Topic: Christian Science

The hosts criticize Chip Berlet's C-SPAN appearance, labeling him a bigot for his characterization of religious Republicans. The discussion explores the idea that proponents of climate science are attempting to turn science into a new religion while discrediting traditional biblical understandings. The hosts defend religious listeners against the panel's claims that faith is inherently anti-science.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report on the Baucus health care bill, estimating it will cost $829 billion over ten years while reducing the deficit. The hosts discuss a religious exemption for Christian Scientists and the legislative tactic of "shell bills," where health care language is inserted into unrelated bills like H.R. 1586.