If science is right, you are a liar. Everybody is. In fact, studies show that human beings lie 2-to-3 times per ten minute conversation. On today’s show, a philosopher says lies aren’t all bad – and argues that deception is a part of every good relationship.
Plus, think Celine Dion is the pits? Can’t stand sappy ballads? We’ll hear why love songs are more than something to sing in the shower.
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Love and Lies
- Clancy Martin is a novelist and a philosophy professor at the University of Missouri in Kansas City where he studies deception, self-deception, and self-knowledge. His new book, Love And Lies, was published in February.
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Love and Lies
Trust and Mistrust
- Producer Caitlin Esch explores game shows where contestants face vulnerability and uncertainty in deciding who to trust - with the potential for big rewards.
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Love Songs
- In his new book called Love Songs: The Hidden History, Ted Gioia traces the history of love songs and proposes that no other style of music has led to more censorship, controversy or reprisals.
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Museum of Your Parent's Things
- Bob Morris is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and author of the forthcoming book Bobby Wonderful. His website, The Museum of Your Parent’s Things is currently taking submissions.
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Museum of Your Parent's Things
