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The Returns: A Conversation with Jill Lepore
Mar 7, 2024
In this podcast, Jill Lepore discusses the post-truth moment and its impact on the 2024 election, evolution of polling accuracy, chaos and misinformation on election night, public vs private political discourse, lack of diverse candidates in the Democratic Party nominations, challenges of student debt forgiveness, navigating political pressures in the Republican Party, importance of civic participation, and understanding opposing ideas for a better future.
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- Polling data can shape voter expectations and media coverage, emphasizing the need for responsible polling practices.
- Spread of election denialism post-2020 election raises concerns about misinformation and media's role in public perception.
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Project X delves into the history of polling and election night coverage, highlighting the increased focus on predicting election outcomes, especially after the 2016 elections. The podcast explores the consequences of relying on polling data, showcasing historic examples like the 1948 election polling mishap involving Gallup. It raises pertinent questions regarding the accuracy and impact of polling on shaping voter expectations and media coverage, emphasizing the need for responsible polling practices.
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