http://odeo.com/channels/2100213-LSAT-Logic-in-Everyday-Life no A weekly podcast that applies the logic of the LSAT to politics, advertisements, and conventional wisdom A weekly podcast that applies the logic of the LSAT to politics, advertisements, and conventional wisdom Brought to you by The Princeton Review en-us 40 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:00 -0700 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:00 -0700 Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25316235-Swine-Fluent Bill Maher was attacked this week for warning people away from the swine flu. In this podcast, we look at his argument and try to understand why people are wary of vaccinating against H1N1. Bill Maher was attacked this week for warning people away from the swine flu. In this podcast, we look at his argument and try to understand why people are wary of vaccinating against H1N1. Bill Maher was attacked this week for warning people away from the swine flu. In this podcast, we look at his argument and try to understand why people are wary of vaccinating against H1N1. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25316235 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25270531-OK-in-Moderation This week we look at new commercials combatting high fructose corn syrup's bad reputation. This week we look at new commercials combatting high fructose corn syrup's bad reputation. This week we look at new commercials combatting high fructose corn syrup's bad reputation. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-10,25270531 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25121876-Rhyme-and-Reason This week, we unpack the structure of Obama's speech to Congress on the issue of health care reform. This week, we unpack the structure of Obama's speech to Congress on the issue of health care reform. This week, we unpack the structure of Obama's speech to Congress on the issue of health care reform. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25121876 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/25009972-Voir-Dire-Straits This week, we look at the assumptions that go into jury selection. This week, we look at the assumptions that go into jury selection. This week, we look at the assumptions that go into jury selection. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-22,25009972 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24920785-Suit-Yourself This week, we look at FINA's decision to ban polyurethane swimsuits in the wake of the Rome World Championship Swimming controversy. This week, we look at FINA's decision to ban polyurethane swimsuits in the wake of the Rome World Championship Swimming controversy. This week, we look at FINA's decision to ban polyurethane swimsuits in the wake of the Rome World Championship Swimming controversy. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-05,24920785 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24851838-Jet-Setting This week, one of the more interesting political debates of the year resolved in the Senate. We look at both sides of the argument about funding the F-22 fighter. This week, one of the more interesting political debates of the year resolved in the Senate. We look at both sides of the argument about funding the F-22 fighter. This week, one of the more interesting political debates of the year resolved in the Senate. We look at both sides of the argument about funding the F-22 fighter. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24851838 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24783548-Logic-Headache This week, discuss a new recommendation from a federal panel that Vicodin and Percocet be banned because of the dangers of acetaminophen overdose, and what that means for other drugs containing acetaminophen. This week, discuss a new recommendation from a federal panel that Vicodin and Percocet be banned because of the dangers of acetaminophen overdose, and what that means for other drugs containing acetaminophen. This week, discuss a new recommendation from a federal panel that Vicodin and Percocet be banned because of the dangers of acetaminophen overdose, and what that means for other drugs containing acetaminophen. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-11,24783548 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24698126-Nic-Fit This week, we look at new legislation passed this week placing regulatory control of the tobacco industry in the hands of the FDA. This week, we look at new legislation passed this week placing regulatory control of the tobacco industry in the hands of the FDA. This week, we look at new legislation passed this week placing regulatory control of the tobacco industry in the hands of the FDA. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24698126 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24661088-Sun-Screed This week, we unpack the comparison flaw in an Aveeno commercial. This week, we unpack the comparison flaw in an Aveeno commercial. This week, we unpack the comparison flaw in an Aveeno commercial. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24661088 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24623864-Brain-Drain-Stopper This week, we look at a new algorith that Google is testing to determine which of its employees might be thinking about quitting. This week, we look at a new algorith that Google is testing to determine which of its employees might be thinking about quitting. This week, we look at a new algorith that Google is testing to determine which of its employees might be thinking about quitting. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24623864 Wed, 27 May 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24593915-Anti-Antioxidants This week, we look at potential flaws in a new study that purports to show that the benefits of exercise are blocked by antioxidant supplementation. This week, we look at potential flaws in a new study that purports to show that the benefits of exercise are blocked by antioxidant supplementation. This week, we look at potential flaws in a new study that purports to show that the benefits of exercise are blocked by antioxidant supplementation. