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Central Time episodes

  • Qualified Immunity, The Upside Of Spite
    State and federal lawmakers are calling for reforms to the principle of qualified immunity for police officers. We talk about what immunity really does and how the surrounding debate is changing. We also find out why feeling spiteful is a natural part of our psychology and how we can manage it positively.
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  • Qualified Immunity, The Upside Of Spite
    State and federal lawmakers are calling for reforms to the principle of qualified immunity for police officers. We talk about what immunity really does and how the surrounding debate is changing. We also find out why feeling spiteful is a natural part of our psychology and how we can manage it positively.
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  • Oscars Preview, Making Your Own Tea
    The Oscars are this weekend, so we'll get a preview of the movies up for awards this year with a movie critic. Then we look at how to make your own tea on this week's edition of Food Friday.
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  • Consent Decrees, Youth Sports And COVID-19 Safety, Preserving Wisconsin's Parks
    We talk to a Milwaukee writer about his reaction the Chauvin verdict, and we look at the revival of consent decrees as a form of federal oversight of local law enforcement. Then we talk about how to conduct youth sports safely during the pandemic. And we hear from a Wisconsin DNR official about the idea of leaving no trace when you visit the state's parks and natural areas.
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  • Oscars Preview, Making Your Own Tea
    The Oscars are this weekend, so we'll get a preview of the movies up for awards this year with a movie critic. Then we look at how to make your own tea on this week's edition of Food Friday.
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  • Vacation Days Going Unused During Pandemic, The Best Movie Soundtracks
    Workers across the country have been letting their vacation days rack up during the pandemic. We talk about why, and discuss how some employers are trying to get their employees to take more time off. Then, with the Oscars around the corner, we reflect on the role of music in the movies and listen to some of our favorite movie soundtracks.
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  • New Foxconn Deal, Drinking On The Rise
    The Evers administration has unveiled a new pared down tax incentive deal with technology giant Foxconn. We look at the changes, and talk about what it means for Wisconsin taxpayers. And, we discuss why alcohol drinking is on the rise during the pandemic.
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  • Vacation Days Going Unused During Pandemic, The Best Movie Soundtracks
    Workers across the country have been letting their vacation days rack up during the pandemic. We talk about why, and discuss how some employers are trying to get their employees to take more time off. Then, with the Oscars around the corner, we reflect on the role of music in the movies and listen to some of our favorite movie soundtracks.
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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…