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Scammed by Statistics & Net Neutrality

Ben Kieffer talks with Dubuque author Edward Zaccaro about his new book 'Scammed by Statistics'. The book examines the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments. Zacarro says in any field of discussion, we can be lied to, cheated and manipulated by statistics. Later, a conversation with Iowa State University's Jeff Blevins. The Associate Professor of the Greenlee School of Journalism looks at the FCC's options on regulating internet access. Network neutrality is the guiding principle that preserves the free and open internet and allows users to access any web site without paying a fee. The FCC will vote on Net neutrality guidelines December 21.

Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River