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24593915 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24350243-The-Logic-of-Dow Monday saw the fifth largest single day point rally in the Dow Jones's history. We look at how the Dow is measured and the conclusions you can draw from it. Monday saw the fifth largest single day point rally in the Dow Jones's history. We look at how the Dow is measured and the conclusions you can draw from it. Monday saw the fifth largest single day point rally in the Dow Jones's history. We look at how the Dow is measured and the conclusions you can draw from it. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24350243 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/24116506-Sickly-Sweet This week, we look at many of the arguments surrounding the safety and efficacy of sugar substitutes to learn important logic lessons. This week, we look at many of the arguments surrounding the safety and efficacy of sugar substitutes to learn important logic lessons. This week, we look at many of the arguments surrounding the safety and efficacy of sugar substitutes to learn important logic lessons. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-16,24116506 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23868327-Working-Stats This week, we take a look at the U3 measurement of unemployment statistic in order to see how comparing statistics across time periods can lead to flawed conclusions. This week, we take a look at the U3 measurement of unemployment statistic in order to see how comparing statistics across time periods can lead to flawed conclusions. This week, we take a look at the U3 measurement of unemployment statistic in order to see how comparing statistics across time periods can lead to flawed conclusions. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-11,23868327 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23691093-The-Consuming-Question A Wal-Mart employee was crushed to death in a stampede of shoppers looking for door buster sales on Black Friday. This week, we look at the argument that this year's Black Friday is a sure sign that rampant consumerism is out of control. A Wal-Mart employee was crushed to death in a stampede of shoppers looking for door buster sales on Black Friday. This week, we look at the argument that this year's Black Friday is a sure sign that rampant consumerism is out of control. A Wal-Mart employee was crushed to death in a stampede of shoppers looking for door buster sales on Black Friday. This week, we look at the argument that this year's Black Friday is a sure sign that rampant consumerism is out of control. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-30,23691093 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23639658-Sure-of-the-Cure A man in Germany has no sign of HIV infection 600 days after a bone marrow transplant. This week, we explore part-to-whole flaws in the inference that an AIDS cure has been found. A man in Germany has no sign of HIV infection 600 days after a bone marrow transplant. This week, we explore part-to-whole flaws in the inference that an AIDS cure has been found. A man in Germany has no sign of HIV infection 600 days after a bone marrow transplant. This week, we explore part-to-whole flaws in the inference that an AIDS cure has been found. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-18,23639658 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23619899-Listener-Logic-13-Election-Special For logic lovers, this election has been one for the books. In this week's episode, listeners take apart some of the campaign spin. For logic lovers, this election has been one for the books. In this week's episode, listeners take apart some of the campaign spin. For logic lovers, this election has been one for the books. In this week's episode, listeners take apart some of the campaign spin. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-12,23619899 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23460776-Trial-of-This-Century This week, we look at the argument, made by OJ's lawyers, that the jury selection process was flawed in OJ's most recent trial. This week, we look at the argument, made by OJ's lawyers, that the jury selection process was flawed in OJ's most recent trial. This week, we look at the argument, made by OJ's lawyers, that the jury selection process was flawed in OJ's most recent trial. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-06,23460776 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23385826-It-s-the-Stupid-Economy This week, we scrutinize the bailout proposal from the perspective of an argument intended to Solve a Problem. This week, we scrutinize the bailout proposal from the perspective of an argument intended to Solve a Problem. This week, we scrutinize the bailout proposal from the perspective of an argument intended to Solve a Problem. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-21,23385826 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23460777-Orderly-Thinking Doctors making decisions in the emergency room use critical thinking similar to the logic tested on the LSAT. Doctors making decisions in the emergency room use critical thinking similar to the logic tested on the LSAT. Doctors making decisions in the emergency room use critical thinking similar to the logic tested on the LSAT. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-02,23460777 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23243754-Orderly-Thinking Doctors making decisions in the emergency room use critical thinking similar to the logic tested on the LSAT. Doctors making decisions in the emergency room use critical thinking similar to the logic tested on the LSAT. Doctors making decisions in the emergency room use critical thinking similar to the logic tested on the LSAT. