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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.
July 26, 2017The Week In Washington, Discussing Race In SchoolPrincipals and teachers from Milwaukee schools recently met to learn new ways to deal with racial issues in the classroom. We find out what the training included and what challenges teachers are facing. We also check in on the top political stories of the week from Washington D.C....more46minPlay
July 26, 2017Wisconsin Flooding, EAA Highlights, The 'Goldwater Rule' And President TrumpRecent flooding in southeastern Wisconsin has caused millions of dollars of infrastructure damage. We talk with a weather expert about why they've been so severe and if we can expect more. Psychiatrists have traditionally refrained from diagnosing mental health issues of politicians from afar, a standard known as the "Goldwater Rule." We find out what a major group of psychoanalysts are saying about the practice and President Trump. And we'll hear about some of the highlights of this year's EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh....more43minPlay
July 25, 2017Veterans Program Funding, African American History Competition, The Golden Age Of ComedyBetween Netflix stand-up specials, sketch comedy shows, and late night TV, there's no shortage of places to get a laugh. We talk to a guest who thinks it all adds up to making today the golden age of comedy. A State Representative also joins us to talk about why she's asking the state to allocate more funds to veteran's programs. Plus, hear about the Wisconsin students who competed in a national quiz bowl on African American history....more48minPlay
July 25, 2017Origins Of Wisconsin's Gerrymandering Case, Young Women Not Using Vacation Time, Health Care VoteThis fall, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Wisconsin's electoral maps that Democratic voters say were designed to disenfranchise them. Our guest discusses how the state's Democratic majority in the Senate helped lay the groundwork for the case in 2012. The U.S. Senate votes today to begin debate on their health care bill. We find out what it means for a bill with several Republican opponents. We also look into why many millennial women aren't taking the vacation time they've earned at work....more44minPlay
July 24, 2017Jared Kushner Meeting With Senate Intelligence Committee, Keeping Cows Happy, Democratic MessagingBack scratchers, misters, and other measures help keep cows happy and result in more milk production. We talk to a UW researcher about why this is and hear from an award winning cheesemaker about how she keeps her dairy cows feeling content. We also discuss senior White House advisor Jared Kushner's closed-door meeting today on his contacts with Russian officials. Plus, a guest says that for success in next year's elections, the Democratic party may not need the unified message they're actively seeking....more46minPlay
July 24, 2017Trump's Wisconsin Judicial Nominee, Lead Pipe Replacement Funding, Wisconsin Fairs And AgricultureLead water lines have become a concern for communities across the country and are costly to replace. We hear why funding to replace lead pipes in Wisconsin is in jeopardy. President Trump's nominee for an appellate court seat in Wisconsin is receiving pushback for remarks that her religious beliefs may supersede U.S. law. A legal expert is with us to discuss the controversy. Agriculture has long been a key component to Wisconsin's county fairs. We learn how agriculture and education helped the fair develop into the institution it is today....more44minPlay
July 21, 2017Press Secretary Resigns, Genetic Treatment For Leukemia Recommended, Grilling Like A ProWhite House Press Secretary Sean Spicer resigned this morning. We find out what's behind his decision and whether it will change White House communications. An F.D.A. advisory panel recommended a new, genetic treatment for leukemia. An expert in bioethics talks with us about the road the treatment has yet to travel and how it might change the larger fight against cancer. Summer grilling season is at its peak! For Food Friday, we get tips on grilling and smoking meat to perfection....more46minPlay
July 21, 2017State News Roundup, Bucks D-League In Oshkosh, CEO Pay Versus Average WorkersSenator Ron Johnson, a critic of the recent federal health care bill, vows he's not giving up on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. We hear about his plans and recap other top Wisconsin stories of the week. The Milwaukee Bucks development league team, The Herd, is making Oshkosh its home. A sports reporter talks about the impact the team will have on the area. We also look at a new study showing that CEO pay compared to that of the average worker in a company remains extremely high by historical standards....more44minPlay
July 20, 2017Rural Broadband Grant, Millennial Bashing Nothing New, Medication ErrorsA growing number of Americans are making mistakes when taking their medication, mixing up drugs or doses. A guest explains what's behind the increase and the serious problems that it's leading to. Millennials get blamed for ruining a lot, from department stores to the napkin industry. We discuss why anxiety about younger generations is nothing new, going back to medieval times. Plus, we hear about a new grant that will help bring broadband internet to rural Wisconsin communities....more46minPlay
July 20, 2017Trump Rebukes Attorney General, Play Explores Sexual Assault In Military, Travel Ban UpdateIn a recent interview, President Trump criticized the ongoing Russia investigation and Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from it. We discuss how his remarks could impact the White House. We also talk with a Wisconsin veteran who is turning her story of surviving a rape into a play that explores the issue of sexual assault in the military. The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing tighter restrictions on refugees entering the country, with certain exceptions. A guest shares what was included in the court's decision and if it could change in the future....more44minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.