Central Time
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Central Time takes a unique approach each hour to cover a mix of topics, finding the latest news, cultural trends, and exploring ideas big and small to find the best guests to discuss these thought provoking topics. It can be heard weekdays on the Ideas Network from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Central Time
21h ago
We look at how wages have trended over time and ways companies have kept them down. We also hear from an author collecting personal stories of climate change. Plus, busting the myth of getting 10,000 steps per day ..read more
Central Time
21h ago
An author lays out the Wisconsin connections to the John Birch Society and why where the group’s legacy is seen in conservative politics. We also learn how frequently plastics show up in our clothing. Plus, picking out the greatest athletes to wear each jersey number ..read more
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21h ago
We look at how we can make end of life care less aggressive and more comfortable. We also talk with an author about things she sees as myths in the way we discuss capitalism. Plus, a check up on spring birds flying around the state ..read more
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21h ago
An investigative journalist takes us behind the scenes of the blood donation industry. We also look at the latest trends in baby names. Plus, an author shares some of the 100 things we should do in Wisconsin ..read more
Central Time
1w ago
Author and activist Anne Lamott joins the show again to talk about her 20th book all about love. Then Food Friday this week focuses on memorable kitchen mishaps. And researchers explain what’s contributing to food inflation ..read more
Youth distaste for Capitalism, New student loan relief plan from Biden, World change through birding
Central Time
1w ago
A Washington Post columnist explains why many people under 40 have lost faith in America’s economic system. Then we learn how President Joe Biden’s latest attempt to relieve student loan debt would work. And the author of a new memoir talks about the community benefits of birding ..read more
Central Time
1w ago
We talk to a policy expert about Amazon’s best-kept secret: how they make their money. Then, we talk about how Joe Biden’s influence has affected Israel’s actions in Gaza. And, we talk to the author of a new book about the trajectory of women’s financial freedom throughout history ..read more
Central Time
2w ago
Parenting specialists talk about overcoming challenges facing parents of male children. Then we learn about the new Asian-American curriculum requirement in Wisconsin schools. And a women’s sports expert celebrates the tsunami of popularity and profit that is Caitlin Clark and women’s athletics ..read more
Central Time
2w ago
A bee conservation specialist responds to the latest data indicating that honeybee colonies are at an all-time high. Then, a chef makes the case for pasta salad on Food Friday. And we talk to a policy expert about how abortion could play a role in the November election ..read more
Central Time
2w ago
With news of avian flu appearing in dairy herds, we learn what this could mean for Wisconsin farms. Then, we hear from the author of a new book that proposes practical solutions to America’s flooding problem. Plus, a look at the latest in sports gambling scandals ..read more