Best Tossing Clubs Podcasts (2024)

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Exclusive: President Biden Sits Down with ABC News 0:38

41m ago0:38

0:38

President Joe Biden, in an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos that aired Friday night, acknowledged last week's debate was a "bad episode" but pushed back strongly against broader questions about his age and mental fitness. Biden's sit-down with ABC News was his first television interview since the June 27 debate. Hear t…

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S10 Ep 434 Friday Treat: Pub Jokes 4 24:41

1h ago24:41

24:41

Time for another selection from all the great old-school pub jokes that you’ve been sending into us. And this time there’s some right classics in there! We couldn’t think of a better way to finish off the week. Thanks to all everyone for sending them in - keep ‘em coming at chatabix@yahoo.com FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: You …

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Making Sense Of A Historic British Election 40:34

14m ago40:34

40:34

Happy Fourth of July! To celebrate our independence from Great Britain, the 538 Politics podcast is actually turning its attention to the United Kingdom's upcoming election. The U.K. is holding its first national election in four and a half years on July 4 and the polling suggests the Labour Party will make historic gains, booting Conservatives fro…

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S10 Ep 433 Regular Guest: John Fendley aka Fenners 1:12:45

4h ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Fenners is back! And even though he’s on a tight schedule for the recording, he’s got loads to tell us about. It’s a heady mix of flat tires, speeding tickets, Soccer Aid, his new podcast about a fictional football team, changing rooms, training grounds, old TV shows, favourite interviews, presenting an awards ceremony and a very secret new project…

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The Push For A Biden Replacement Becomes Real 35:20

12h ago35:20

35:20

The ground has started to shift beneath President Joe Biden's feet. Between Tuesday and Wednesday, multiple Democratic lawmakers raised questions about his viability as a candidate in 2024 and weighed in on who might replace him should he step aside. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen Druke speaks with Senior Elections Analyst G…

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S10 Ep 432 Ad Hoc Drivel: Insta Live Podding & Rollercoaster Club 56:28

1d ago56:28

56:28

To kick off the show, Joe tries to trick David by being on a Insta Live at the same time as recording the pod. That soon falls flat though as David knew anyway. In spite of their discomfort at being ‘live’, they plough on regardless and let’s just say, things don’t go smoothly. But then they get one of the viewers to join them who saves the days wi…

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S10 Ep 431 Back Catalogue Guest: Lee Mack Part 1 1:04:26

2d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

It’s time for another ‘no longer a surprise guest’ repeat show - and we’ve only gone and got Lee Mack joing us! As you’ll all know, Lee is one of the UK’s most well-loved comedians and the undisputed fastest mind in comedy. So unsurprisingly, this is one heck of a Chatabix episode and the guys had so much to talk about, we had to split it into two …

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Presidential Immunity And More Debate Fallout 47:08

2d ago47:08

47:08

Since Thursday, the only story in American politics has been President Joe Biden's poor debate performance and what on earth Democrats are going to do about it. That was until today, when the Supreme Court ruled that American presidents have legal immunity for official acts. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen Druke speaks with J…

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Reaction Podcast: A Rough Debate For Biden 29:52

6d ago29:52

29:52

Galen reacts to the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump with senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich and New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke

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S10 Ep 430 Friday Treat: Coin-Toss Snooker Tournament Round 2 23:30

6d ago23:30

23:30

We’re back for the quarter finals of David and Joe’s coin-toss snooker tournament. Although if you remember from last time, they actually use a guitar plectrum rather than a coin - CROCODILE / PLAIN! The players are ready in their dressing rooms and the tension in the auditorium is mounting. Who of the eight young hopefuls will move one step closer…

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S10 Ep 429 Special Guest: Kiell Smith-Bynoe 1:25:15

7d ago1:25:15

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After a slightly awkward discussion about how easy it is to get sucked into buying Apple Mac products, David are Joe are thankfully joined by the wonderful Kiell Smith-Bynoe! As you’ll all know, Kiell is a hugely successful actor and comedian and one of the busiest people in showbiz, so they were thrilled he could join them for a chat. Their conver…

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S10 Ep 428 Ad Hoc Drivel: David’s 120 Mile Walk 44:38

8d ago44:38

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David’s just booked his 120 mile walk across Dartmoor and Exmoor, so there’s plenty for him to discuss. But first he wants to know why Joe isn’t swimming anymore and things get a little tense. Then Joe has to help Petra with her car, so David outlines his walking route for us while he waits for Joe to return. The conversation then soon gets back on…

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S10 Ep 427 Back Catalogue Guest: Sue Johnston 1:00:25

9d ago1:00:25

1:00:25

This week’s repeat show ‘no longer a surprise guest’ guest is the one and only Sue Johnston! Sue’s not only a national treasure and one of our very favourite actors, we’ve also had the privilege of working with her on a number of sit-coms too. So there was lots to catch up on, reminisce and chat about - once we got all the technical issues out the …

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What To Expect From The First Presidential Debate 41:24

