Germany's Neo-Nazi Resurgence, Rethinking Our Expectations on Sleep, Shaping Children's Independence

Midday on WNYC | Sep 11, 2018

Yasmeen Serhan and Katrin Bennhold discuss neo-Nazi rallies in Germany and the counter-movement against it. Alex Williams talks about what your sleep patterns really say about you. Seth Panitch, Adrian Baidoo, and Ross Birdsong discuss the new play Separate and Equal, inspired by the Oral History Project at the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum. Alexandra Lange discusses how children's games, toys, films affect their behavior, values, and health, and ultimately help or hinder children's independence.

This episode is guest hosted by Matt Katz. 

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