New Supreme Court term (18:29)

Eric Segall is a Professor of Law the Georgia State University, College of Law. He also clerked for both the Northern District of Georgia and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. His career eventually let him to the United States Department of Justice. Professor Segall teaches about federal courts and constitutional law.  When Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away unexpectedly in February, Senate Majority Leader Mitch Connell immediately announced that the seat would remain empty until the next President took office.  This left the Supreme Court with only 8 members, 4 conservative Justices and 4 liberal Justices. How has this affected the 2015-2016 term?  How will President-elect, Donald Trump, change the current Supreme Court make up?  How will that affect the average American? Professor Segal explains.

Why you shouldn’t blame lying on the brain (1:05:00)

Dr. Richard Gunderman is Chancellor's Professor of Radiology, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, Philanthropy, and Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University. A recent study from the University College of London has resulted in some news outlets claiming ‘You can blame lying on your brain’. These misleading headlines has our next guest concerned. Dr. Richard Gunderman sets the record straight on what role the blame plays in lying is . 

Liana Tan - Halvsie (1:28:48)

Life in tough enough but for Producer Liana Tan there is an added challenge of being half Asian and half white. From living up to expectations to dealing with stereotypes Liana shares her experiences.

Importance of Make-believe (1:52:18)

Dr. Tracy Gleason is a Professor of psychology and the Psychological Director at the Wellesley College Child Study Center. She is a former preschool teacher and the mom of 10-year-old twins. you were at work and heard someone talking to no one- you might be a little weirded out. Talking to an imaginary person can sometimes be seen as social awkwardness. But for young children, t