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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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United States

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News

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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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

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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

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Canvas cyber attack on schools, DOT secretary, Wisconsin’s first cartoonist laureate

5/11/2026
We learn about a cyberattack that affected several schools and universities in Wisconsin. Then, Wisconsin’s Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman talks about efforts to improve transportation. And, Wisconsin’s first cartoonist laureate […]

Duration:00:49:57

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Tele-ICUs, Inside Wisconsin Politics, New novel on motherhood set in Wisconsin

5/8/2026
We look at how Ascension Wisconsin is using telehealth in its smaller intensive care units. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics answers students questions. And we chat with the author of a […]

Duration:00:50:00

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Pontiff and politics, Lessons from Maine on PFAS, Future of Ashland’s environmental institute

5/7/2026
Wisconsin is home to more than 1 million Catholics and we look at how they feel about President Trump’s criticism of the Pope. Then, we look at what Wisconsin can […]

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Budget for state’s largest school district, Police accountability, Veteran’s mental health

5/6/2026
The superintendent of the state’s largest school district explains the districts proposed $1.6 billion budget for next year. And, we hear two perspectives on whether Wisconsin police officers’ names should […]

Duration:00:36:53

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Access to mail in abortion pills, Founding dean of AI school, Simple Soyman reborn

5/5/2026
We explore how legal battles over a widely used abortion pill will affect Wisconsin. Then, we talk with the founding dean of UW-Madison’s new college for artificial intelligence. Then, the […]

Duration:00:37:54

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Wisconsin conservation support, Manufacturing job loss, Oldest Chinese restaurant

5/4/2026
We check in on public sentiment for Wisconsin conservation efforts. Then, an economist shares the impact of the state losing manufacturing jobs. And, we talk to the owner of the […]

Duration:00:50:00

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Rising gas prices, Democratic primaries, Repair clubs

5/1/2026
We explore the economic impact of rising gas prices. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics podcast sizes up the crowded Democratic primaries for 2026. And, we meet organizers of different repair […]

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Homeowners insurance claims, Electronic storage device-sniffing canines, UW-Stout fashion show

4/30/2026
We hear from insurance industry experts about claims coming out of recent storms that hit Wisconsin. Then, we meet the canines helping the state Department of Justice investigate internet crimes […]

Duration:00:50:00