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★★★★☆

4.4

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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 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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2024 State of the Tribes, Alabama ruling on frozen embryos, Sprucing up our salads, Public opinion on the economy

2024/02/23

We explore the key takeaways from this year’s State of the Tribe address. Then, a legal expert explains the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling that deemed frozen embryos are children. On Food Friday, we get advice for making better salads. And we wrap up with a look at attitudes about the economy from everyday people.

How we use nostalgia, Artificial intelligence in elections, Tips on advice

2024/02/22

We learn more about how nostalgia works. Then, we check in on the use of artificial intelligence in our elections. And we talk to an advice columnist about how to give and take advice.

Presidential candidate age, Nursing home staffing requirements, Wisconsin as a hub for video games

2024/02/21

We explore how questions about age will play into the 2024 presidential race, how new staffing requirements will affect Wisconsin nursing homes, and how the state has become a significant player in the video game industry.

Unlocking our memories, U.S. response to Russia, FAFSA delays

2024/02/20

We learn more about how to get more out of our memories, we explore the latest political responses to Russia and Vladimir Putin, and we check in on the federal student aid delays affecting Wisconsin students.

Zooming out on immigration, Agriculture census, Opioid addiction treatment

2024/02/19

We learn about the history of immigration reform, the latest U.S. Census of agriculture, and why effective opioid treatment isn’t reaching enough people.

Twins, Chinese cooking, Evers maps approved

2024/02/16

We learn about the culture history of twins, how to master the basics of Chinese and Chinese-American cooking, and the state legislature’s approval of maps proposed by Gov. Tony Evers.

How Indiana laws could affect Wisconsin wetlands; Sex education in Wisconsin

2024/02/15

A wetlands expert explains the downstream effects of a potential Indiana law change. Then we hear about new research on sex ed in Wisconsin.

Why the government won’t do your taxes, Trump’s and Biden’s documents investigations, Economics of the blood donation industry

2024/02/14

An expert explains why Americans have to do their own taxes. We compare the classified documents cases of Biden and Trump. Last, we look at why the Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage.

Financial literary for incarcerated people, Trump ballot case, Extreme weather

2024/02/13

We hear about an Eau Claire program that teaches incarcerated people financial literacy, an analysis of the Supreme Court arguments on the Trump ballot eligibility case, and what the hottest year on record bodes for the future of extreme weather.

History of women’s health care, Mississippi River bill, Music in movies

2024/02/12

A medical historian tells us about how women’s health has been shaped by generations of predominantly male practitioners. Then, we talk to the author of a bill that would protect the Mississippi River basin. Then, we we learn about the Oriental Theatre’s restored vintage film organ and the history of movie music.

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4.4 out of 5

17 reviews

★★★★★

Miller2802 2017/09/15

Enjoy Thoroughly

They never run out of new topics, and with each episode having the topics listed, you can listen to what interests you most.

★☆☆☆☆

meg13n 2020/02/18

Done w WPR

Rob Ferrett: Today we’re talking to conservative politician x and a question from Tracy on Facebook, will you protect people with pre existing conditi...

★★★★★

AnnasCat 2017/04/26

Lots of variety

Excellently produced podcast with a lot of variety in each episode. The hosts have great radio voices.

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