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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.
November 20, 2017Local Mining Ordinances, Fair Workweek, Cybersecurity In An Insecure AgeNew digital technologies are both incredibly convenient and potentially dangerous. An author is with us to discuss the difficult task of cybersecurity on the personal and national level. We also talk about the fight for restoring a fair workweek for employees of the retail and service industries. Plus, we talk about action being taken to allow municipalities to draft their own mining regulations....more0minPlay
November 17, 2017State News Roundup, New Advances In CTE Diagnosis, Violence Prevention In MilwaukeeSenator Ron Johnson became the first Republican senator to openly oppose the GOP's plan for tax overhaul. We talk about why he's against it and check in on other top Wisconsin stories of the week. For the first time, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, has been diagnosed in a living patient. We find out what this advancement might mean for prevention and treatment. Plus, a look at a new report on preventing violence in Milwaukee....more0minPlay
November 17, 2017House Tax Bill Passes, Minorities Feel Less Welcome At UW, Making SaucesAccording to a survey of the climate at the state's flagship university, minority students feel less welcome on the UW-Madison campus than the student body as a whole. We talk about the results and what's being done to improve the college experience. In Washington, the House passed their version of a tax overhaul plan yesterday. We look at the plan's chances as the Senate takes over. We also talk with a chef about how making delectable sauces can improve dishes of all sorts....more0minPlay
November 16, 2017Wolf Management Bill, Menstrual Equity Bill, New Blood Pressure StandardsA new bill would eliminate wolf management efforts in Wisconsin if the animal remains on the federal endangered species list. One of the bill's authors is with us to discuss why he thinks it's needed. We also talk with a state lawmaker about her bill that would remove a tax on feminine hygiene products and increase access to them. With new blood pressure guidelines being released, we find out what it means for how we view our health....more0minPlay
November 16, 2017Rural Health Day In Wisconsin, Lack Of Local News, Cat MojoLocal news outlets are increasingly becoming part of national media organizations. We talk to a newspaper publisher from Eau Claire about the effect of media consolidation on local news coverage. We're also joined by an author who shares the best ways to understand and care for our cats. Plus, we talk to an expert about rural healthcare on Rural Health Day in Wisconsin....more0minPlay
November 15, 2017Hate Groups In Wisconsin, Books To TV, Advice For CaregiversMost of us will take on the role of a caregiver at some point in our lives, an experience that can be rewarding but stressful. Our guest shares ways that caregivers can make a great life for their loved ones and themselves. We also talk about a new report on the hate groups and hate incidents in Wisconsin....more0minPlay
November 15, 2017Week In Washington, Folk Schools, Preserving Folk CultureWisconsin is seeing a boom in folk schools. We find out what they're teaching and why they're becoming more popular. We also talk with one of the state's preeminent folklorists about his work to preserve culture that could otherwise be forgotten. A Washington reporter also joins us to talk about the biggest stories in national politics....more0minPlay
November 14, 2017Opioid Deaths In Milwaukee, Farm Equipment And Road Safety, Executive Nuclear PowerA deadly accident in Lake Mills involving a combine joined a list of recent collisions between cars and farm vehicles in Wisconsin. An expert talks with us about why it's a common problem and what to look for to drive safely with farm equipment on the roads. A guest also talks with us about a spike in opioid-related deaths in Milwaukee. Plus, we discuss calls in Congress to revise the President's authority to order a nuclear attack....more0minPlay
November 14, 2017Jeff Sessions Testifies, Yoga Reducing Falls, Two Sides Of BarbieResearch shows that yoga will help reduce dangerous falls among the elderly. Our guest shares why it works and how we can get started. We also hear about a decade-long legal battle between the makers of Barbie and Bratz dolls and examine the contrasting images of women the toys rely on. Plus, a top news headline....more0minPlay
November 13, 2017Senate's Federal Tax Plan, Navigating Wisconsin's Abortion Laws, Threat AssessmentA state government reporter visited patients and doctors at one of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood clinics to find out how the state's abortion restrictions are impacting their lives. She shares some of the stories she encountered. We also hear from an expert about how properly assessing threats can prevent mass violence. And we look at the details of the U.S. Senate's new tax plan, including how it differs from a version in the House....more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.