Brian Lehrer Weekend: Patti Smith; Mandela's Nurturing & Hallie's Love; The Science of a 'Likable' Presidential Candidate

The Brian Lehrer Show | May 10, 2019

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

Patti Smith's "Just Kids" Wins the One Book One New York Contest (First) | Mandela's Nurturing & Hallie's Love (Starts at 15:38) | The Science of a 'Likable' Presidential Candidate (Starts at 40:00)

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