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Friday, September 16 2016

• Trusting Polls, The Origin of Curious George, Neil deGrasse Tyson September 16, 2016

  On today's show: What we really learn by analyzing polls; how Curious George's creators escaped Nazis; Neil deGrasse Tyson on the cosmic perspective. (episode)

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  • 52 Days Until the Election: What's Up With The Polls? September 16, 2016

    After Hillary Clinton's health scare, the polls say her lead is narrowing. But what does that mean at this point in election season? Are there any undecided voters left?

  • Young Entrepreneurs Trying to Make It in Detroit September 16, 2016

    The new documentary, Generation Startup, tells the stories of six young entrepreneurs trying to make it in Detroit.&nbsp;

  • Our Picks for the Best Emmy Nominees September 16, 2016

    This week, Takeaway Culture Reporter Melissa Locker gives us her picks for the television shows that have the best&nbsp;shots at getting an Emmy.

  • Films to Catch and Skip at the Box Office This Weekend September 16, 2016

    Reviews of the Joseph Gordon Levitt's film&nbsp;"Snowden," our next guilty pleasure&nbsp;"Bridget Jones's Baby," and the "Blair Witch Project" reboot&nbsp;"Blair Witch."

  • Celebrating Curious George With His Creators September 16, 2016

    Saturday is Curiosity Day, the 75th anniversary of Curious George! We celebrate by exploring the origin of everyone's favorite monkey. It's more dramatic than you'd think.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson on TV, Politics, and Cosmic Perspective September 16, 2016

    Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us&nbsp;to talk about the intersection of science and pop culture and the importance of always having a cosmic outlook.&nbsp;