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-01,23243754 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23195275-Binge-and-Surge There seems to be a significant interest in Phelps's 10,000 calorie-a-day diet. We look at the conclusions that some people are trying to draw from the details of his diet. There seems to be a significant interest in Phelps's 10,000 calorie-a-day diet. We look at the conclusions that some people are trying to draw from the details of his diet. There seems to be a significant interest in Phelps's 10,000 calorie-a-day diet. We look at the conclusions that some people are trying to draw from the details of his diet. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-19,23195275 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23170980-Listener-Logic-12 1) Does circumcision prevent the spread of HiV? 2) Cohabitation correlated with higher divorce rates? 3) Have girls really caught up to boys in their math skills? 4) How do we make logical decisions in everyday life? 1) Does circumcision prevent the spread of HiV? 2) Cohabitation correlated with higher divorce rates? 3) Have girls really caught up to boys in their math skills? 4) How do we make logical decisions in everyday life? 1) Does circumcision prevent the spread of HiV? 2) Cohabitation correlated with higher divorce rates? 3) Have girls really caught up to boys in their math skills? 4) How do we make logical decisions in everyday life? tag:odeo.com,2008-08-10,23170980 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23136283-Alienated This week, we look at arguments by authority as we discuss astronaut Edgar Mitchell's claim that aliens have visited Earth. This week, we look at arguments by authority as we discuss astronaut Edgar Mitchell's claim that aliens have visited Earth. This week, we look at arguments by authority as we discuss astronaut Edgar Mitchell's claim that aliens have visited Earth. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,23136283 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23062327-Ripe-for-the-Picking-Apart After pointing the finger at tomatoes and causing over $100 million dollars of loss in that industry, government officials are turning their attention to other possible causes of the Salmonella outbreak, giving us a prime opportunity to see the real world consequences of jumping to causal conclusions. After pointing the finger at tomatoes and causing over $100 million dollars of loss in that industry, government officials are turning their attention to other possible causes of the Salmonella outbreak, giving us a prime opportunity to see the real world consequences of jumping to causal conclusions. After pointing the finger at tomatoes and causing over $100 million dollars of loss in that industry, government officials are turning their attention to other possible causes of the Salmonella outbreak, giving us a prime opportunity to see the real world consequences of jumping to causal conclusions. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-08,23062327 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23016465-Patience-Patients This week, scientists cloned one man's immune cells to help cure his melanoma. We look at ways in which the study can be built out to draw broad conclusions about the general cancer patient population. This week, scientists cloned one man's immune cells to help cure his melanoma. We look at ways in which the study can be built out to draw broad conclusions about the general cancer patient population. This week, scientists cloned one man's immune cells to help cure his melanoma. We look at ways in which the study can be built out to draw broad conclusions about the general cancer patient population. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-22,23016465 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22615658-Lessons-From-the-Heart This week, we look at the assumptions and caveats built into the Framingham Risk Assessment Tool, designed to predict the likelihood of coronary disease symptoms. This week, we look at the assumptions and caveats built into the Framingham Risk Assessment Tool, designed to predict the likelihood of coronary disease symptoms. This week, we look at the assumptions and caveats built into the Framingham Risk Assessment Tool, designed to predict the likelihood of coronary disease symptoms. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-15,22615658 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22615659-Hold-the-Phone This week, we look at methodological flaws in studies purporting to demonstrate cell phone safety. This week, we look at methodological flaws in studies purporting to demonstrate cell phone safety. This week, we look at methodological flaws in studies purporting to demonstrate cell phone safety. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-08,22615659 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22595115-Hold-the-Phone This week, we look at methodological flaws in studies purporting to demonstrate cell phone safety. This week, we look at methodological flaws in studies purporting to demonstrate cell phone safety. This week, we look at methodological flaws in studies purporting to demonstrate cell phone safety. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-07,22595115 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22574678-Pressing-the-Press-Secretary This week, the California Supreme Court ruled Proposition 22 to be unconstitutional. In this week's podcast, we discuss the arguments surrounding the court's decision. This week, the California Supreme Court ruled Proposition 22 to be unconstitutional. In this week's podcast, we discuss the arguments surrounding the court's decision. This week, the California Supreme Court ruled Proposition 22 to be unconstitutional. In this week's podcast, we discuss the arguments surrounding the court's decision. