The Real Costs

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 3, 2012

New research estimates that autism costs the nation $126 billion per year. Hear autism researcher Dr. David Mandell discuss the economic costs to families dealing with autism. Plus: Brooklyn Councilman Brad Lander discusses the results of his participatory budgeting initiative; the Atlantic’s Steve Clemons updates us on the situation in Syria and Egypt; Daily Beast writer Peter Beinart discusses his new book; and the husband and wife team of David Lamb and Jamillah Lamb present their new relationship guidebook.

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