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In this episode, Charles sits down with pollster and journalist Tim Malloy to give a masterclass on the U.S. polling system — how it works, why it matters, and how it’s being reshaped today.
Why Tim Malloy is the perfect guest:
- A seven-time Emmy Award–winning veteran of local and network television news.
- Embedded with U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan 14 times since 9/11 – filming, reporting, and analyzing warzones firsthand.
- Polling analyst for Quinnipiac University — giving him a frontline perspective on public opinion and political trends.
Bestselling co-author with James Patterson:
Filthy Rich (with Patterson & John Connolly), investigating the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
✅ In This Episode We Cover:
How polling systems in the U.S. really work — methodology, sample bias, and what polling shouldn’t be ignored.
The influence of social media on polling and public opinion — from echo chambers to rapid shifts.
The role polls play in elections — not just measuring opinion, but potentially shaping it.
Donald Trump’s recent polling performance — trends, volatility, and what the numbers suggest for upcoming elections.
Tim’s career path — from Emmy-winning reporter to war correspondent to poll analyst and author.
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