Lsat Logic In Everyday Life

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A weekly podcast that applies the logic of the LSAT to politics, advertisements, and conventional wisdom. Archives available at www.princetonreview.com. (Author: The Princeton Review)
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Recent episodes from Lsat Logic In Everyday Life

  • Swine Fluent
    Published: Oct 26, 09
    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.
     
  • Ok In Moderation
    Published: Oct 11, 09
    This week we look at new commercials combatting high fructose corn syrup's bad reputation.
     
  • Rhyme And Reason
    Published: Sep 20, 09
    This week, we unpack the structure of Obama's speech to Congress on the issue of health care reform.
     
  • Voir Dire Straits
    Published: Aug 23, 09
    This week, we look at the assumptions that go into jury selection.
     
  • Suit Yourself
    Published: Aug 6, 09
    This week, we look at FINA's decision to ban polyurethane swimsuits in the wake of the Rome World Championship Swimming controversy.
     
  • Jet Setting
    Published: Jul 23, 09
    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.
     
  • Logic Headache
    Published: Jul 18, 09
    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.
     
  • Nic Fit
    Published: Jun 12, 09
    This week, we look at new legislation passed this week placing regulatory control of the tobacco industry in the hands of the FDA.
     
  • Sun Screed
    Published: Jun 6, 09
    This week, we unpack the comparison flaw in an Aveeno commercial.
     
  • Brain Drain Stopper
    Published: May 28, 09
    This week, we look at a new algorith that Google is testing to determine which of its employees might be thinking about quitting.
     
  • Anti-antioxidants
    Published: May 21, 09
    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.
     
  • The Logic Of Dow
    Published: Mar 30, 09
    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.
     
  • Sickly Sweet
    Published: Feb 23, 09
    This week, we look at many of the arguments surrounding the safety and efficacy of sugar substitutes to learn important logic lessons.
     
  • Working Stats
    Published: Jan 12, 09
    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.
     
  • The Consuming Question
    Published: Dec 1, 08
    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.
     
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