The latest in road safety The auto industry is developing new lifesaving technologies that allow roads to send information to drivers, and give cars a mind of their own. But will such advances take too much control out of drivers' hands?9:06 a.m.
Guests
Doug Newcomb: Senior editor of Technology at Edmunds.com.
Scott McCormick: President of Connected Vehicle Trade Association.
The science of social networks Can our friends make us fat? Is our neighbor's happiness contagious? The authors of a new book say our social networks are more powerful than we think.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Nicholas Christakis, MD: Professor of medicine and medical sociology at Harvard Medical School and co-author of "Connected."
James Fowler: Associate professor in the political science department at the University of California-San Diego and co-author of "Connected."
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
Reporter forum Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
What Kerri's Reading Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
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