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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.
July 23, 2018UW Study On Rising Sea Levels And Internet Lines, Don't Be An Aspirational Recycler, Who Is Facing Voter SuppressionIf you've ever doubted whether an item is recyclable but tossed it in the recycling bin anyway, you might be a bit of an aspirational recycler. We talk to a reporter about some common recycling mistakes and about whether recycling is still making a difference. We also discuss a UW study that has been looking at how rising sea levels could affect internet lines, and we talk about a poll that gauged if people felt they had ever experienced voter suppression....more44minPlay
July 20, 2018Sun Prairie Explosion, Female-Driven Television Is On The Rise, Favorite Camp FoodsThe number of women either starring or running the show in television has been quickly growing in recent years. We talk to a pop culture critic about women in television. We also talk to the author of a cookbook all about the perfect food to make while camping. Plus, new information on what led to a deadly explosion in Sun Prairie on July 10th....more46minPlay
July 20, 2018Fundraising And Financing For Gubernatorial Candidates, Technology Removes Some Obstacles Of Traveling For People With Disabilities, Low Ratings For VA Nursing HomesAfter an investigation showed that 60 VA nursing homes were rated a one out of five star rating last year, the House Veterans Affairs Committee has launched an investigation. We talk to a reporter for more information. We also discuss the ways technology is making travel easier for some with disabilities and we take at funding and fundraising for gubernatorial candidates on this week's Wisconsin news roundup....more44minPlay
July 19, 2018News, Justice Department Reopens Case Of Emmett Till, What Do Men Think It Means To Be A Man?A survey of over 1,500 American male-identifying adults were surveyed to find out more about how men feel about their sense of self, identity and masculinity in the #metoo era. We talk to two journalists about what they found. We also discuss the U.S. Justice Department's decision to reopen the case of Emmett Till. We also find out how Wisconsin voters are feeling about the condition of the state's roads....more46minPlay
July 19, 2018Banning Straws Affects Accesibility, How Native History Made Its Way To Wisconsin Classrooms, Where Baseball Is FailingA professor from UW-Green Bay has published a book that recounts the history of Act 31, the law requiring Wisconsin schools to teach history and cultural of Wisconsin's native tribes. We talk with the author about the book and it's historical importance. We also take a look at why the MLB is lacking the luster and entertainment qualities it once had and learn why banning single-use plastic straws isn't good for everyone....more44minPlay
July 18, 2018Week in Washington, Tariffs In Wisconsin, Immigrant Army Recruits DischargedFrom cheese to newspapers, Wisconsin industries are bracing for the effect of Canadian counter-tariffs. We discuss where the impact is being felt already. We also find out about immigrant army recruits being discharged while on the path to citizenship. Plus, a look at an effort to finalize the federal Farm Bill....more46minPlay
July 18, 2018Scott Walker Announces $4 Million To Fix Lead Pipes, Coldest Temperatures On Earth, Disclosure Of Donations Will No Longer Be Required For Certain NonprofitsWisconsin researchers recently located the coldest recorded temperatures on Earth. We find out where they're at and what they mean for the rest of the world....more39minPlay
July 17, 2018Deportation Halt, How Big Of A Deal Is Starbucks Straw Ban?, Many Americans Still Struggle To Make Ends Meet Even With DegreesA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily stop deporting parents whose children were separated from them at the U.S.-Mexico border. We discuss the ruling and what happens next. Then, after last week's announcement by Starbucks that they will be phasing out the use of plastic straws, critics were quick to point out the flaws. We talk to an expert about who this leaves out and if it will make a difference. We also talk to the author of a new book all about why many well-educated Americans still struggle to make ends meet....more46minPlay
July 17, 2018U.S. And Mexico Talk On Asylum Deal, The Case For More Supreme Court Justices, Midterm PreviewOfficials from the U.S. and Mexico met in May to discuss the possibility of a deal that would require migrants entering the U.S. seeking asylum to turn to Mexico. We talk with a reporter about what implications this would have for migrants and for the two countries. We also take a look at a top news story....more44minPlay
July 16, 2018Foxconn To Eau Claire, Is Wisconsin The Golf Capital of the US?, Soap Operas In American CultureFoxconn plans to open an innovation hub in downtown Eau Claire. We take a look at the company's intentions for the facility and reaction from local and state leaders. Then, between Wisconsin golf courses like Sand Valley, Erin Hills and Whistling Straits, the state has a growing number of elite courses for players. We talk to an expert about the golf scene in the state. We also discuss the culture of soap operas in America....more45minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.