An analysis of President Obama's health care address to Congress, and Larry talks to Po Bronson about new thinking in raising children and his book "NurtureShock".
Obama addresses Congress
Last night, Obama gave what may be the pitch of his presidency to Congress and the nation. During the primetime speech, the President laid out a bold blueprint for what he wants from his health care overhaul. Was it enough to bring momentum back to his bid? Do we now have the details and cooperation needed to move forward with real reform? Or are lawmakers still skeptical and scattered? Larry Mantle talks with lawmakers and policy experts.
Guests:
Martin Kady, Deputy Congress Editor for Politico.com
Jerry Flanigan, Health Care Policy Director, Consumer Watchdog
Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies at the Cato Institute
Kitty Felde, KPCC Washington correspondent
Congressman Adam Schiff, Representative for 29th District (D)
Congressman Kevin Brady, Representative for 8th District, Texas (R)
Congressman Brad Sherman, Representative from the San Fernando Valley, 27th District (D)
Obama's health reform sales pitch: Yea or Nay?
Larry Mantle opens up the phones for your reactions to President Obama's speech.
NurtureShock
In their new book "NurtureShock," Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman survey the latest findings about child development. What do they show? Well, the authors argue, many long-held assumptions about kids are misguided. Author Po Bronson joins Larry to discuss his book.
Guest:
Po Bronson, co-author, "Nurtureshock: New Thinking About Children"