Central Time
2,157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 18 ratingsHosted 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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Episodes
Indigenous story telling, Immigrant dairy farm workers
November 13, 2023 21:00A Native American filmmaker joins us to discuss the value of Indigenous-led story telling. Then, we talk to a journalist about her reporting on immigrant dairy farm workers in Wisconsin.
Fall and winter soups, Impacts of November elections
November 10, 2023 23:00This week's edition of Food Friday gets us ready for colder weather with soups. Then, a political scientist joins us to look at what this week's election results mean for the country moving forward
Impact of November elections, Group chat
November 10, 2023 22:00A political scientist joins us to look at what this week's election results mean for the country moving forward. Then, we talk to a digital communications professor about the rise in popularity of group chats and how they influence our social circles.
Group chats, Fall and winter soups
November 10, 2023 21:00We talk to a digital communications professor about the rise in popularity of group chats and how they influence our social circles. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday gets us ready for colder weather with soups.
Calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Over-the-counter drug safety
November 09, 2023 23:00We learn more about the politics involved in the Israel-Hamas conflict and calls for a ceasefire. Then, a pharmacy professor helps us stay safe with our over-the-counter medications.
Over-the-counter drug safety, UAW strike impact
November 09, 2023 22:00A pharmacy professor helps us stay safe with our over-the-counter medications. Then, an auto industry journalist joins us to look at what's next after the UAW strikes secured new labor contracts.
UAW strike impact, Calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
November 09, 2023 21:00An auto industry journalist joins us to look at what's next after the UAW strikes secured new labor contracts. Then, we learn more about the politics involved in the Israel-Hamas conflict and calls for a ceasefire.
Household size decline, Consumer scams
November 08, 2023 23:00An urban planning expert tells us why Wisconsin's housing stock isn't lining up with the size of households in the state. Then, a state consumer protection official updates us on the latest scams targeting the public.
Consumer scams, Internet shaping history
November 08, 2023 22:00A state consumer protection official updates us on the latest scams targeting the public. Then, a historian explains how our access to more historical knowledge on the internet is shaping the way we interact with history.
Evaluating online recipes, Navigating coverage of Israel-Hamas war
October 20, 2023 22:00A food writer helps us more effectively sift through online recipes to find the good ones. Then, we talk to a pair of experts about how we as news consumers can avoid misinformation while keeping up with conflicting reporting coming out of the Israel-Hamas war.
Navigating coverage of Israel-Hamas war, Wisconsin education policy bills
October 20, 2023 21:00We talk to a pair of experts about how we as news consumers can avoid misinformation while keeping up with conflicting reporting coming out of the Israel-Hamas war. Then, we learn more about bills in the state legislature on a variety of K-12 education topics.
Wisconsin education policy bills, Evaluating online recipes
October 20, 2023 20:00We learn more about bills in the state legislature on a variety of K-12 education topics. Then, a food writer helps us more effectively sift through online recipes to find the good ones.
UW closures and layoffs, Unwritten rules of cellphone use
October 19, 2023 22:00A WPR reporter takes us through the UW System's decisions to layoff employees and close some satellite campuses. Then, we talk to a tech reporter about proper etiquette when using your smartphone.
Unwritten rules of cellphone use, Supporting women conservationists
October 19, 2023 21:00We talk to a tech reporter about proper etiquette when using your smartphone. Then, we learn more about a group helping to support female landowners with farming and conservation efforts.
Supporting women conservationists, UW closures and layoffs
October 19, 2023 20:00We learn more about a group helping to support female landowners with farming and conservation efforts. Then, a WPR reporter takes us through the UW System's decisions to layoff employees and close some satellite campuses.
Gender-affirming care bills, Wisconsin's geological history
October 18, 2023 22:00An LGBT health expert joins us to look at the impacts of Wisconsin considering gender-affirming care bills in the state legislature. Then, a Wisconsin geologist explains the state's history through its land and rock formations.
