David Dutwin, Senior VP at NORC and Chief Scientist of AmeriSpeak, and Nathaniel Rakich, Senior Editor at FiveThirtyEight, dive into the intricate world of polling and surveys. They discuss the nuances of survey design, the challenges of measuring public opinion, and how polling impacts democracy. The pair highlights the importance of accuracy in data collection and the evolving methodologies that aim to enhance polling reliability. They also tackle the complexities of interpreting polling averages and the significance of exit polls in understanding electoral outcomes.

David Dutwin from NORC at the University of Chicago discusses the misconceptions around election polling, the impact of high-quality polls, and the role of polling in our understanding of elections. They also address immigration as a top U.S. problem, job market updates, and listener interactions about Big Food solutions and grammar debates.