On Start the Week Andrew Marr talks to the award-winning director Kevin Macdonald whose films often focus on real events or people, from Touching the Void, to Marley. The filmmaker Roger Graef discusses the ethical issues in documenting real life. And the Indian writer Aman Sethi explores the margins of society with his study of the world of itinerant labourers in a Delhi market. Producer: Katy Hickman.
More or Less: Behind the Stats - Voodoo polling? Predicting the US election
This week Ruth Alexander looks at the other winner the US elections. Blogger and pioneer of aggregated polling, Nate Silver, predicted the outcome of the vote in every state one better than 2008. Others who have tried similar methods have also done well. Is this the dawn of a new era of poll prediction or just luck? Also, what effect did Hurricane Sandy have on death rates in places it hit and how did they differ from a normal day.
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe - The Skeptics Guide #382 – Nov 10 2012
This Day in Skepticism: Goddess of Reason; News Items: Life in the Universe, UFOlogy Dying, Chelation Therapy, Psychic Fail; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Universe Rotating; Science or Fiction; In Memorium: Mike LaCelle
Motley Fool Money - Motley Fool Money: 11.09.2012
What does President Obama's re-election mean for investors? Is McDonald's losing its mojo? Is Amazon's latest move a big threat to Netflix? Our analysts tackle those questions and share some stocks on their radar.
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Cato Daily Podcast - Politics Makes Us Worse
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Curious City - Where’s Chicago’s Biodiversity Hotspot?
The city's home to more wildlife than the usual suspects. (We're talking 'bout you, Mr. Squirrel.) Lace up your boots, folks. To find lizards, osprey and cactus, we’ll be heading far off the Mag Mile.
Curious City - Where’s Chicago’s Biodiversity Hotspot?
The city's home to more wildlife than the usual suspects. (We're talking 'bout you, Mr. Squirrel.) Lace up your boots, folks. To find lizards, osprey and cactus, we’ll be heading far off the Mag Mile.
Money Girl - 290 MG Avoid Financial Problems in Your Relationship (Part 2)
Is your partner a financial match? Find out in this 2-part guest series.
Cato Daily Podcast - Libertarian Ideas in Election 2012
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Cato Daily Podcast - Grading Obama, Congress on Transparency
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