Reviews
“I’ve listened to this podcast since the beginning. So far they lost the immense talent of Micah Cohen, Nate Silver, Sarah E. Frostenson, Clare Malone, Perry Bacon Jr., and Alex Samuels.
Letting Nate Silver go was perhaps their largest mistake, with him gone, is it really FiveThirtyEight? Doesn’t...”Read full review »
Bluepum via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
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“Hey I love the podcast, but in recent weeks every episode has become extremely glitchy (at least on Apple Podcast app). Multiple times in every episode the audio jumps ahead or jumps back. Sometimes it does this multiple times in a row or completely cuts off portions of the audio in mid sentence....”Read full review »
Jason James Lemon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“We get it. Models and projections. But call a spade a spade.”
Cjd5286 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“On the Union episode, 18 sept, I was struck by how little the group, Galen included, seemed to know about the issue. I am not referring to the game, where over/underestimating public opinion is common, but it seemed like nobody knew much about Union history, recent or otherwise. Galen quipped,...”Read full review »
RECurley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
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“religiously listened to this podcast for years but it’s just not the same. it started losing charm after Clare was fired and now nate isn’t there?? how is it even considered 538 now? I love Galen as a host and his gerrymandering project was so amazing, but there’s only so much he can do! the team...”Read full review »
ubestbelibethat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“This new one is very bad. Look like a Dollar General logo.”
Caity Cee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“Sadly, this Podcast isn’t what it once was. Of course Nate Silver is missed, but the whole 538 crew of podcasts participants seems to be hollowed out. Instead of a group of trusted voices on political/ polls/ data science covering interesting topics, it feels more like a single late night host...”Read full review »
Joe Penney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
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“Really interesting, but please stop saying the word ‘like’ every other word, it is getting ridiculous and makes me want to switch off. It’s incredibly annoying and unnecessary.”
Lola3211 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/23
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“Nate Silver, the founder of 538, somehow got fired, and there never was a clear explanation. After listening to it for years, I feel that the podcast has suffered as a result of his absence. It was always great hearing him weigh in on the discussion. Without him, I’ve just lost interest. So I’m...”Read full review »
Mindbender222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
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“No notes”
SmmyFtts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“Pod started going downhill awhile ago, despite the efforts of Galen and the rotating panelists. Now the pivot to once a week, removing Nate and adding a blowhard like G Elliot Morris as the main data person, who hasn’t even been on the pod yet but is already dumping on the “old regime” consider...”Read full review »
LopsideShow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“Needs an editor; or one who doesn’t say “like” quite as often as the speakers. Am listening to the 24 August episode and it is really quite strange. “Like” appears twice in literally every sentence. Sounds like a high school corridor.”
Rektikano via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/07/23
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“A once or twice weekly nerd immersion. Indispensable!”
Rls116 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/23
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“Podcast has gone through a lot of changes over the years - but Galen does an admirable job of keeping it informative and interesting. Obviously spends a lot of time researching/preparing and has great guests.
Keep up the great work.”
DJGod79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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“Despite the content quality, the voice of the presenter is horrible.”
fractalfrenzy via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
08/28/23
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“En av mine favoritt podcaster som baserte sine synsinger på statistiske modeller og odds, er dessverre nå i stor grad bare synsing.”
Telefonregningsbetaler via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
08/26/23
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“Nothing against the new people, but the original crew was best. I understand that people move on, but it’s become a cull.
Very curious to see what’s gonna happen now you’ve kicked out Nate.”
Bduurkrhusueihheje via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
08/26/23
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“Cap the use of the word “like” at under 10 per podcast and I would give the podcast a 5-star rating.”
SwissFlyFish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for years. It’s just the right blend of fun and informative. I’ve learned so much about polling. Keep up the great work!”
Prospero Eaton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/23
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“Insights that don't seem to be coming out on other campaign shows.New biweekly Friday wonky poll discussion is great!
8/23 The GA folks were great!”Read full review »
Shopper C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/23
“I love this podcast; it’s informative, amusing, thoughtful and balanced.”
Curioussjones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
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“The overuse, and often inappropriate use, of the word “salient” is exceedingly annoying.”
ejf333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
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“The ostensible foundation for this pod (and the reason I subscribed) is the well-respected 538 Poll averages. However, it’s primary focus is opining about current events and, on that front, it’s commentators lack of depth and “millennial progressive” bias (not to mention the “sing song-ey” voices...”Read full review »
Gettawaygal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/23
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“No Labels’ primary donor is Harlan Crow. It’s not centrist, it’s moderate right. This is VERY surface level info that still fails to be shared.”
