Shields, Gerson on Bachmann, Parties' Willingness to Budge on Spending, Taxes

07/01/11 Listen to the Audio JIM LEHRER: And to the analysis of Shields and Gerson, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson. David Brooks is away tonight. Mark, what do you make of that Fannie Mae story? MARK SHIELDS: Well, the drive for homeownership was something I can recall President Clinton speaking about it, President Bush speaking about it, how important it was ...

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The Social Animal: a Story of How Success Happens

06/29/11 There is an uncomplicated, old-fashioned feel to David Brooks's The Social Animal . It is a readable presentation of research findings from the fields of behavioural and cognitive psychology, as well as neuroscience, and also a guide to how to become a better, more successful person.

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Sunday Dialogue: What to Do to Make Our Schools Better

07/09/11 A lively debate about charter schools, high-stakes testing and impoverished students arose as David Brooks criticized Diane Ravitch, she answered back and readers joined the fray.

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