Wisconsin's geological history, Bottled water
October 18, 2023 21:00A Wisconsin geologist explains the state's history through its land and rock formations. Then, we talk to the author of a new book that explores the growth of bottled water and the impact it has on society and the environment.
Bottled water, Gender-affirming care bills
October 18, 2023 20:00We talk to the author of a new book that explores the growth of bottled water and the impact it has on society and the environment. Then, an LGBT health expert joins us to look at the impacts of Wisconsin considering gender-affirming care bills in the state legislature.
Revisiting old TV shows, Religion's impact on food history
October 17, 2023 22:00Religious movements have had a surprising impact on the foods we eat. The author of a new book on the topic helps us explore the history. We also hear from you about the TV shows that you can always rewatch.
Religion's impact on food history, Updating American democracy
October 17, 2023 21:00The demographics of the United States have changed dramatically since our system of government was designed. We talk to an author about ways the U.S. could change to ensure the will of the people continues to matter. We also learn about the surprising impact of religious movements on the food we eat.
Updating American democracy, Revisiting old TV shows
October 17, 2023 20:00The demographics of the United States have changed dramatically since our system of government was designed. We talk to an author about ways the U.S. could change to ensure the will of the people continues to matter. We also hear from you about the TV shows that keep you coming back.
Transgender athletes, Wisconsin prison issues
October 16, 2023 22:00We talk to the author of a new book that examines the role that sports plays in shaping the gender debate. Then, we learn more about ongoing issues in Wisconsin prisons with lockdowns and staffing.
Wisconsin prison issues, PFAS mitigation
October 16, 2023 21:00We learn more about ongoing issues in Wisconsin prisons with lockdowns and staffing. Then, a pair of journalists join us to discuss the latest PFAS proposals in Wisconsin, including an effort to ship firefighting foam to Alabama.
PFAS mitigation, Transgender athletes
October 16, 2023 20:00We learn about the latest PFAS proposals in Wisconsin, including an effort to ship firefighting foam to Alabama. Then, we talk to the author of a new book that examines the role that sports plays in shaping the gender debate.
Cooking with apples, House Speaker replacement
October 13, 2023 22:00This week's edition of Food Friday is all about using our fall apples in delicious recipes. Then, a political scientist helps us check in on the latest efforts to name a new Speaker of the House.
House Speaker replacement, Migraine treatment
October 13, 2023 21:00A political scientist helps us check in on the latest efforts to name a new Speaker of the House. Then, we talk to a science reporter about the gaps in migraine research and treatment.
Migraine treatment, Cooking with apples
October 13, 2023 20:00We talk to a science reporter about the gaps in migraine research and treatment. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday is all about using our fall apples in delicious recipes.
Redistricting recusal and impeachment, ADHD awareness month
October 12, 2023 22:00We talk to a law professor about the issues surrounding impeachment and recusal in the redistricting case in Wisconsin. Then, we learn more about how people experience and manage ADHD.
ADHD awareness month, Volunteering after retirement
October 12, 2023 21:00We learn more about how people experience and manage ADHD. Then, a philanthropy expert makes the case for volunteering after retirement
Volunteering after retirement, Redistricting recusal and impeachment
October 12, 2023 20:00A philanthropy expert makes the case for volunteering after retirement. Then, we talk to a law professor about the issues surrounding impeachment and recusal in the redistricting case in Wisconsin.
Israel-Palestine explained, Debt and long-term saving
October 11, 2023 22:00A Middle East politics professor helps explain the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Then, a financial planner and a consumer science professor join us to look at the challenges young adults are facing with high debt and difficulty saving for retirement.
Debt and long-term saving, Military confidence
October 11, 2023 21:00A financial planner and a consumer science professor join us to look at the challenges young adults are facing with high debt and difficulty saving for retirement. Then, we talk to the author of a new book exploring public confidence in the U.S. military.
