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
What tariffs mean for Wisconsin, Public service and federal cuts, Mapping Middle-earth
4/10/2025
We learn how the trade war and federal research cuts will affect Wisconsin. Then, the head of a public service center explains how his work is impacted by federal cuts […]
Stock market and retirement, Youth sports, Midwest noir
4/9/2025
A Wisconsin financial planner talks about how the major drop in the stock market could affect retirement accounts. We also hear about ideas to improve youth sports. And a mystery […]
Humanities funding, Organ transplants, Wisconsin idols
4/8/2025
The head of Wisconsin Humanities talks with us about the group’s future after its funding was cut. Two Wisconsin surgeons discuss a rare heart and lung transplant they performed. And […]
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce on tariffs, Hazing prevention in Wisconsin, Midwest Crane Count
4/7/2025
The head of Wisconsin’s manufacturing lobby group weighs in on Trump’s tariffs. Then, we learn about how an anti-hazing law is affecting college campuses in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to […]
Election analysis, Opioid crisis settlement money, Milwaukee documentary
4/4/2025
A Wisconsin political reporter discusses this week’s election. Then, we learn how opioid crisis settlement money is being spent in Wisconsin. Then, an episode of Wisconsin Life. Then, a new […]
Europe trade mission, Climate action plans, La Crosse’s library of granny flat plans
4/3/2025
First we learn about the trade relationship between Wisconsin and Germany. Then, we talk to Sun Prairie and Beloit city leaders about their sustainability goals. Then, an online library in […]
Election results, Amazon boycotts, Little free pantries
4/2/2025
First we talk with two professors about the state election results. Then we learn about recent boycotts of the online seller Amazon. Then an episode from Wisconsin Life. Lastly we […]
Cuts to Social Security research, Recovery schools, Poetic exploration of death and math
4/1/2025
We look at how ending research on Social Security could affect the retirement program. Then, talk with educators spearheading plans for schools to help students with addictions. Then, we talk […]
Tribal college grants suspended, Green Lake County wildfire, Awe 101
3/31/2025
We talk about how the College of Menominee Nation has been affected by suspended federal grants. Then, we debrief a recent 750-acre wildfire in Wisconsin with the officials who helped […]
Wisconsin prison bill, Water utility report cards, Improving life for wheelchair users
3/28/2025
We talk to a state legislator who wants to get tough with people on parole or probation who are charged with new crimes. Then, a researcher explains how Wisconsin’s public […]
Duration:00:50:00