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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 24, 2019Radio Consolidation, New Groundwater Limits, ReparationsWe look at a proposal for radio industry consolidation. We also talk about new state groundwater standards. And, as the issue of reparations for the decendants of slaves is getting attention in the presidential campaign, we find out what form reparations could take and who's supporting the idea....more0minPlay
June 24, 2019Foster Care In Wisconsin, Habitat For Humanity Development, Summer ConcertsHabitat for Humanity is hoping to develop 60 acres in Sun Prairie as a mixed use community. We find out more about the plans. Sesame Street has introduced a character living in foster care. We'll look at foster care in Wisconsin. Plus, we zero in on some of this Summer's concerts and festivals....more0minPlay
June 21, 2019Wisconsin News Roundup, Fewer Kids Riding Bikes, Supreme Court DecisionsOur weekly roundup of Wisconsin news includes a dramatic election for city council president in Superior. We also discuss the lower number of young people riding bikes. And we take a look at some of the cases we expect to hear decisions on soon from the U.S. Supreme Court....more0minPlay
June 21, 2019Celery In The Kitchen, Governing Free Speech Online, Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Lame Duck Laws Limiting Governor's PowerCelery may be having a culinary moment. Our guest says there's much more to do with the crispy green stalks than just add peanut butter and raisins. Then we discuss the challenge of preserving free speech while regulating hate speech on the internet. And we talk about the state Supreme Court vote on laws passed during the legislature's lame duck session....more0minPlay
June 20, 2019Bill Would Stop Wisconsin Stores From Selling Cats, Dogs, Plus Deportations Announced By President TrumpA new bill introduced in the state Assembly would stop the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores starting next year. We learn more from a state lawmaker. Then, we talk to a political scientist about President Trump's recent announcement of a plan to deport people who are in the United States illegally....more0minPlay
June 20, 2019Modern Air Pollution, Milwaukee Program Aims For Compassion And Conversation, State Budget OppositionAn estimated 4.2 million premature deaths globally are linked to air pollution. We talk about air quality challenges and possible solutions. Then, we head to Milwaukee to learn about a program that brings people together over a meal to create connections. We also cover a top news story....more0minPlay
June 19, 2019A Joint Finance Committee Democrat On The State Budget, Milwaukee Artist Practicing Tintype, Examining The Family Road TripWe heard recently from a Republican lawmaker on the state budget; now we get the perspective from a Democrat on the Joint Finance Committee. Then we learn about a Milwaukee artist who's keeping an old image-making process alive. And we reminisce about the classic family road trip....more0minPlay
June 19, 2019What's With Yooper Talk, Reconciling Trump's Approval Rating And The Economy, Oversight Of Wisconsin CAFOsWe learn about Michigan's Upper Peninsula Yooper culture, and how President Donald Trump's Wisconsin approval numbers don't quite match with strong economic indicators. We also discuss potential changes to concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, in Wisconsin....more0minPlay
June 18, 2019Local Quarry Control Debate, Providing Insurance For Police Families, A Look At Michigan's Marijuana LawsWe learn about the Joint Finance Committee's budget proposal that would affect local jurisdiction for rock quarry blasting. And we look at proposed legislation regarding insurance for police families. Then we gaze east to see how Michigan is handling its marijuana laws....more0minPlay
June 18, 2019School Lunch Milk Legislation, Wisconsin Women In The Suffrage Movement, Facebook's New Digital CurrencyAfter two U.S. senators introduced a bill to allow more milk options in school lunches, we discuss the nutritional and economic value of their plans. We also learn about six women from Wisconsin who had significant involvement in the suffrage movement. And we look at Facebook's new cryptocurrency....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.