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Can College Sex Be Managed by Checklist?

Guests: Leah Fessler, Nancy Gertner, Dianne Harrison, Sean Decatur

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Should Organs Be Sold?

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After watching the debate about campus sexual assault, my stance... Answer 1: Changed, 26% Answer 2: Didn't change, 40% Answer 3: No change, but I understand the other side better, 34%Ok, so tell us: can college sex be managed by checklist? Answer 1: Yes, 14% Answer 2: No, 38% Answer 3: Not sure, 48%

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