The Princeton Review - LSAT Logic in Everyday Life

See Right Through You

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:35:00 EDT

In this week's podcast, the first of 2010, we look at the security vs. privacy argument around the implementation of full body scanners.

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Swine Fluent

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:51:00 EDT

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.

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OK in Moderation

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:42:00 EDT

This week we look at new commercials combating high fructose corn syrup's bad reputation.

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Rhyme and Reason

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:14:00 EDT

This week, we unpack the structure of Obama's speech to Congress on the issue of health care reform.

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Voir Dire Straits

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:03:00 EDT

This week, we look at the assumptions that go into jury selection.

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Suit Yourself

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:20:00 EDT

This week, we look at FINA's decision to ban polyurethane swimsuits in the wake of the Rome World Championship Swimming controversy.

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Jet Setting

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:55:00 EDT

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.

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Logic Headache

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EDT

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...

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Nic Fit

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:09:00 EDT

This week, we look at new legislation passed this week placing regulatory control of the tobacco industry in the hands of the FDA.

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Sun Screed

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:49:00 EDT

This week, we unpack the comparison flaw in an Aveeno commercial.

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Brain Drain Stopper

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:08:00 EDT

This week, we look at a new algorithm that Google is testing to determine which of its employees might be thinking about quitting.

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Anti-Antioxidants

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:57:00 EDT

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.

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The Logic of Dow

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:30:00 EDT

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.

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Sickly Sweet

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:54:00 EDT

This week, we look at many of the arguments surrounding the safety and efficacy of sugar substitutes to learn important logic lessons.

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Working Stats

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:53:00 EDT

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.

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The Consuming Question

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:29:00 EDT

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...

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Sure of the Cure?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:56:00 EDT

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.

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Listener Logic #13: Election Special

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:03:00 EDT

For logic lovers, this election has been one for the books. In this week's episode, listeners take apart some of the campaign spin.

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Trial of This Century?

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:19:00 EDT

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.

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It's the Stupid Economy

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:03:00 EDT

This week, we scrutinize the bailout proposal from the perspective of an argument intended to Solve a Problem.

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Orderly Thinking

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:02:00 EDT

Doctors making decisions in the emergency room use critical thinking similar to the logic tested on the LSAT.

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Binge and Surge

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:29:00 EDT

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.

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Listener Logic #12

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:27:00 EDT

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...

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Alienated

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:16:00 EDT

This week, we look at arguments by authority as we discuss astronaut Edgar Mitchell's claim that aliens have visited Earth.

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Ripe for the Picking Apart

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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...

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Patience, Patients

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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...

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Lessons From the Heart

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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Hold the Phone

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This week, we look at methodological flaws in studies purporting to demonstrate cell phone safety.

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Pressing the Press Secretary

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This week, we look at the attacks on Scott McClellan's character and motivations in the wake of his new White House expose.

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Wedlock Gridlock

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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Video Game Theory

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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?

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The Price is Rice

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Was this week's run on rice due to panicky misperceptions about American food supply, or was it a reaction to the rising price?

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Listener Logic #11

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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Autism Awareness

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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Cough it Up

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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What Gives?

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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...

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No "There" There

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An LSAT Logic take on Spitzer, Ferraro, and Rev. Wright.

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Listener Logic #10

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

1) Guns on campuses; 2) Universal Health Care; 3) Poverty and weight correlation; 4) "It's not mean if it's true."

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Fat Chance

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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...

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The Heart of a Super Fan

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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Changing the Game

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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...

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R we or Rn't we?

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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Changing "Change"

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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...

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80 Men Out

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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?"

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Mitt's JFK Moment

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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.

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Listener Logic #9

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Emails to the lsatpodcast@review.com Inbox. 1) American math/science scores paradox; 2) Necessary and Sufficient mixup in Anthropology class; 3) Strike arguments; 4) Dirty Dancing.

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The Georgia Rain

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Did prayer cause this week's rainfall in Georgia? 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...

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Told You So!

