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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 15, 2018Elections And Ethics Commission Leadership, More Wisconsin Girls Are Wrestling, Future Of The Iran Nuclear DealThe 45th annual Badger State Invitational wrestling tournament featured a girls division for the first time in an effort to increase interest. We talk with one high school female wrestler about her experience with the sport. We also discuss a book about obtaining perfect timing....more46minPlay
January 12, 2018Wisconsin News Roundup, Trump Uses Vulgar Slur In Immigration Meeting, Michael Wolff and Tell-All BooksPresident Donald Trump used a vulgarity to refer to African nations in a meeting on immigration Thursday. A politics and foreign policy expert weighs in. We also review the week in state news and take a look at Michael Wolff's recent book and what it might say about the tell-all book trend....more44minPlay
January 12, 2018Teacher's Rights Bill In The State Legislature, How We Can End Sexual Harassment, Cooking With CitrusWhile sexual harassment cases involving high-profile people fill our news feeds, little mention is made of those in blue collar jobs. We look at what we should be doing about it. We also talk with one Cuban chef about cooking with citrus on Food Friday, and discuss a new proposed bill involving the rights of teachers....more46minPlay
January 11, 2018President Trump Threatens To Cut Aid To Pakistan, How The Internet Is Shaping Beauty Standards, Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's DACA DecisionPresident Trump wrote a series of tweets on New Year's day expressing his displeasure with Pakistan and threatening to cut aid. What does this mean for Pakistan and America's foreign policy position? We also discuss how internet culture is shaping beauty standards, and the recent temporary ruling by a judge to block Trump's DACA decision....more46minPlay
January 11, 2018Canada Launches Trade Dispute Against U.S., UW-Stout Professor Illustrates Local Folk Tale, Local Control In WisconsinA new book is being published based on a story written in 1913 by a student at Menomonee High School Student. We talk with the UW-Stout professor and his wife who both had a creative part in the book. We also take a look at local government control under the Walker administration with two state representatives, and we look at a trade dispute brought by Canada against the United States....more46minPlay
January 10, 2018Social Media Ethics Complaint, Milwaukeean Invented Most Popular Avocado Grown Today, One Wisconsin County An Example Of America's Political DivisionWisconsin's smallest county, Pepin, hadn't voted Republican since 1972. Still, in the 2017 election 58% of its residents voted for Trump, shocking many of the people that live there. We talk to a reporter about how this narrative has become the refrain across the country. And, a reporter joins us to talk about an ethics violation in the state legislature over some social media posts....more44minPlay
January 10, 2018Week In Washington, New Study On Strategies To Quit SmokingA UW study is looking at whether combining a nicotine patch and the smoking cessation pill is the most effective way to help smokers quit. One of the study's lead researchers tells us more. We also take a look at this week's top news from Washington, including ongoing negotiations on immigration and the DACA program....more46minPlay
January 09, 2018Landlord Bill Worries Domestic Abuse Community, Food Swamps, NewsThe release of a new landlord-tenant bill in the state legislature is concerning to advocates of domestic violence victims. We also look at how food swamps are becoming the new food deserts, and a top news story....more44minPlay
January 09, 2018Flynn Retires, Trump Administration Proposes New Off Shore Drilling Policy, Colleges Need More Quality Conservative SpeakersMany colleges have faced controversy over free speech after inviting extremist conservative speakers to their campuses. We talk to a professor who believes the real crisis on campus isn't over free speech, but rather the quality of speech. We also look at the Trump Administration's new plan for oil drilling, and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn's decision to retire after 10 years with the department....more45minPlay
January 08, 2018Celebrity Politics, Bat Transmitter In Wisconsin, Logan Paul And Internet DecencyScientists in Wisconsin have been able to track the state's smallest bat using an ultra-light transmitter. We talk about what this success might mean for the tiny endangered bat species. We also discuss the actions of YouTube star Logan Paul and a top news story. And, a look at the new intersection of celebrity and presidential politics....more43minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.