Wisconsin Weekend

By Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Weekend” features some of our favorite conversations from “Wisconsin Today” about the state’s cultures, communities, and interesting people. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for a... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

Wisconsin Weekend episodes:

June 20, 2026 Soccer player overcomes rare infection, 9-year-old’s bike adventure, Father’s memoir about adoption
We talk to a soccer player who overcame a rare “flesh-eating” infection. Then, we talk with a 9-year-old Wisconsin boy who biked across the country. And a father talks about […]
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50min
June 13, 2026 Mr. Peanuts retires, A shop for preparing for death, Documentary on Milwaukee’s LGBTQ elders
We talk with “Mr. Peanuts,” the Cross Plains school custodian who is retiring after 61 years. Then, we talk to the owner of a news business who hopes to changes […]
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50min
June 06, 2026 Violent Femmes’ groundbreaking album, When baseball for breakfast, Vintage bike tour
We learn how the Violent Femmes’ made their first album and why it remains significant. Then, we explore a new children’s book about when the Brewers played morning baseball. And, […]
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50min
May 30, 2026 Wisconsin’s got dancers, Film about Hmong settlement in Eau Claire, Kites in the Wisconsin skies
We talk to directors of the Barrio Dance Studio in Madison about how dancers from the studio are appearing on “America’s Got Talent.” Then, we learn about a film marking […]
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51min
May 23, 2026 New Center for Black Excellence and Culture, The women behind Villa Louis, The return of Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly
We talk to the head of the new Center for Black Excellence and Culture about his hopes for the facility. Then, we learn about the forgotten women who kept Wisconsin’s […]
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51min
May 16, 2026 Wisconsin’s cartoonist laureate, The growth of girls’ flag football, ‘The Supper Club Saints’
We talk with Wisconsin’s first cartoonist laureate about his art. Then, two coaches and a player explain the growing popularity of flag football among girls. And, the author of “The […]
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51min
May 09, 2026 Outdoor classrooms, Silent Book Clubs, The future of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute
We look at how schools in Sauk County are using nature as the classroom. Then, find out why ‘Silent Book Clubs’ are becoming popular in Wisconsin. And, we learn about […]
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51min
May 02, 2026 Focus on caregivers, Children’s books that acknowledge disabilities, Writing about your life
We explore an art exhibit that looks at the experiences of caregivers. Then, we talk to the founder of an award for children’s books that focus on people with disabilities. […]
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51min
April 11, 2026 Outdoor classrooms, Magic realist painters, Movie about dying
We visit a Wisconsin elementary school bringing kids outdoors for class every day. We also learn about the history of artists painting in the magical realism style in Wisconsin. Plus, […]
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April 04, 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival, Hmong refugee’s memoir, Silent book club
The creator of the John Wick movie franchise talks about his new movie coming to the Wisconsin Film Festival. We also visit with La Crosse writer Pao Lor about his […]
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50min

FAQs about Wisconsin Weekend:

How many episodes does Wisconsin Weekend have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.