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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.
April 22, 2019Changes In Pork Plant Inspection, Access To Education For Refugees Difficult, How Does Higher Education Funding Work In Wisconsin?Under a Trump adminstration plan, the responsibility of identifying diseased or contaminated pork will shift from federal inspectors to the pork-industry employees. We talk with a reporter about the goal of this change and what it could mean for consumers. We also talk about access to education for refugees and what exactly the funding model looks like for higher education in Wisconsin....more0minPlay
April 22, 2019The Diversity Of Sparrows, Studying Human Body In Spaceflight, Flooding UpdateWe talk with the writer behind a new guide to North American sparrows about the types and their interesting history. We also how NASA is learning about how the human body will hold up during long space flights. Plus, a look at the flooding situation along the Wisconsin River in Portage and the flooding risk elsewhere in the state....more0minPlay
April 19, 2019News From Around The State, 'Ideal Body Type' For Women Becoming More Extreme, 'Heartland' Visas To Help Support Rural EconomiesWhile Shopko stores wil be closing nationwide, Shopko's eyecare centers could continue to operate in several cities if the sole bid for the business is approved. We find out more about that story and other Wisconsin news on the roundup. We also hear how the ideal female body image has shifted to be even more out-of-touch with average women, and we talk about a proposal that could location-based visas to immigrants in order to support rural areas....more0minPlay
April 19, 2019Mix Up Your Grilled-Cheese Game, Newly Appointed Interior Secretary, What The Mueller Report Could Mean For Election Security In 2020Maybe bread, butter and cheese already seems like a winning combo to you, but there are ways to amp up your grilled-cheese game. We explore them in honor of National Grilled Cheese Month on Food Friday. We also learn more about President Trump's newly appointed Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and take a look at how the Mueller report could impact election security during the 2020 campaign....more0minPlay
April 18, 2019Improving The Quality Of Your Sleep, Analysis Shows Consumers Paying Pretty Penny For Tariffs, NewsA new survey shows that the majority of Americans are interested in improving their quality of sleep, but we also want simple solutions. We discuss common myths and some tips that really work when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. We also examine a new report that finds tariffs are costing about $1.4 billion per month and we take a look at a top news story....more0minPlay
April 18, 2019Teens Helping Teens Recognize Healthy Romantic Relationships, Mueller Report Released To PublicOur understanding of what a romantic relationship looks like starts from a young age and having models of healthy relationships early on can help prevent future relationship abuse or violence. We learn about an organization that is recruiting teens to help other teens understand healthy relationships. We also discuss what can be found in the newly released, redacted Mueller report....more0minPlay
April 17, 2019Milwaukee Photographer Revives Civil War Era Practice, Wisconsin Documentary Shares Rural Life Story, War In YemenWe talk with the creator of a documentary focus on life in rural Wisconsin about his project and what makes rural communities around the state unique. We also hear from a Milwaukee-based photographer practicing a technique called tintype photography that was popularized in the 1850s. And, we take a look at President Trump's veto of a resolution that would have ended American military support for the war in Yemen....more0minPlay
April 17, 2019Why Some Seniors Turn To Suicide In Long-Term Care, How Milk Pricing Works, Week In WashingtonAmong the lives lost to suicide each year in the U.S. are older adults who choose to take their own lives while living in nursing homes, assisted living centers and adult care homes. We talk with two reporters who spent six months investigating this issue. We also talk about what influences what you pay for a gallon of milk and what those numbers mean for Wisconsin dairy farmers, and we take a look at this week's national news....more0minPlay
April 16, 2019Milwaukee Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis, Net Neutrality Could Become A Democratic Issue Heading Into 2020 ElectionDuring National Public Health Week earlier this month Milwaukee officials declared racism a public health crisis for Milwaukee County. We talk about what the city is doing to take action. We also take a look at a top news story....more0minPlay
April 16, 2019Proposal To Send Asylum Seekers To Sanctuary Cities, UW-Madison Home To Oldest Known Recordings Of Yiddish Songs, Foxconn UpdateThe oldest known recordings of Yiddish songs, currently held inside UW-Madison's music library, have been added to the National Recording Registry. We hear about these historic recordings from a librarian. We also get an update on Foxconn and its latest building plans and discuss the White House's proposal from last week that included sending asylum seekers to sanctuary cities nationwide....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.