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
State audit committee, Van Gogh mystery, Orienteering
4/17/2025
First, state Sen. Eric Wimberger, Joint Legislative Audit Committee co-chair, discusses a series of audits on state agencies. Then, a UW-Madison professor talks about her experience contributing to the recovery […]
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Housing professionals on tariffs, Women’s flag football
4/16/2025
First, Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin shares her thoughts on current events and the latest going on in Washington, D.C. Then, the head of the Wisconsin Builders Association discusses the […]
Climate assessment cuts, Missing and murdered Indigenous women, Wisconsin human trafficking
4/15/2025
First, we hear from an environmental advocate on how federal cuts to a climate reporting agency could affect global warming studies going forward. Then, two members of Wisconsin’s Missing and […]
Home insurance rates, Library book challenges, Wisconsin’s iconic foods
4/14/2025
Wisconsin’s state insurance commissioner talks with us about rising home insurance rates. We also look into trends in challenging or banning children’s books over the last two decades. Plus, a […]
Senator Ron Johnson on tariffs, Soil health, Menasha museum’s future
4/11/2025
Republican Senator Ron Johnson shares his thoughts on the Trump administration’s import tariffs. We also learn about soil health projects happening in Grant County. Plus, a look at the uncertain […]
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 […]