Exploring the changes in census design to capture diverse identities, including the impact on Hispanic, Latino, and Middle Eastern North African populations. Discussing the challenges and benefits of allowing individuals to check multiple boxes for a more accurate representation of self-identification.
In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen and the crew talk about air travel and how Americans feel about flying in a game of “Guess What Americans Think.” They also weigh if the U.S. Census Bureau’s new way of collecting data on race and ethnicity is a “good or bad use of polling.” Later in the episode, they pivot to discuss the Supreme Court's hearing on restrictions surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone, and explore the challenges third-party candidates face in getting on the ballot.
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