Central Time
2,157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days 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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Barbecue chicken, New Wisconsin budget
July 07, 2023 22:00Barbecue expert Meathead joins us for this week's edition of Food Friday to talk all about summer barbecue chicken. Then, a policy analyst helps us better understand the newest biennial state budget.
New Wisconsin budget, DHS secretary-designee
July 07, 2023 21:00A policy analyst helps us better understand the newest biennial state budget. Then, we talk to the new state department of health services secretary-designee about the top health issues in the state.
DHS secretary-designee, Barbecue chicken
July 07, 2023 20:00We talk to the new state department of health services secretary-designee about the top health issues in the state. Then, barbecue expert Meathead joins us for this week's edition of Food Friday to talk all about summer barbecue chicken.
Overturned student loan debt forgiveness, Romantic relationship expenses
July 06, 2023 22:00An education professor joins us to discuss the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Biden administration's student loan debt forgiveness program. Then, a sociologist joins us to explore how financial challenges play into the development of our romantic relationships.
Romantic relationship expenses, Guaranteed college admissions
July 06, 2023 21:00A sociologist joins us to explore how financial challenges play into the development of our romantic relationships. Then, we learn more about a proposal from state Republicans that would create more guaranteed admissions into University of Wisconsin schools.
Skillet cooking, Maternal health risks, Electro-Acoustic music
June 16, 2023 22:00This week's Food Friday focuses on pans and skillets, with a guide to when and how to use them best. Then, a population health scientist takes us through maternal health risks and racial disparities. Later, we talk to a music professor about his Electro-Acoustic Research Space.
Maternal health risks, Electro-Acoustic music, Book banning and censorship
June 16, 2023 21:00A population health scientist takes us through maternal health risks and racial disparities. Then, we talk to a music professor about his Electro-Acoustic Research Space. Later, a librarian joins us to look at book banning and President Biden's effort to curb censorship.
Book banning and censorship, Skillet cooking
June 16, 2023 20:00A librarian joins us to look at book banning and President Biden's effort to curb censorship. Then, this week's Food Friday focuses on pans and skillets, with a guide to when and how to use them best.
Rising global temperatures, Summer charitable giving
June 15, 2023 22:00A climate scientist joins us to look at accelerating projections for rising global temperatures. Then, a philanthropy expert gives us a guide to participating in charitable causes during the summer.
Summer charitable giving, TV game shows
June 15, 2023 21:00A philanthropy expert gives us a guide to participating in charitable causes during the summer. Then, we talk to a pop culture professor about TV game shows and their role in American culture as Pat Sajak announces his retirement.
TV game shows, Rising global temperatures
June 15, 2023 20:00We talk to a pop culture professor about TV game shows and their role in American culture as Pat Sajak announces his retirement. Then, a climate scientist joins us to look at accelerating projections for rising global temperatures.
Wisconsin alcohol regulation, Pornography and American life
June 14, 2023 22:00A lobbyist for the Tavern League of Wisconsin joins us to discuss new proposed regulations for alcohol establishments in the state. Then, an author joins us to discuss her new book looking at the complicated dynamics surrounding pornography in American culture.
Pornography and American life, Catholicism and politics
June 14, 2023 21:00An author joins us to discuss her new book looking at the complicated dynamics surrounding pornography in American culture. Then, a journalist shares her new book looking at the role that Catholicism plays in political influence.
Catholicism and politics, Wisconsin alcohol regulation
June 14, 2023 20:00A journalist shares her new book looking at the role that Catholicism plays in political influence. Then, a lobbyist for the Tavern League of Wisconsin joins us to discuss new proposed regulations for alcohol establishments in the state.
Trump indictment latest, PGA and controversial LIV Golf merging
June 13, 2023 22:00A political scientist helps us unpack the federal criminal charges former president Donald Trump is facing. Then we discuss a proposed massive professional golf merger involving the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour with a sports law expert from Marquette.
PGA and controversial LIV Golf merging, Music festival guide
June 13, 2023 21:00We discuss a proposed massive professional golf merger involving the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour with a sports law expert from Marquette. Then we get a summer festival primer from a Wisconsin music journalist.
