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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.
September 17, 2018#MeToo Movement Hasn't Reached Everyone Yet, Share Your Favorite Old-Timey Candies, The Growing Divide Among American CitiesFrom Mary Janes to Dots to Tootsie Rolls, it seems like old-time candy was on a mission to take some of your teeth out. We talk with a food writer who has reviewed lots of these candies-- the good, the bad and the strange. We also hear from a reporter who talked to many women who have dealt with sexual harassment in their workplaces without having a way out. And we take a look at why politics divides American cities....more44minPlay
September 14, 2018Assessing Hurricane Florence, Wisconsin Farmer Talks Rural Mental Health, How To Reinvent LeftoversAfter his own suicide attempt decades ago, one Wisconsin farmer is choosing to be a mental health advocate for other rural residents. We listen to his story and advice. We also learn more about making food leftovers more exciting on this week's Food Friday. And we get an update on the impact of Hurricane Florence....more46minPlay
September 14, 2018Lawmakers To Decide On Incentive Package For Kimberly Clark, UW-Madison Law Students Represent Detained Families In Immigration Court, Why Swamps And Wetlands Are Vital To Our Environment -- EspeciallGov. Scott Walker is urging senators to pass an incentive package by the end of the month that could keep at least one of the two Fox Valley locations of Kimberly-Clark open. We learn the latest details in that and more on the Wisconsin News Roundup. We also hear why swamps, despite their less than glamorous connotations, are very important to our environment. And we hear from UW-Madison students who took a trip to Texas to get real world experience in immigration court....more44minPlay
September 13, 2018What's In Store For The New Season Of Wisconsin Life, Scared of Parenthood, And AG Schimel Requiring DOJ Employees To Sign Non-Disclosures AgreementsMany couples find themselves feeling afraid and uncertain when thinking about whether or not to have children. We talk to a reporter about all the different resources available to help out with this fear-laden decision -- from books to workshops and even inspirational talks. We also hear about the new season of Wisconsin Life from the host and producer and we take a look at a top news story....more44minPlay
September 13, 2018Schools Getting More Serious About Students Cutting Class, A Classic Puberty Book For Young Girls Turns 20, FDA Issues Warning To E-Cigarette Makers Over Concern For Teen UsageWhen American Girl's book "The Care and Keeping of You" was published 20 years ago, it was an immediate bestseller and the company was overwhelmed with letters from young girls thankful for the book. We talk to the executive editor at American Girl and the author of the guide. We also learn about problems of truancy that some Wisconsin schools are facing and how they're choosing to deal with it. And, we hear why the head of the FDA is calling the teen use of e-cigarettes an epidemic....more43minPlay
September 12, 2018Farmers Facing Tough Times Choose Between Selling Or Renting Land, How Your Gym Class Experience May Affect Your Exercise As An Adult, National News Of The WeekIf you think back to gym class, do you remember it fondly or is it a bit painful? We talk to the researcher behind a new study that has found a correlation between feelings about gym class and our physical activities as adults. We also learn about farmers who want to rent their land to generate income and we take a look at this week's top national news....more45minPlay
September 12, 2018Trump Administration Orders Local Palestinian Organization To Close Office, New Wisconsin Civics Competition For High Schoolers To Prepare For Exam, Writer Says Every Job Deserves RespectThe Palestinian Liberation Organization is a group well-known for representing Palestinians in the U.S. The Trump administration has announced its ordered closure. We talk to a national security reporter about what this means and how it fits in the U.S. view on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We also hear about a new competition to prep high school students for the now mandatory civics exam. And, we discuss an opinion writer's piece about why we should respect all workers-- from grocery store baggers to office cleaners....more40minPlay
September 11, 2018New Methane Rule, A Third Of Teens Haven't Read A Book In The Last Year, Wisconsin Organization Reports On What Needs To Change To Help Wisconsinites With DisabilitiesThe Trump administration plans to roll back an Obama-era rule governing methane air pollution. We discuss what the move would mean for climate change. Then, according to a new report, teens are spending more time online and less time reading books, magazines or newspapers than past generations. We talk to one of the researchers about the new data and what it signifies. We also hear about a Wisconsin group that is helping define what needs to be addressed to help Wisconsinites living with disabilities....more46minPlay
September 11, 2018Colin Kaepernick And the Nike Swoosh, Gubernatorial Race UpdateIt's two months until Election Day. We talk with the editor of WisPolitics about the latest ads and controversies leading up to the big day. We also discuss why Colin Kaepernick's appearance in a Nike ad campaign lead to both support and boycotting from consumers....more44minPlay
September 10, 2018Rape Kits Tested, Researchers Argue That Pluto Should Be A Planet Again, A Golden Age For DocumentariesA backlog of nearly 4,000 rape kits have all been tested, according to Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel. We look at the significance of today's announcement from the Department of Justice. Plus, Mister Rogers, triplets separated at birth and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have all been the stars of documentaries this summer. We talk to a movie critic about how documentaries are now more accessible and appealing than ever. And, researchers are arguing that Pluto should become a full planet again. We'll find out why....more46minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.