Morals and Dilemmas

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 12, 2010

Scientists are still discovering new things about how babies' brains work, and we'll take a look at recent research that shows that babies may understand morality. And, bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick talks about Sitting Bull and General Custer. Then, Tony Award–winner Viola Davis discusses starring in the revival of August Wilson's "Fences." Plus, we look at ethnic turmoil in Thailand on our latest Underreported segment.

Scientists are still discovering new things about how babies' brains work, and we’ll look recent research that shows that babies may understand morality. And bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick talks about Sitting Bull and General Custer. Then Tony Award-winner Viola Davis discusses starring in the revival of August Wilson’s “Fences.” Plus, we look at ethnic turmoil in Thailand on our latest Underreported segment.

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