Po Bronson

author, 'Top Dog'

Guest

Journalist and co-author of Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing

Po Bronson on KCRW

In today’s edition of our science segment Lab Rats, we look at the science behind athletics.

Lab Rats: Science of Winning (and Losing)

In today’s edition of our science segment Lab Rats, we look at the science behind athletics.

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