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-01,22574678 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22524905-Wedlock-Gridlock This week, the California Supreme Court ruled Proposition 22 to be unconstitutional. In this week's podcast, we discuss the arguments surrounding the court's decision. This week, the California Supreme Court ruled Proposition 22 to be unconstitutional. In this week's podcast, we discuss the arguments surrounding the court's decision. This week, the California Supreme Court ruled Proposition 22 to be unconstitutional. In this week's podcast, we discuss the arguments surrounding the court's decision. tag:odeo.com,2008-05-18,22524905 Sun, 18 May 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22479718-Video-Game-Theory The release of Grand Theft Auto IV from Rockstar games sparked predictable outrage at the level of violence, gore, and sex, but is that outrage justified? The release of Grand Theft Auto IV from Rockstar games sparked predictable outrage at the level of violence, gore, and sex, but is that outrage justified? The release of Grand Theft Auto IV from Rockstar games sparked predictable outrage at the level of violence, gore, and sex, but is that outrage justified? tag:odeo.com,2008-05-04,22479718 Sun, 04 May 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22461149-The-Price-is-Rice Was this week's run on rice due to panicky misperceptions about American food supply, or was it a reaction to the rising price? Was this week's run on rice due to panicky misperceptions about American food supply, or was it a reaction to the rising price? Was this week's run on rice due to panicky misperceptions about American food supply, or was it a reaction to the rising price? tag:odeo.com,2008-04-27,22461149 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22442516-Listener-Logic-11 1) The ABC Democratic primary debate; 2) Single sex schools in Georgia; 3) Percentages and Numbers flaws with article about iPhone users; 4) Personal appeals to Iraqis. 1) The ABC Democratic primary debate; 2) Single sex schools in Georgia; 3) Percentages and Numbers flaws with article about iPhone users; 4) Personal appeals to Iraqis. 1) The ABC Democratic primary debate; 2) Single sex schools in Georgia; 3) Percentages and Numbers flaws with article about iPhone users; 4) Personal appeals to Iraqis. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-20,22442516 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22234747-Autism-Awareness Autism Awareness Day brought the debate about a possible connection between vaccines and autism to the national spotlight. We look at the terms of the debate. Autism Awareness Day brought the debate about a possible connection between vaccines and autism to the national spotlight. We look at the terms of the debate. Autism Awareness Day brought the debate about a possible connection between vaccines and autism to the national spotlight. We look at the terms of the debate. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-06,22234747 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22203367-Cough-it-Up This week, we look at a 2006 study on preventing lung cancer that was recently revealed to have been funded by grants from a large tobacco company. This week, we look at a 2006 study on preventing lung cancer that was recently revealed to have been funded by grants from a large tobacco company. This week, we look at a 2006 study on preventing lung cancer that was recently revealed to have been funded by grants from a large tobacco company. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-30,22203367 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22193059-What-Gives This week, we look at an article that purports to demonstrate that spending money on others causes happiness more than spending money on oneself. We look at ways to strengthen and weaken this causal conclusion. This week, we look at an article that purports to demonstrate that spending money on others causes happiness more than spending money on oneself. We look at ways to strengthen and weaken this causal conclusion. This week, we look at an article that purports to demonstrate that spending money on others causes happiness more than spending money on oneself. We look at ways to strengthen and weaken this causal conclusion. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-23,22193059 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23460778-No-There-There An LSAT Logic take on Spitzer, Ferraro, and Rev. Wright. An LSAT Logic take on Spitzer, Ferraro, and Rev. Wright. An LSAT Logic take on Spitzer, Ferraro, and Rev. Wright. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-16,23460778 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22175829-No-There-There An LSAT Logic take on Spitzer, Ferraro, and Rev. Wright. An LSAT Logic take on Spitzer, Ferraro, and Rev. Wright. An LSAT Logic take on Spitzer, Ferraro, and Rev. Wright. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-15,22175829 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:01:00 -0700 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22154951-Listener-Logic-10 1) Guns on campuses; 2) Universal Health Care; 3) Poverty and weight correlation; 4) "It's not mean if it's true." 1) Guns on campuses; 2) Universal Health Care; 3) Poverty and weight correlation; 4) "It's not mean if it's true." 1) Guns on campuses; 2) Universal Health Care; 3) Poverty and weight correlation; 4) "It's not mean if it's true." tag:odeo.com,2008-03-02,22154951 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22137929-Fat-Chance This week, a bill was proposed (and subsequently rejected) in the state legislature in MIssissippi that would ban obese people from restaurants. We look at why the bill fails to address the problem of obesity. This week, a bill was proposed (and subsequently rejected) in the state legislature in MIssissippi that would ban obese people from restaurants. We look at why the bill fails to address the problem of obesity. This week, a bill was proposed (and subsequently rejected) in the state legislature in MIssissippi that would ban obese people from restaurants. We look at why the bill fails to address the problem of obesity. