Best Tossing Clubs Podcasts (2024)

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How Much AI Regulation Is The Right Amount? 43:01

11m ago43:01

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Last month, a bipartisan group of senators unveiled a roadmap for artificial intelligence policy, proposing $32 billion in funding to support AI research. The plan has raised numerous questions about whether and how the government intends to regulate the rapidly evolving tech industry, especially in areas related to copyright and privacy. In this i…

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538’s New Forecast Says The Election Is A Toss-Up 40:05

27m ago40:05

40:05

The 2024 presidential election forecast is live. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen sits down with director of data analytics G. Elliott Morris to talk about the even odds between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. While Trump leads in the polls nationally and in the battleground states, the fundamentals favo…

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Mr. Druke Goes to Washington 44:31

5d ago44:31

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This installment of the 538 Politics podcast comes to you from the nation's capital, where Galen is joined in-studio by senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich and friend of the podcast, New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik. They talk about the latest polling since former president Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his Manhattan hush-money …

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The First Polls Since Trump’s Guilty Verdict Are In 46:13

4d ago46:13

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It's been four days since former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in the Manhattan criminal case, and the early indication from the polls is that there has been a small shift away from Trump in head-to-head polling with President Joe Biden. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, we talk about the latest data and whether we expect t…

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Reaction Podcast: Trump Found Guilty 33:21

8d ago33:21

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On Thursday, a Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. In this 538 Politics reaction podcast, Galen speaks with former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth about the legal implications of the jury's finding. Then 538's Natha…

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The 3 Questions That Will Decide Trump's First Trial 37:10

10d ago37:10

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Closing arguments have wrapped up in former President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial, where he is being accused of falsifying business records in connection to a hush money payment made to adult film actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. This marks the beginning of the end of the first criminal prosecution of a former Ame…

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Elections Everywhere All At Once 36:38

15d ago36:38

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It’s been a newsy week for elections here at home and across the pond. On Wednesday, in her first public appearance since dropping out of the Republican primary, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said that she is going to vote for former President Donald Trump this fall. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, we ask whether her endorseme…

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Campaign Throwback: 'The Beer Question' 25:47

21d ago25:47

25:47

This is the third installment of the 538 Politics podcast mini-series, “Campaign Throwback.” Across three episodes, we're taking a look back at campaign tropes from past elections such as, “it’s the economy, stupid,” or “soccer moms” or that question about which candidate you’d rather share a beer with. We’ll ask where those tropes came from, wheth…

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Are Americans Tuning Out The 2024 Election? 38:52

22d ago38:52

38:52

It’s no secret that we are headed toward a presidential election that many Americans said they didn’t want. Somewhere in the range of 20 percent of Americans have an unfavorable view of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, and if ratings are any indication, a lot of folks seem to be tuning campaign news out. So what does this…

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Why Voters Are Worried About Democracy, In Their Own Words 39:05

22d ago39:05

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Concerns about democracy are central to the 2024 election. Late last year, Gallup recorded a record low number of Americans who said they are satisfied with the way democracy is working. And in the latest polling from The New York Times/Siena College, 14 percent of voters said the economic and political system needs to be torn down entirely, while …

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Campaign Throwback: 'Soccer Moms' 29:31

28d ago29:31

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This is the second installment of the 538 Politics podcast mini-series, “Campaign Throwback.” Across three episodes, we're taking a look back at campaign tropes from past elections such as, “it’s the economy, stupid,” or “soccer moms” or that question about which candidate you’d rather share a beer with. We’ll ask where those tropes came from, whet…

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The Sun Belt Shifts Away From Biden 43:28

27d ago43:28

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Three months ago, as the presidential primaries were getting underway, President Joe Biden was trailing former President Donald Trump in the polls nationally and in battleground states, and concerns about his age were coming to the fore. The optimistic view for Biden was that once the presidential primaries were over, and it became clear that the c…

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Are We Smarter Than The Betting Markets? 30:05

