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Friday, September 25 2015

  • Pope-ular Opinion September 25, 2015

    A reminder that the pope is&nbsp;not a politician, why the AP won't use&nbsp;"climate change denier", polling on abortion, and more. (episode)

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    • The Pope Is Not a Politician September 25, 2015

      Pundits treat&nbsp;Pope Francis like a politician, even referring to his "approval ratings." But the Pope, as Bob notes, isn't running for anything. And his positions are not partisan.

    • "Those Who Reject Mainstream Climate Science" September 25, 2015

      The Associated Press Stylebook now urges journalists to avoid the terms "climate change denier" or "skeptic."&nbsp;An AP science reporter defends&nbsp;their preferred term, "doubter." &nbsp;

    • Understanding Abortion Polling September 25, 2015

      Pollster Tresa Undem explains why most polls don't tell us anything about how Americans really feel about abortion.

    • Munchausen By Internet September 25, 2015

      Taryn Harper Wright&nbsp;spends her spare time unraveling the efforts of people who fake illnesses online.&nbsp;

    • Every Story Has A Twin September 25, 2015

      A new collection of fiction gives voice to figures&nbsp;at the margins of history.&nbsp;