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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.
June 28, 2017This Week In Washington, Racial Justice Group's First Two YearsTwo years ago, the Justified Anger Coalition was formed in Madison to help African-Americans overcome inequities in the city. We check in with the group's founder about the challenges they've faced and what the most important issues are today. We also look back at the top political stories of the week from Washington D.C. and beyond....more47minPlay
June 28, 2017New Marquette Law School Poll, History Of String Cheese, Who's On MedicaidMedicaid covers health insurance for one in five Americans, and a new report looks into just who those people are. A journalist helps us understand the demographics and backgrounds of those making up the Medicaid program. We also hear how Baker's Cheese, in St. Cloud, WI, helped pioneer the craft of making string cheese. Plus, a new Marquette Law School Poll gives us a window into how Wisconsinites are feeling about state and national politics....more37minPlay
June 27, 2017Lincoln Hills Changes, Drug Pricing, Harry Potter AnniversaryA judge has ordered changes to the conditions at the Lincoln Hills juvenile corrections facility. We hear what improvements the judge has in mind and when they could take place. President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on prescription drug pricing in the coming weeks. We find out what it may include and why critics are claiming it is too friendly to the pharmaceutical industry. We also talk about the impact of the magical Harry Potter stories, celebrating their 20th anniversary this year....more44minPlay
June 27, 2017SCOTUS On Trump's Travel Ban, Senate Delays Vote On Health Care BillThe U.S. Supreme Court has decided to allow a limited version of President Trump's travel ban to take affect, and will look deeper into the issue during a hearing in October. A guest shares the details and what it means for those traveling into the country. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its assessment of the Senate health care bill yesterday, saying that 22 million fewer people would be insured in the next decade. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would delay a vote on the bill until after the Senate's week-long July Fourth recess. We talk to a health care policy expert about this news....more44minPlay
June 26, 2017Funding Religious Schools, Wisconsin's Colorful History, Possible Paths For Trump AdministrationThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled that taxpayer money for playgrounds could not be denied to a school owned by a church. We hear what the justices had to say and the implications of the ruling. Wisconsin's history is filled with people who were courageous, forward-thinking, and often downright strange. We hear about some of the most fascinating figures from the author of a book telling the stories of our state's past. We also talk with an expert on the executive branch about the different ways forward for the Trump Administration, from impeachment to reelection....more46minPlay
June 26, 2017State Budget Deadline, Black Women Working Harder Without Gains, What's Next For DemocratsA new study finds that African-American women are working more than women of other ethnicities, voting in strong numbers, and getting more education, but not seeing economic gains. One of the researchers is with us to share why this is and what could change the trend. We also hear what continues to delay a deal on the state budget, with the previous budget set to expire by the end of the week. Plus, a discussion on what's next for the Democratic party's message after losing a special Congressional election in Georgia...more43minPlay
June 23, 2017"Making A Murderer", Charity Care In State Hospitals, Cooking From The Farmer's MarketAn appeals court upheld a lower court's ruling that "Making a Murderer"s Brendan Dassey was coerced into giving a confession. An expert talks to us about the social psychology of police interrogation and false confessions. Charity care, or discounted health care for low income people, dropped in Wisconsin hospitals after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. We learn more about how hospitals used the savings and how the financial picture could change under the U.S. Senate's new health care bill. Farmer's markets are in full swing, offering a bevy of fresh ingredients! Our in-house foodie talks about some of the best things to use for delicious meals right now....more46minPlay
June 23, 2017Wisconsin News Roundup, Russian Cyber Attackers May Have Hacked Election Systems In 39 States, Amazon's Role In RetailAmazon recently announced a plan to purchase Whole Foods Market for $13.7 billion, expanding into another area of the retail industry. We discuss whether Amazon's growing influence constitutes a new type of monopoly. A news editor also joins us to recap the biggest state political stories of the week....more43minPlay
June 22, 2017Campus Free Speech Bill Advances, Wisconsin Purple Martin Fest, Who Pays For A WeddingA bill that would establish a system of punishment for students who disrupt campus events passed the state Assembly yesterday. We hear about its chances in the Senate. New reporting finds that when it comes to paying for a wedding, the parents of the bride are footing more of the bill than the groom's family. Our guest explains the long history behind the practice and suggests new ways of paying for the party. We also hear about an upcoming festival celebrating the purple martin, one of the most aerobatic birds in the sky....more47minPlay
June 22, 2017Trump Resistance And Women In Politics, Federal Budget And Great Lakes, Senate Unveils Their Health Care PlanThe Women's March on Washington D.C. was the first major show of resistance toward the Trump Administration. However, our guests says that anti-Trump activism is not making women interested in political careers. We also take a closer look at how the proposed federal budget would affect research and restoration work in the Great Lakes. Plus, we'll look at the U.S. Senate's proposed healthcare plan....more44minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.