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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.
June 11, 2018Net Neutrality Repeal, What's Up In The World Of Science, Why Do We Procrastinate?Some people watch a lot of Netflix, some people like to procrastibake. We talk to an expert who explains why we procrastinate, no matter what your procrastination habits might be. We also talk to the staff of Discover Magazine about the latest and coolest news in science. Plus, with changes in net neutrality laws taking effect today, we'll discuss what it means for our time online....more46minPlay
June 11, 2018Tensions Over Trade, Wisconsin Girl Throws Birthday Parties For Homeless Kids, School Safety Committe Won't Study GunsFormed after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the Federal Commission on School Safety has stated that studying guns and their relation to gun violence in schools is not explicitly part of the committees duties. We find out more about the committee's role from an expert. We also hear from one young Wisconsin resident who has made it her mission to give kids without a home a little joy in the form of birthdays. We also discuss the recent G7 summit, where tensions between the US and its allies made headlines....more38minPlay
June 08, 2018New CDC Research Shows Suicide Rates Up Across Country, When White Women Teach Black Boys, Flavor Bombs And UmamiUmami has been called the fifth flavor and described as the savory flavor of perfectly seared meat, soy sauce, or a hearty broth taste. We talk to the chef behind the famous Umami restaurant chain to learn more about adding explosive flavors to our foods. We also talk to the the founder of the National White Privilege Conference about his guide for white, female teachers who are in classrooms teaching black boys and take a look at a top news stories....more42minPlay
June 08, 2018Employee Walkout At Weston Wendy's Shuts Down Restaurant, Traveling Bug Show Teaches The Magic Of The Creepy Crawly, Trump Administration Considers Reorganization Of Welfare ProgramsThe traveling bug show known as 'The Creepy Crawly Zoo' was born decades ago out of one man's desire to stay away from the 9 to 5 life and his crazy idea to be able to make money talking about bugs. We talk to the 'bug whisperer' about his kid-oriented bug show and where he hopes to go from here. We also find out more about an entire Wendy's employee team that chose to walk out and close the restaurant on the Wisconsin News Roundup and learn more about the Trump Administration's discussion of Welfare program changes....more44minPlay
June 07, 2018New Report Says Amending Wisconsin's Expunge Law Could Boost State Workforce, Raising Children To Be Good People, America Has A Truck Driver ShortageAmerica's truck driving companies are desperate for workers, offering sign-on bonuses, wage raises and other amenities. We talk to an expert to learn what's at the root of this 51,000 driver shortage. We also talk to a Wisconsin author about what it's like to try to raise respectable boys in the era of #metoo and take a look at a new report that says allowing people with some prior convictions to seal them from public records could boot the state's workforce....more46minPlay
June 07, 2018Meth Use On The Rise In Wisconsin, Genealogy Websites Are Helping Crack Cold Cases, Superdelegates Under Review With DNCAttorney General Brad Schimel launched a new meth awareness campaign this past Monday. As the availability of meth to Wisconsin residents triples, we find out what we should know to be informed and aware. We also talk about the role of genealogy websites in cracking cold cases and look at potential changes to the superdelegate system from the Democratic National Committee....more44minPlay
June 06, 2018Mexico Responds With Their Own Tariffs, State-To-State Differences In Firearm Laws, Why Do So Few Women Write Letters To The Editor?A new piece from WisContext takes a close look at several studies that compile data about the relationship between the strictness of gun laws and gun death rates. We talk to the reporter about the findings. We take a look at why so few women are found in the letters to the editor section, and discuss several topics on Week in Washington, including the new tariffs coming from Mexico....more46minPlay
June 06, 2018Milwaukee Alders Call For Investigation Into Incomplete Body Camera Footage Of Sterling Brown, Annual Roofing Of The Goats, Book Ideas For Summer ReadingThis Saturday marks the 6th annual roofing of the goats parade in Door County where many local goats will be walked by their owners for all to see. We talk to Lars Johnson of Al Johnson's Restaurant. We also discuss what books you could be reading this summer and take a look at calls from a group of members from the Milwaukee Common Council to investigate why they were not given all of the body camera footage from the night of Sterling Brown's arrest....more35minPlay
June 05, 2018Foxconn Site Deemed 'Blighted,' Creating Artificial Wetlands, Why We Need To Be More PlayfulThe land acquisition process for the Foxconn project in Racine County has taken a dramatic turn, potentially paving the way for Mount Pleasant to use eminent domain to seize property. We discuss the village's vote to deem the site a "blighted" area. Plus, when the construction of a new building takes place in wetland areas, companies are responsible for either creating new or restoring already existing wetlands to compensate. We talk about what it really means to makeup for what is destroyed with a professor of botany and environmental ecology. We also talk to the author of a new book about why adding more light and playful time into our lives could be beneficial....more45minPlay
June 05, 2018President Trump And Pardon Powers, When Landfills Are Full, How Strong Is Democracy In Wisconsin?Journalism students at UW-Madison spent the semester digging deep into Wisconsin's current model of democracy looking at partisan redistricting, changing voting rules, and bills that seem to be pushed through without time for discussion. We talk to the lead of the class about what they've found. We also find out more about Wisconsin landfills and what happens once they are capped, and discuss President Trump's latest statements about pardon power....more43minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.