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“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.
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The Wisconsin Senate president explains the Republican Party’s priorities for 2026. Then, we learn about how fusion energy might supply data centers with energy. And, we talk with a Madison […]
We talk about Wisconsin hospitals pausing gender-affirming care for minors. Then, we learn about the pros and cons of direct primary care as a solution to rising insurance costs. And, […]
We hear how Wisconsin residents are protesting an ICE agent killing a woman in Minneapolis. Then, two experts explain how people should think about the new federal guidance on vaccines […]
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan comments on the military operation in Venezuela last weekend. Then, we learn about how new liquor license laws are challenging owners of wedding barns. And, a […]
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin discusses America’s military operation in Venezuela. Then, two former Veterans Administration staffers say moves to eliminate vacant positions will exacerbate worker shortages. And, a […]
We look at how Wisconsin childcare funding is administered as billions in aid have been frozen in recent weeks. Then, we check in on state’s office to prevent gun and […]
A historian and a researcher on rhetoric give more context around the U.S. operation capturing the president of Venezuela. Then, analysts explore what could happen to Wisconsin communities if the […]
A doctor shares an update on respiratory illnesses and the flu as seasonal numbers rise. We also hear how tech colleges are letting high school students earn college credits before […]
We look at the care options for people who may be uninsured or seeing changes to their coverage in 2026. We also find out how new rules for the Medicaid […]
WPR reporter Joe Schulz looks back 2025’s data center boom in Wisconsin. Plus, an update on efforts to keep invasive carp out of Lake Michigan. And two friends talk about […]
A Wisconsin doctor talks about how art can be a part of the treatment process for neurological disorders. We also look into why solar energy is historically cheap. Plus, we […]
We hear about a UW-Platteville project helping the state expand its database of forensic footprints. We also hear from small villages putting state grant money toward drinking water projects. Plus, […]
We talk about how small businesses are complying with new trade rules. Then, we hear about how federal cuts are impacting the number of invasive “vampire fish” in the Great […]
We hear why home and condo insurance rates are rapidly rising in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about an initiative to get all Oneida third graders up to reading level. And, […]
We hear about the impact on Wisconsin of plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research. We also talk with three faith leaders about how they’ve supported their communities […]
Community rate payers might be on the hook if local data center campuses fail. We hear two Wisconsin Watch reporters about their investigation. We also learn how drugged driving is […]
We discuss yesterday’s guilty verdict for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Then, a lawmaker and a journalist explain the impact of losing WisconsinEye. And we meet the 14-year-old co-host of […]
We look at why Wisconsin homeowners’ taxes are on the rise. Then, a police department and a civil rights activist weigh in on the practice of photographing people driving. And […]
First, we dig into unemployment in the state and the latest job report with a La Crosse economist. Then, we look at how Green Bay recently updated its zoning in […]
A year after the deadly shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, we hear about ways to prevent gun violence. Then, we learn how cities are managing wild turkeys. […]
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