The uses of evidence, Legislation in Congress

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A law professor joins us to talk about why thinking more deeply about what good evidence is can benefit us in and out of the courtroom. Then, we learn more about a variety of bills working their way though Congress ahead of the midterm elections.

Featured in this Show

  • How do we know what's evidence, and what's not?

    We discuss different ways to think about, evaluate, and question types of evidence people present us. A legal theorist teaches us how to reason better.

  • Congress working through bills on climate change, veterans' health, computer chips and more

    Congress is working to pass a number of bills ahead of the November midterm elections. We check in the different pieces of legislation and their chances of passing.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Frederick Schauer Guest
  • Alayna Treene Guest

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