What lie detectors say about us A new book chronicles the invention and controversial use of the lie detector. Historian Ken Alder focuses on the inventors whose lives were destroyed by the device made to measure deceit.9:00 a.m.
Guests
Ken Alder: Author of "Lie Detectors: The History of an American Obsession." He's also the author of "The Measure of All Things."
Michael Chabon on his latest book Michael Chabon invents a Jewish homeland in Alaska as the setting for his detective novel, "The Yiddish Policeman's Union." Chabon's conversation with Kerri Miller was recorded at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 22 as part of Talking Volumes.10:00 a.m.
Guests
Michael Chabon: Also the author of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay."
You can follow Kerri Miller on Twitter at @KerriMPR
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