Wisconsin Today
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
“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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Rep. Grothman on shutdown, Wild Rice Restoration, Wisconsin Bats
10/3/2025
First, we talk to U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman for the Republican perspective on the government shutdown. Then, we learn more about a project to conserve wild rice in Wisconsin. And, […]
Duration:00:49:59
Sen. Baldwin on shutdown, Return of prescribed burns, Oktoberfest and German heritage celebrations
10/2/2025
We talk to U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin about the federal government shutdown. Then, we learn about the return of prescribed burns for wildlife management. And, we dig into Wisconsin’s Oktoberfest […]
Duration:00:49:59
Government shutdown, Disabled unemployment benefits, UW-La Crosse planetarium
10/1/2025
First, we learn how the federal shutdown could Wisconsin. Then, an attorney explains what people need to know about the dispute over who is eligible for unemployment benefits. And, we […]
Duration:00:49:59
Democratic agenda in State Legislature, Rising grocery prices, Wisconsin figure skater
9/30/2025
We talk to the Democratic minority leader in the Assembly about what her party is hoping to accomplish this session. Then, we learn about what is contributing to rising grocery […]
Duration:00:49:59
Healthcare impacts of government funding debate, Midwest immigration and labor, Brewers album
9/29/2025
We hear what’s at stake for the healthcare marketplace as Congress negotiates a federal funding extension. We also learn about how immigration raids and deportation have affected the Midwest’s economy. […]
Duration:00:49:57
Abortion access, Young conservatives, Violins of Hope
9/26/2025
First, we learn why abortion services are being paused in Wisconsin and what patients seeking abortion care can do. Then, we look at the future of Wisconsin’s youth conservative movement. […]
Duration:00:32:12
Police departments helping ICE, Local broadband, Novelist Jane Hamilton
9/25/2025
First, an immigration attorney talks about the Palmyra police department’s proposed task force to assist ICE. Then, we learn about Superior’s recently launched city-owned broadband network. And Jane Hamilton talks […]
Duration:00:50:00
Menomonie data center on hold, Uncertain market for soybeans, What to do with ‘ugly’ apples
9/24/2025
The Menomonie mayor explains why his city has concerns about a massive data center project. Then, we look at the precarious market soybean farmers are facing this season. And we […]
Duration:00:31:28
Autism claims fact checked, Latest in sex research, Quokka’s music for the birds
9/23/2025
A Marquette scientist helps us sort through President Trump’s claims about autism. Then, the head of Vivent Health explains his new role as president of the International Academy of Sex […]
Duration:00:50:00
Speaker Robin Vos, Indigenous reporting, Library in the park
9/22/2025
First, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos discusses issues from the statehouse, including the state budget, security at the capitol building and the gubernatorial race. Then, we hear from PBS Wisconsin’s […]
Duration:00:34:22