Can we trust polls? The case for and against political surveys

Sep. 25, 2024 Election 2024

After polling missed the extent of Donald Trump's appeal in 2016 and overstated Joe Biden's strength in 2020, why should we believe what polls are telling us now?

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Credits

Guest:

Christian Paz - senior politics reporter at Vox

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Robin Estrin

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