Wisconsin Today

Wisconsin Public Radio
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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.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to retire, Debating facial recognition technology, Exhibit shares stories of service members

    First, two WPR reporters reflect on the legacy of Robin Vos, the longest serving speaker in state history. Then, we explore how facial recognition technology could change policing in Milwaukee. […]

    50 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Bill to ban data center NDAs, College child care centers, Ho-Chunk poet’s new book

    Two lawmakers talk about bills which would ban the use of nondisclosure agreements in the creation of new data centers. Then, leaders at two campus child care centers talk about […]

    50 min

  3. 3D AGO

    State of the State, Rock County domestic violence prevention, Supporting homeless families in winter

    WPR’s State Capitol reporter breaks down the biggest news from Gov. Evers’ State of the State address last night. Then, two domestic violence advocates talk about new rules to help […]

    50 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Line 5 update, Apostle Island Ice Caves reopen, Migrant workforce update, Ice fishing state championship

    A reporter updates us on the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline and the Apostle Island Ice Caves. Then, a business owner and a nonprofit share how immigration crackdowns are affecting Wisconsin […]

    50 min

  5. 5D AGO

    EPA rollbacks, Farm transition, Grammy-winning Wisconsin musicians

    First, we discuss EPA rollbacks that prevent the agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Then, We talk with a retiring farmer and an advocate about what the future of farmland. […]

  6. FEB 13

    Possible property tax relief, Trump Rx, Paralympic wheelchair curling

    WPR’s politics reporters explain a property tax relief proposal the Legislature is considering. Then, a Wisconsin pharmacist reviews the Trump Administration’s new prescription drug program. And we talk with Wisconsin’s […]

    50 min

  7. FEB 12

    Grothman on voting legislation, The return of Dicamba, Racing the Birkie at 70

    First, a U.S. House representative and a voting rights advocate discuss legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. Then, we talk about an herbicide that the Environmental […]

    50 min

  8. FEB 11

    Measles outbreak, Online cannabis education, Listening Party

    A doctor explains what Wisconsinites need to know about a measles outbreak. Then, we learn about UW-Platteville’s new cannabis education certificate. And, the Wisconsin band Listening Party talks about their […]

    50 min

  9. FEB 10

    Data center utility rates, Personal cost of incarceration, Truman Lowe Smithsonian Exhibit

    We learn about a proposal to create separate energy rates for data centers. Then, advocates discuss the high price people incarcerated in Wisconsin pay for necessities. And we hear about […]

  10. FEB 9

    Child labor violations, The benefits of keeping seniors social, The history of computers

    We examine child labor laws and violations in Wisconsin. Then, we explore the benefits of staying social and how to keep seniors engaged. And we visit a UW-Milwaukee lab that […]

    50 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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4 Ratings

About

“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.

Information

  • Creator
    Wisconsin Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Wisconsin Today

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