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
Record-high diesel prices, Church attendance, Hmong documentary
5/26/2026
We check in on how high diesel prices are affecting the transportation industry in Wisconsin. Then, as national polls show a rise in religiosity, three faith leaders share what they […]
Duration:00:50:00
Wake boat lawsuits, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Kite-flying club
5/22/2026
We get an update on ongoing wake boat controversies around the state from two reporters following the story. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at the fallout from last week’s failed […]
Duration:00:49:54
Federal PFAS rollback, Rural housing solutions, Villa Louis estate
5/21/2026
We learn about what the rollback of PFAS standards for drinking water could mean for Wisconsin. Then, two communities share how they are tackling the rural housing crisis. And a […]
Duration:00:50:00
Watertown composer visit, Data center water usage, Downfall of Schlitz beer
5/20/2026
We hear from a local church congregation in Watertown that is hosting a community performance of a song banned by the local school board. Then, a researcher outlines what we […]
Duration:00:49:55
Rise in tick bites, Next UW president, Center for Black Excellence
5/19/2026
A vector-borne disease scientist talks about a nationwide surge in tick bites and how to protect yourself. Then, we hear from the head of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of […]
Duration:00:49:58
Wisconsin GOP convention, Farmers await trade deal, Ojibwe short film
5/18/2026
We recap Wisconsin’s state Republican convention with a reporter and the chair of the party. Then, we talk to two Wisconsin farmers hoping for a trade deal from Trump negotiating […]
Duration:00:50:00
Technical college funding, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Emerald dragonfly
5/15/2026
The president of Wisconsin’s technical college system explains why she opposed the tax deal brokered by Gov. Evers and Republicans. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at why that same bipartisan […]
Duration:00:08:43
Latest school test results, Effects of banning cell phones in schools, New Peter Ash book
5/14/2026
We look at why students in Wisconsin are struggling with reading and math. Then, we look at what the research shows regarding banning cell phones in school. And the author […]
Duration:00:49:59
Evers on bipartisan deal, Ridglan Farms’ beagles, Children’s museum psychology
5/13/2026
We hear from Gov. Evers about a bipartisan deal on school funding and tax relief. Then, we get the latest on the Ridglan Farms beagles. And, we talk with a […]
Duration:00:49:53
Property tax relief, Property tax assessments, Girls flag football
5/12/2026
We hear an analysis of the recent bipartisan property tax agreement in the state Legislature. Then, we talk with housing market experts about how the market is affecting property taxes. […]
Duration:00:50:00