9d ago41:24

41:24

This Thursday, President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in the earliest presidential debate ever. It is also the first contest between a president and former president in over a century and the first debate not run by the Commission on Presidential Debates since 1988. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, th…

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S10 Ep 426 Friday Treat: Pub Jokes Galore! 26:13

13d ago26:13

26:13

Joe’s got a stinking cold and a very croaky throat - so what better way to cheer him up than with some more of the old-school pub jokes you’ve been sending in. And it’s a great selection this week, so you can sit back and enjoy too. Thanks to all everyone for sending them in - keep ‘em coming at chatabix@yahoo.com FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/S…

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Voters Around The World Are Mad As Hell 39:57

13d ago39:57

39:57

There are more people voting in 2024 than ever before. This year, elections are taking place in at least 64 countries, as well as the European Union, totaling almost half of the world’s population. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen sits down with Richard Wike, director of Pew’s Global Attitudes Research, and Matthias Matthijs, …

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S10 Ep 425: TV Joe’s Name That Tune 1:02:16

14d ago1:02:16

1:02:16

It’s been a while but TV Joe is back - and he’s got more great quizzes for us! But first things first, David and Joe want to know what he’s been up to over the past few months since leaving the Abba band. So TV Joe fills them in on all the travelling he’s been doing, the session bass playing work he’s done, gives some TV recommendations and also a …

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S10 Ep 424 Ad Hoc Drivel: Joe’s Rollercoaster Ticket 36:02

15d ago36:02

36:02

Joe’s found out that his computer viewing settings are all wrong and David’s getting frustrated with him. But once they realise that’s a very boring subject for the pod, they move on to talking about Joe’s upcoming rollercoaster ride. Much more exciting! He’s booked a ticket for Thorpe Park’s new Hyperia ride, which is the UK’s tallest rollercoaste…

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S10 Ep 423 Back Catalogue Guest: Roachford 1:01:30

16d ago1:01:30

1:01:30

It’s another ‘meet your hero’ moment on this week’s Back Chatalogue guest episode - as Joe’s music idol Roachford joins him and David for a chat. They discuss in depth the origins of 'Cuddly Toy' which is Joe's favourite song, and he tells Roachford about playing it at his wedding. Plus loads more chat about writing hit songs, meeting Stevie Wonder…

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2024 Is Going To Be A Vibes Election 38:38

16d ago38:38

38:38

Last week we got significant news in two key issue areas that might shape how voters are thinking this fall: the economy and abortion legality. First, on Wednesday, the latest consumer price index data showed inflation cooling more than expected. Then, on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously to uphold access to the abortion medication mife…

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S10 Ep 422 Friday Treat: Pub Cryptic Crossword 7:38

20d ago7:38

7:38

A silly make-believe episode for you, just coz it’s Friday. David and Joe have gone to the pub and are a little bit worse for wear. They see a Cryptic Crossword in the paper and decide to give it a go - but unsurprisingly, they’re pretty baffled by it all. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatab…

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

20d ago43:01

43:01

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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S10 Ep 421: Natalie Cassidy is back! 48:04

21d ago48:04

48:04

Our favourite national treasure Natalie Cassidy is back on Chatabix. It’s been ages since David, Joe and Nat last spoke so they’ve lots to catch up on. But first things first, Nat’s in an executive car and the guys are desperate to know where she’s going. It’s all top secret though so they quickly change the subject, as they’re even more excited to…

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S10 Ep 420 Ad Hoc Drivel: Moving to Bath? 35:50

22d ago35:50

35:50

This is a follow on from last week’s Episode 417, which was all about David's canaling holiday along the Kennet and Avon. He finished the trip in Bath where he then spent a few days - and was about to tell us some exciting news about his thoughts on the city. Well, it turns out he’s fallen head over heels in love with the city and is now franticall…

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

23d 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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S10 Ep 419 Back Catalogue Guest: Lol Tolhurst 1:32:19

23d ago1:32:19

1:32:19

For this week’s ‘no longer a surprise guest’ repeat show, we’ve got a biggie for you - it’s drummer, keyboardist and founding member of The Cure, Lol Tolhurst! David was blown away to have one of his all time heroes on the show, if not a little intimidated. But he, Lol and Joe got on wonderfully and happily chatted about all things The Cure to thei…

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S10 Ep 418 Friday Treat: More Old Pub Jokes 23:03

27d ago23:03

23:03

An extra little treat to finish the week with - it's another episode of old-school pub jokes for you. David and Joe loved reading them all, so sit back and enjoy! Thanks to all the listeners and Patreons for sending them in - keep ‘em coming! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast Twit…

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Mr. Druke Goes to Washington 44:31

29d ago44:31

44:31

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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S10 Ep 417 Ad Hoc Drivel: Joe’s Hair and David’s Canal Holiday 34:05

28d ago34:05

34:05

Joe’s worried that his hair is getting too long and thinks he should get it cut? But David’s not so sure and reckons he’s starting to look like Jason Momoa- hunky! Swiftly moving on, they have a chat about Joe’s holiday in Corfu before David excitedly recounts his Kennet and Avon canal adventures whilst holidaying in Wiltshire. But unfortunately he…

