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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.
October 21, 2019Emoluments And The Trump Administration, Mobile Health Clinic For Farmers, Immigration Enforcement Under President TrumpWe learn about a new mobile program that brings free health care directly to Wisconsin farmers. An immigration expert shares an overview of immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. And we look whether President Trump's now-abandoned plan to host the G-7 summit at one of his own resorts could have violated the emoluments clause....more0minPlay
October 21, 2019Recovering From An Addiction To Hate, Wisconsin's 'Birth Dearth', And Impaired WaterwaysA Wisconsin group wants to use the twelve-step model to help us recover from what they see as an addiction to hate. Also, the Wisconsin DNR just designated 120 waterways in the state as impaired. We'll find out how that compares to past years. And we look at Wisconsin's "birth dearth."...more0minPlay
October 18, 2019Wisconsin News Roundup, California Bans Early School Start Time, Difficulty Controlling Sexually Transmitted DiseasesWe check in on several local Wisconsin stories, including a new grocery delivery service for Madison seniors. We also talk to a pediatrician about California's move to ban early school start times. And with STI numbers going up nationally, we look at how Wisconsin fits in....more0minPlay
October 18, 2019Samin Nosrat, Uncertainty In Wisconsin Manufacturing, Black School Security Guard Fired For Repeating Racial Slur Files GrievanceWe discuss the elements of salt, fat, acid and heat in cooking with the host of a Netflix show about food. And we learn what new jobs numbers can tell us about Wisconsin's manufacturing sector. We also talk about the firing of a Black security guard from Madison's West High School for repeating a racial slur used by a student and the fallout....more0minPlay
October 17, 2019Politics And The Tobacco Industry, Wisconsin's Partial Veto ProvisionAmerican history and politics have deep connections with the tobacco industry. We'll learn about the history, and what the reality is today. And we'll look at a current proposal to limit the partial veto power of Wisconsin governors....more0minPlay
October 17, 2019Past, Present and Future Cars, Busting Star Wars Myths, Wisconsin Farmers, Ethanol Producers Say Trump Administration Fuel Program Falls ShortWe discuss where the American car has been, and where it's headed. Then, a former Wisconsinite who's back in the state for the Wisconsin Science Festival employs science to explain elements from the Star Wars movies. And we talk about Wisconsin corn farmers' reaction to a new Trump Administration program that was intended to boost ethanol demand....more0minPlay
October 16, 2019Where Wisconsin Lawmakers Stand On Impeachment, Polka Mass, Banning Fast Food Drive-Through WindowsAs testimony continues, we'll take a look at how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are reacting publicly to the impeachment inquiry. We'll find out about why one Wisconsin church started having polka masses. And we'll ask whether banning fast food drive-thrus would aid public health....more0minPlay
October 16, 2019Conservative Groups' Take On Campus Free Speech Bill, Wetlands And Flooding, Week In WashingtonSome conservative groups are opposing a bill in the Wisconsin legislature limiting protests. We'll find out why. We'll learn about the role of wetlands in flood prevention. And we'll look at some top national political stories, including reaction to Tuesday night's Democratic debate....more0minPlay
October 15, 2019Combating Future Problems With Artificial Intelligence, Fox News In The Age Of ImpeachmentA computer science professor says our current approach to controlling artificial intelligence is flawed. We hear his ideas about how to manage future super-intelligent machines. And we discuss the role of Fox News in the current political and media climate....more0minPlay
October 15, 2019What Would A PBS For Social Media Look Like?, A Bill To Mandate Teaching Cursive In Schools, Lincoln Hills ViolenceWe talk to a former tech executive about his ideas for improving the public discourse around social media. And we have a conversation about a new bill that would require cursive handwriting be taught in Wisconsin schools. Plus, we learn about new violence at Lincoln Hills youth prison....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.