Music festival guide, Trump indictment latest
June 13, 2023 20:00We get a summer festival primer from a Wisconsin music journalist. Then a political scientist helps us unpack the federal criminal charges former president Donald Trump is facing.
State shared revenue deal, Clergy abuse bill
June 12, 2023 22:00We learn more about the deal struck by state lawmakers to revamp Wisconsin's shared revenue system. Then, two state lawmakers join us to share their new bill on clergy abuse in Wisconsin.
Clergy abuse bill, TV series finales
June 12, 2023 21:00Two state lawmakers join us to share their new bill on clergy abuse in Wisconsin. Then, a media and culture professor discusses the spectacle of television show finales and when they're done well or poorly.
TV series finales, State shared revenue deal
June 12, 2023 20:00A media and culture professor discusses the spectacle of television show finales and when they're done well or poorly. Then, we learn more about the deal struck by state lawmakers to revamp Wisconsin's shared revenue system.
Prep-ahead outdoor cooking, Growing Presidential candidate pool
June 09, 2023 22:00For Food Friday, a food writer shares his new cookbook full of prep-ahead meals for taking into the great outdoors. Then, a political science professor joins us to discuss the wide range of candidates in the 2024 presidential election.
Growing Presidential candidate pool, Chemotherapy drugs shortage
June 09, 2023 21:00A political science professor joins us to discuss the wide range of candidates in the 2024 presidential election. Then, we talk to an oncologist about a shortage of chemotherapy drugs and other treatments for cancer.
Chemotherapy drugs shortage, Prep-ahead outdoor cooking
June 09, 2023 20:00We talk to an oncologist about a shortage of chemotherapy drugs and other treatments for cancer. Then, for Food Friday, a food writer shares his new cookbook full of prep-ahead meals for taking into the great outdoors.
Ancient burials, Local journalism challenges
June 08, 2023 22:00We talk to a Wisconsin researcher uncovering ancient human burials. Then, we learn more about an effort to better support local news organizations.
Local journalism challenges, Interacting with wild animals
June 08, 2023 21:00We learn more about an effort to better support local news organizations. Then, state wildlife officials give us tips for what to do if you come across a wild animal in need.
Baking as therapy, Wisconsin PFAS funding
May 19, 2023 22:00We talk to a therapist about his new cookbook about baking for your mental health. Then, we learn more about state funding for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin PFAS funding, Mystery of Shakespeare
May 19, 2023 21:00We learn more about state funding for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. Then, an author shares her new book looking at the history and mystery of Shakespeare.
Mystery of Shakespeare, Baking as therapy
May 19, 2023 20:00An author shares her new book looking at the history and mystery of Shakespeare. Then, we talk to a therapist about his new cookbook about baking for your mental health.
School absenteeism, How we discuss homelessness
May 18, 2023 22:00A reporter and a policy expert help us better understand why students continue to miss significant school time. Then, we talk to a rhetoric expert about how the ways we talk about homelessness impact the way we deal with the issue.
How we discuss homelessness, Benefits of ice cream
May 18, 2023 21:00We talk to a rhetoric expert about how the ways we talk about homelessness impact the way we deal with the issue. Then, we learn more about the myths and facts surrounding the health benefits of eating ice cream.
Benefits of ice cream, School absenteeism
May 18, 2023 20:00We learn more about the myths and facts surrounding the health benefits of eating ice cream. Then, a reporter and a policy expert help us better understand why students continue to miss significant school time.
Immigration after Title 42, Daily steps and physical fitness
May 17, 2023 22:00An immigration law expert joins us to look at what has changed after Title 42 expired. Then, a wellness specialist tells us we don't need to hit 10,000 steps each day but should focus on other daily fitness goals instead.
Daily steps and physical fitness, Private equity firms
May 17, 2023 21:00A wellness specialist tells us we don't need to hit 10,000 steps each day but should focus on other daily fitness goals instead. Then, we learn more about how private equity firms work and what impact they have on businesses and the economy.
Novelty vs. familiarity, Changing mortgage fees
April 26, 2023 22:00A psychiatry professor makes the case that chasing a bucket list might not be as fulfilling as enjoying the experiences we already know we like. Then, a finance expert helps us prepare for changes coming to mortgage fees.
