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“Central Time” explores the latest news, cultural trends, and ideas— big and small—finding the best guests to discuss these thought-provoking topics.

Schedule

The Ideas Network, Mondays through Fridays, 3 p.m to 6 p.m.

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Latest Episodes

  • Confronting anger, Polish cooking, Commercial space race

    A UW-Green Bay psychology expert shares the best ways to deal with angry people. We also discuss a new type of space race – between commercial companies. And on Food Friday, we learn all about Polish cooking.

    Confronting anger, Polish cooking, Commercial space race
  • Talking about work, Learning languages, Siblings and development

    We talk with a language expert about the best ways to learn a new one. We also look at the role siblings play in child development. Plus, ways to start conversations that don’t revolve around work.

    Talking about work, Learning languages, Siblings and development
  • Sports legends, Plastics in clothing, Impact of the John Birch Society

    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.

    Sports legends, Plastics in clothing, Impact of the John Birch Society
  • End of life care, Spring birding, Myths of self-reliance

    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.

    End of life care, Spring birding, Myths of self-reliance
  • Wisconsin bucket list, Baby names, Blood donations

    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.

    Wisconsin bucket list, Baby names, Blood donations