Driver's education We spend hours in our cars, and almost as much time talking about traffic, yet how much do we think about the act of driving? The author of a new book says the way we drive tells us a lot about how our minds work, how we relate to others, and who we are.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Tom Vanderbilt: Author of "Traffic." He's written articles about design, technology, science, and culture for Slate, the Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone.
First-year college students -- are they ready? Half of Americans say U.S. schools aren't up to snuff in preparing kids for college. Midmorning finds out what new college students need to know before starting in fall.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Melanie Corrigan: Director of national initiatives for the American Council on Education.
Christine Metzo: Associate director of The First Year Experience at St. Cloud State University. She was also a philosophy instructor.
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