September 25th Shoe Illustrative of Podcast’s Flaw
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“Nate is a great commentator: he is rigorous, analytical, and is excellent at explicitly recognizing his own biases. This level of rigor is what makes him stand out, and probably why he was not so successful on mainstream outlets.
Maria, on the other hand, more often than not parrots widely held beliefs (like the proposition that women suffer a penalty when running for office), but not engaging in any kind of analytical reasoning.
The September 25th show was the worst. Maria, at length, goes on about how Trump is a con artist, a loathsome man, and his voters are either a victim of his con or are cynics in a discussion about whether voters vote in their self interest.
I don’t necessarily disagree with what Maria has to say, but this is not analysis. It’s just a low quality regurgitation Village opinions I can get from most political commentators.
I urge Nate to search for a better co-host that builds on and compliments what he brings to the table.”
Oliver950 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/24
More reviews of Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova
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“The podcast is at its best as Nate Silver demonstrates an astonishing ability to examine his own priors and biases, and a willingness to challenge Maria on hers too with an earnestness seldom seen. It gives a genuineness to conversation that is disarming, albeit frustrating at times—it feels...”Read full review »
Skwerl88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/24
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“it’s not consistently in evidence . The most recent episode (8/1/2024) is illustrative. Nate’s model doesn’t factor a variable that Maria insists is critically important, but she refuses to discuss its analytical significance and resorts to shaming Nate for not saying the right words. As a host...”Read full review »
PunchinAGrumpy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/24
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“I’ve always enjoyed listening to what Nate Silver thinks, but wow! thanks for introducing me to Maria Konnikova - she’s a keeper too. Thanks for your thoughts, and keep up the great work!”
My nickname 109 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/24
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