Crane flight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
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“I used to listen to this podcast religiously leading up to the 2020 election when Clare Malone and Perry Bacon Jr. provided really great insight, but it’s been mediocre since they left. Galen is lukewarm as a host and doesn’t come across as a particularly warm and relatable. Nate Silver used to...”Read full review »
If I Can Be So Bold via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/23
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“As a British listener this can be very informative. At times some of the topics are just too local for my engagement.
But I would love to hear an episode where nobody uses the word “like”
I would give it 3 stars but my phone won’t enable me to”
RWorth62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/23
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“really insightful and interesting episodes. thank you for what the team is doing. you’re appreciated !!
edit: awful barbie takes though…. wonderful film! just the right amount of dance sequences… but lovely reporting!!!”
Fia4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/23
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“Used to be insightful but now the panel is more smug than anything else.”
jbsteig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/23
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“Galen and FiveThirtyEight team, you consistently hit it out of the park. I try to listen to other podcasts in my feed (Checks and Balances by the Economist is a fav) but somehow I always have to pick up your episode first as soon as it drops. I love the YouTube feed too - I watch that if I...”Read full review »
Carrikin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/23
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“The 538 politics podcast is slightly liberal, but they speak upon issues with a slightly democrat position but it’s at the point where it isn’t blatantly partisan!”
fanaticquill91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/23
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“Going from discussions with Nate Silver to babysitting a panel of progressive nitwits. I feel for Galen.”
7cb15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/23
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“Galen is a fantastic host, who always gets the most from guests and topics.
It’s terribly sad what’s happened to 538 and this podcast.
Bring back Claire, Nate and and Harry :(”
Nate1792 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/23
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“Nate is what made 538 interesting. The guy who has taken over for Nate is a young, progressive hack.
Galen seems like a nice guy, and good at what he does. Tough spot.”
SNZ_86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/23
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“Used to be a great podcast with Nate Silver on election forecasts, result, polling and statistics. Since he’s gone, some random people just talking their opinions on politics. Not for me…”
kcin-samoth via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/30/23
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“It’s 538 in name only. Almost feels wrong after the job cuts and change in lead to continue listening to this.”
heylookaturtle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/23
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“I used to get a lot out of this show too.. you guys have no clue what’s really going on, how people really feel”
the jingler 400000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“If you want reasonably intelligent analysis from the left this pod is that.”
#puppypundit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“He has been t you need him you better than him have you ever been here just great you can’t wait till you come”
ouhyujbh via Apple Podcasts ·
Israel ·
06/24/23
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“Listened for years. Now that the show has been gutted of Nate &co, it’s just awkwardly delivered wonky news delivered with the thinnest of stats veneers. Thanks for everything.”
Cunning Cockatoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“This podcast is like, I don’t know, like super annoying to like listen to. Like, I don’t know, like someone needs to, like, maybe, like, get his like, thoughts out a little like, I don’t know, more maybe like, directly!”
Lisa WI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/23
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“Emergency Podcast:Trump’s Indictment- The Sequel
Use of the word in a single podcast ….
“Like” - Nathaniel 52
“Umm”- Nathaniel 54
Amelia 26
“Ya know”- Nathaniel 28
Amelia 14
“I mean…”. - Amelia 11 🤷♀️”
MsPrintWhistle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/23
“This is one of the best US politics podcasts. That said, by being based on data-driven insights, FiveThirtyEight has and will continue to suffer from the same problems that beset modern-day polling. The public’s resistance to pollsters’ phone calls and questionnaires means that major conclusions...”Read full review »
MBelderson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/28/23
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“Do displays of emotional incontinence and praising Jesus attract support?”
golgikanji via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23
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Tom in DC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/23
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“I thought this podcast might get better without Nate Silver but ABC’s undying faith and commitment to Gaylen Druke is so incredibly off base. I think this is an omen harkening of what is to come. But foremost, ABC should not have bet so much on Gaylen Druke.”
occam's sunrise via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/16/23
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“I will miss Galen, but frankly ABC has gutted the show. Clearly the show isn’t itself without the staff it has lost.
One place this shows up is the new intrusion of random ads.
When Galen read the ads, it was charming! It protected the experience of the show as smart, focused, curious, and...”Read full review »
coffeeteacoffee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/23
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“This time on the left. They’re not very well researched on anything other than each of their specific specialty, so they get history wrong a lot. There are better left-leaning podcasts that accomplish what this one is trying to accomplish. 538 really should revisit this cast of partisan hacks...”Read full review »
TheDrummerBoy23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/23
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“I love this podcast and listen all the time. I appreciate all the topics and informative, knowledge content. Thank you all for working so hard. You are appreciated 👏”
bigmo1969 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/02/23
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