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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 13, 2017Trump And Duterte, Domestic Violence In Hmong Community, Rural Wisconsin Voters TodayIt's been a year since western Wisconsin's rural counties helped propel Donald Trump to victory, the first time a Republican nominee won the state since 1984. We talk with a reporter traveling the state about the mood among rural voters today. We also hear about the issue of domestic violence in the state's Hmong community and what's being done to reduce it. Plus, we discuss the Trump administration's view on human rights after the President praised his relationship with the leader of the Philippines....more0minPlay
November 10, 2017State News Roundup, UW Adaptive Physical Activities, Public Perception Of Sexual AssaultNew data show that African-American voter turnout in Wisconsin decreased by nearly one-fifth in 2016. We look into that and other Wisconsin stories during out state news roundup. We also learn about a program at the University of Wisconsin that's helping those with physical disabilities lead active lifestyles. Plus, one of today's top news stories....more0minPlay
November 10, 2017UW Board Of Regents Approve Merging Two-Year And Four-Year Campuses, Stopping Vehicle Attacks, Cooking With Jaques PepinAttacks involving vehicles running into a crowd can seem difficult to prevent, but bollards may offer hope. Our guest looks at how the barriers between roadways and sidewalks can keep people safe and improve the movement of people around a city. We also talk to a famous French chef about recipes he's passing on to his granddaughter. A top news story also gets a closer look....more0minPlay
November 09, 2017Paradise Papers, President Trump In AsiaA slew of documents known as the Paradise papers shed light on international financial dealings, including between the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and a Russian shipping company. We look into the revelations. We also check up on President Trump's trip to Asia, where he is negotiating on trade and relations with North Korea....more0minPlay
November 09, 2017WEDC Votes On Foxconn, Another Reason To Get The Flu Shot, Treating VeteransGetting the annual flu shot not only protects the person receiving it, it's also a measure fo defense for those who can't get the vaccine. Plus, we discuss a vote from a key state agency on technology manufacturer Foxconn's deal with Wisconsin for a new plant in Mount Pleasant. We also discuss the best ways to treat veterans after they return from active duty....more0minPlay
November 08, 2017Constitutional Convention, Soil Health In Farming, Invasive SpeciesSix Wisconsin farms have joined a partnership to maintain soil health. We find out how they're changing their farming practices to keep their fields fertile. We also talk with the author of a book on invasive species about how the movement of plants and animals is changing ecosystems around the globe. Plus, a look at the push for a Constitutional Convention....more0minPlay
November 08, 2017Week In Washington, Paying College AthletesLast year, a Wisconsin men's basketball player tried to organize a boycott of a game to advocate for compensating college athletes. We talk with a former captain of the Badgers about why he thinks student athletes should be paid. We also catch up on the biggest political stories of the week with a national reporter....more0minPlay
November 07, 2017Racial Disparity In Plea Deals, Presidential Impeachment, Federal Climate Change ReportResearch shows that white in Wisconsin are offered more favorable plea deals than African-Americans. We find out how big the disparity is and what consequences it's having. With occasional calls for the impeachment of President Trump, a legal expert joins us to talk about what would actually be needed to start impeachment proceedings. Plus, we hear about a federal report finding that human activity is the driving force behind climate change....more0minPlay
November 07, 2017WCIJ Report On Fraud Settlements, Teen Fiction Trends, Why We Suck UpA new investigative report shows that due to business-backed efforts to repeal a whistleblower incentive law, Wisconsin taxpayers potentially lost out on millions of dollars in settlements. We learn the details. Young adult novels that explore dystopian futures have been extremely successful in recent years, but stories of teen suicide are now rivaling their popularity. We discuss what's behind the trend. We also learn why sycophancy, better known as sucking up, has been tolerated in society for a long time....more0minPlay
November 06, 2017Science News, Bills To Reduce Housing Discrimination, Sustaining Lake SuperiorA package of bills in the state legislature aims to reduce evictions, discrimination, and landlord neglect in the state's housing. One of the sponsors gives us the details. We learn about the history of protecting the beauty and water quality of Lake Superior, and discuss conservation strategies that remain relevant today. Also, a science editor shares some of the most exciting discoveries of the last month, including a threat to the largest organism on the planet!...more0minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.