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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.
August 02, 2017Week In Washington, Spider Season In WisconsinFrom White House staffing changes to a new lawsuit alleging the President worked with Fox News on an inaccurate story, it's been a busy week in Washington. A political reporter gets us up to speed on the biggest headlines. Two venomous black widow spiders were found for the first time in Brown County, Wisconsin. We learn how common dangerous spiders are in the state and which types people can expect to see most often....more47minPlay
August 02, 2017Justice Department To Review Affirmative Action, Campus Produce Program, 'Good Guys With Guns' ArgumentThe New York Times reported the Justice Department will take a new look at affirmative action and possibly sue colleges that use the practice. We find out about the plan and what it could mean for college admissions. Opponents of gun control legislation often say that more "good guys" with guns can help prevent mass shootings. We hear about new research from Stanford suggesting that's not the case. Also, we discuss a program on the UW-Madison campus that makes free produce available to students....more43minPlay
August 01, 2017Reports Claim Trump Dictated Son's Message, Studying Toxic Masculinity, Living With Medical UncertaintyLiving with an undiagnosed medical problem can make life a challenge, and it's becoming more common for Americans. Our guest talks about the problems of "none of the above" diseases. We also talk with a UW student about a project that looks at the harmful impact that expectations of masculinity can have on men. Plus, we discuss a Washington Post report claiming that President Trump dictated his son's misleading statement on meeting with a Russian lawyer in last year's campaign....more47minPlay
August 01, 2017The Millennial Left, Marshfield School Discrimination Case, Health Care's FutureDocuments show that two Marshfield School District Employees violated an anti-discrimation policy when casting a school musical. We learn about the details of the case. We also discuss why young progressives today are embracing socialism and bear a striking resemblance to the Left in the 1930s. With the latest failure of health care legislation, lawmakers are indicating they might want to move on to other issues, but the President is urging otherwise. We look at where the agenda will shift....more43minPlay
July 31, 2017Foxconn Could Bypass Environmental Rules, Kayaking In Wisconsin, 50th Anniversary Of Milwaukee Housing MarchesGovernor Walker proposed a bill to ease environmental regulations on Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn, which will build a manufacturing plant in southeast Wisconsin. A reporter tells us what environmental rules the company could bypass. Fifty years ago, Milwaukee saw months of demonstrations in support of fair housing legislation for the city's African American residents. An oral historian tells the story of the marches and discusses why Milwaukee remains one of the most segregated cities in the country. We also talk about the most beautiful places to kayak in Wisconsin....more46minPlay
July 31, 2017Reince Priebus And Anthony Scaramucci Out Of Trump Administration, Study Shows Brain Damage In Football PlayersThe White House saw more staffing changes in recent days. We talk to a political reporter about the recent departures: Reince Priebus as White House Chief of Staff and Anthony Scarmucci as White House Communications Director. A new study looked at the brains of more than a hundred deceased NFL players and found that all but one exhibited signs of the degenerative disease C.T.E. We talk with a doctor about the findings and how repeated head trauma affects the brain....more44minPlay
July 28, 2017Skinny Repeal Fails In Senate, State Computer Science Standards, Malaysian CookingFor the first time, Wisconsin has adopted standards for teaching computer science, from kindergarten through 12th grade. We find out what students can expect. We also learn how to cook Malaysian dishes and hear how the flavors come from a combination of cultures. Plus, we discuss the Senate's vote on the GOP health care bill....more46minPlay
July 28, 2017Wisconsin News Roundup, Hatch Act Violation, Transgender Military BanPresident Trump recently tweeted that transgender people will no longer be accepted or allowed in the military. We discuss how much power his words have and how the idea is being received in Washington. We also look into a report that the U.S. Postal Service violated the Hatch Act by letting workers engage in Democratic campaign work while on unpaid leave. Plus, get the latest on the Foxconn manufacturing plant slated for construction in southeastern Wisconsin and check in on other state news stories....more43minPlay
July 27, 2017Foxconn To Wisconsin, Millennials And Labor Rights, Combating Climate ChangeTaiwanese technology manufacturer Foxconn announced plans for a new plant in Wisconsin yesterday. We talk about its location and the incentives needed to land the deal. We also hear from a guest who says that Millennials are uniquely suited to lead a new labor movement and revive the prosperity of their parents' generation. Then, find out why some of the best measures for fighting climate change are things we usually don't want to do....more46minPlay
July 27, 2017Disability Pride Festival, Training Physicians In Rural Wisconsin, Genetic Editing In EmbryosFinding the right health care facility and doctor can be a challenge in the state's rural areas, but a new program is helping place graduating physicians in the spots that need them most. The director of the effort shares the details. For the first time in the U.S., scientists have successfully edited the genes of human embryos. A doctor talks about what this means for parents and human health in the future. We also hear about a disability pride festival happening in Wisconsin....more43minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.