Central Time

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Central Time episodes

  • Washington News, Wetland Restoration
    A national political reporter joins the show to discuss the latest on the debate to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. Then, Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill explains how the Oneida reservation has had success with watershed conservation efforts.
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  • Police Reform Efforts, Bayview Chess Club, Slander Industry
    A year after the murder of George Floyd, we look at where efforts to reform policing stand. Then, we talk to a Bay View woman who started a chess club in her own yard. Also, we talk to journalists who investigated websites that profit off un-vetted and unverified accusations about people.
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  • Wausau's 'Community For All' Debate, Keeping Up Our Friendships
    After a year of debate, the Marathon County Board voted against a resolution to declare Wausau a "community for all." We talk with Wausau's mayor and a board member about the issue. We also discuss ways to maintain our friendships, or revive the ones that may have fizzled out during the pandemic.
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  • Jan. 6 Commission, Art From Water Ways Trash, Trading Card Business Booming
    The demand for trading cards boomed during the pandemic. We find out what it means for collectors and card dealers alike. We also hear about a Green Bay exhibit featuring art made from debris washed ashore in the Great Lakes. Plus, the latest on the attempt to create a commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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  • College Affordability, Summer Grilling
    One town in Wisconsin raised enough money to give all of its high school graduates a college scholarship. We talk to the former principal of the school, and discuss college affordability. Then, we break out the grill and talk about the best recipes to make as the weather warms up.
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  • Cheating On The Rise, Diet And Mental Health
    Over the course of the pandemic, schools have seen an uptick in cheating. We talk to a reporter about the issue, and what can be done about it. Then, we talk about the relationship between your diet and your mental health.
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  • Mask Mandates Ending, Road Tests For Teen Drivers
    Some cities in Wisconsin are announcing the end of their mask mandates. We talk about what to expect with the change, and when it's still important to wear a mask. Then, we discuss a proposal to end the road test for teen drivers working towards their driver's license in Wisconsin.
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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…