Today, CNN Audio launched the first episode of Margins of Error, a new limited-series, weekly podcast hosted by CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten.
In this series, Harry Enten is on a mission to discover the statistical stories that live just a little under the radar. From making an unusual case for Daylight Saving Time, to the re-examination of a century old-dating rule, this podcast is a love letter to every listener who may need a pause from the news-of-the-day headlines, but still want the rigor of CNN reporting.
The season kicks off with an episode about the paranormal. Despite participation in organized religion being down, Americans’ belief in ghosts has skyrocketed more than 400 percent since the late 1970s. What we discover takes listeners back to the Civil War then drops you off at the premiere of a certain hit movie of the 1980s…
Special guests this season include Pod Save America’s Jon Lovett, musical genius Neil Sedaka, and even an appearance from Harry Enten’s mom.
In his essay about the project, Harry says, “I usually look at statistics that help us understand topics generally viewed as hard news—stuff like politics and the coronavirus. The truth is, though, that I needed a break from those topics, and my guess is a lot of you need one too. Still, I yearn to learn more about the world around me. And statistics can also tell us a lot more than who is up or down in the polls.”
The eight-episode series debuts new episodes on Tuesdays. You can listen to the show wherever you hear your podcasts.
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