Wisconsin Public Radio is committed to serving the people of Wisconsin high quality news and cultural content that reflects our belief that people and communities thrive with an open exchange of ideas and information.
WPR is proud of the award-winning work produced by more than 100 staff located across the state in Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Superior and Wausau. Our 38 stations reach a weekly audience of more than 400,000 through broadcast, digital, podcast, social media and other platforms.
Founded in 1917, WPR is deeply rooted in the Wisconsin Idea that the benefits of the University should reach everyone in the state. Our reporters, on-air producers, editors, hosts, and audio engineers strive for the highest standards. Behind the microphone skilled IT, web, development, marketing, business sponsorship, marketing and administrative staff support our mission to inform, entertain, educate and inspire.
Wisconsin Public Radio is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a service of the the Educational Communications Board and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with listener support through the Wisconsin Public Radio Association.
Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement.
Our membership is made up of people from all walks of agriculture and life. From conventional to organic, rural to urban, our members find community in an organization that empowers them to have a voice in the issues that affect them.
Wisconsin Farmers Union isn't just for farmers. We also welcome rural residents and consumers who want to participate in our programs and advocate for family farming. Join us now!
Vote Smart (formerly known as Project Vote Smart), founded and endorsed by nationally recognized thought leaders such as former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, is currently utilized by major search platforms and media outlets like Bing, USA Today and National Journal. Vote Smart is the premier non-partisan, non-profit citizen-driven organization devoted to voter education. It is funded entirely by tax-deductible contributions from individuals and charitable foundations.
The "Voter’s Self-Defense System" now allows ordinary citizens to access biographical information, issue positions, voting records, public statements, interest groups ratings, and campaign financing information from current elected officials and candidates all at justfacts.votesmart.org or over the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART. In addition, citizens may find trusted information on issues, legislation, voter registration, and other political resources.