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Wisconsin Public Radio 10 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Wisconsin Today explores the people, places and ideas shaping life in Wisconsin. Hosts Rob Ferrett and Kate Archer Kent lead news and in-depth conversations. The show features stories and discussions that you can't find elsewhere.

Episodes

Rally for assault survivors, groundbreaking hearing loss surgery, New children’s book
Rally for assault survivors, groundbreaking hearing loss surgery, New children’s book Oct 14, 2026 2711 We hear about a rally set for Friday to raise awareness of sexual assault. Then, we talk with doctors about a groundbreaking surgery on two Wisconsin sisters with hearing loss. […]
Medicare open enrollment, Condo construction, Pakistani cookbook
Medicare open enrollment, Condo construction, Pakistani cookbook Oct 13, 2026 2999 We look at options facing Medicare enrollees as open enrollment begins this week. Then, a developer and a city planner talk about a shortage of condominiums in the housing market. […]
WPR voter guide, Police use of force, WWII flight nurses
WPR voter guide, Police use of force, WWII flight nurses Oct 12, 2026 2993 We learn about WPR’s 2026 voter guide for the November election. Then, we hear from the Madison Police Department about its use of force policies after this summer’s deadly police […]
Brewers boost economy, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Students training assistance dogs
Brewers boost economy, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Students training assistance dogs Oct 9, 2026 3000 We hear about the economic impact of the Brewers’ smashing success. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team discusses the races for governor and Congress. And, we learn about a program […]
Disaster relief funding, Parenting in a digital world, Wisconsin rockhounding
Disaster relief funding, Parenting in a digital world, Wisconsin rockhounding Oct 8, 2026 3000 We learn about how $18 million in federal disaster relief funds will be used in the Fox Valley after a July tornado. Then, we hear from a doctor and author […]
Pipeline breach, How Epic uses AI, UW dance major turns 100
Pipeline breach, How Epic uses AI, UW dance major turns 100 Oct 7, 2026 2153 We talk with a reporter about a possible breach in Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline. Then, we hear about how medical records company Epic Systems is using AI to tighten […]
Campus sexual assaults, Youth referees retiring, ‘Creature Fear’
Campus sexual assaults, Youth referees retiring, ‘Creature Fear’ Oct 6, 2026 2250 We hear about responses to recent sexual assault allegations on college campuses. Then, we learn about the shortage of referees in Wisconsin youth sports. And, we talk with a Wisconsin […]
Election cybersecurity, Redeveloping church land, Sea shanty sing-alongs
Election cybersecurity, Redeveloping church land, Sea shanty sing-alongs Oct 5, 2026 2197 We learn about cybersecurity risks facing Wisconsin election clerks. Then, we check in on how churches and communities are rethinking how their properties are used. And, we meet a Wisconsin […]
FoodShare changes, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Dragon Days festival
FoodShare changes, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Dragon Days festival Oct 2, 2026 2264 Two Wisconsin food bank workers explain changes to the FoodShare program. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics podcast looks at the latest polling and fundraising numbers in the governor’s race. And, […]
Salah Sarsour deportation ruling, Youth literacy programs, Longest-operating Chinese restaurant
Salah Sarsour deportation ruling, Youth literacy programs, Longest-operating Chinese restaurant Oct 1, 2026 2220 An immigration attorney explains a federal court ruling that will allow the leader of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee to be deported. Then, we hear about programs for increasing third-grade […]

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