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    Atheists, Agnostics, Believers: Who Knows What about Religion?

    The US may be a highly religions country, but atheists and agnostics know more about religion than Americans who consider themselves devout. We talk with representatives of several different faiths. Also, goodbye Rahm Emanuel and hello Pete Rouse.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 1, 2010 • 50m Listen

    The US may be a highly religions country, but atheists and agnostics know more about religion than Americans who consider themselves devout. We talk with representatives of several different faiths. Also, goodbye Rahm Emanuel and hello Pete Rouse.

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    1. 0:00

      Goodbye Rahm Emanuel, Hello Pete Rouse

      As expected since Mayor Richard Daley said he would not run for another term, Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel left the White House today to return to Chicago. Emanuel and the President made emotional statements about the challenges of public service and about each other.

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      8 min
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      Who Knows What about Religion?

      The Pew Research Center prides itself on nonpartisan disinterest in the outcomes of its work. This week, its Forum on Religion and Public Life released a survey on religious knowledge in the United States. Some findings about one of the most religious of the developed countries are surprising.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    2 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      Goodbye Rahm Emanuel, Hello Pete Rouse

    2. 7:4743 min

      Who Knows What about Religion?

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