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Conservatives point to a recenet Harvard study about press coverage of the primary election candidates as proof of liberal media bias. We take a look at the methodology of the study to determine if...

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Of Mice and Mazes

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Hypertension drugs prevent Alzheimer's in mice, but will it work on humans? This week, a study demonstrated that certain blood pressure medications might prevent Alzheimer's disease in mice. We...

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The Maine Point

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Trouble and national attention for a Maine school district. The decision by a Portland school board to allow a middle school health clinic to prescribe oral contraceptives has set off a firestorm of...

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The Wrong Conversation

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The logic mess surrounding Graeme Frost and the S-CHIP bill. Many people are up in arms over the smearing of 12-year-old Graeme Frost, but are there legitimate questions about using a child as a...

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Listener Logic #8

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Emails to the lsatpodcast@review.com Inbox. 1) Are Christians uglier than non-Christians? 2) Where's the logic in music piracy? 3) Cliche: It's always the last place you look.

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Meteor Madness

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Cause vs. coincidence in the Peruvian Meteor Mystery. This week we look at the logic behind the Peruvian meteor story, as experts tried to track down exactly what happened and what the results were.

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Cut to the Tase

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Did University of Florida police go too far? This week we look at the University of Florida security enforcement's decision to taser a student who they believed was not acting appropriately during a...

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The Lowdown on Lonely

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

How does loneliness affect health? This week we take a close look at a recent study that purports to explain the link between loneliness and inflammation.

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Iraq Stat Attack

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

An LSAT Logic in Everday Life Guide to Evaluating Statistics in anticipation of the Iraq Stat Attack. Understanding definitions, statistical comparisons, and parameters in order to be skeptical...

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America, the Beautiful

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The logic of beauty pageant contestants This week, we forgo the trainwreck answer from a recent beauty pageant but take apart the logic of the second try.

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Breaking the Chains

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Has the iPhone been freed? Of the many groups who have unlocked the iPhone this week, 17 year-old George Hotz has received the most attention. We look at arguments calling him a hero or a criminal.

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Listener Logic #7

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

E-mails to the lsatpodcast@review.com Inbox. 1) Superstitions in Romania; 2) Cliched comeback: That's Old News!; 3) Addicts and Rationality

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Pole Dance

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Who owns the North Pole? This week we tackle flaws in the Law of the Sea.

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O Really?

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Bill O'Reilly teaches us a lesson in part-to-whole comparison flaws. Part-to-whole comparison flaws can be more complicated than they seem at first. We look at Bill O'Reilly's attack on dailykos.com...

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Listener Logic #6

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

E-mails to the lsatpodcast@review.com Inbox. 1) A response to the Potter podcast. 2) Cliches from Dr. Phil. 3) Believing in Science. 4) Splenda and sugar. 5) Prime Beef.

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Spoiler Alert!

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This week, we look at the claim that publishing early reviews of the new Harry Potter book means the New York Times hate kids.

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The Soccer Messiah

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Will Beckham's celebrity influence American's view of soccer? This week we look at claims that David Beckham's U.S. arrival will take soccer to a new level in the States as well as counterclaims that...

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Let's Talk About Myth Busting

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The difference between busting a myth and calling it into question. This week a study was touted as disproving the stereotype that women talk more than men, but the methodology of the study might...

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Coulter Confrontation

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Confusion and counterarguments on cable news. This week we take apart the awkward interaction between Ann Coulter and Elizabeth Edwards on MSNBC.

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First-Born Fortune

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This week, we take a look at the study behind headlines touting the higher intelligence of first-born children.

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Listener Logic #5

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Emails to the lsatpodcast@review.com inbox. 1)If it looks like a green duck; 2) Life is unfair; 3) A matter of taste; and 4) That's the way it's always been done

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Point of View

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Is Google's new Street View feaeture an invasion of privacy? New technology can bring great new benefits but also potential problems. We take apart Google's argument that its Street View feature is...

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Quarantine Quagmire

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Should Andrew Speaker have boarded that plane? This week we look at the ethical principles involved in Andrew Speaker's decision to board an international flight after being told by health officials...

