Central Time

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Central Time episodes

  • Microplastics in clothing, Ozempic for weight loss
    The diabetes drug Ozempic is being used as a weight loss aid, most notably by high-profile celebrities. We talk with a Wisconsin doctor about the trend and potential risks. We also learn more about how microplastics in our clothing get into the environment and how to reduce the pollution.
    45 min
  • Ozempic for weight loss, Economy update
    The U.S. economy added a healthy number of jobs last month, which could lead the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again. We talk with a Wisconsin economist about the news. We also talk with a doctor about the trend of using the diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss.
    47 min
  • Cash bail system changes, Bucks playoff preview, Cuban refugees
    A criminal law professor joins us to explain the changes voters approved for the state's cash bail system. Then, a Milwaukee Bucks radio host joins us to recap the team's strong season and preview the upcoming playoffs. Later, we talk to the hosts of two public radio podcasts about Cuban refugees that came to Wisconsin.
    47 min
  • Iraq military authorization repeal, Fringe medicine
    A military historian helps us better understand what would happen if the U.S. repeals the authorization for military force in Iraq after 20 years. Then, an author shares his new book looking at the history of fringe medical theories and why they continue to persist despite modern science.
    45 min
  • Fringe medicine, Home fish fry
    An author shares his new book looking at the history of fringe medical theories and why they continue to persist despite modern science. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday is all about preparing a fish fry at home.
    47 min
  • Wisconsin political shifts, Polarizing non-partisan races
    We talk to a political scientist about the new liberal majority for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Republican supermajority in the state legislature. Then, a former state lawmaker and professor helps us better understand why non-partisan races in Wisconsin have been feeling more partisan lately.
    45 min

About Central Time

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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…