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-10,22137929 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/23460779-The-Heart-of-a-Super-Fan A new study warns about the risks associated with rising stress levels during tense sports events. We take apart the argument for watching or skipping the Super Bowl. A new study warns about the risks associated with rising stress levels during tense sports events. We take apart the argument for watching or skipping the Super Bowl. A new study warns about the risks associated with rising stress levels during tense sports events. We take apart the argument for watching or skipping the Super Bowl. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-03,23460779 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22122737-The-Heart-of-a-Super-Fan A new study warns about the risks associated with rising stress levels during tense sports events. We take apart the argument for watching or skipping the Super Bowl. A new study warns about the risks associated with rising stress levels during tense sports events. We take apart the argument for watching or skipping the Super Bowl. A new study warns about the risks associated with rising stress levels during tense sports events. We take apart the argument for watching or skipping the Super Bowl. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-02,22122737 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22089400-Changing-the-Game The iTunes Music Store changed the way we discuss, purchase, and create music. Many analysts argue that the iTunes movie rentals will do the same for movies. We look at the strengths and weaknesses of the comparison. The iTunes Music Store changed the way we discuss, purchase, and create music. Many analysts argue that the iTunes movie rentals will do the same for movies. We look at the strengths and weaknesses of the comparison. The iTunes Music Store changed the way we discuss, purchase, and create music. Many analysts argue that the iTunes movie rentals will do the same for movies. We look at the strengths and weaknesses of the comparison. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-20,22089400 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22068046-R-we-or-Rn-t-we This week we discuss why economists don't flat out say whether or not there is a recession, and we look at arguments that discuss whether or not they should. This week we discuss why economists don't flat out say whether or not there is a recession, and we look at arguments that discuss whether or not they should. This week we discuss why economists don't flat out say whether or not there is a recession, and we look at arguments that discuss whether or not they should. tag:odeo.com,2008-01-13,22068046 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22061063-Changing-Change In the race to the presidential nomination, everyone's talking about change, but using the word in different ways to manipulate the argument in favor of their position. On the LSAT, we call that equivocation." In the race to the presidential nomination, everyone's talking about change, but using the word in different ways to manipulate the argument in favor of their position. On the LSAT, we call that equivocation." In the race to the presidential nomination, everyone's talking about change, but using the word in different ways to manipulate the argument in favor of their position. On the LSAT, we call that equivocation." tag:odeo.com,2008-01-06,22061063 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:19:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22061065-80-Men-Out Faced with the evidence of rampant abuse of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball, the country is grappling with two questions: "Why does it matter?" and "What now?" Faced with the evidence of rampant abuse of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball, the country is grappling with two questions: "Why does it matter?" and "What now?" Faced with the evidence of rampant abuse of performance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball, the country is grappling with two questions: "Why does it matter?" and "What now?" tag:odeo.com,2007-12-16,22061065 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22061067-Mitt-s-JFK-Moment Pundits and journalists began drawing comparisons to JFK before Romney even gave his speech on religion - now they're dealing with their own comparison flaws. Pundits and journalists began drawing comparisons to JFK before Romney even gave his speech on religion - now they're dealing with their own comparison flaws. Pundits and journalists began drawing comparisons to JFK before Romney even gave his speech on religion - now they're dealing with their own comparison flaws. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-09,22061067 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22061069-Listener-Logic-9 1) American math/science scores paradox; 2) Necessary and Sufficient mixup in Anthropology class; 3) Strike arguments; 4) Dirty Dancing. 1) American math/science scores paradox; 2) Necessary and Sufficient mixup in Anthropology class; 3) Strike arguments; 4) Dirty Dancing. 1) American math/science scores paradox; 2) Necessary and Sufficient mixup in Anthropology class; 3) Strike arguments; 4) Dirty Dancing. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-02,22061069 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life http://odeo.com/episodes/22061071-The-Georgia-Rain In the midst of an historic drought, Georgia's governor called for a prayer vigil on Tuesday, then it rained on Wednesday. In this podcast, we take a close look at the argument that prayer caused the rain relief. In the midst of an historic drought, Georgia's governor called for a prayer vigil on Tuesday, then it rained on Wednesday. In this podcast, we take a close look at the argument that prayer caused the rain relief. In the midst of an historic drought, Georgia's governor called for a prayer vigil on Tuesday, then it rained on Wednesday. In this podcast, we take a close look at the argument that prayer caused the rain relief. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-18,22061071 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:01:00 -0800 no LSAT Logic in Everyday Life