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It's Just Gas

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Why are so many Americans travelling this weekend, even with gas prices so high? This week we try to resolve the paradox: Americans are concerned about increasing gas prices, which are much higher...

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Maybe I Would Jump Off a Bridge

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Listeners submit their favorite illogical comebacks. This week we look at some cliche retorts.

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On the Books

Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Do the shrinking book review sections in newspapers signify the death of literary culture? This week we examine the discourse surrounding newspaper book reviews versus litblogs on the heels of the...

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We'll Always Have Paris

Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Should Paris Hilton serve hard time? Paris Hilton has been sentenced to 45 days in jail. This week we look at arguments that her celebrity status affected her case.

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All Abuzz

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Case of the Disappearing Bees. The United States agricultural sector is suffering from a bee die-off that now appears to have global implications. We look at some of the proposed causes,...

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What's Your Angle?

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

This week, we look at three separate events that had people drawing conclusions from preconceived notions without paying close attention to the premises.

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Eye on Imus

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

"Free country" and "what about" arguments. This week, we look at the controversy surrounding Don Imus and the logic behind the punditry.

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Hard Cell

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The FCC refuses to lift the ban on cell phone use in the skies. This week, we look at the FCC's termination of their inquiry into cell phone use on airplanes and we see if their evidence is...

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Cross Words

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Does mental exercise help stave off Alzheimer's Disease?

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Pet Peeved

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Is the pet food panic warranted? This week, Menu Foods announced an enormous recall of its wet pet food lines after reports of kidney failure. We look at some of the extreme conclusions that pet...

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Listener Logic #4

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Emails to the lsatpodcast@review.com Inbox. 1) Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the truth about confessions 2) Gun control in Washington DC 3) How is business size related to labor shortages

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Save the Day

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Should we extend Daylight Saving Time? DST redistributes time, taking from the morning and giving to the evening. This week, we examine the argument for extending Daylight Saving Time.

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Poll Dance

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

An LLIEDL guide to reading polls. With the horserace of 2008 already on, it's important to cast a critical eye on polls used by pundits for political purposes.

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Cocoa-Nuts

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Will cocoa keep us young? Scientists at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science presented the health benefits of cocoa flavanols, but the presentation and some...

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Thoughts on 'Thoughts on Music'

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Should Digital Rights Management become a thing of the past? This week, we dissect Steve Jobs' open letter to the record labels.

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Gadget Ban!

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Can New Yorkers be trusted crossing city streets with iPods, cell phones, and BlackBerry's? This week we look at the explosion of arguments against NY State Senator Carl Kruger's proposed gadget ban.

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Commercial Bowl

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EDT

A look at the year's most anticipated ads. At over 5 million dollars per minute, there's a lot of pressure on Super Bowl commercials to do their job. But what is their job? A commercial is an...

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Measure for Measure

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EDT

How do we judge the strength of our economy? President Bush says that the economy is growing and on the move. Senator Jim Webb believes the opposite to be true. We see how the indicators they choose...

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Listener Logic #3

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Emails to the lsatpodcast@review.com inbox. 1) Natural is not the opposite of pollutant. 2) Industry funding is not sufficient to conclude bias 3) Arguments for and against mentioning God in the...

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Trust Augmentation

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Bush gambles big on preconditions and assumptions. This week we analyze Bush's argument for a troop increase, identifying its key features, its strengths and vulnerabilities, and the fundamental...

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Weather or Not

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Is global warming to blame for warm winter weather? Everyone's talking about the weather, and it's not just small talk. This week, we explore the logic of pinning the blame for this year's winter...

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Health Craze

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EDT

What is causing the decline in breast cancer rates? Multiple reports this week attempt to pinpoint causes for breast ancer. We examine the strengths and weaknesses of these theories.

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Whats Next? The Slippery Slope of Food Regulation

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EDT

New York City has banned trans fats in restaurants. Restaurant owners and libertarians object. We look at arguments for and against, focusing on the slippery slope fallacy.

