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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.
January 27, 2017UW Student Recruits for Alt-Right Group, Youth Farmers' Market, Food FridayOn today's edition of Food Friday, we look at the incredible versatility of the humble egg. And we get some great recipes to try at home. A new program in Brown County is training young people to sell produce and other products in the farmers' market system. We talk with an organizer and learn what the program's goals are. We also look at reactions from the UW campus community after a student with a history of racially motivated arson attacks began recruiting for an "alt-right" group on campus....more47minPlay
January 26, 2017Automation And Manufacturing Job Losses, UW Hockey Star On Being One Of The Sport's Few African-Americans, President Trump Calls For Investigation Into Alleged Claims Of Voter FraudJob loss in the manufacturing sector was a huge issue on the campaign trail last year, with free trade agreements getting much of the blame. We're joined by an economic reporter who argues that technology and automation are an even bigger part of the story. We also talk with a UW women's hockey player who is ranked among the best in the nation and is one of the few African-Americans in the sport. She shares her experiences and thoughts on being a role model. Plus, President Trump has alleged the the 2016 presidential election was rife with voter fraud and has called for an investigation. We learn more about the potential investigation and what it could mean for voters....more46minPlay
January 26, 2017DOT Underestimates Cost Of WI Road Projects, Morse Code Contest, The Necessity of Military ForceWith the power balance of international politics relatively stable since the end of the Cold War, diplomacy seems to have replaced military force as America's foremost tactic in dealing with other super powers. However, our guest author says that military might is still necessary, and he shares his thoughts on how the U.S. can utilize it responsibly. In honor of WPR's centennial, two staff members share details on a contest for listeners to decode Morse code messages sent out during "Old Time Radio Drama". And, a reporter details how the Wisconsin DOT underestimated the real costs of several major road projects and what it means for taxpayers....more46minPlay
January 25, 2017News, Push For Free Books On Eau Claire Buses, Trump's "America First" LanguagePresident Trump's inaugural address was all about putting "America first". Our guest shares why he sees overtones of fascism in such language, evoking the beliefs of an isolationist group from the 1930s. Also, we hear about an effort in Eau Claire to provide free library books on public transit buses. Plus, we cover a top headline....more45minPlay
January 25, 2017Trump On U.S.-Mexico Wall, This Week In Washington, Effects Of Ho-Chunk Casino ExpansionPresident Trump signed multiple executive orders today tackling immigration, including one that begins the process of building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico. We talk to an expert about Trump's immigration policy. It's been an eventful first week of the Trump Administration, with executive orders impacting pipeline projects and the Affordable Care Act. A political reporter joins us to break down the details. We also learn more about the effects that the expansion of a Ho-Chunk casino in Wittenberg could have on other local tribes....more47minPlay
January 24, 2017State Lawmaker Proposes Legislation To Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture,Science Shows Conservatives Are Better-Looking, President Trump Signs Executive Orders On PipelinesNew research shows people with conservative ideologies are better-looking than those who have more liberal values. A reporter joins us to share the details of the study and what the finding means. State Senator David Craig has proposed new legislation that would reform the state's civil asset forfeiture law. We also talk to an environmental policy expert about the news that President Donald Trump signed executive orders approving the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines....more45minPlay
January 24, 2017The ACLU of Wisconsin Sues State Over Youth Prisons, How Rachel Carson Revolutionized Our Relationship With The Natural World, Kids Can Learn More From Fantasy Than RealityNew research shows stories filled with magic, dragons, and other fantastical elements may be more conducive to learning. We talk to a researcher about the science behind how children learn. We also find out how the author of a book about DDT, a commonly used pesticide, revolutionized our relationship with the natural world, and we discuss the ACLU lawsuit against the state over alleged abuses at two youth prisons....more47minPlay
January 23, 2017Trump Abandons TPP, Affordable Care Act's Impact On Rural Areas, Women's March On WashingtonIn his first week in the White House, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). A political scientist tells us what that could mean for international relations and trade. Over the weekend, women are marching in Washington D.C. and cities around the country, including Madison. One of the organizers of the group of Wisconsinites headed to D.C. to march joins us to talk about what issues women are trying to raise as a new administration takes office. With a plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act moving through Congress, we discuss how losing the ACA will affect healthcare in rural areas of Wisconsin....more39minPlay
January 23, 2017Governor Walker Unveils New Welfare Reforms, Silicon Valley's Tech Revolution, Crafting An Effective ApologySilicon Valley has become synonymous with the tech industry, and has developed its own unique identity. The author of a book on the region talks about the ways that young entrepreneurs are creating businesses, developing a new social order, and taking different paths to success. Although saying "I'm sorry" to somebody is often the right thing to do, it can be difficult to do so in a productive way. A therapist and relationship expert joins us to share her ideas for crafting a meaningful apology that will kick off the healing process. Also,we talk to a reporter about new welfare reforms Governor Scott Walker unveiled in Milwaukee Monday....more46minPlay
January 20, 2017Wisconsin News Roundup, Worries Over Straits of Mackinac Pipeline, Barack Obama's LegacyThe pipeline that a northern Wisconsin Chippewa tribal council recently voted to remove from their reservation also runs under the Straits of Mackinac. Our guest shares why he thinks it may be an environmental disaster waiting to happen. We also hear what Wisconsin lawmakers are saying about the presidential inauguration, and check up on what's going on around the state, during our news roundup. We look back at Barack Obama's legacy as the 44th president as he leaves Washington as a political official for the last time....more43minPlay
FAQs about Central Time:How many episodes does Central Time have?The podcast currently has 4,580 episodes available.