29d ago30:05

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Six months out, how does the conventional wisdom about the 2024 election compare with how we are thinking about the numbers here at 538? Are election watchers thinking in a clear-eyed way about an election that will undoubtedly produce a lot of emotion and narratives? Unfortunately we don’t have a conventional wisdom thermometer in the office, so i…

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Campaign Throwback: 'The Economy, Stupid' 25:21

1M ago25:21

25:21

This is the first installment of the 538 Politics podcast mini-series, “Campaign Throwback.” Across three episodes, we're taking a look back at campaign tropes from past elections such as, “it’s the economy, stupid,” or “soccer moms” or that question about which candidate you’d rather share a beer with. We’ll ask where those tropes came from, wheth…

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Will The Protests Over Gaza Affect The 2024 Election? 35:58

1M ago35:58

35:58

College graduation season is getting underway, with a spotlight on campus protests over the war in Gaza. Some universities have canceled commencement events after local police were called in to numerous campuses to disband encampments and make arrests. All of this is focusing attention on the youth vote and how these scenes could shape Americans’ v…

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Why Voters Are Down On The Economy, In Their Own Words 35:32

1M ago35:32

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For much of Joe Biden’s presidency, political observers have puzzled over a disconnect between economic indicators and consumer sentiment. Unemployment is low, growth has been persistent and inflation is receding. Yet, the vibes aren’t great. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, we hear from undecided voters who participated in a focus …

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A Tale Of Two Trump Trials 35:16

1M ago35:16

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Former president Donald Trump’s legal saga reached two major milestones last week. In Manhattan, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about a “catch and kill” scheme that prosecutors say was meant to help Trump win the 2016 presidential election. Meanwhile, on Thursday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether presiden…

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538's New Polling Averages Show Close Presidential Race 42:08

2M ago42:08

42:08

The 538 presidential general election polling averages are officially live! That means no more poll-by-poll whiplash; for a sense of the state of the race nationally and in the battleground states, head to abcnews.com/538. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with Director of Data Analytics G. Elliott Morris about the main …

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Are Mike Johnson’s Days Numbered? 53:40

2M ago53:40

53:40

After months of conflict over whether or how to aid American allies abroad, the House passed a slate of bills providing funding for Ukraine, Israel, Gazan humanitarian assistance and Taiwan. Each bill won a clear bipartisan majority, but a slim majority of Republicans opposed Ukraine aid. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speak…

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In Trump Trial, Jury Selection Is Part Politics 36:05

2M ago36:05

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The jury selection process is still underway in former President Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial. In order to get on the jury, Manhattanites responded to a questionnaire with 42 questions ranging from whether they belong to QAnon or Antifa to what podcasts they listen to. The attorneys on both sides scrutinized their social media posts, ask…

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The Political Stakes Of Trump's First Trial 46:58

2M ago46:58

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Monday marked the start of the first-ever criminal trial of a former president. The case — one of potentially four trials facing former President Donald Trump — revolves around alleged hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels to try to conceal damaging information during the 2016 election. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew…

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Ep. 239: Social media sensation Shannon Fiedler to perform at Goodnights Comedy Club 22:22

2M ago22:22

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Comedian Shannon Fiedler is set to perform Sunday night at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh. Fiedler is known for her social media characters, which have helped her amass a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. Before this weekend's performance, Fiedler spoke with Mark Bergin about her career, her tour and visiting Raleigh for the first time. Ti…

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What's Up With The Kids These Days? 56:55

2M ago56:55

56:55

In the 2020 election, young voters were key to President Joe Biden’s victory. Biden won voters age 18 to 29 by more than 20 points, and the turnout rate among young voters was the highest it has been in decades. But recent polls show Biden slipping among voters under 30. The upshot spells danger for Democrats: According to 538's Swing-O-Matic, if y…

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Tim Scott Is The Leading Trump VP Contender 57:42