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True Colors

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EDT

What makes a racist? The media is abuzz with accusations of racism, from Michael Richards to the New York City Police Department. We look at flaws on both sides of the accusations.

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Borat's Nest

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Do the lawsuits against the cultural satire have merit? Some people criticize the plaintiffs as being just out to make a buck. Others say that a release form is a release form and that should end the...

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Listener Logic #2

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Emails to the lsatpodcast@review.com Inbox. 1) Part-to-whole flaws in election results spin; 2) Ahmanedinijad's Holocaust denial; 3) The "MacArthur" option and war analogies.

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(Hypo)Critical Thinking

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Looking for substance in the Haggard-Jones mess. The allegations against an Evangelical leader were meant to affect a Colorado ballot initiative, but they don't quite hit the target.

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Putting the "Ad" in Ad Hominem

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Do negative political ads go too far? Sometimes it's a fine line between an ad that substantively attacks an opponent's position and an ad that solely attacks an opponents character.

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Madonna and Child

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Should the pop icon adopt baby David? Andrea Peyser of the Washington Post chastises Madonna for attempting to adopt an African child; others cheer her for saving a life.

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Hard-Hitting, Side Splitting

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Is the Daily Show news, or is the news a joke? A new study claims that the Daily Show contains as much substance as traditional news programs, and bloggers are using it to confirm their conflicting...

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Foley-mania!

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The actions of one congressman have set off a firestorm of debate. This week we focus on the logic behind arguments for and against Dennis Hastert resigning as Speaker of the House.

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Shop Till You Drop

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Should compulsive shopping be considered a mental disorder? A recent study finds that men are equally as likely to suffer from compulsive shopping as women, and advocates including compulsive...

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They Must Be On Drugs

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Will the new Wal-mart prescription plan benefit consumers? This week Wal-mart announced plans to offer $4 prescriptions on many generic drugs. We apply the logic of the LSAT to the argument that this...

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Hold the Toasts

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Do drinkers earn more money, or do people with money drink more? This week, in order to demonstrate ways in which causal arguments can go wrong we take apart the findings of a new study purporting to...

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Before 9/11 Was A Premise

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

A historical event becomes an uber-premise. In the years since September 11, 2001, we have used the events that occurred that day to justify national, political, and individual conclusions, even when...

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Listener Logic #1

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Ad Hominem Attacks on Judge Taylor, Questions About Analogies, Shortening the NFL Preseason

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Unchartered Territory

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Statistical flaws in the case against charter schools. New statistics released this week demonstrate that charter schools are not an acceptable alternative to public schools. Or do they?

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The Pluto Principle

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The Pluto Principle: Does the new definition of "planet" make sense? In this week's podcast, we look at the arguments for and against the proposed new definition of 'planet' that would bring the...

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I Know This Isn't Politically Correct, But...

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Is passenger profiling a logical response to aviation security threats? Following the arrest of would-be suicide bombers, we look at arguments for and against racial, religious, and ethnic profiling...

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What Does it All Mean?

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Interpretations of Evidence in the Connecticut Democratic primary. This week, we examine the punditry surrounding the upcoming Connecticut primary elections to demonstrate the importance of being...

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Say it Ain't Sufficient, Floyd

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Does a positive doping test mean that Floyd Landis was positively doping? In this week's podcast, we try to avoid jumping to conclusions that aren't necessarily true as we examine the case against...

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Money Talks?: Solving the Problem of Terrorism

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Does the latest revelation of a terrorist threat really mean that New York needs more money from the Department of Homeland Security? In the first podcast of the series, we examine the recent call...

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War on Analogies

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Leaders use analogies to justify military action and sometimes military inaction. Does their logic hold up to LSAT standards? In this podcast, we focus on comparison flaws, examining arguments made...

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These Arguments Are Not Spare Parts

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Bush equivocates, but his detractors fare worse by LSAT standards. In this week's podcast, we discuss the logical missteps taken both by proponents and opponents of the vetoed stem cell research bill.

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