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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.
July 22, 2019Kid's Cooking In Libraries, Baseball's Home-Run Crisis, Protests In Puerto RicoHome runs are supposed to be the most exciting play in baseball, but our guest says they may be killing the sport. We find out why more long balls may not be a good thing. We also hear about a library program teaching kids about healthy cooking. And we discuss the political fallout in Puerto Rico after days of protests....more0minPlay
July 22, 2019The Alt-Right's Online Presence, Severe Weather Update And Preventing FloodingWhile white supremacy and nationalism have a long history, the "alt-right" ideology is finding a new reach. We learn where the thinking is appearing today. Then, we get the latest on severe weather cleanup efforts across Wisconsin. And we talk to a historian about some famous human fossils....more0minPlay
July 19, 2019Rounding Up Wisconsin Regional News, Excitement Over Gravel Biking, Minimum Wage Bill Passes The HouseWe check in on top news from around the state, including the bankrupcy announcement of a frac sand mining company. Then we hear about how recreational biking on gravel is picking up speed. And we discuss the U.S. House vote in favor of raising the minimum wage....more0minPlay
July 19, 2019Ramen Recipes, The Jeffrey Epstein Case, Transportation Grants And Possible Veto OverrideMaking and eating ramen, the popular Japanese noodle dish, is the focus of this week's Food Friday. Then we discuss the charges financier Jeffrey Epstein is facing. And we follow the fall-out of Gov. Evers' administration announcing $75 million in grants for state transportation projects....more0minPlay
July 18, 2019The 2020 Election And Gender, Washington And Soaring DeficitsWith a record-setting number of female candidates in the Democratic race for the presidential nomination, we discuss the impact of gender on the 2020 election. And we explore what may or may not be happening in Washington to deal with the national debt and budget deficit....more0minPlay
July 18, 2019The Legacy Of The Apollo 11 Moon Mission, Nationwide Deficiencies At Hospice Facilities, Nativism In PoliticsWe reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon mission by looking at the space program's lasting impacts. And we learn about the state of hospice facilities in Wisconsin, and how they measure up to a nationwide study. Plus, a look at the history of nativist language in American politics....more0minPlay
July 17, 2019DNR Crowdsourcing Snake Research, Family Farms As A Concept, Heat Snap In WisconsinSnake fungal disease has the DNR asking Wisconsin citizens to document reptiles that appear to have it. We find out why and how you can take part. Then we talk with a crop scientist about what she says is a problematic view of family farms. And we discuss what's causing the Wisconsin heat wave....more0minPlay
July 17, 2019From Exotic Pet To Invasive Animal, New Taxes On Electronic Cigarettes In Wisconsin, The Week In WashingtonOur guest explains how exotic pets can become problematic in Wisconsin. We also learn about a new plan for taxing electronic smoking alternatives. And we discuss the week in Washington, including a House resolution condemning President Trump's Tweets over the weekend about four congresswomen....more0minPlay
July 16, 2019Explaining The Korean Split, Trump Tweets And Political RhetoricWe learn about the origins of the split between North and South Korea, including South Korea's first president. And in the climate of fast-moving federal policy changes, we look at how and why rhetoric in social media has intensified....more0minPlay
July 16, 2019Changing How We Think About Aging, Green Bay ReSisters, DNR's Approach To CWDAs our population ages, we consider how to improve the quality of life for older people. We also meet two women who have written to describe the Somali immigrant experience in Green Bay. And we look at the Department of Natural Resources' focus on research to fight chronic wasting disease....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.