Weighting For Election Day

Weighting For Election Day

Author: ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke October 15, 2024 Duration: 34:11
With three weeks until Election Day, the 538 crew analyzes the state of what remains an extremely close presidential race. They also wade into the (very nerdy) debate over “weighting by recalled vote” that is roiling the polling community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to FiveThirtyEight Politics for a conversation that goes beyond the headlines and into the numbers that shape them. Hosted by Galen Druke and the team of analysts and journalists from FiveThirtyEight and ABC News, this podcast digs into the data behind elections, policy debates, and the shifting currents of public opinion. Each episode feels like sitting in on a smart, sometimes contentious, but always evidence-based discussion among people who are deeply curious about how power and persuasion actually work. You’ll hear them parse new polls, dissect electoral strategies, and question what truly constitutes a political "game-changer," all with a focus on the historical trends and statistical context that others often miss. It’s a necessary listen for anyone who wants to understand not just what’s happening in American politics, but the measurable forces that explain why. This isn’t about partisan punditry; it’s a clear-eyed, data-driven exploration of the modern political landscape, making it one of the most distinctive voices in the news and politics podcast space.
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