America’s Collision Course With The Debt Ceiling
As the nation counts down to default, Diane talks to longtime Congress watcher Norm Ornstein about the debt limit negotiations, what's at stake and whether he sees a way forward.
A look at the epidemic of fear sweeping America. Dr. Marc Siegel explains why, in a country where most deadly diseases have been eradicated and advances in science and technology protect our bodies and property better than at any other time in our history, Americans are still afraid.
Guests
- Dr. Marc Siegel Practicing internist, associate professor and fellow in the Master Scholars Society at New York University School of Medicine; columnist, "Los Angeles Times;" author of "False Alarm: The Truth About the Epidemic of Fear" and "Bird Flu: Everything you need to know about the next Pandemic"
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