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 368 episodes available.

Wisconsin Today episodes:

July 23, 2025 Federal funding for overdose response programs at risk, Craft breweries closing, Understanding wetland insects
Two public health workers explain how a loss of federal funding to prevent overdoses could affect Wisconsin. Then, two craft brewers talk about the state of their industry, which is […]
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51min
July 22, 2025 Vape ban lawsuit, The decline in kids biking, Historic Brewers start
We discuss the legal dispute over the ban of some vapes and e-cigarettes. Then, we look at why fewer children are riding bicycles. Then, we explore the Milwaukee Brewers’ hot […]
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50min
July 21, 2025 Bitcoin ATMs, Solar energy, Mapping Middle-earth
First, we look at new regulations aimed at stopping Bitcoin ATM scams. Then, a professor explains how solar energy became so cheap and what’s in store for solar. Plus, the […]
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50min
July 18, 2025 Public media funding, Bradyn’s Law, American Ninja Warrior
We look at how federal cuts to public media could affect public radio stations in Wisconsin. Then, we learn about efforts to combat sexual extortion. Then, a story from Wisconsin […]
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50min
July 17, 2025 Redistricting lawsuit, Software layoffs, Obergefell anniversary
First, a political scientist brings us the latest on Wisconsin’s congressional maps. Then, a look at how layoffs at Microsoft have affected a Wisconsin video game developer. Plus, two queer […]
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50min
July 16, 2025 Tariff impacts, Transportation projects, Campus closure
First, a look at how Trump’s new tariffs could affect Wisconsin businesses and trade partners. Then, a conversation with the state transportation secretary about how state and federal budgets are […]
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50min
July 15, 2025 K-12 education, Building a telescope, Paddle record
First, state school superintendent Jill Underly weighs in on news affecting education. Then, a UW-Madison scientist who helped build a telescope in Chile offers insights on observing the night sky. […]
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50min
July 14, 2025 State park flood safety, Converting office buildings, Living kidney donors
We learn about natural disaster safety measures in Wisconsin state parks. Then, we hear about efforts in Milwaukee to convert office buildings into housing. Later, we find out what it […]
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50min
July 11, 2025 Governor Tony Evers, Soybean firefighting foam, Carnegie libraries
We talk to Governor Tony Evers about the new state budget and his future plans. Then, we learn about a new firefighting foam made from soybeans instead of PFAS. And […]
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51min
July 10, 2025 Banning conversion therapy, Alcohol-related liver disease, Film Farm and Culture Fest
We learn about a new Wisconsin supreme court ruling. Then we hear about new research on alcohol-related liver disease. Later, we hear about an upcoming film festival.
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50min

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