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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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Outlook and advice on smoke, Inside Wisconsin Politics, New ghost novel
17 July 2026

Outlook and advice on smoke, Inside Wisconsin Politics, New ghost novel

We get a forecast of wildfire smoke for the next fews days and advice on how to stay safe. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics talks about a shakeup in the race […]
Wildfire smoke, OWI incarceration, Soccer star overcomes rare disease
16 July 2026

Wildfire smoke, OWI incarceration, Soccer star overcomes rare disease

We look at the impacts of wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota. Then, we learn about the increasing number of people incarcerated for drunk driving in Wisconsin. And, an author […]
New plans for Oscar Mayer factory, Trans athlete ruling, Powwow album
15 July 2026

New plans for Oscar Mayer factory, Trans athlete ruling, Powwow album

We learn about plans for the old Oscar Mayer factory in Madison. Then, we talk about a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to exclude transgender girls from competing […]
July heat wave, Voting in Wisconsin’s primaries, Port Washington’s historic newspapers
14 July 2026

July heat wave, Voting in Wisconsin’s primaries, Port Washington’s historic newspapers

We hear from a meteorologist and emergency preparedness expert about the current heat wave in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about what voters need to know about the upcoming primary elections. […]
Brewers update, Movie theater boom, Fringe festival
13 July 2026

Brewers update, Movie theater boom, Fringe festival

We check in on the Milwaukee Brewers mid-season with a sports journalist. Then, we learn how summer blockbusters are driving a return to Wisconsin movie theaters. Plus, Green Bay holds […]
Foodborne illness outbreak, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Fabric art installation
10 July 2026

Foodborne illness outbreak, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Fabric art installation

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 July 2026

Dugan sentencing, Super El Nino, Cardboard sculptures

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 July 2026

Energy increase from data centers, AI in healthcare, Long-running summer camp

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 July 2026

Lake Geneva boating tragedy, Efforts to expand passenger rail, Lesson in whip cracking

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 July 2026

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

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 […]