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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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Opioid treatment in prison, State Supreme Court race, A Great Lakes legend
27 March 2026

Opioid treatment in prison, State Supreme Court race, A Great Lakes legend

We look at the medications available to treat opioid addiction in Wisconsin’s prisons. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics focuses on the April 7 state Supreme Court race. And, we learn about […]
New FoodShare law, Cesar Chavez investigation, Mobile bookstore in Green Bay
26 March 2026

New FoodShare law, Cesar Chavez investigation, Mobile bookstore in Green Bay

We learn about a new Wisconsin law that would increase funding for food assistance. Then, three people reflect on the legacy of Cesar Chavez after an investigation found the icon […]
Spring election poll, Decline in unions, Children’s books recognizing disabilities
25 March 2026

Spring election poll, Decline in unions, Children’s books recognizing disabilities

A Wisconsin pollster explains voter sentiment ahead of the April election. Then, two researchers unpack a report showing a steep long-term decline in union membership since the passage of Act […]
UW branch campuses closing, Forever chemical legislation, Tiny Cabin Life
24 March 2026

UW branch campuses closing, Forever chemical legislation, Tiny Cabin Life

A reporter explains how communities are reacting after six of the state’s university branch campuses have closed in recent years. Then, we discuss efforts to address PFAS contamination. And, we […]
Future of Knowles-Nelson program, Supreme Court race spending, Ho-Chunk poet’s new book
23 March 2026

Future of Knowles-Nelson program, Supreme Court race spending, Ho-Chunk poet’s new book

The Knowles-Nelson state conservation program is likely to end in June after state Senate failed to vote on it this session. Then, we get an update on spending for the […]
Schimel’s role in U.S. Attorney’s Office, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Meditation in sports
20 March 2026

Schimel’s role in U.S. Attorney’s Office, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Meditation in sports

We look at efforts to keep Brad Schimel as the U.S. attorney in Milwaukee without U.S. Senate confirmation. Then, WPR’s “Inside Wisconsin Politics” podcast looks at the end of the […]
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 […]