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Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Today
News
Daily News
English
“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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10
21 October 2026
Van Orden-Cooke debate, Domestic violence homicides, Wisconsin cryptids
A reporter and a political scientist break down last night's debate between candidates for Wisconsin's competitive 3rd Congressional District. Then, we learn about a nonprofit seeking to reduce domestic violence homicides. Plus, an artist brings Wisconsin monsters to life with his illustrations.
50 min
20 October 2026
Fall harvest update, Milwaukee data center moratorium, Mustard museum turns 40
With the fall harvest in full swing, we check on how farmers and crops are faring with this year's yields and markets. Then, a city alder talks about why Milwaukee recently passed a one-year moratorium on data center development. Plus, the National Mustard Museum in Middleton celebrates 40 years.
50 min
19 October 2026
Election clerks brace for federal scrutiny, A Milwaukee cyberstalking victim, Brewers country music album
We hear about how clerks are preparing for the November election. Then, a victim and a criminologist discuss a string of cyberstalking crimes with false reports and SWAT calls. And […]
49 min
16 October 2026
Northern drought, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Brewers head to World Series
We hear from a state climatologist about an ongoing “extreme” drought in Wisconsin’s north. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team discusses the track records of the governor candidates. And we […]
49 min
15 October 2026
Social Security cost of living, Nobel winner Francis Halzen, Legacy of funk drummer Clyde Stubblefield
We discuss cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security and its impacts on recipients. Then, Nobel winner Francis Halzen joins the show to talk about his work on neutrinos. And funk drummer […]
50 min
14 October 2026
Rally for assault survivors, groundbreaking hearing loss surgery, New children’s book
We hear about a rally set for Friday to raise awareness of sexual assault. Then, we talk with doctors about a groundbreaking surgery on two Wisconsin sisters with hearing loss. […]
45 min
13 October 2026
Medicare open enrollment, Condo construction, Pakistani cookbook
We look at options facing Medicare enrollees as open enrollment begins this week. Then, a developer and a city planner talk about a shortage of condominiums in the housing market. […]
49 min
12 October 2026
WPR voter guide, Police use of force, WWII flight nurses
We learn about WPR’s 2026 voter guide for the November election. Then, we hear from the Madison Police Department about its use of force policies after this summer’s deadly police […]
49 min
09 October 2026
Brewers boost economy, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Students training assistance dogs
We hear about the economic impact of the Brewers’ smashing success. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team discusses the races for governor and Congress. And, we learn about a program […]
50 min
08 October 2026
Disaster relief funding, Parenting in a digital world, Wisconsin rockhounding
We learn about how $18 million in federal disaster relief funds will be used in the Fox Valley after a July tornado. Then, we hear from a doctor and author […]
50 min