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Wisconsin Weekend

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Wisconsin Weekend” features some of our favorite conversations from “Wisconsin Today” about the state’s cultures, communities, and interesting people. Join hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent for a weekly look at what makes Wisconsin such a fun and vibrant place to be.

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Soccer player overcomes rare infection, 9-year-old’s bike adventure, Father’s memoir about adoption 20.06.2026 50:00

We talk to a soccer player who overcame a rare “flesh-eating” infection. Then, we talk with a 9-year-old Wisconsin boy who biked across the country. And a father talks about […]

Mr. Peanuts retires, A shop for preparing for death, Documentary on Milwaukee’s LGBTQ elders 13.06.2026 50:00

We talk with “Mr. Peanuts,” the Cross Plains school custodian who is retiring after 61 years. Then, we talk to the owner of a news business who hopes to changes […]

Violent Femmes’ groundbreaking album, When baseball for breakfast, Vintage bike tour 06.06.2026 50:00

We learn how the Violent Femmes’ made their first album and why it remains significant. Then, we explore a new children’s book about when the Brewers played morning baseball. And, […]

Wisconsin’s got dancers, Film about Hmong settlement in Eau Claire, Kites in the Wisconsin skies 30.05.2026 50:30

We talk to directors of the Barrio Dance Studio in Madison about how dancers from the studio are appearing on “America’s Got Talent.” Then, we learn about a film marking […]

New Center for Black Excellence and Culture, The women behind Villa Louis, The return of Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly 23.05.2026 50:28

We talk to the head of the new Center for Black Excellence and Culture about his hopes for the facility. Then, we learn about the forgotten women who kept Wisconsin’s […]

Wisconsin’s cartoonist laureate, The growth of girls’ flag football, ‘The Supper Club Saints’ 16.05.2026 50:30

We talk with Wisconsin’s first cartoonist laureate about his art. Then, two coaches and a player explain the growing popularity of flag football among girls. And, the author of  “The […]

Outdoor classrooms, Silent Book Clubs, The future of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute 09.05.2026 50:23

We look at how schools in Sauk County are using nature as the classroom. Then, find out why ‘Silent Book Clubs’ are becoming popular in Wisconsin. And, we learn about […]

Focus on caregivers, Children’s books that acknowledge disabilities, Writing about your life 02.05.2026 50:30

We explore an art exhibit that looks at the experiences of caregivers. Then, we talk to the founder of an award for children’s books that focus on people with disabilities. […]

Outdoor classrooms, Magic realist painters, Movie about dying 11.04.2026

We visit a Wisconsin elementary school bringing kids outdoors for class every day. We also learn about the history of artists painting in the magical realism style in Wisconsin. Plus, […]

Wisconsin Film Festival, Hmong refugee’s memoir, Silent book club 04.04.2026 50:00

The creator of the John Wick movie franchise talks about his new movie coming to the Wisconsin Film Festival. We also visit with La Crosse writer Pao Lor about his […]