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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.
May 13, 2019Remaking 'Oregon Trail' From Native Perspective, Alcohol In Wisconsin, Health Insurance LossesWPR News kicks off a two-week series on Wisconsin's complicated relationship with alcohol. We find out which aspects reporters are highlighting. We also look at why more than one million Americans lost health insurance in 2018. Plus, we hear from a game developer who created a video game similar to "The Oregon Trail" but from the perspective of Native Americans....more0minPlay
May 13, 2019Video Game Hall Of Fame, Trauma Informed Care, Hospitals Turning Away AmbulancesA new documentary from Wisconsin Public Television explores how care providers in the state are taking childhood trauma into account in their work. We learn more about trauma informed care. We also discuss the newest inductees into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Plus, we look at a new study that shows some hospitals turn away ambulances when the patients are more likely to be poor....more0minPlay
May 10, 2019State News Roundup, Measles Outbreaks, New Vatican Rules On Reporting AbuseA major energy company is applying to build a new trasmission line in Bayfield County. We talk about the proposed routes for the project. We also discuss why measles is making a comeback in the U.S. after it was declared eliminated in 2000. Plus, a look at a new directive from the Pope requiring clergy to report sexual abuse....more0minPlay
May 10, 2019Cooking With Peaches, Budget Committee Rejects Provisions In Gov. Tony Evers' Budget, Elder Fraud In WisconsinScams targeting the elderly cost Wisconsin seniors hundreds of millions of dollars each year. We find out what to be aware of. We also get a lesson on cooking both sweet and savory dishes with peaches. Plus, a look at this week's budget committee vote which removed a number of provisions from Governor Tony Evers' proposed budget....more0minPlay
May 09, 2019Contemporary Native American Life, Threats From North Korea And IranA Native American author shares where previous histories have erred in emphasizing the tragic events resulting from U.S.policies and aggression against North American Indians. And with conflicts between the U.S. and both Iran and North Korea escalating, we look at whether there is cause for concern....more0minPlay
May 09, 2019Subsidizing Child Care, The Future Of Wisconsin Walleye, New Proposal Could Change How Cash Tips Are TaxedThe best way to help lower-income people pay for child care is being hotly debated. We look at what has worked, and what hasn't. The future of finding Wisconsin walleye on your plate looks grim a few decades from now. We learn why. And we examine a top news story of the day....more0minPlay
May 08, 2019High School Automotive Students, The History Of Fame, Lawmakers Debate Abortion BillsWe learn about students at West Salem High School in the La Crosse area who are getting their hands dirty while gaining practical experience that could help them find work in the automotive industry. We speak with the author of a book about celebrity culture and its history. And we look at a series of abortion bills state lawmakers debated in an Assembly committee hearing Tuesday....more0minPlay
May 08, 2019Wisconsin's Tourism Industry, Agriculture Census, This Week in WashingtonWe take a look at what's working in the Wisconsin tourism industry that's still showing consistent growth. Also on the rise: organic farming in Wisconsin. We learn more about the findings of the latest state agriculture census. And we discuss some of the biggest stories this week in Washington, D.C., including efforts by House Democrats to obtain President Trump's tax returns....more0minPlay
May 07, 2019Prisoner Voting Rights, UN Report On Humans And Mass ExtinctionWith the issue of voting rights for prisoners coming up on the presidential campaign trail, we look at different approaches to felon enfranchisement being taken around the country. And we discuss a new report from the U.N. on the role humans have been playing in mass animal extinction around the globe....more0minPlay
May 07, 2019Working With Your Hands, Bill To End Immunization Waivers, New Tariffs On Chinese GoodsAs humans, working with our hands gives us a unique satisfaction, and we talk with our guest about why that is. And we hear from the sponsor of a bill in Wisconsin that would block parents from opting out of vaccinating their children for personal reasons. Then we learn about how U.S. consumers may be affected by higher tariffs on Chinese exports....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.