Preventing bank collapses, Intrusive thoughts
April 26, 2023 21:00A finance professor helps us explore different policy options that could help prevent future bank collapses. Then, a psychologist joins us to share how we can better cope with intrusive thoughts.
Survey of trans Americans, Big box retail trends
April 25, 2023 22:00A new, national survey asked trans Americans about their identity, experiences, and political leanings. We talk with two researchers about what they heard. We also talk with a Wisconsin retail expert on why some big box stores are opening up more physical locations.
Comedy podcast reflections, Mastering new skills
April 25, 2023 21:00Learning a new skill is exciting, but feeling confident in your abilities can take a long time. We talk with the author of a book on mastering new skills about how to get there faster and enjoy the journey. We also talk with the host of a popular comedy podcast about making people laugh behind the mic.
Abortion pill rulings, Cultural norms of swearing
April 24, 2023 22:00We catch up on the latest Supreme Court ruling on the abortion medication mifepristone with the help of a reproductive law professor. Then, we learn more about how our cultural norms around cursing and swearing have changed over time.
Cultural norms of swearing, Self-defense shooting laws
April 24, 2023 21:00We learn more about how our cultural norms around cursing and swearing have changed over time. Then, a criminal defense law professor joins us to look at the laws around self-defense shootings after recent high-profile cases across the country.
Wisconsin civic divides, Women's college basketball popularity, PFAS in toilet paper
April 03, 2023 22:00A journalism professor shares a new report on the civic divides in Wisconsin and how to repair them. Then, we learn more about the rise in popularity of women's college basketball. Later, we talk to an engineering professor about how toilet paper has contributed to PFAS contamination.
Women's college basketball popularity, PFAS in toilet paper, Sports legends and stats
April 03, 2023 21:00We learn more about the rise in popularity of women's college basketball. Then, we talk to an engineering professor about how toilet paper has contributed to PFAS contamination. Later, ESPN's Paul "Hembo" Hembekides joins us to share his new book on the biggest legends and stats in sports history.
Sports legends and stats, Wisconsin civic divides
April 03, 2023 20:00ESPN's Paul "Hembo" Hembekides joins us to share his new book on the biggest legends and stats in sports history. Then, a journalism professor shares a new report on the civic divides in Wisconsin and how to repair them.
Italian cooking, Trump indictment
March 31, 2023 22:00This week's edition of Food Friday focuses on Italian cooking with a Madison chef nominated for a James Beard award. Then, a political science and law professor joins us to discuss the implications of former President Trump being indicted by a grand jury.
Trump indictment, Violence against trans women
March 31, 2023 21:00A political science and law professor joins us to discuss the implications of former President Trump being indicted by a grand jury. Then, we learn more about a rise in violent and deadly attacks on transgender women.
Violence against trans women, Italian cooking
March 31, 2023 20:00We learn more about a rise in violent and deadly attacks on transgender women. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday focuses on Italian cooking with a Madison chef nominated for a James Beard award.
Maternal health, Solutions for political division
March 30, 2023 22:00A reproductive health professor joins us to discuss concerning trends in maternal and infant mortality rates. Then, we learn more about what has pulled us apart politically and how we can start to be more united again.
Solutions for political division, Fostering human connection
March 30, 2023 21:00We learn more about what has pulled us apart politically and how we can start to be more united again. Then, an author shares his book on promoting a less digital, more human future.
Fostering human connection, Maternal health
March 30, 2023 20:00An author shares his book on promoting a less digital, more human future. Then, a reproductive health professor joins us to discuss concerning trends in maternal and infant mortality rates.
Spending in Supreme Court race, Baseball rule changes, Overhaul of organ transplant system
March 29, 2023 22:00The race for an open seat on the state Supreme Court is now the most expensive of its sort in U.S. history. We look at where the money is flowing and what the candidates are focusing on. We also check in on rule changes in Major League Baseball. Plus, we learn about an overhaul of the organ transplant system.
Baseball rule changes, Overhaul of organ transplant system, Checking in on TV streaming
March 29, 2023 21:00As the baseball season opens up, there are new rules in the major leagues. We find out how they're changing the game. We also learn how organ transplant systems will look different in the near future. Plus, a TV critic talks with us about what media cutbacks mean for the shows we're able to stream.