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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... more
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.
June 03, 2020UW's Cross Asks For Special Session, Experiences Of A Wisconsin Third Grade Class, Antifa ExplainedWPR's Wisconsin Life talked to a class of third grade students and their teacher about their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic and the end of their school year. Then an expert on the anti-fascism movement joins us to talk about what it is and what members are after. And we discuss UW System President Ray Cross's decision to request a special session in the legislature, and get an update on the search to replace the outgoing president....more0minPlay
June 03, 2020Gibberish And Its History, Limits To Unemployment Benefits For Disability Aid Recipients, Washington NewsA Medieval literature lecturer gives us a history lesson on the prevalence and value of nonsense words. Then an investigative reporter shares some of his work looking at how Wisconsinites who receive disability aid are being denied coronavirus-related unemployment assistance. And we discuss top Washington stories with a White House reporter, including the escalating battle between president Trump and Twitter....more0minPlay
June 02, 2020Flea Markets During Coronavirus, Policing For Racial JusticeCan bargain-hunting happen safely during the coronavirus pandemic? Our guests include a flea market organizer and rummage sale planner, as we talk about the logistics and safety concerns. Then we discuss policing during protests, and with an aim for more racial justice, with a former Madison police chief....more0minPlay
June 02, 2020Wisconsin Sports History Highlights, Evaluating City Design Coming Out Of Coronavirus, And Deploying The Military To Quell Violent Protests?A sports reporter recounts some of his top moments in Wisconsin's sporting history. We also talk about possible future city design changes after pedestrian and bicycle traffic increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. And we look at President Trump's threat to use the military to end rioting in U.S. cities....more0minPlay
June 01, 2020George Floyd Protests, Wisconsin Voting Info TV Show, Keeping The Focus On ChangeWhile some vandalism followed peaceful protests this weekend, our guest says it shouldn't distract from the need for change. He shares his experience as a Milwaukeean and hopes for the path forward. We also hear from a Madison organizer, and talk to the host of a new show about voter information....more0minPlay
June 01, 2020Media's Handling Of Protests, Updates On Demonstrations And Unrest Around WisconsinCities around Wisconsin saw protests against racism and police brutality this weekend, as well as some damage and looting. We talk with reporters who were there. A journalism professor also joins us to talk about how the media are covering the demonstrations and the threats journalists face....more0minPlay
May 29, 2020Peninsula State Park History Through Girls' Camp, JCPenney Bankruptcy, Poll Looking At Potential COVID-19 VaccineWe revisit some of the history of Door County's Peninsula State Park, as told through a summer camp for girls. Then we discuss the impact of a retail giant falling on the fate of malls. And then a public health expert joins us to look at a new poll showing only half of the Americans surveyed as even willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, once one becomes available....more0minPlay
May 29, 2020Cooking With Asparagus, Wisconsinites Not Receiving Unemployment Checks, Twitter Vs TrumpAn acclaimed chef walks us through some creative ways to cook asparagus on this edition of Food Friday. Then we talk with WPR's state capitol reporter about the politics at play with hundreds of thousands of unpaid unemployment claims in Wisconsin. And we discuss President Trump's latest move to weaken social media companies....more0minPlay
May 28, 2020Rare Dairy Collection, Amphibian Migration In Wisconsin, Recent Racist IncidentsA dairy farmer tells us about his collection that started as a distraction and grew into something much bigger. Wisconsin's amphibians are on the move. We'll find out if their migrations are different in this time of reduced travel. And we discuss two recent incidents in which Black men were victimized, with one being killed by police....more0minPlay
May 28, 2020Recent Grads Looking For A Job, Learning To Draw, Absentee Ballot Applications To Be Sent To State VotersNew college graduates are facing many challenges, including how the job market has changed. We discuss how to navigate it. Some people are taking time during social distancing to learn new creative hobbies. We get advice on learning to draw. And we talk about the unanimous decision by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to send absentee ballot applications to 2.7 million registered voters in the state....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.