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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 10, 2019Making Parks And Beaches Accessible, 19th Amendment Anniversary, Conspiracy TheoriesWe talk with Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers about the centennial celebration for Wisconsin ratifying the 19th Amendment. We also hear about efforts to make public parks more accessible and discuss how conspiracy theories have figured into our mainstream politics and society....more0minPlay
June 10, 2019Dangers Of Fake News, DATCP Secretary, Increased Cost Of ER VisitsWe talk with the secretary of Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer protection about the farming industry and ongoing tariffs. We also look at a new survey of the impact of fake news. And we learn more about how the cost of emergency room visits went up about 176% by 2017....more0minPlay
June 07, 2019Wisconsin News Roundup, Great Lakes Rising, Housing AffordabilityIn our weekly roundup of Wisconsin news, we look at two education stories: an anti-bullying campaign and elementary school closings. Then we hear about the Army Corps of Engineers' latest forecast of record-high water levels for some of the Great Lakes. And we discuss the affordable housing crisis, and plans from some 2020 candidates to deal with it....more0minPlay
June 07, 2019Appalachian Cooking, Vietnam War Photo Revisited, Road Funding PlansOn this Food Friday, we learn about cooking Appalachia-style. We also talk with a woman photographed in an historic Vietnam War image. And we talk about the latest state budget fight: roads....more0minPlay
June 06, 2019Explaining Impeachment And The Most Important Issues In Presidential RaceWhat exactly is impeachment, and what would impeaching President Donald Trump look like? We talk to a political science professor for an explainer. Then, we invite you to weigh in on which issue matters most to you in the 2020 race for president....more0minPlay
June 06, 2019How To Do Nothing, Charging A President After Leaving Office, Social Media Live StreamingWe talk with an artist about the existential value of focusing our attention away from all life's distractions. We also discuss what it would look like for President Trump to be charged with a crime after his term ends. We also discuss the ethical issues raised by live streaming on social media....more0minPlay
June 05, 2019High School Voices In Wisconsin Life's "Classroom Frequency," A Summer Movies Guide, JFC Boosts Medicaid FundingWe hear some high school voices from Monona Grove Liberal Arts Charter School in a series from "Wisconsin Life." Then with Memorial Day behind us, we head to the movies with a critic's guide to summer films. And we look at a vote on the state's budget writing committee to increase Medicaid funding....more0minPlay
June 05, 2019Talking Block Parties, Updates To Hardiness Zones Maps, The Week In WashingtonHow well do you know your neighbors? Maybe a block party is in order. We look at a model connecting people in Appleton. Then we discuss new hardiness zones maps with a Wiscontext reporter. And we look at the week in Washington including how climate change figures into the 2020 presidential race....more0minPlay
June 04, 2019What Summer Means For Air Travelers, Lobbying's Financial Effect On Congress, Rep. Moore Introduces Mamas First ActHeaded to the airport this summer? Our analyst says that travelers may be in for long lines. Then, we talk with a political scientist about recent bipartisan commitments to change lobbying laws in Congress. We also talk to U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-4) about the "Mamas First Act."...more0minPlay
June 04, 2019Why Generalists Succeed, The Crusader As A Mascot, Antitrust Investigation Of Big Tech CompaniesWe talk to the author of a new book about the value of being a generalist in a specialized world. Then, we discuss the implications of crusaders as mascots with a religious studies professor. We also hear about the launch of a House committee's antitrust probe into tech giants....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.