Military confidence, Israel-Palestine explained
October 11, 2023 20:00We talk to the author of a new book exploring public confidence in the U.S. military. Then, a Middle East politics professor helps explain the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
New job numbers surpass expectations, Hidden gems in Wisconsin
October 10, 2023 22:00The U.S. economy added almost twice the number of jobs in September than many experts predicted. We find out what accounted for the growth and what it means for the months ahead. We also explore the hidden gems for Wisconsin travelers with the authors of a new book about the state's quirky side.
Hidden gems in Wisconsin, Social media decline and news sites
October 10, 2023 21:00As social media use declines on some platforms, we look into how it's impacting traffic to news websites. We also explore the hidden gems for Wisconsin travelers with the authors of a new book about the state's quirky side.
Social media decline and news sites, New job numbers surpass expectations
October 10, 2023 20:00The U.S. economy added almost twice the number of jobs in September than many experts predicted. We find out what accounted for the growth and what it means for the months ahead. We also talk about what a decline in social media use means for the traffic heading to news sites.
Biden border wall, Cryptocurrency crash
October 09, 2023 22:00An immigration policy expert joins us to explain why the Biden administration is moving forward with additional border wall construction. Then, an author shares his new book documenting how cryptocurrency grew quickly before crashing.
Cryptocurrency crash, Wisconsin Ojibwe history
October 09, 2023 21:00An author shares his new book documenting how cryptocurrency grew quickly before crashing. Then, we talk to a historian who documented the history of the Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Wisconsin Ojibwe history, Biden border wall
October 09, 2023 20:00We talk to a historian who documented the history of the Red Cliff Ojibwe in Wisconsin and the Midwest. Then, an immigration policy expert joins us to explain why the Biden administration is moving forward with additional border wall construction.
Fatal chronic illnesses, Tips and tricks for tea
October 06, 2023 22:00We learn more about why the U.S. is seeing rising rates of deaths from chronic illnesses. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday teaches us how to steep our own tea at home.
Health care workers strike, Dairy cow handling
October 06, 2023 21:00A labor relations expert brings up to speed on the worker's strike at Kaiser Permanente. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin researcher about her new tool that helps farmer's practice proper cow handling.
Wisconsin pine barrens, McCarthy ousted as Speaker
October 05, 2023 22:00We talk to the author of a new book exploring Wisconsin's pine barrens landscape. Then, a political scientist helps explain how Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House.
Fall birding in Wisconsin, Social media purchases
October 05, 2023 21:00A Wisconsin bird watcher gives us tips for spotting feathered friends this fall. Then, we learn more about how social media pushes us to buy things.
Latest 'Wisconsin Life' season, Supreme Court preview
October 04, 2023 22:00We talk to the host and a producer of the PBS show "Wisconsin Life" about their upcoming season. Then, a law professor joins us to preview the upcoming cases on the docket for the U.S. Supreme Court.
State Public Defender exit interview, Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs
October 04, 2023 21:00State Public Defender Kelli Thompson joins us to look back at her 12 years in the role as she steps down. Then, we talk to a Milwaukee Brewers reporter about the team's chances in this year's MLB playoffs.
Age discrimination in the workplace, Natural resources board appointees
October 03, 2023 22:00A state Senate committee rejected several of Governor Evers' nominees for the Natural Resources Board. We get caught up on the back and forth and how it could affect state government. We also talk about how age discrimination shows up in the workplace, especially for women.
Online product returns, Low water consumption rates
October 03, 2023 21:00When you return something you bought online, where does it go? We find out what happens to returns and the costs involved. We also learn about new data showing lower water consumption in Wisconsin.
North-Central Wisconsin films, How Congress avoided shutdown
October 02, 2023 22:00We learn more about a short-film festival in North Central Wisconsin highlighting local filmmakers. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin political scientist about Congress preventing a government shutdown.
Evolution of students, Stories of infertility
October 02, 2023 21:00An author shares his new book documenting the history of students and learning. Then, we learn more about a new Wisconsin art exhibit that focuses on stories of infertility.
Hand-counting paper ballots, Cooking with rice
September 29, 2023 22:00We talk to an election law expert about a push for hand-counting ballots in Wisconsin. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday is all about rice and its many uses around the world.