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
Immigration policy updates, A new dinosaur, Engineer of the Year
1/24/2025
We learn how immigration policy is changing under President Trump. Then, we learn how rural dentistry is evolving over generations. Then, we look at a new dinosaur fossil discovered by […]
Duration:00:50:00
State of the State recap, Accommodating mental health needs at work, Citizen-led referenda
1/23/2025
WPR’s state Capitol reporter recaps Governor Evers’ State of the State address. Then, an author talks about their new book covering mental health inclusivity in the workplace. Plus, an assistant […]
Duration:00:49:57
Victim resource funding cuts, Potential placenta treatment, Diver cleans state waterways on YouTube
1/22/2025
Nonprofits discuss dwindling federal funds. Then, scientists explain developing treatments that hope to change the outcome of complicated pregnancies. Plus, a Wisconsin Life on being a first-time father. Also, a […]
Duration:00:50:00
Madison housing inventory, Farmers prepare for tariffs, Podcast on rural queer life
1/21/2025
A professor explains a new housing inventory report. Then, we learn what tariffs under President Trump could mean for farmers. Plus, we revisit Trump’s vow to pardon those charged for […]
Duration:00:49:58
State Supreme Court race, New Kohl’s CEO, New Year’s health goals
1/20/2025
A reporter brings us up to speed on the latest news from the state Supreme Court race in advance of the April election. Then, we talk about the challenges that […]
Duration:00:49:58
Voter ID law, Norovirus uptick, Ice Age Trail K-12 partnership
1/17/2025
We discuss what voters need to know about the voter ID law on the April ballot. Then, we talk about how to prevent the spread of norovirus. Plus, we hear […]
Duration:00:49:57
‘Spill Law’ case, ‘Building the Black City,’ Fisharama returns
1/16/2025
An environmental law expert explains the implications of the ‘Spill Law’ case being heard by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Then, we talk to the author of the new book, “Building […]
Duration:00:49:56
Wisconsin wildfire prevention, Internet sleuths, The world of gulls
1/15/2025
We talk about wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts in Wisconsin. Then, we explore the world of internet detectives — and its ethics. Then, we talk about an under-appreciated bird: the […]
Duration:00:49:59
Lawrence University apartments, Local TV news layoffs, Wisconsin’s new poet laureate
1/14/2025
We talk with the president of Lawrence University about an upcoming mixed-use building project in downtown Appleton. Then, we talk about the impact of recent local TV news layoffs across […]
Duration:00:49:56
Fighting human trafficking, Analyzing how judges handle appeals for protection, Exploring Racine’s working class foundation
1/13/2025
We look at efforts to fight human trafficking ahead of the NFL draft. Then, we look at a report on how judges in Dane County handle calls for protection from […]
Duration:00:50:00