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Margins of Error

By: CNN
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  • Look closely at almost anything and you’ll find data—lots of it. But when you push past the calculations, what are all those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? CNN’s Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. This season on Margins of Error, Harry teases out big ideas like what accents say about where we live, how much money it takes to be happy, and whether the U.S. should finally switch to the metric system.
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  • Pains, Trains and Automobiles

    Pains, Trains and Automobiles
    Jul 5 2022
    Who doesn’t love a good vacation? But the likelihood of stress goes through the roof as soon as you factor in the act of traveling. Annoyances like cramped leg room, high gas prices and mysterious service fees can make getting from point A to point B, a real pain. Is there a more efficient way to drive, board a plane or even fuel your vehicle? Harry turns to some very smart people who are doing their best to optimize the way we travel. You'll hear about how AI can create the most efficient road trip and the science behind boarding an airplane faster. And will kelp power the transportation of the future? For information on Randy Olson's optimal road trip: http://www.randalolson.com/2015/03/08/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s/  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Why are Losers the Favorites?

    Why are Losers the Favorites?
    Jun 28 2022
    Studies show that, when picking between underdogs and the favorite, more people will side with the underdog. So, why are we so drawn to them? And it’s not just about sports and politics. It’s the human experience. Harry talks to his dear friend Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight, underdog expert Nadav Goldschmied, and CNN's very own Coy Wire. As a former Buffalo Bills player, Coy knows a thing or two about being underestimated. We also do some serious analysis of who really deserves the title "America's Team." Spoiler: It's not the Cowboys or the Yankees.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Forecasting the Future of Weather

    Forecasting the Future of Weather
    Jun 21 2022
    Let’s face it: We cannot live without our weather forecasts. It’s the first thing we check most mornings — and when they’re wrong, we get pretty frustrated. But forecasting is actually the best it’s ever been! Harry learns the secrets to predicting the weather accurately and investigates how climate change could make those predictions a little cloudier. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
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Good Topics for Discussion

Another thought provoking episode from Harry. We listen to each podcast, stopping quite often for discussion and exploring related ideas. Harry's topics always initiate some interesting conversations.

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I believe

I believe in paranormal . Love to watch those shows. Plus I think the admission from the government regarding UFO, 1st 2nd. 3rd, 4th encounters are coming out more. Great listening!

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Thoughtful considerations of every day things

I love numbers as well and thought the host was really fun and interspersed good interviews with real statistics.

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Interesting until the test…

The test was flawed. No deodorant? How about not shower for a few days? Not using deodorant ensured the test would fail.

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