Mo News - The Interview

EP 114: Has Presidential Polling Been Fixed After 2016, 2020 Errors?


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With the election fast approaching, Americans are once again questioning whether they can trust the polls. 

After significant misses in 2016 and 2020, many are wondering if pollsters have a better sense this time of who will be voting. 

In this episode, Mosheh talks with polling legend Scott Keeter, senior survey advisor at Pew Research Center, to explore the accuracy of modern polling, what has gone wrong and what has been fixed. They dive into how pollsters are grappling with an electorate that’s harder to reach, less likely to respond to questions, and more distrustful of institutions. 

How is the polling industry adapting? By taking a throwback approach. Listen to find out more. 


Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

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