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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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‘Sextortion’ bills, Supreme Court election, World’s Largest Trivia Contest
10 April 2026

‘Sextortion’ bills, Supreme Court election, World’s Largest Trivia Contest

We learn about new Wisconsin laws to protect children from sex extortion. Then, we review the results of Tuesday’s Supreme Court election with Inside Wisconsin Politics. And, we talk about […]
Rothman fired, Workers’ comp changes, Used instrument drive
09 April 2026

Rothman fired, Workers’ comp changes, Used instrument drive

We talk about what led to the firing of Jay Rothman, president of the Universities of Wisconsin. Then, we learn about changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system. And, we […]
State Supreme Court election, Organ donation challenges, Wisconsin film about death
08 April 2026

State Supreme Court election, Organ donation challenges, Wisconsin film about death

A veteran Wisconsin political reporter discusses the results of Tuesday’s Supreme Court election. Then, we hear about challenges in organ donation in the state. And, we talk to the Wisconsin […]
ICE arrests mosque president, HIV funding cuts, Outdoor learning
07 April 2026

ICE arrests mosque president, HIV funding cuts, Outdoor learning

We hear about the ICE arrest of the president of a Wisconsin mosque. Then, we learn about cuts to HIV safety net programs. And, we visit an outdoor classroom in […]
Regents vs Rothman, Mail-in voting, Magic realist art
06 April 2026

Regents vs Rothman, Mail-in voting, Magic realist art

We hear the latest about the Universities of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents attempt to push out President Jay Rothman. Then, we talk to Wisconsin municipal clerks about Trump’s executive order […]
US Forest Service changes, Spring election preview, Silent book clubs
03 April 2026

US Forest Service changes, Spring election preview, Silent book clubs

We look at how changes to the U.S. Forest Service will affect Wisconsin. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics looks at why Wisconsin has stayed out of the redistricting fight and next […]
Josh Kaul on birthright citizenship, Newcap closure in Green Bay, Milwaukee’s live music scene
02 April 2026

Josh Kaul on birthright citizenship, Newcap closure in Green Bay, Milwaukee’s live music scene

We talk to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul about the U.S. Supreme Court arguments over birthright citizenship. Then, we find out more about the impact of the non-profit Newcap closing […]
Artemis II launch, Ticks in Wisconsin, From Wausau to Hollywood and back
01 April 2026

Artemis II launch, Ticks in Wisconsin, From Wausau to Hollywood and back

We learn more about the Wisconsin connections to NASA’s planned launch of Artemis II. Then, we find out more about a rise in tick bites in the state. And, we […]
New antisemitism law, Vertical farming, Hmong refugee memoir
31 March 2026

New antisemitism law, Vertical farming, Hmong refugee memoir

A First Amendment expert explains Wisconsin’s new law on antisemitism. Then, we learn about the challenges and progress with vertical farming in the state. And, we hear the story of […]
Student loan plan ending, Increasing butterfat, ‘John Wick’ writer visits film festival
30 March 2026

Student loan plan ending, Increasing butterfat, ‘John Wick’ writer visits film festival

A group focused on college affordability explains what the ending of the SAVE repayment plan means for borrowers. Then, two guests discuss how the rising amount of fat in cows’ […]