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Central Time is Wisconsin Public Radio's new afternoon show hosted by Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert.

Tune in weekday afternoons from 3:00 until 6:00 for conversations on a mix of topics -- news, culture and ideas big and small.

Rob and Veronica's producers are Amanda Magnus, Chris Malina, Galen Druke and KP Whaley.

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The Central Time theme song is courtesy of Bastille and Virgin Records Ltd.

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Tuesday 8/13/2013 3:00 PM	How to Be Brave Is your inbox taking over your life? Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster speak to a guest who says it is--and it doesn't have to. In an era of anxiety, it can be hard to find our courage--but our bravery is there and we need to use it, according to Rob and Cynthia's guest. Guests: -Polly Morland, documentary maker and author of "The Society for Timid Souls, or How to Be Brave" -Jennifer Senior, contributing editor at New York Magazine
Tuesday 8/13/2013 4:00 PM	Syrian Civil War Photographer John Wreford joins the show to talk about his experience of the Syrian Civil War, having lived in Damascus until two months ago. Guests: -John Wreford
Tuesday 8/13/2013 5:00 PM	Distracted Driving Filmmaker Werner Herzog takes on texting and driving in his new film, but do high-profile campaigns like this work in reducing distracted driving? Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster find out, and learn what else is being done to reduce distraction on the road. Then, is your inbox taking over your life? Rob and Cynthia speak to a guest who says it is--and it doesn't have to. Guests: -Pam Moen, Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs for AAA-Wisconsin -Jennifer Senior, contributing editor at New York Magazine
Monday 8/12/2013 3:00 PM	Detroit: Rock City, Car Dealerships Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster hear about Detroit's contribution to the world of rock music--and it didn't end with Motown, according to their guest. Then they'll ask the question: do we still need car dealerships in the United States? They'll also talk to an attorney about the employment landscape for teachers since Act 10. Guests: -Brett Berk, contributing writer, Popular Mechanics -Randall Garczynski (gahr-SHIN-skee), attorney with the Wisconsin Education Association Council
Monday 8/12/2013 4:00 PM	Perseid Meteors, American Westerns Attorney General Eric Holder is mandating changes that would do away with mandatory drug sentences for some drug-related crimes. Cynthia Schuster and Rob Ferrett speak with Eugene Jarecki, the director of "The House I live In", about how the war on drugs has affected the prison industry. Then, the annual Perseid meteor shower lit up skies this weekend...Cynthia and Rob talk to a science writer about where these meteors come from and how you can best view them. They'll also talk about the fall of the Western in American cinema, and why we might need the genre now more than ever. Guests: -Eugene Jarecki, director of "The House I Live In" - 2012 winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival -Bill Andrews, associate editor for Discover Magazine, based in Waukesha, WI -Michael Agresta, freelance writer based in Los Angeles
Monday 8/12/2013 5:00 PM	Decline in College Enrollment Students are heading back to college, but in smaller numbers this year. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster discuss declining college enrollment numbers. Then Rob and Cynthia question whether or not we still need car dealerships in the United States. They'll also talk about the employment landscape for teachers since Act 10 became law. Guests: -Brett Berk, contributing writer, Popular Mechanics -Randall Garczynski (gahr-SHIN-skee), attorney with the Wisconsin Education Association Council