Photo of an illustration by Charles Bell, 'Anatomy of the Brain,' c. 1802

Budget News; Candidate Thompson; Two Thinking Modes; End of Power

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 8, 2013

Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains the different advantages to the human brain's two processing modes, which he explored in his book Thinking, Fast and Slow. Plus: Democratic mayoral candidate Bill Thompson; The Washington Post's Ezra Klein talks about the latest budget news, including President Obama's proposed cuts to social programs; and a new book questions the strength of those in power.

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