Solving Homelessness in NYC, Understanding Our Dreams

The Leonard Lopate Show | Sep 22, 2016

Baruch College professor Thomas Main chronicles the 40-year history of NYC's homeless policy. Atlas Obscura takes us inside over 700 hidden places and celebrations in the world. Dr. Carin Bondar explores the mating rituals and sexual behaviors of a diverse range of creatures, from elephants to sea slugs. We're talking about the science behind dreaming and dream interpretation on today's Please Explain!

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