Are the Polls Setting Us Up for Another Big Steal? It’s 46 Days Until the Election and 60 Days Until We Know the “Results”Are the Polls Setting Us Up for Another Big Steal? It’s 46 Days Until the Election and 60 Days Until We Know the “Results”
The World According To Ben Stein
On the September 19 edition of the podcast, @BenStein, @JudahFriedman, and @TheRoffDraft unpack the polls and show how they’re slanted in a way to prepare people for a narrow Harris victory in November. Also, exploding pagers change the world. All that and more on the latest iteration of #TheWorldAccordingToBenStein.
58:26•20 Sept 2024
Are Polls Misleading Us? Ben Stein and Co. Discuss
Episode Overview
- Discusses potential biases in polling data.
- Examines the implications for democracy if current trends continue.
- Shares humorous anecdotes from Peter Roff's media experiences.
- Explores historical significance of exploding pagers.
- Combines serious political analysis with light-hearted moments.
“I'm terrified about what's going on in America”
In this episode of 'The World According To Ben Stein', Ben Stein, Judah Friedman, and Peter Roff dive into the complexities of polling and its impact on public perception ahead of the upcoming election. They discuss how polls might be skewed to set expectations for a narrow Harris victory, drawing parallels to past election cycles. The trio also shares their concerns about the potential consequences for democracy if the current trajectory continues.
The conversation takes a humorous turn when Peter Roff recounts his amusing experiences as a pundit for Arabic news organisations, revealing the quirks of translation and cultural exchange. Amidst the political analysis, the episode touches on lighter topics like the significance of exploding pagers in history. With a blend of serious discourse and light-hearted anecdotes, this episode promises to engage and provoke thought in equal measure.
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