Reforming healthcare may require dealing with the high cost of end-of-life care. David Leonhardt of the New York Times and Judy Bachrach, columnist at Obit magazine, take part in what President Obama predicts will be a “difficult democratic conversation.” Plus, how having less money changes habits – and brain chemistry.
Chrysler Dealers on the Chopping Block?
Local dealers may be especially hard-hit in the Chrysler bankruptcy. Mark Schienberg, president of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, discusses the road ahead. And Jeff Bennett, reporter for the Dow Jones News wires, is covering the story for the Wall Street Journal.
Following Up: Too Big To Fail
Earlier this week on the BL Show, Citigroup chair Richard Parsons claimed that massive and complex financial institutions are necessary. Francesco Guerrera, U.S. finance and business editor for the Financial Times, reacts to that claim.
High Functioning Alcoholics
Sarah Allen Benton, author of Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: Professional Views and Personal Insights, discusses how alcoholism may be more prevalent than we think and offers a window into the lives of high-functioning alcoholics. More info at High Functioning Alcoholic.com
End-Of-Life Costs
In his recent interview with the New York Times's David Leonhardt, President Obama said that a key step to health care reform will be having a "very difficult democratic conversation" about the high cost of end-of-life care in the United States, which accounts for up to 80% of ...
Forever Changed
Jennifer Senior, contributing editor to New York magazine, looks at how the economic crisis has altered spending habits – and brain chemistry.
Following Up: Talking Torture
Yesterday on the Brian Lehrer Show, former senator Bob Graham denied that he was briefed by the CIA on the use of extreme interrogation methods when he served on the Senate Intelligence Committee. And House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she was briefed, but was told the US wasn't using waterboarding. ...