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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 04, 2017This Week In Washington, Fabrication Labs In Schools, First Woman Legion CommanderMore fabrication labs are showing up in Wisconsin schools, providing a multitude of creative options for students. We hear about why they're on the rise in the state. Plus, we talk with a Wisconsin woman chosen to be the national commander of the American Legion. We also discuss the top national stories of the week, including discussions on gun control and the Iran nuclear deal....more47minPlay
October 04, 2017State Wetlands Bill, Peshtigo Fire Reenactment, First Wisconsinites: PoliticsA new bill would change how the state's wetlands are regulated and developed. We talk to the bill's author about why he thinks its a necessary measure. Today during "First Wisconsinites," we learn about Native American politics in the state, from the tribal government system to the first Native American elected to the Madison Common Council. And we talk with a woman playing the role of her grandmother in a reenactment of the 1871 Peshtigo Fire....more43minPlay
October 03, 2017Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case, Geometry of Redistricting, Russia And FacebookWPR's Shawn Johnson is in Washington D.C. today as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Wisconsin's gerrymandering case. He talks with us about how the case is proceeding. We also look at the role of geometry in political redistricting. Plus, we discuss the Facebook advertising allegedly purchased by Russian operatives during the 2016 presidential campaign....more47minPlay
October 03, 2017Our Minds On Music, FoxConn Location Update, First Wisconsinites: Health And WellnessAs our series "First Wisconsinites" continues, we visit with a member of a Ho-Chunk weightlifting club and talk with a Potawatomi nurse about her work in health care with parents and infants. We also get an update on where Foxconn is likely to build their plant, and we find out how our brains respond to music....more46minPlay
October 02, 2017Las Vegas Shooting, Coffee And Climate Change, Youth Activities In WisconsinA mass shooting at a country music concert in Las Vegas has left at least 58 people dead and over 500 injured. We talk to a gun policy expert about what kind of legislative changes he expects to see as a result of this shooting. A new study finds that by 2050, areas suitable for coffee growing in Latin America could decrease by up to 88%. We talk to the lead author about the results and the important role bees play in his findings. We also discuss the activities available to Wisconsin's young people outside of school and how important they are to a healthy childhood....more46minPlay
October 02, 2017New Supreme Court Session, First Wisconsinites: EducationToday, we start a week-long series exploring modern Native American life in Wisconsin. We talk to the director of an Indian community school in Milwaukee and learn about a school in Hayward revitalizing the Ojibwe language. We also preview the cases being considered in the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming session, including Wisconsin's gerrymandering case....more44minPlay
September 29, 2017Trump Team's Private Email Accounts, Milk Street KitchenDuring Food Friday, we're joined by the host of Milk Street Radio, Christopher Kimball. He shares his vision for a new style of home cooking and why he thinks there's no such thing as ethnic food. We also hear about a White House probe into the use of private email accounts by Trump staffers....more26minPlay
September 29, 2017Wisconsin News Roundup, Breast Cancer Testing And PreventionWe're joined by a news editor to recap the week's most important state news stories, including Russia's role in Wisconsin's last election. We also talk with an author about her decision to have a preventative mastectomy after testing positive for a gene mutation that makes breast cancer far more likely....more26minPlay
September 28, 2017Republican Tax Plan, Michael Perry Talks About Working LifePresident Trump has announced plans for a major tax overhaul this week that would cut taxes on businesses and eliminate the estate tax. We get more of the details and discuss its chances in Congress. Wisconsin author and radio host Michael Perry has worked as a pig farmer, nurse, and firefighter. He shares some favorite experiences and what he's learned from a lifetime of different jobs....more26minPlay
September 28, 2017Film Preservation, Packers Ask Fans To Lock Arms, Researching Refugee ExperienceResearchers at UW-Oshkosh are launching a study on the successes and challenges for international refugees settling in Wisconsin. We find out what they hope to learn and how it could change the way the state welcomes new arrivals. We also hear how UW-Madison is preserving its collection of motion pictures on fragile, flammable nitrate film. Plus, we discuss a request from the Green Bay Packers for spectators to lock arms before tonight's game in a show of unity and hear about fans' reactions....more25minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.