How Do Election Polls Work?

How Do Election Polls Work?

Our colleagues at Planet Money had a simple question: how do pollsters do their work ahead of elections? They went to Marist College — home of the Marist Poll, which partners with NPR for its polling — to learn how to be pollsters. They break down the science of polling, and find out all the tricks that pollsters use to get people to finish their surveys.

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It Takes Big Bucks To Run A Campaign

It Takes Big Bucks To Run A Campaign

Campaign spending increases each election cycle; this year, almost $16 billion will be spent on races across the country. Who is the money coming from and what do they get in return?This episode: nati...

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Border Deal: Action Item Or Campaign Fodder?

The border is a hot topic for politicians on both sides of the aisle — and now, on the campaign trail. After months of negotiations, a bipartisan group of senators plan to release details of an immigr...

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Alleged Improper Relationship Could Thwart Trump Ga. Trial

Alleged Improper Relationship Could Thwart Trump Ga. Trial

Former President Donald Trump's co-defendant in the election interference criminal case in Georgia is requesting the removal of the Fulton County district attorney and lead prosecutor from the case — ...

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Let The Veepstakes Begin

Let The Veepstakes Begin

There isn't a Republican presidential nominee yet, but for most Republicans, it's former president Donald Trump. But, who will he pick as his running mate? We break down what makes a good VP candidate...

25 Jan 202417min

Biden Talks Reproductive Rights

Biden Talks Reproductive Rights

For decades, President Biden has shied away from talking about reproductive rights, but in this election cycle it's a centerpiece of the Democratic Party. We discuss Biden's message and how Democrats ...

24 Jan 202418min

Trump Wins New Hampshire, Haley Vows To Stay In

Trump Wins New Hampshire, Haley Vows To Stay In

New Hampshire voters cast their ballots in the state's Republican primary in favor of former president Donald Trump. Former U.N. ambassador & South Carolina governor Nikki Haley came in second, and vo...

24 Jan 202412min

And Then There Were Two

And Then There Were Two

With only days before the New Hampshire primary, Florida governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He endorsed former president Donald Trump — raising th...

22 Jan 202418min

Harris "Loves" Gen Z, Campaigns For Their Vote

Harris "Loves" Gen Z, Campaigns For Their Vote

Polls have shown that younger voters are not that enthusiastic about reelecting President Biden. But his campaign is hopeful that Vice President Kamala Harris can motivate them by focusing on gun cont...

19 Jan 202425min

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