This Is Wisconsin

By Ben Wikler

This Is Wisconsin is about what makes the Badger State great. Not billionaires, not giant companies, but rather the main characters in a democracy: the people. We hand them the mic. We travel the stat... more

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How many episodes does This Is Wisconsin have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

This Is Wisconsin episodes:

August 21, 2026 Appleton Small Businesses
Big business gets all the press. But most businesses aren’t big. I checked in with some small business leaders in Appleton, Wisconsin. Guess what they love about our state?
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August 14, 2026 Marijuana and Wisconsin
Wisconsin still hasn’t passed marijuana legalization. The grass is greener across state lines. Do you think Wisconsin should pass it?
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August 11, 2026 Video Games vs. A Tank of Gas
$60 to fill up your gas tank. That’s the cost of a video game for the Switch. Does it have to be this expensive? What would you buy if it weren’t?
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July 31, 2026 Malort and Medicaid
Illinois has Malort, but they also have some good ideas — like expanded Medicaid that makes health care cheaper for everyone.
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July 20, 2026 Spotted Cow vs Malort
Illinois has Malort. We have Spotted Cow… I think it’s pretty clear Wisconsin wins this one. What do you think?
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July 17, 2026 Marijuana, Taxes, and Schools
Marijuana: illegal in Wisconsin. Legal in Illinois. Tear down this wall!
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July 16, 2026 Wisconsin vs. Illinois: What You Can Get Across the Border
Today, a special investigation by This Is Wisconsin of our Southern border. With Illinois.
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July 08, 2026 Juneteenth isn’t just Black history,
Juneteenth isn’t just Black history, it’s all of our history. When we share our culture and our history, we come out more united.
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July 06, 2026 Juneteenth in Wisconsin
Last month I stopped by Milwaukee’s Juneteenth festival—the longest running one in the US!—to talk to folks about what Juneteenth means to them.
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July 06, 2026 Ella & Jessica – A Milkshake tradition
Some of my best memories revolve around food, like my sister making the shakes at Mickies. This holiday weekend I hope you created new memories with some great food!
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FAQs about This Is Wisconsin:

How many episodes does This Is Wisconsin have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.