#224: The Pollsters review the pollsters in 2024
Margie and Kristen return after a four-year break to review polling performance ahead of the 2024 election. They reflect on the accuracy of polls and discuss what worked and what…
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#256: We Hear There’s an Election Next Week
Kristen and Margie dive into voter turnout trends, predictions for the 2020 election, and the fun presidential cookie poll that has accurately predicted the winner in the last three elections….
#255: This is the End
Kristen and Margie explore the latest on Trump’s approval, the general election, and the deep impact of COVID-19 on American life, as well as public opinion on how governors are…
#254: Polling Never Takes a Holiday
Kristen and Margie dive into the latest polling on the Florida and national Democratic primaries, Trump’s approval ratings, and how the public views his handling of the coronavirus crisis. Florida…
#253: The Democratic Primary vs. The Coronavirus
In this episode, Kristen and Margie discuss the Democratic primary, with Biden pulling ahead of Sanders, and how the coronavirus is dividing Americans on party lines. Democratic Primary Florida Democratic…
#252: A Perfect Day For a Non-Pollster
In this episode, Kristen and Margie dive into the current Democratic primary landscape, explore Trump’s approval ratings, and discuss the unexpected timing of the coronavirus in relation to Corona beer’s…
#251: Underestimating the Coronavirus?
In this episode, Kristen and Margie discuss the impact of the coronavirus on global attitudes, as well as the state of the Democratic National Primary and Bernie Sanders’ position as…
#250: The Squirrely Race
In this episode, Kristen and Margie discuss Sanders’ rising lead in the Democratic Primary, as well as his strong standing in Nevada. They also touch on the South Carolina Primary,…
#249: Don’t Eat With Your Hands
In this episode, Kristen and Margie explore polling data surrounding the 2020 Democratic Primary, including Sanders’ rise, Trump’s approval ratings, and the impact of Mitt Romney’s impeachment vote. Also, the…
#248: Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight
In this episode, Kristen and Margie are joined by Nate Silver, the founder of FiveThirtyEight, to discuss Iowa’s primary process, polling models, and the role of silent Trump voters in…