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Wisconsin Today

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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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Foodborne illness outbreak, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Fabric art installation 10.07.2026 49:52

We learn about cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes diarrhea, and what Wisconsin is watching for as neighboring Michigan sees an outbreak. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics brings us the latest […]

Dugan sentencing, Super El Nino, Cardboard sculptures 09.07.2026 50:00

A reporter and a legal scholar bring us the latest on former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s sentencing yesterday. Then, we hear from scientists about how this year’s “super” El […]

Energy increase from data centers, AI in healthcare, Long-running summer camp 08.07.2026 49:54

We check in on the energy demands of hyperscale data centers, which a new report estimates will rise more than 40 percent. Then, a doctor and researcher share how AI […]

Lake Geneva boating tragedy, Efforts to expand passenger rail, Lesson in whip cracking 07.07.2026 49:59

We learn how the Lake Geneva community is coping after a violent storm caused a boating accident that killed three children. Then, we hear about efforts to expand passenger rail […]

UW’s new athletic director, Plans to produce nuclear medicine in Wisconsin, The AI robots working to alleviate loneliness 06.07.2026 49:53

Two sports reporters talk about the UW’s new athletic director. Then, we learn about a nuclear medicine facility proposed for Janesville. And, we learn about a program that puts AI […]

ICE activity in Milwaukee, Childcare Counts, 100-year Houdini celebration 02.07.2026 49:59

An advocate and a local official respond to reports of arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Milwaukee area. Then, childcare providers discuss how they will adapt as […]

Heat warnings, State lawmakers on AI regulation, Dancing Grannies at national parade 01.07.2026 49:52

We learn how Wisconsin residents can stay safe during the extreme heat this week. Then, state lawmakers make the case for state regulation of artificial intelligence. And, two leaders of […]

Court rules tribes can buy back land, Green energy and agriculture, Baseball for breakfast 29.06.2026

First, tribes can buy back land on their reservations and transfer it away from local governments, under a ruling from the state Supreme Court. Then, as solar power grows there’s […]

Asylum-seeker detained by ICE, Inside Wisconsin Politics, The semiquincentennial 26.06.2026 49:59

First, we hear about a recent case where a Wisconsin asylum-seeker was detained by immigration agents. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics explores socialist candidates in the Wisconsin primaries. And PBS Wisconsin […]

Housing affordability bill, E15 fuel, Wisconsin’s first cartoonist laureate 25.06.2026 50:00

We hear about the landmark housing affordability bill that passed Congress but awaits President Trump’s signature. Then, legislation in Congress could allow for year-round E15 production. We talk about the […]