Answering your questions before Election Day
Summary
Hosts Tamara Keith, Ashley Lopez, and Domenico Montanaro answer listener questions about the differences between midterm and presidential reporting, the reliability of polling data, and the potential impact of a Democratic congressional majority on the executive branch. The discussion also covers the future of political debates and key indicators to watch for the 2028 presidential race. The episode concludes with a "Can't Let It Go" segment featuring stories about the Alaska ballot controversy, the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and Jay-Z's Super Bowl performance.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: REI Co-op
Intro: Election Day and listener mailbag
Midterms vs. Presidential years: Which is better?
The reliability and utility of political polls
Impact of a Democratic Congress on the executive branch
Sponsor breaks and announcements
Are political debates dead or just evolving?
Midterm indicators for the 2028 presidential race
Sponsor breaks and announcements
Can't Let It Go: Alaska ballot shenanigans and JFK history
Can't Let It Go: The Elizabeth Holmes documentary
Can't Let It Go: Jay-Z's Super Bowl performance
Outro and host sign-off
Sponsor: Schwab and AARP
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