#226: College Football has Wrecked US Geography

This episode discusses Trump and Democratic candidates in 2020, gun laws, trust in science, and more. A fun debate on whether Jacksonville, Florida belongs in the Midwest.

Trump and Democrats 2020

Trump Approval (RealClear Politics)

Democratic Candidates (RealClear Politics)

Elizabeth Warren Had Another Very Good Debate (HuffPo)

Warren Up, Harris Down, But Biden Leads Among U.S. Dems (Quinnipiac)

Gun Laws

Who’s to blame for mass shootings? On that, some bipartisan agreement (USA Today/Ispos)

Presidential Power

Republicans Now Are More Open to the Idea of Expanding Presidential Power (Pew Research Center)

Trust in Science

Trust and Mistrust in Americans’ Views of Scientific Experts (Pew Research)

Fun Poll: Are these cities midwestern?

David Montgomery wonders how people think Jacksonville, Florida is in the Midwest (and Kristen blames it all on College Football)

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