About this episode
In the run up to the 2024 election, polls are frontpage news. On this week’s On the Media, a guide on which polls to pay attention to, and how to interpret them. Plus, hear about a growing segment of the population: news avoiders. What they can teach us, and what they're missing out on. And, a look at changing expectations of truth in comedy — from Lenny Bruce to Hasan Minhaj. 1. Ruth Igielnik [ @RuthIgielnik ] on the limitations of polls, and the insights we can draw from them leading up to the 2024 election cycle. Listen . 2. Benjamin Toff [ @BenjaminToff ] on the rise of news avoiders, and what they're missing. Listen . 3. Jesse David Fox [ @JesseDavidFox ] on the Hasan Minhaj scandal, and what it reveals about the relationship between truth and comedy. Listen . On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today ( https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm ). Follow our show on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.