Central Time

Central Time

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Central Time episodes

  • Air pollution, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, School shootings
    We learn more about a study connecting air pollution to public health outcomes. Then, a Wisconson singer-songwriter shares how she is using music to raise awareness about violence against Native American women. Later, a journalist and author who covers school shootings joins us to discuss the impacts of the latest tragedy in Uvaldi, Texas.
    45 min
  • School shootings, Police reform
    A journalist and author who covers school shootings joins us to discuss the impacts of the latest tragedy in Uvaldi, Texas. Then, we talk to a former Madison police chief about efforts to reform police departments.
    47 min
  • Trade competition with China, English language oddities
    President Biden announced the framework for a new trade partnership with a dozen Asian countries during a recent trip abroad. We look at what's known about the deal and where the U.S. trade relationship with China stands. We also talk with the author of a new book on the quirks and oddities of the English language.
    47 min
  • Working for justice after wrongful conviction, Trade competition with China
    President Biden announced the framework for a new trade partnership with a dozen Asian countries during a recent trip abroad. We look at what's known about the deal and where the U.S. trade relationship with China stands. We also talk with a Wisconsin man who became a lawyer after spending a decade in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
    47 min
  • State GOP convention, Wildfire safety, Food pantry cookbook
    A WPR reporter joins us to share more the biggest stories from this weekend's annual convention for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. Then, a wildfire prevention specialist shares tips to stay safe when foliage is dry. Later, we talk to the author of a new cookbook of recipes for items available at food pantries.
    46 min

About Central Time

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Hosted by Rob Ferrett, "Central Time" takes a unique approach to cover a variety of topics. Executive producer Dean Knetter and producers Tim Peterson, Colleen Leahy, Lorin Cox, Beatrice Lawrence, and…