Life and Death

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 1, 2010
The national health care debate has taken a turn toward death. Amitabh Chandra, professor of public policy at Harvard University, explains the real economics behind end-of-life care and the cost-benefit analysis that goes into making health care policy. Plus, August weekly guest Kevin Purdy of Lifehacker.com gives tips on digital tools to help you be more productive; New Jersey politics; and the clunkers you love.

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