The Madison Metropolitan School District recently pushed back some school start times. We find out why and learn about research on school start times and educational success. We also chat with the author of a new book about why we seem determined to optimize everything, from our technology to our bodies.

Later school start times, The downside of optimizing everything

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 Richelle Wilson explore the latest news, cultural trends, and explore ideas -- big and small -- finding the best guests to discuss these thought-provoking topics. Sarah Hopefl is the program's technical director.

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Later school start times, The downside of optimizing everything

Later school start times, The downside of optimizing everything