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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.
January 29, 2018Football Players And C.T.E., What Does It Take To Run Indian Health Services?, Understanding Trade And NAFTAPresident Donald Trump's pick for a new leader for Indian Health Services is receiving lots of criticism. We take a step back to talk about the history of Indian Health Services and it's affect on the healthcare provided to Native Americans. We also discuss why many Wisconsin football players are brushing off warnings about the impact of the brain disease C.T.E. and devote some time to talking about how trade and NAFTA operate....more42minPlay
January 29, 2018Mueller Investigation Update, Grammy Results, Secularism: Politics, Religion, and FreedomIn the wake of confirmed reports that President Trump sought to dismiss Special Counsel Robert Mueller, we look at the latest developments in the investigation into possible collusion between Russians and the Trump campaign. We speak to the author of a new book that examines secularism from the eighteenth century to today, looking at what role religion has and should play in public life. And we also talk about the results of the Grammy Awards....more46minPlay
January 26, 2018Wisconsin News Roundup, Wisconsin Tribe Takes To Court Over Sulfide Mining, Laws On Tipping in Service Industry Jobs Changing SoonIn an effort to balance wages between tipped workers and non-tipped workers in the service industry, the Department of Labor announced changes to tipping laws that will give a bit more power to the owners to decide how to distribute tips. We learn more about the changes in the law and what that might mean for service workers. We also discuss top news in the state this week, and discuss one Wisconsin tribe that is taking federal agencies to court over a proposed sulfide mine....more45minPlay
January 26, 2018Senator Johnson Distances Himself From Comments About "Secret Society" In The FBI, Deciphering Bitcoin, Cooking With SpicesIt can be difficult to find the middle ground between bland and overpowering. A new cookbook provides a guide for making wonderful flavor combinations with spices in your cooking. We talk to the author on this Food Friday. We also discuss bitcoin and its history, and check out a news story....more46minPlay
January 25, 2018Wisconsin Curling Siblings Headed To Winter Olympics, Heroin In Wisconsin, Looking At The State Of The Economy In Light Of State Of The StateIt's the first time mixed doubles curling is an event of the Olympics and representing Team USA are two siblings from McFarland. We hear more about the event and the siblings from our guest. We also discuss what men and women look for in relationships, and take a look at the state of the economy in Wisconsin....more44minPlay
January 25, 2018Child Tax Credit, What Men And Women Want, Book Explores Who People Turn To In Difficult SituationsPeople often cite evolutionary biology to explain what women and men want out of relationships. We talk about why those ideas may have very little basis. We also hear from the author of a book that explores our tendencies to talk to strangers rather than someone close to us when going through hard times, and take a closer look at Governor Walker's proposed child tax credit....more46minPlay
January 24, 2018State of the State Recap, Mexicans In Wisconsin, Why Sleep MattersGovernor Walker delivered his State of the State address this afternoon. State Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson bring us up to speed. We learn about the history of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in Wisconsin, and a sleep researcher shares why getting enough sleep is as important as eating well and exercising....more45minPlay
January 23, 2018The Pros And Cons Of Conscience Protections, Update On Government ShutdownThe Trump Administration created a new office to handle complaints from health workers who are refusing to perform a service because of religious beliefs or other moral concerns. We talk with two guests on both sides of the issue on whether or not health care providers should be given this protection. We also talk about the latest on the government shutdown....more43minPlay
January 23, 2018Senate Removes Ethics, Elections Heads, National Park Service Backlog Of Maintenance Repairs Affects Some Wisconsin Sites, Appleton Play About Prison Life For Women, Why Makeup Matters To Women In PriThe state Senate is in session, and are deciding whether the heads of the stae's ethics and elections commissions will keep their jobs. A theatrical piece based on poetry written by formerly incarcerated women will be performed in Appleton this week. We hear from two people involved in the production. We also look at how local National-Park-Service-maintained sites are faring with maintenance backlog, learn why makeup can still be important to female inmates....more43minPlay
January 22, 2018Injured Wisconsin Workers Face High Hurdles When Seeking Compensation, When Deportation Is A Death Sentence, How Ignoring Text Messages Became NormalWhile the beauty of text messaging is the possibility of an instant reply, there's also a flip side. Our guest talks about what happens when we receive no reply, and how it's become normalized to not respond. We also talk to one reporter about injured workers' struggle for compensation....more43minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.