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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.
May 21, 2018Trump's Call For FBI Investigation, Need For More Inclusive School Safety Plans, The Nostalgia TrapThe Department of Justice's inspector general is investigating a claim that the FBI spied on Donald Trump's presidential campaign. We look at what Trump's allegation means for the Russia probe. Then, while active shooter drills are now commonplace practices at schools, they're not as inclusive to students with disabilities as they could be. We learn more from our guest. We also take a look at why the nostalgic longing we feel for an idealized past could also serve to be a separating force between different racial and cultural groups....more46minPlay
May 21, 2018Police Body Cam Report, White House Suppresses Water Quality Report, Border Patrol Forcing Family SeparationThe Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission just received a new report looking at whether police body cams affect officers' use of force. We'll dig into the results. The Trump administration and the EPA blocked the publication of a study that found hazardous chemicals found in drinking water and other household products throughout the United States, including some military bases. We find out more from our guest. We also find out more about families being separated by border patrol....more43minPlay
May 18, 2018How Online Dating Has Changed The Rural Search For Love, Women In The Early Days Of Automobiles, Cooking With Mexican IngredientsFor Wisconsin's rural population, searching for a potential partner can involve a lot of effort-- driving longer distances just to meet someone, putting yourself out there online, and more. We hear from a researcher who's been studying relationships and dating. We also take a look at the pioneer women in automobiles and driving and learn some cooking tips for including Mexican ingredients in our meals....more46minPlay
May 18, 2018Wisconsin Child Tax Credit Available, Project Captures Oral Histories Of Milwaukee Housing Marches, College Students Majoring In PerfectionismWisconsin parents can now apply for the child tax credit. We provide more information on that and other state news during the Wisconsin News Roundup. We also hear about a project working to capture the stories of those involved with the Milwaukee housing marches in 1967 and 1968 and talk about the pressure for perfection in college....more44minPlay
May 17, 2018Net Neutrality Vote, Local 'Metal Mom' Gets Her Own Parade Float, Wisconsin's Jazz HistoryA Stoughton mom, also known as "metal mom", is making a special appearance in the town's annual Syttende Mai Parade-- along with a 25 foot balloon version of herself. We talk to the mom and her son about her extensive heavy metal t-shirt collection and her love for knitting. We also discuss the state's greatest jazz musicians and take a look at the senate's stance on net neutrality....more0minPlay
May 17, 2018Lawyers Testifying At SCOWIS For More Money For Public Defenders, What It's Like To Ride In A Driverless Vehicle, Israel-Gaza Cross-Border ConflictMembers of the public had the opportunity to ride an autonomous shuttle on the UW-Madison campus in April. In case you didn't get the chance to ride, our guest will tell us about his experience in the vehicle. We also take a look at lawyers testifying at Wisconsin's Supreme Court asking for money for public defenders and hear another side of the Israel-Gaza conflict....more0minPlay
May 16, 2018Haspel Likely Confirmed As CIA Director, Exports In Wisconsin's Economy, Women In The Trade FieldWhile employers in construction and trade jobs struggle to find enough employees, women only make up just 4 percent of the national workforce in natural resources, construction and maintenance. Our guest says women have great potential to fill these jobs, but often don't realize it. We also take a look at how important exports are to Wisconsin's economy and discuss this week's national news....more0minPlay
May 16, 2018Farm Bill Negotiations, Millenials Moving Back To Smaller CitiesLower cost-of-living, more sense of community, and easier commutes are just some of the reasons young people are finding themselves returning to mid-size cities or rediscovering a new one. We learn more about the growing appeal of smaller cities from our guest. We also discuss what you need to know about changes to the Farm Bill....more0minPlay
May 15, 2018News, Youth Storytelling Series Spotlights Mental Health, Understanding Gun CultureIs it time for the state to break up the Milwaukee Public School District? Gov. Scott Walker says it's an idea worth considering. We look at the prospect of such a move. Plus, a criminal justice professor spent months watching YouTube videos published by gun hobbyists in order to better understand gun culture. We talk with her about what she's learned and how she's using that to write a college textbook. We also hear from a reporter who has been working on a special series and a few events focusing on youth mental health....more46minPlay
May 15, 2018Labor Department To Propose Relaxing Youth Work Laws, 100th Anniversary Of The Spanish Flu Pandemic, U.S. Unveils New Jerusalem Embassy Amid Violent Clashes On Gaza BorderThis year marks one hundred years since the Spanish flu took the lives of over 20 to 50 million worldwide. We talk to the author of a new book about how the virus became so widespread. We also discuss the details of the labor department's proposed changes to youth work laws and take a look at a top news story....more44minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.