What The Deluge Of Final Polls Can Tell Us
Many pollsters released their final polls of the 2020 election over the weekend. In this installment of the podcast, the crew analyzes what the recent data tells us about the state of the race in its final days.
How To Vote Safely In A Pandemic
Our colleagues at PODCAST-19 look at the precautions states have taken to make sure people can vote safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Make sure to subscribe to PODCAST-19 wherever you get your podcasts.
Model Talk: There Still Isn't Evidence Of 'Shy' Trump Voters
This is the final(!) pre-election installment of “Model Talk.” Nate Silver and Galen Druke discuss how the latest polling has shifted in some of the key battleground states. They also address whether there is any reason to believe that “shy Trump voters” could provide the president with an upset win on Election Day. (The evidence suggests there isn’t.)
The Under-Covered Stories Of The 2020 Election
There are only five days remaining until Election Day and former Vice President Joe Biden currently has a 89 percent chance of winning, according to our forecast. In this installment of the podcast, the crew discusses the state of the race and also considers which important stories have been under-covered by the press during the 2020 campaign.
How We Expect The Electorate To Look In 2020
In this installment of the podcast, the crew takes a closer look at who exactly is voting and how their preferences have changed or stayed the same compared with four years ago.
How The Media Projects The Winner Of An Election
Galen Druke speaks with the Executive Director of Elections at ABC News, Dan Merkle, who oversees the network’s Decision Desk. Merkle explains how ABC News will go about projecting the winner of individual states and the overall presidential race, as well as when we might be able to expect those projections.
October Surprises Don't Usually Decide Elections
The crew discusses this year’s October surprises and the likelihood that a late development could shake up the race for president.
Model Talk: National And District-Level Polls Disagree
In this installment of Model Talk, Nate and Galen discuss why national, state and district-level polls are showing different levels of competitiveness in the 2020 election. They also answer listener questions.
The Second Debate Is Over And The Final Stage Of The Campaign Is Here
The crew reacts to the second and final presidential debate of the 2020 campaign.
How Voting Is Going So Far
Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux and Nathaniel Rakich join the podcast to discuss how voting laws and procedures have changed ahead of the 2020 vote and how they are being litigated.