and student talk about an institute for older learners at UW-Green Bay. And, the owner of a Door […]
Duration:00:50:00
School funding, Cannabis education, Appleton photography workspace
1/27/2026
First, a WPR reporter explains why superintendents from Wisconsin’s five largest school districts are asking for a school funding compromise. Then, two instructors talk about a cannabis education certificate at […]
Duration:00:50:00
Future of conservation program, How AI is being used by emergency dispatch, Bucks vs. USSR
1/26/2026
Two Republican state lawmakers discuss a plan to fund the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Then, we talk with two county emergency communication heads about how they’re using AI. And, we talk […]
Duration:00:50:00
Gov. Tony Evers, New WEDC chair, Outdoor recreation
1/23/2026
First, Gov. Tony Evers talks about his goals for his last months in office. Then, we meet the new head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. And we look at […]
Duration:00:50:00
Constitutional amendments, Aging in Wisconsin, What Dan read
1/22/2026
First, WPR’s Capitol bureau chief discusses the state constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot this year. Then, a state demographer talks about the trends of how Wisconsin is […]
Duration:00:50:00
Arctic weather, Trump health care, Teen pursues farming dream
1/21/2026
A meteorologist explains the risks of extreme cold weather. Then, health reporter discusses how the Trump Administration’s first year is affecting medical care in Wisconsin. And a young farmer talks […]
Duration:00:49:53
Data center regulation, ICE use of force, Greendale marching band
1/20/2026
Two state lawmakers talk with us about their different ideas for regulating energy use by data centers. We also talk with a former Wisconsin police chief about the use of […]
Duration:00:50:00
Wisconsin’s budget surplus, How voters feel about Trump, Dry January concoctions
1/20/2026
We look at why Wisconsin is expected to have an extra $1.5 billion at the end of the budget cycle. Then, a Wisconsin pollster explains how residents feel so far […]
Duration:00:50:00