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
Childcare provider strike, Settling the nature vs. nurture debate, New research on back pain
5/15/2025
First, a child care provider tells us why she is protesting cuts to state funding. Then, a panel of researchers explain how a new scientific field hopes to move beyond […]
Potential VA budget increase, 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement, Lab aims to improve wheelchairs
5/14/2025
First, a Wisconsin veteran service officer explores what a budget increase to the Veterans Affairs Department could mean for Wisconsin. Then, a Hmong anthropologist reflects on the 50th anniversary of […]
State budget negotiations, New rules for high school athletes, Poetry from Madison’s poet laureate
5/13/2025
Two WPR reporters discuss budget negotiations between legislators and Gov. Tony Evers. Then, we discuss how allowing high school athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness could […]
A new pope, Potential port fees, Surviving climate change disasters
5/12/2025
First we hear from local Catholics about their reaction to the selection of the new pope. Also, we learn how potential port fees could affect trade through the great lakes. […]
Abundant Life, Tariffs in your coffee cup, Therapeutic power of board games
5/9/2025
First we get an update on the state budget and a new redistricting lawsuit. Then, we learn about how tariffs are affecting local coffee roasters. Then, a story from Wisconsin […]
Lawsuits against Trump, Wisconsin apparel, Milwaukee soul gospel
5/8/2025
Wisconsin’s attorney general updates us about Wisconsin’s involvement in lawsuits against the Trump administration. Then, we learn about how apparel makers in the state are handling new tariffs. Then we […]
Federal health care funding, Agriculture tech solutions, Rare plant monitoring
5/7/2025
We learn about how the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal would affect health care. Then, we explore how technology is being used on farms. Then, we hear an episode of […]
Real ID going into effect, Border czar threatens Gov. Evers, A push for film tax credits
5/6/2025
First, we learn details about the new Real ID requirements nationwide. Then, an attorney for the Wisconsin ACLU discusses the recent conflict between border czar Tom Homan and Wisconsin governor […]
GDP in decline, Underage vaping trends, Public library documentary
5/5/2025
We talk with an economist about what a decline in the country’s gross domestic product means for Wisconsin. Then, a doctor explains health associated with underage vaping. And, we hear […]
AmeriCorps cuts, Air quality report, New state historical markers
5/2/2025
We talk with the leader of a Wisconsin organization affected by federal cuts to the AmeriCorps agency. Then, we hear about the findings of a report on air quality in […]