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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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Online gambling bill goes to Gov. Evers, Invasive carp in the Great Lakes, Memoir from Madison Symphony Orchestra director
19 March 2026

Online gambling bill goes to Gov. Evers, Invasive carp in the Great Lakes, Memoir from Madison Symphony Orchestra director

We learn how online sports betting could soon be legal in Wisconsin if Gov. Tony Evers signs the legislation. Then, we learn about efforts to keep invasive carp out of […]
Superior mayor lobbies for bridge in D.C., Three-year college degrees, New album from Joyann Parker
18 March 2026

Superior mayor lobbies for bridge in D.C., Three-year college degrees, New album from Joyann Parker

After receiving previously withheld money, the mayor of Superior explains his efforts in Washington to secure funding for a bridge connecting his town to Minnesota. Then, we learn about the […]
Blizzard Elsa, Proposed changes to voting system, Spooky Wisconsin tales
17 March 2026

Blizzard Elsa, Proposed changes to voting system, Spooky Wisconsin tales

We speak with emergency management officials on how they are cleaning up this week’s blizzard. Then, we’re checking in on what Wisconsin voters need to know ahead of the April […]
Bills in state senate, Trump accounts for kids, Wallpaper as art
16 March 2026

Bills in state senate, Trump accounts for kids, Wallpaper as art

First, WPR’s state Capitol reporter brings us the latest on a series of bills in the state senate. Then, we learn more about new children’s savings accounts created by the […]
CAFO regulators, Wisconsin economic growth, ‘Ancient Light’ poetry collection
13 March 2026

CAFO regulators, Wisconsin economic growth, ‘Ancient Light’ poetry collection

We learn about understaffing for DNR workers that monitor large factory farms. Then, economists give us an update on how Wisconsin’s growth compares to the rest of the country. Later, […]
Protecting children from grooming, Data center construction, Wisconsin grottos
12 March 2026

Protecting children from grooming, Data center construction, Wisconsin grottos

First, we learn about a lawsuit over sexual abuse in a Wisconsin school district. Then, we hear from frustrated community members dealing with data center construction. Later, we meet Wisconsin […]
War impacts Wisconsin farmers, Whitefish reductions, Milwaukee gun owner safety summit
11 March 2026

War impacts Wisconsin farmers, Whitefish reductions, Milwaukee gun owner safety summit

We hear from Wisconsin farmers about how the war in Iran is affecting agriculture in the state with rising fertilizer prices. Then, we check in on the declining whitefish population […]
Rising gas prices, SNAP work requirements, ‘Forts’ children’s book
10 March 2026

Rising gas prices, SNAP work requirements, ‘Forts’ children’s book

First, we learn about the impacts of rising gas prices in Wisconsin. Then, we talk to a researcher and an advocate about Wisconsin’s FoodShare program and new work requirements. Later, […]
Developing PFAS regulations, Ongoing confusion over tariffs, Helping seniors write about their lives
09 March 2026

Developing PFAS regulations, Ongoing confusion over tariffs, Helping seniors write about their lives

We look at how Republicans and Democrats are trying to develop a compromise on PFAS regulations. Then, two Wisconsin business owners explain how the chaotic changes on tariffs are affecting […]
K-12 attendance boost, Trump Accounts and children’s savings, New Nick Petrie novel
06 March 2026

K-12 attendance boost, Trump Accounts and children’s savings, New Nick Petrie novel

We explore new data showing K-12 school attendance on the rise. Then, an economic policy expert and financial coach discuss a new federal investment account for all newborns. And author […]