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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.
October 18, 2017This Week In Washington, Representative Ron Kind On Healthcare, Taxes, And MoreA federal judge blocked the third version of President Trump's travel ban yesterday, shortly before it was set to take effect. A national reporter is with us to discuss the case and other top political stories. We're also joined by Democratic U.S. Representative Ron Kind to discuss Congressional actions on healthcare and the federal tax code....more46minPlay
October 18, 2017Guantanamo Bay In Trump Era, Gags' Nightmare In Green Bay, The Two WisconsinsEconomic data show that while Dane County is leading the state's recovery from the recession, many small towns and rural areas are still struggling. Our guest explains why he thinks it has created "two Wisconsins" and explores what can be done to improve the economy as a whole. We also examine the role of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility thus far in the Trump presidency. Plus, we find out about the haunted attraction in Green Bay that delves into the mind of a notoriously creepy clown....more39minPlay
October 17, 2017County Lawsuits On Opioids, Wisconsin License Plates, Puerto Rico Update, Wisconsin Doctor In Puerto RicoNearly a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, electricity and clean water continue to be in short supply in Puerto Rico. We check in on recovery efforts in the wake of the President's remarks saying that federal relief workers wouldn't stay on the island indefinitely....more47minPlay
October 17, 2017Lloyd Barbee Writings, Illegal Gun Sales In Chicago, Sports And PoliticsLloyd Barbee was a Wisconsin civil rights leader, lawyer, and state representative who played a key role in desegregating Milwaukee public schools. We look back at his life and at a new book filled with his writings. We also learn about the illegal gun trade in Chicago and how far the city's authorities are willing to go to apprehend individual dealers. And we look at the intersection of sports and politics....more46minPlay
October 16, 2017DEA And Opioid Distributors, Undocumented Dairy Workers, Wrongful ConvictionsA new report shows that Congress weakened the Drug Enforcement Agency's ability to crack down on opioid drug distributors. We find out how it could affect the fight against the opioid epidemic. Wisconsin's dairy farms rely heavily on the labor of undocumented immigrants. We look into how the industry got to that point and how political issues are impacting farms and workers. We also discuss the psychology and politics that lead to wrongful convictions in the justice system....more47minPlay
October 16, 2017Wolf Tracking, UW-Milwaukee Scientists Involved In Nobel-Winning Research, Iran Nuclear DealLast year's project to detect gravitational waves for the first time was recently awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics, and a team of UW-Milwaukee scientists played a big role in the research. We talk to the head of the team about their work and a new discovery announced today. We also look at what's next for the Iran nuclear deal, after President Trump's disavowal of the international agreement. Plus, we hear how the Lake Superior Chippewa are tagging and tracking grey wolves....more43minPlay
October 13, 2017UNESCO Exit, Energy Department Proposal To Boost Coal, Movie Lover's CookbookA proposal from the U.S. Department of Energy would raise prices on electricity coming from coal and nuclear plants. We learn about the details of the plan and how it would affect households in Wisconsin. We hear what's behind President Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the international scientific and educational group UNESCO. Also, the a cookbook author teaches us how to make the most iconic dishes from our favorite movies....more46minPlay
October 13, 2017State News Roundup, WPR Centennial, Trump's Actions On Health CarePresident Trump signed an executive order yesterday allowing individuals and small businesses to buy cheaper health insurance plans with fewer protections. We get the details and hear why critics say it could have negative ripple effects for the industry. We also check in on the top Wisconsin stories of the week, including a reorganization of the University of Wisconsin System's college campuses. An historian also stops by to look back at 100 years of Wisconsin Public Radio!...more44minPlay
October 12, 2017UW System Reorganizing, White House Memoir, Height DiscriminationHave you ever felt that you were treated differently because of your height? Our guest talks about how height bias affects people every day, at work and in their social lives. The University of Wisconsin System announced plans to reorganize its campuses yesterday. We get the details. We also talk with a speechwriter about the years he spent working in the White House with President Obama....more47minPlay
October 12, 2017Gun Violence And Public Health, Sexual Harassment In The Workplace, Sanctuary City BillA major movie producer is the latest in a series of high-profile media figures that have been accused of repeated sexual harassment. We talk about the best ways to prevent harassment at work and how to handle it if it does happen. We also talk with a Wisconsin doctor who says in order to curb gun violence, we should start thinking about it like a disease. Plus, we talk to a political scientist about a bill banning sanctuary cities in Wisconsin....more45minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.