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Republican Party looks beyond election, Inside Wisconsin Politics, Wisconsin’s legendary horror writer

2026/11/06

We talk to the head of the Wisconsin Republican Party about the party’s plan after the midterm blowout. Then the Inside Wisconsin Politics team gives takeaways from the election. And […]

Republican reaction to election, Offloading THC products, New braille trail

2026/11/05

A state Republican and an analyst look at what it means for Republicans to become the minority party in the statehouse. Then, we learn about how businesses are bracing for […]

Understanding the 2026 midterm election results

2026/11/04

WPR’s Capital bureau chief explains what happened in the election that delivered Democrats the governorship, Assembly and Senate. Then, three analysts explain what the results mean for legislative power in […]

Midterm elections, UW trains Ukrainian surgeons, Event for kids whose siblings have a disability

2026/11/03

Three WPR reporters set the scene with Midterm elections now underway. Then, two Wisconsin scientists and a Ukrainian surgeon talk about a program training doctors around the world in microsurgery. […]

Deportation of Oshkosh teacher, Surveillance on the Great Lakes, The story of Milwaukee’s counterculture paper

2026/11/02

We speak with a WPR reporter about the deportation of an Oshkosh teacher. Then, we learn about drone surveillance on the Great Lakes. And, a new book tells the story […]

Fact checking election ads, Inside Wisconsin Politics, 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini

2026/10/30

First, we fact check this season’s political ads. Then, the Inside Wisconsin Politics team looks at the final stretch before Election Day on Nov. 3. And, a historian explores the […]

Brewers are World Series champions

2026/10/29

In honor of the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, “Wisconsin Today” dedicates the show to this moment. We talk to a former player, an announcer, a superfan, a Brewers […]

Voter turnout trends, Dredging toxic sediment, Watching the Brewers

2026/10/28

A longtime political reporter looks at voter turnout trends and how they might affect the November election. Then, we learn about a new facility on Lake Michigan for dredging toxic […]

Celebrities endorse local candidates, Parenting in a digital world, Women’s role in the early hop industry

2026/10/27

We talk about how celebrities are campaigning for candidates in Wisconsin. Then, a doctor offers advice on parenting in a digital world. And a historian explains how women shaped the […]

David Crowley interview, Trek turns 50, Menasha renewed sense of community

2026/10/26

We talk with Democratic candidate for governor, David Crowley. Then, the leader of Trek Bicycle celebrates the company’s 50th anniversary and talks about challenges facing the industry. And we learn […]