SIO485: It's Not Rocket Science

SIO485: It's Not Rocket Science

Author: seriouspod.com July 2, 2025 Duration: 44:05

Part 2: The Data

Dr. Jenessa Seymour continues her breakdown of the supposed voting discrepancies that a New York organization has "discovered". Her expertise in statistics gets the spotlight in this episode!

Be sure to check out the graphs!

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