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
Redistricting lawsuit, Software layoffs, Obergefell anniversary
7/17/2025
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 […]
Duration:00:49:57
Tariff impacts, Transportation projects, Campus closure
7/16/2025
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 […]
Duration:00:50:00
K-12 education, Building a telescope, Paddle record
7/15/2025
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. […]
Duration:00:49:59
State park flood safety, Converting office buildings, Living kidney donors
7/14/2025
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 […]
Duration:00:49:58
Governor Tony Evers, Soybean firefighting foam, Carnegie libraries
7/11/2025
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 […]
Duration:00:50:02
Banning conversion therapy, Alcohol-related liver disease, Film Farm and Culture Fest
7/10/2025
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.
Duration:00:49:58
Nuclear energy, History of PFAS, 150-year-old church
7/9/2025
We learn more about new investments in nuclear energy in Wisconsin. Then we talk to the author of a new book about the history of PFAS chemicals. Later, we hear […]
Duration:00:50:01
Medicaid cuts, Lessons from the census, Wisconsin Dance Theatre
7/8/2025
A healthcare policy researcher shares how federal Medicaid cuts could affect healthcare in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to a political scientist about his new book on the importance of the […]
Duration:00:49:57
State Supreme Court rules against 19th-century abortion law, Saving the doomsday glacier, Great Lakes maps
7/7/2025
An OB/GYN gives her take on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling against the state’s 1849 law banning abortion. Then we hear from scientists trying to figure out how to prevent […]
Duration:00:49:58
State budget, Energy bills, Driftless cheesemaking
7/3/2025
Political reporters explain how Gov. Evers and Republican lawmakers reached a compromise this week on key parts of the state budget. Then, we learn how federal policy is affecting Wisconsinites’ […]
Duration:00:49:59