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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How many episodes does Wisconsin Today have?

The podcast currently has 475 episodes available.

Wisconsin Today episodes:

May 27, 2026 Poll on failed surplus bill, Affordable housing development, 3-speed bike tour
A pollster breaks down a poll that finds 4 in 5 Wisconsin adults support a failed bill to spend down the state’s budget surplus. Then, we learn how a private […]
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50min
May 26, 2026 Record-high diesel prices, Church attendance, Hmong documentary
We check in on how high diesel prices are affecting the transportation industry in Wisconsin. Then, as national polls show a rise in religiosity, three faith leaders share what they […]
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50min
May 22, 2026 Wake boat lawsuits, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Kite-flying club
We get an update on ongoing wake boat controversies around the state from two reporters following the story. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the fallout from last week’s failed […]
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50min
May 21, 2026 Federal PFAS rollback, Rural housing solutions, Villa Louis estate
We learn about what the rollback of PFAS standards for drinking water could mean for Wisconsin. Then, two communities share how they are tackling the rural housing crisis. And a […]
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50min
May 20, 2026 Watertown composer visit, Data center water usage, Downfall of Schlitz beer
We hear from a local church congregation in Watertown that is hosting a community performance of a song banned by the local school board. Then, a researcher outlines what we […]
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50min
May 19, 2026 Rise in tick bites, Next UW president, Center for Black Excellence
A vector-borne disease scientist talks about a nationwide surge in tick bites and how to protect yourself. Then, we hear from the head of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of […]
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50min
May 18, 2026 Wisconsin GOP convention, Farmers await trade deal, Ojibwe short film
We recap Wisconsin’s state Republican convention with a reporter and the chair of the party. Then, we talk to two Wisconsin farmers hoping for a trade deal from Trump negotiating […]
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50min
May 15, 2026 Technical college funding, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Emerald dragonfly
The president of Wisconsin’s technical college system explains why she opposed the tax deal brokered by Gov. Evers and Republicans. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at why that same bipartisan […]
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9min
May 14, 2026 Latest school test results, Effects of banning cell phones in schools, New Peter Ash book
We look at why students in Wisconsin are struggling with reading and math. Then, we look at what the research shows regarding banning cell phones in school. And the author […]
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50min
May 13, 2026 Evers on bipartisan deal, Ridglan Farms’ beagles, Children’s museum psychology
We hear from Gov. Evers about a bipartisan deal on school funding and tax relief. Then, we get the latest on the Ridglan Farms beagles. And, we talk with a […]
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50min

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How many episodes does Wisconsin Today have?

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