FiveThirtyEight Politics Our First-Ever House Speaker Draft
Oct 23, 2023
The podcast discusses the ongoing search for a new House Speaker, analyzing the nine candidates and speculating on the most likely choice. They also delve into the challenges of obtaining accurate information about the Israel-Hamas conflict and the role of social media in spreading misinformation. The potential impact of the war on public opinion, polarization, and calls for an independent investigation are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
House Speaker Draft and Discussion on the Information Environment in Israel and Gaza
01:47 • 2min
Picking the First Draft Pick: Austin Scott
03:50 • 15min
Draft Picks for House Speaker
18:48 • 12min
Exploring the Possibility of a Coalition Government
30:35 • 12min
House Speaker Draft Results and Challenges of Information Environment in Israel-Gaza Conflict
42:39 • 3min
The Role of Social Media in Spreading Misinformation
45:10 • 13min
Speculating on the Potential Impact of the Ongoing War in the Middle East on Public Opinion
58:36 • 2min
Concluding on a Positive Note and a Promotion for 'Reclaim the Forgotten Lead'
01:00:44 • 2min