Central Time Hosted by Rob Ferrett, "Central Time" takes a unique approach to cover a variety of topics. The program finds the latest news, cultural trends and explores ideas — big and small — to find the best guests to discuss these thought-provoking topics.
Central Time

Central Time

From Wisconsin Public Radio

Hosted by Rob Ferrett, "Central Time" takes a unique approach to cover a variety of topics. The program finds the latest news, cultural trends and explores ideas — big and small — to find the best guests to discuss these thought-provoking topics.

Most Recent Episodes

Cheese boards and trays, Wisconsin Congressional leaders on Israel and Gaza

Cheese boards and trays, Wisconsin Congressional leaders on Israel and Gaza

This week's edition of Food Friday helps us put together trays and boards for our social gatherings. Then, U.S Representative Mark Pocan and Senator Ron Johnson join us to share their thoughts on the conflict in Gaza and the U.S. involvement with Israel.

Cheese boards and trays, Wisconsin Congressional leaders on Israel and Gaza

Wisconsin Congressional leaders on Israel and Gaza, National spelling bee champion

Wisconsin Congressional leaders on Israel and Gaza, National spelling bee champion

U.S Representative Mark Pocan and Senator Ron Johnson join us to share their thoughts on the conflict in Gaza and the U.S. involvement with Israel. Then, we talk to this year's national spelling bee champion and a linguist about the complexities of English spelling.

Wisconsin Congressional leaders on Israel and Gaza, National spelling bee champion

National spelling bee champion, Cheese boards and trays

National spelling bee champion, Cheese boards and trays

We talk to this year's national spelling bee champion and a linguist about the complexities of English spelling. Then, this week's edition of Food Friday helps us put together trays and boards for our social gatherings.

National spelling bee champion, Cheese boards and trays

Nuclear fusion power, College radio

Nuclear fusion power, College radio

A physics professor brings us the latest developments in trying to generate nuclear fusion energy. Then, we talk to the author of a new book on the cultural history of college radio stations.

College radio, Happiness and money

College radio, Happiness and money

We talk to the author of a new book on the cultural history of college radio stations. Then, we talk to a Wisconsin happiness researcher about our relationship with money.

Happiness and money, Nuclear fusion energy

Happiness and money, Nuclear fusion energy

We talk to a Wisconsin happiness researcher about our relationship with money. Then, a physics professor brings us the latest developments in trying to generate nuclear fusion energy.

Happiness and money, Nuclear fusion energy

Canine respiratory illness, Body mass index

Canine respiratory illness, Body mass index

A veterinary researcher brings us the latest on a mysterious canine respiratory illness spreading in the U.S. Then, a writer explains the problems with using body mass index as a measurement of a person's health, without context.

Canine respiratory illness, Body mass index

Body mass index, Ending friendships

Body mass index, Ending friendships

A writer explains the problems with using body mass index as a measurement of a person's health, without context. Then, we talk to a psychologist about the life cycle of friendships and when we need to say goodbye

Evers suing legislature, Winter heating costs

Evers suing legislature, Winter heating costs

A government affairs professor joins us to analyze Governor Evers' lawsuit against the state legislature. Then, a Wisconsin utilities expert helps us preview the winter heating season.

Evers suing legislature, Winter heating costs

Migraine research and relief, SCOTUS rulings on church and state in schools

Migraine research and relief, SCOTUS rulings on church and state in schools

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of public money being able to be spent on private schools and to allow a high school football coach to pray on the field with his team. We talk about what precedent the decisions set. We also talk about the symptoms of migraine headaches and how to find relief.

Migraine research and relief, SCOTUS rulings on church and state in schools