Campus On The Common

President Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn famously said “Don’t worry about the polls. But if you do, don't admit it.” Unfortunately, in today's heated political landscape and 24-hour news cycle, the former First Lady’s advice simply doesn't hold water. So in this episode, we welcome Isabel Holloway ’19, the assistant director at Emerson Polling, to help us pull back the curtain on the study of public opinon — to understand what it is, how it works, and why it’s important. We'll discuss the evolving landscape of polling methodologies, what it takes to be a leader in this field, and how the past is influencing the future of polling.