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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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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 […]