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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 03, 2018Medical Examiners Facing Stress Of Heavy Workloads, Why One Middleton Teacher Is The Focus Of The Governor Race, Education Department Weighing Changes To Sexual Misconduct GuidelinesBoth Democrat Tony Evers and Governor Scott Walker have been weighing in on the case of a Middleton teacher who viewed pornography at school. We'll learn more about why this case has come into play now from a reporter. We also hear why coroners and medical examiners are facing straining workloads and hear about potential changes the Department of Education may be making to the way sexual misconduct cases are handled at colleges....more44minPlay
August 31, 2018News, Challenges For Visually Impaired Pedestrians, Grilling Tips For The WeekendFor those with visual impairments, crossing a busy street can be a challenging task unless it's one of the small number of crosswalks in the state that have audible traffic signals. We learn more about the experience of pedestrians with vision impairments and other options that could help. We also hear about how to make this weekend's grilling experience even better and take a look at a plan to freeze pay raises for federal pay raises....more46minPlay
August 31, 2018New Analysis Shows Outdated Info For Many Sex Offenders In The State, 50th Year Of Bone Marrow Transplants, Student Loan Watchdog Has Quit The JobThe records of nearly 3,000 offenders on the state's Sex Offender Registry are in need of accurate or more current information. We find out the details on this week's Wisconsin News Roundup. We also find out about Wisconsin's tie to the very first bone marrow transplant that took place fifty years ago and hear about an employee of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who resigned from his position of monitoring the student loan market....more44minPlay
August 30, 2018State Of Emergency Declared, Latin Music Festival Takes Over Wisconsin Dells For Second Year, Death Doulas Aid In End-Of-Life CareThe Los Dells festival is back for a second year, with cheaper admission rates and more artists. We talk to a local music writer and an organizer of the festival for the details. We also hear how death doulas are helping to make the end-of-life process a little easier to handle. Plus, we find out what a statewide state of emergency means for flood recover in Wisconsin....more39minPlay
August 30, 2018Why Chores Make For Happy Kids, USDA Aid Package To Farmer's Affected By TariffsThere's a lot of research that tells us that doing chores is beneficial to kids, but there's also a lot research that shows that parents don't like to enforce them. We talk to a writer who says doing chores can lead to raising adults who care about doing things for others. We also find out more about the USDA aid package being provided to farmers who are feeing the effects of tariffs....more44minPlay
August 29, 2018President Trump Says Google Is Suppressing Conservative Voices, Economic Development For Rural Wisconsin, How Much Is Your Smartphone Worth To You?Many of us use our smartphones everyday, maybe for email, a camera, social media and navigation but don't necessarily account for that when we're looking to buy one. We talk to a personal technology expert about how much we expect to pay for a quality phone and our rising expectations of how it should perform. We also hear from an experienced Wisconsinite about economic development in rural areas and we take a look at the latest news on Week in Washington....more46minPlay
August 29, 2018Continued Storms, Make A Phone Call To Hear The Weather And Time, In Praise Of Roadside AttractionsWisconsin is full of quirky, intriguing, history-marking roadside attractions like the piece of the Soviet Union's Sputnik IV in Manitowoc or the world's largest talking cow now residing in Neillsville. Our guest tells us why we ought to slow down and appreciate these roadside relics while they last. We also find out more about the man keeping the lines open for Milwaukeeans to check the weather and time via phone and we take a look at Tuesday night's storms that left thousands without power and damage across Wisconsin....more38minPlay
August 28, 2018New UW-Foxconn Collaboration, New York Introduces Bill To Monitor Misconduct By Prosecutors, How Do You Grocery Shop?In the largest investment from a research partner in University of Wisconsin history, Foxconn is pledging to give up to $100 million for engineering and innovation research. We discuss the goals for the new partnership and how that money may be used. Then, we learn more about a bill passed in New York that would allow a panel to serve as a "watchdog" for possible misconduct among prosecutors. In addition, many grocery stores have rolled out options like apps for additional coupons, online ordering and even home delivery. We hear from you about how you grocery shop and we talk with a professor about how consumers make grocery decisions....more45minPlay
August 28, 2018The Cost Of Emotional Labor, Young Voters Are Engaged But Not Quick To Pick A SideYoung people in Eau Claire are meeting up every Tuesday night to talk politics, and they're not the only ones. We talk to a reporter who has taken a look at the way younger people are engaging in politics in Eau Claire and Oshkosh. We also hear how many service industry jobs can take an emotional toll on the workers....more43minPlay
August 27, 2018More Heavy Rain Expected Over Wisconsin, Lessons From A 1960 Flood, Less Scrolling, More Doing? The Case For Multi-Sensory TeachingMore flooding is possible in parts of Wisconsin, including the Madison area, which is still drying out from major flooding last week. We discuss that and other severe weather threats facing the state over the next couple of days. Then, we hear from researchers who have been trying to decide when a town located in a flood-prone area should endure the occasional damage or completely relocate. Plus, technology is a big part of many classrooms with things like learning apps and interactive online lessons, but not everyone seems to think this is a leap forward in learning. We talk to a guest who says that learning by engaging in physical movements and activities is the superior option....more46minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.