2M ago57:42

57:42

On this solar eclipse day installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew tests their polling knowledge on the rare celestial event with a special edition of “Guess What Americans Think.” They also preview 538’s new Swing-O-Matic, a tool that lets you model demographic changes in the 2024 election and see their resulting electoral impacts. And in…

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Where Will People Commune In A Godless America? 49:52

2M ago49:52

49:52

Americans are becoming less religious and two new surveys out just last week punctuate just how quickly that’s happening. According to the Public Religion Research Institute, 26 percent of Americans now consider themselves unaffiliated with any religion. That’s up from 21 percent a decade ago and just 6 percent in the early '90s. According to Gallu…

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The Presidential Election Has Become An Unpopularity Contest 54:53

2M ago54:53

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In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen and the crew talk about air travel and how Americans feel about flying in a game of “Guess What Americans Think.” They also weigh if the U.S. Census Bureau’s new way of collecting data on race and ethnicity is a “good or bad use of polling.” Later in the episode, they pivot to discuss the Supre…

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Are US Politics Undergoing A Racial Realignment? 54:56

3M ago54:56

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A handful of recent polls and election results indicate that American politics may be undergoing a racial realignment, with voters of color challenging traditional partisan alliances. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen talks about these shifting dynamics with John Burn-Murdoch, chief data reporter for the Financial Times, and Ch…

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Is An Election Vibe Shift Underway? 46:36

3M ago46:36

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Is the presidential election undergoing a vibe shift? At the beginning of the month, former President Donald Trump was performing 10 percentage points better than President Joe Biden in net approval rating. Today that’s fallen to a 4-point advantage. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew assesses what's changed. They also ask wh…

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538 Debate Club: Should TikTok Be Banned? 56:52

3M ago56:52

56:52

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill that would ban TikTok unless its owner, the Chinese company ByteDance, sells its stake in the app. This decision has ignited a national debate about TikTok and the effects of social media. So, in true 538 fashion, we’re reintroducing a segment we like to call ‘Debate Club’ to discuss …

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Ep. 238: Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor 15:30

3M ago15:30

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Nestled in Creedmoor, North Carolina, Cedar Creek Gallery is an art lover's dream! For the 55th year, Cedar Creek will host their annual Spring Pottery and Glass Festival for two weekends in April, and you're invited. Jami Caskey talks with Cedar Creek Owner Lisa Oakley about the rich history of the gallery, which showcases the works of over 200 Am…

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How Worried Should Democrats Be About The Polls? 56:23

3M ago56:23

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The presidential candidates are trying to crowd us out of the polling analysis business with their own takes on the polls! In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew assesses whether President Joe Biden's dismissal of polls because of declining response rates is fair. They also reexamine a viral poll from late last year that suggeste…

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Do Campaign Stops Actually Matter? 48:09

3M ago48:09

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After Tuesday’s primaries, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have mathematically clinched their parties’ nominations. And now, it’s off to the races. Over the past week, Biden has made campaign stops in Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Hampshire, Michigan and Wisconsin. Trump was also in Georgia last weekend and he’ll be in Ohio on Sa…

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Does Gen Z Really Care More About That Viral TikTok Than Politics? 50:26

3M ago50:26

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The general election has begun in earnest and in this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew assesses how the country is feeling about it with a game of “Guess What Americans Think.” What percentage of Americans think the country is on the right track? Or that their preferred candidate will win? They also ask whether a poll suggesting th…

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A Very Political State Of The Union 41:42

3M ago41:42

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In this late night installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew reacts to President Biden's State of the Union speech and Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's rebuttal. Both put top 2024 campaign issue front and center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke

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Super Tuesday Brings A Couple Surprises 37:32

3M ago37:32

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In a late-night podcast, the crew reacts to the Super Tuesday results, including a win by former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in Vermont and a win by entrepreneur Jason Palmer in American Samoa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke

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What To Watch For On Super Tuesday 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Super Tuesday is upon us. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew previews what we can expect and debates whether any of it really matters. Later in the show, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell joins and they turn their focus to Washington, D.C., to discuss Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s a…

