Wisconsin Today

By 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.... more

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The podcast currently has 428 episodes available.

Wisconsin Today episodes:

April 03, 2026 US Forest Service changes, Spring election preview, Silent book clubs
We look at how changes to the U.S. Forest Service will affect Wisconsin. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at why Wisconsin has stayed out of the redistricting fight and next […]
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April 02, 2026 Josh Kaul on birthright citizenship, Newcap closure in Green Bay, Milwaukee’s live music scene
We talk to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about the U.S. Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship. Then, we find out more about the impact of the non-profit Newcap closing […]
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50min
April 01, 2026 Artemis II launch, Ticks in Wisconsin, From Wausau to Hollywood and back
We learn more about the Wisconsin connections to NASA’s planned launch of Artemis II. Then, we find out more about a rise in tick bites in the state. And, we […]
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50min
March 31, 2026 New antisemitism law, Vertical farming, Hmong refugee memoir
A First Amendment expert explains Wisconsin’s new law on antisemitism. Then, we learn about the challenges and progress with vertical farming in the state. And, we hear the story of […]
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50min
March 30, 2026 Student loan plan ending, Increasing butterfat, ‘John Wick’ writer visits film festival
A group focused on college affordability explains what the ending of the SAVE repayment plan means for borrowers. Then, two guests discuss how the rising amount of fat in cows’ […]
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50min
March 27, 2026 Opioid treatment in prison, State Supreme Court race, A Great Lakes legend
We look at the medications available to treat opioid addiction in Wisconsin’s prisons. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics focuses on the April 7 state Supreme Court race. And, we learn about […]
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50min
March 26, 2026 New FoodShare law, Cesar Chavez investigation, Mobile bookstore in Green Bay
We learn about a new Wisconsin law that would increase funding for food assistance. Then, three people reflect on the legacy of Cesar Chavez after an investigation found the icon […]
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March 25, 2026 Spring election poll, Decline in unions, Children’s books recognizing disabilities
A Wisconsin pollster explains voter sentiment ahead of the April election. Then, two researchers unpack a report showing a steep long-term decline in union membership since the passage of Act […]
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50min
March 24, 2026 UW branch campuses closing, Forever chemical legislation, Tiny Cabin Life
A reporter explains how communities are reacting after six of the state’s university branch campuses have closed in recent years. Then, we discuss efforts to address PFAS contamination. And, we […]
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50min
March 23, 2026 Future of Knowles-Nelson program, Supreme Court race spending, Ho-Chunk poet’s new book
The Knowles-Nelson state conservation program is likely to end in June after state Senate failed to vote on it this session. Then, we get an update on spending for the […]
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