Wisconsin Weekend

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Wisconsin Weekend” features some of our favorite conversations from “Wisconsin Today” about the state’s cultures, communities, and interesting people. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for a weekly look at what makes Wisconsin such a fun and vibrant place to be.

Episodes

  1. 20 June

    Soccer player overcomes rare infection, 9-year-old’s bike adventure, Father’s memoir about adoption

    We talk to a soccer player who overcame a rare “flesh-eating” infection. Then, we talk with a 9-year-old Wisconsin boy who biked across the country. And a father talks about […]

    50 min

  2. 13 June

    Mr. Peanuts retires, A shop for preparing for death, Documentary on Milwaukee’s LGBTQ elders

    We talk with “Mr. Peanuts,” the Cross Plains school custodian who is retiring after 61 years. Then, we talk to the owner of a news business who hopes to changes […]

    50 min

  3. 6 June

    Violent Femmes’ groundbreaking album, When baseball for breakfast, Vintage bike tour

    We learn how the Violent Femmes’ made their first album and why it remains significant. Then, we explore a new children’s book about when the Brewers played morning baseball. And, […]

    50 min

  4. 30 May

    Wisconsin’s got dancers, Film about Hmong settlement in Eau Claire, Kites in the Wisconsin skies

    We talk to directors of the Barrio Dance Studio in Madison about how dancers from the studio are appearing on “America’s Got Talent.” Then, we learn about a film marking […]

    51 min

  5. 23 May

    New Center for Black Excellence and Culture, The women behind Villa Louis, The return of Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly

    We talk to the head of the new Center for Black Excellence and Culture about his hopes for the facility. Then, we learn about the forgotten women who kept Wisconsin’s […]

    50 min

  6. 16 May

    Wisconsin’s cartoonist laureate, The growth of girls’ flag football, ‘The Supper Club Saints’

    We talk with Wisconsin’s first cartoonist laureate about his art. Then, two coaches and a player explain the growing popularity of flag football among girls. And, the author of  “The […]

    51 min

  7. 9 May

    Outdoor classrooms, Silent Book Clubs, The future of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute

    We look at how schools in Sauk County are using nature as the classroom. Then, find out why ‘Silent Book Clubs’ are becoming popular in Wisconsin. And, we learn about […]

    50 min

  8. 2 May

    Focus on caregivers, Children’s books that acknowledge disabilities, Writing about your life

    We explore an art exhibit that looks at the experiences of caregivers. Then, we talk to the founder of an award for children’s books that focus on people with disabilities. […]

    51 min

  9. 11 Apr

    Outdoor classrooms, Magic realist painters, Movie about dying

    We visit a Wisconsin elementary school bringing kids outdoors for class every day. We also learn about the history of artists painting in the magical realism style in Wisconsin. Plus, […]

  10. 4 Apr

    Wisconsin Film Festival, Hmong refugee’s memoir, Silent book club

    The creator of the John Wick movie franchise talks about his new movie coming to the Wisconsin Film Festival. We also visit with La Crosse writer Pao Lor about his […]

    50 min
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Wisconsin Weekend” features some of our favorite conversations from “Wisconsin Today” about the state’s cultures, communities, and interesting people. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for a weekly look at what makes Wisconsin such a fun and vibrant place to be.

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  • Creator
    Wisconsin Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Wisconsin Weekend

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