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S10 Ep 416 Ad Hoc Drivel: Joe’s Canal Walk 42:36

29d ago42:36

42:36

Joe’s in Edinburgh and taking a stroll along the canal, so David takes the opportunity to Zoom him for a chat. They reminisce about their times performing at the festival and how little interest they’d have in doing it now. Joe also recalls the year he shared a ‘party house’ with Tiff Stevenson and Jimmy McGhie, and was possibly a little bit grumpy…

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S10 Ep 415 Back Catalogue Guest: Stuart Goldsmith 1:25:45

1M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Time for another Back Catalogue guest who’s no longer a surprise - it’s the brilliant Stuart Goldsmith! Stand-up comedian, actor and host of the long-running Comedian’s Comedian Podcast, on which he’s interviewed practically every comedian you could think of - except Joe and David that is. So he takes the opportunity to turn the tables and start as…

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

1M 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

1M 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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S10 Ep 414: Joe and Paul at the BAFTAs 53:37

1M ago53:37

53:37

Joe has arranged a last minute surprise guest for David - and it’s none other than our very own rising star Paul Gorton. He’s fresh from the BAFTA TV awards, where he and Joe met in person for the very first time (although neither of them can believe that they hadn’t done already). Joe and Paul tell David all about their glamorous evening and the s…

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S10 Ep 413 Ad Hoc Drivel: Telling Jokes 45:29

1M ago45:29

45:29

After some chatting about neighbours, the charts, tranquil countryside walks and noisy families, Joe and David decide to track down the best old-school jokes they can find. So they have a think and search around on the internet until the Chatabix Patreons come to the rescue with some right belters. So prepare yourselves for a shed load of top class…

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

1M ago37:10

37:10

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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S10 Ep 412 Back Catalogue Guest: Tim Vine 1:02:01

1M ago1:02:01

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For this week’s ‘no longer a surprise guest’ repeat show, we return to 2nd November 2022, when David and Joe were joined by the inimitable Tim Vine. Tim is of course a comedy legend and the undisputed king of one-liners - so it’s no surprise he was one of the funniest guests we’ve had on the pod. Enjoy! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CO…

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Elections Everywhere All At Once 36:38

1M ago36:38

36:38

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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S10 Ep 411 Ad Hoc Drivel: Not Showing Off 48:00

1M ago48:00

48:00

David and Joe text their old friend and Chatabiscuit Jamie Demetriou to find out what it’s like working with big Hollywood stars. While they wait for his reply, they do a de-brief on Joe’s recent Instagram Live experience. And very quickly descend into a good half hour or so of self-loathing and embarrassment about showing off. It’s Chatabix busine…

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Campaign Throwback: 'The Beer Question' 25:47

2M 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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S10 Ep 410 Ad Hoc Drivel: Chatabix +30 and Rob Beckett Live! 53:59

1M ago53:59

53:59

After a quick chat about T-shirts, body confidence and weight loss frustrations, David and Joe come up with an idea for a geriatric version of the pod - Chatatxix +30. They want to find two willing (but not too showy) 80 year olds to be the hosts, so put a call-out to the Patrons for some help. Expectation warning: it’s yet another new pod idea tha…

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S10 Ep 409 Back Catalogue Guest: Paul Foot 59:17

1M ago59:17

59:17

This week’s repeat show ‘no longer a surprise guest’ guest is the one and only Paul Foot! Paul is one of our very favourite comedians and an old pal too, so it was an absolute joy when he joined us for a chat on the 26th October 2022. Hold onto your hats - this one’s a bit of a wild ride… FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: You Tube…

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Are Americans Tuning Out The 2024 Election? 38:52

2M 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

2M ago39:05

39:05

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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S10 Ep 408 Ad Hoc Drivel: Coin Toss Snooker Tournament 57:22

2M ago57:22

57:22

After the success of their recent heads or tails competition, David and Joe have struck upon what they hope will a great new game for the pod. It’s a fantasy snooker tournament where the winner of each frame is decided by the toss of a coin. They decide to use randomly selected names from our wonderful Chatabix Patreon subscribers - and give them a…

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Campaign Throwback: 'Soccer Moms' 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

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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S10 Ep 407 Ad Hoc Drivel: A Flat Tyre and A Leaving Present 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

With a flat tyre and the school run to do, it’s a hectic morning for David. But once that’s all sorted, he finally joins Joe to record the pod and give Petra her leaving present. It’s a very heartfelt thank you for all her hard work producing the show over the past few years. But in true Chatabix fashion, the present might have to be returned - so …

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S10 Ep 406 Back Catalogue Guest: James O’Brien 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

For the first of our ‘no longer a surprise guest’ repeats, we bring you the brilliant LBC presenter, journalist, author and podcaster - James O’Brien. We recorded this show way back in the early days of the pod on the 26th July 2022 - and absolutely loved it! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@cha…

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The Sun Belt Shifts Away From Biden 43:28

2M ago43:28

43:28

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

2M ago30:05

30:05

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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