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E103: Election 101, Trump vs Kamala Check-In

2024/11/4
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Steve discusses the current state of the 2024 presidential election, highlighting the close race between Trump and Harris, the reliability of indicators, and the historical trends of close elections.
  • The 2024 election is seen as a close race, similar to recent elections.
  • Polls, betting markets, and early vote analysis are used but can be misleading.
  • The U.S. has drifted towards more diverse and polarized electorates, making big swings less common.

Shownotes Transcript

In this episode, Steve joins the podcast to discuss the current state of the 2024 presidential election, providing insights on polling, election integrity, and potential outcomes for both candidates. He offers a balanced analysis of the race between Trump and Harris, discussing swing states, voter demographics, and possible post-election scenarios. For full shownotes, visit highlight: https://highlightai.com/share/1c755ce8-0c73-44ca-8d14-184a40e37f2d)

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(04:00) Close Elections & Historical Trends

(07:40) The Electoral College & Swing States

(12:15) Sponsors: Givewell | Squad

(13:13) Kamala Harris' VP Choice

(17:30) Election Integrity & 2020 Trauma

(28:40) Voter ID Concerns & Potential for Fraud

(36:50) Predicting the Outcome & Election Night

(39:20) October Surprises & Viral Stories

(42:50) Trump & Harris: Potential Outcomes of Defeat

(52:50) 2028 Candidates & The Future of Politics

(59:00) The Rise of Non-Traditional Candidates

(1:00:30) Wrap