Margins of Error
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When Did 'Diet' Become a Dirty Word?
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05/31/22 • 35 min
Diet soda is one of the few things in life that makes Harry very happy. And it turns out, it might be disappearing as “zero sugar” infiltrates the carbonated industry. Why is this happening all of a sudden and is there a difference between the two labels? Or is this just a war of words?
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Pains, Trains and Automobiles
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07/05/22 • 36 min
Who doesn’t love a good vacation? But the likelihood of stress goes through the roof as soon as you factor in the act of traveling. Annoyances like cramped leg room, high gas prices and mysterious service fees can make getting from point A to point B, a real pain. Is there a more efficient way to drive, board a plane or even fuel your vehicle? Harry turns to some very smart people who are doing their best to optimize the way we travel. You'll hear about how AI can create the most efficient road trip and the science behind boarding an airplane faster. And will kelp power the transportation of the future?
For information on Randy Olson's optimal road trip: http://www.randalolson.com/2015/03/08/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s/
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What's Your Exit Strategy?
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10/12/21 • 26 min
While we don't have much say about how we come into this world, we can certainly plan for what happens to us after we leave. Turns out death is a big business and there's a trend on the rise: cremation over burial. Harry asks what's behind the shift and the implications for all eternity.
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Is This the End of Election Night?
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11/02/21 • 31 min
It's been a year since Americans waited on edge to find out the winner in one of the strangest election of our lifetimes. CNN's Harry Enten revisits that night and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how election night turned into election week. He'll also explore the repercussions of the delayed count and how we can avoid drawn out results in the future.
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Madonna, Elton & Uncle Neil
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11/09/21 • 32 min
Harry’s uncle is singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka. Depending on how old you are, and your knowledge of pop music, you may know Uncle Neil wrote and performed a string of Top 40 hit songs from the 1950s all the way to the 1980s, a feat accomplished by only a few dozen artists. Harry digs into music chart data to find out about the changing nature of mega pop hits, how rare Uncle Neil’s success was compared to today, and if that kind of success will even be possible in the future.
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Why Underdogs Should Always Win
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02/13/22 • 13 min
Let's face it, most of us see ourselves as the underdogs in life. Maybe that's why it's more fun to root for one in sports. In this special episode of CNN's 5 Things, Harry Enten tackles Super Bowl stats and makes the case for why Buffalo wings are the best snack food for the big game.
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Bursting the Bath Time Bubble
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05/10/22 • 33 min
There’s been a lot of debate about how often we need to bathe — and the answer might be less than you think. It turns out we have a complicated history with washing dating back to the baths of Ancient Rome. Harry goes straight to the experts to decode the hygienic necessity of bathing versus our societal norms. Plus, he sees what life is like without deodorant. You’ll have to smell it to believe it.
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Do I Sound Funny to You?
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05/03/22 • 43 min
No one thinks they have an accent ... but it turns out we all do. However, is it possible our distinct ways of speaking across the U.S. are disappearing? If so, what else is getting lost along the way? Harry Enten goes on a journey to find out if conformity is affecting how we converse. Plus, get ready to hear Harry with an entirely new accent!
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Harry Makes a Spectacle of Himself
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05/17/22 • 34 min
More and more of us are in need of glasses these days and luckily, there is now a much more positive perception of people with “four eyes.” However, it wasn’t always that way. So where did the stereotypes come from, and is there a chance that people who wear glasses are smarter than those who don’t? Harry also discovers why eyewear has become defense attorneys’ favorite accessories for clients in the courtroom and visits Dr. Craig Moskowitz of Moskowitz Eye Care.
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Can You Put a Number on Love?
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10/19/21 • 28 min
Few rules dominate the dating world as much as “divide by two and add seven.” But where did that rule even come from, and does it hold up today? Harry looks at the history of the age gaps in relationships and tries to find out whether the math actually works out for couples.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Margins of Error have?
Margins of Error currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Margins of Error cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Margins of Error?
The episode title 'When Did 'Diet' Become a Dirty Word?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Margins of Error?
The average episode length on Margins of Error is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Margins of Error released?
Episodes of Margins of Error are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Margins of Error?
The first episode of Margins of Error was released on Sep 6, 2021.
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