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What To Make Of The Protest Votes In Michigan 48:50

4M ago48:50

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The Michigan primary resulted in easy victories for both former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, but it also laid bare some discontent in both parties. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with Bridge Michigan politics reporter Jonathan Oosting, POLITICO senior Washington correspondent and co-author of Playbo…

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After South Carolina Loss, What Is Nikki Haley's Plan? 48:11

4M ago48:11

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In a late-night edition of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew reacts to former President Donald Trump's win in South Carolina and asks what former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's plan is going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke

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Foreign Policy Has Become A Family Feud 51:31

4M ago51:31

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Both Democrats and Republicans are facing intraparty conflict over foreign policy, Democrats over the war in Gaza and Republicans over the war in Ukraine. Could these conflicts help determine who wins the presidency in November? On this episode of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew invites Dina Smeltz, senior fellow on public opinion and foreign po…

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Tossing Clubs | Ep.111: We Have Big News! 35:21

4M ago35:21

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Aaron, Frank, and Zach share an update about Tossing Clubs. A huge thank you to every listener! A lot of exciting stuff down the road and we can't wait to share.

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What Comes Next In Trump's Trials 57:17

4M ago57:17

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This Presidents Day installment of the 538 Politics podcast grapples with a central question in the 2024 election: What are the legal limits of presidential behavior? Former President Donald Trump is facing 91 criminal charges across four different cases as he campaigns for the White House. Law professor Jessica Roth joins Galen to discuss some of …

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Tossing Clubs | Ep.110: The Wasted Management 40:11

4M ago40:11

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Frank talks about his time at the biggest golf party in the world with a special guest, his special somebody. Get firsthand accounts of the infamous Saturday that had people piss their pants, hurdle down hills, and revolt at the news of an alcohol freeze.

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Democrats Notch A Win In The Battle For The Suburbs 39:40

4M ago39:40

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In this late-night installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew breaks down the results of the special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District. Democrat Tom Suozzi beat Republican Mazi Pilip in a race to replace former Rep. George Santos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 237: Chocolate Smiles in Cary 💖🍫 14:06

4M ago14:06

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This Valentine's Day, fall head-over-heels in love with Chocolate Smiles, downtown Cary's reknowned chocolate and sweets boutique! Join Jami Caskey for a delightful walk through the sweet wares with Melanie Williams, the passionate owner and chocolatier behind this local gem, and learn how the mouthwatering small-batch chocolates, decadent truffles…

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The Political Conversation About Biden's Age 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

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Voters in New York's 3rd Congressional District are heading to the polls on Tuesday to choose a replacement for former Rep. George Santos. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew discusses the dynamics at play in the most high profile special election this year. They also look at Americans' perceptions of President Joe Biden's age…

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Tossing Clubs | Ep.109: AT&T Pro-Am Review & Waste Management Open Preview 40:40

4M ago40:40

40:40

Aaron and Frank are going to their first PGA Tour events! Plus, the TCP boys have some updated thoughts on LIV Golf.

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The Data Points That Will Explain The 2024 Election 41:59

4M ago41:59

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What is the most valuable data point to watch heading into the 2024 presidential election? This week on the 538 Politics podcast, we interviewed more than a dozen experts — pollsters, political scientists, data journalists — and asked them this one question. Their combined answers paint a picture of which variables will most influence the election …

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Ep. 236: Valentine's Day special 💗💝💌 11:50

4M ago11:50

11:50

It is all about Valentine's Day this week. We share our favorite gift ideas, where to shop for them and the best chocolate shops!

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The Tortured Pundits Department 49:42

4M ago49:42

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How much influence does Taylor Swift actually have? Would her endorsement in a presidential election move voters? Has her presence at NFL games already created new fans among young women? Some have used polling to suggest it has, so in this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, we ask "good or bad use of polling?" The crew also looks at some of …