Opinion polling
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Opinion polling has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Daily Show (Nov 2026). Central concept in Jon Stewart's monologue criticizing media reliance on polls and their unreliability ahead of the midterms.
An opinion poll, often simply referred to as a survey or a poll, is a human research survey of public opinion from a particular sample. Opinion polls are usually designed to represent the opinions of a population by conducting a series of questions and then extrapolating generalities in ratio or within confidence intervals. A person who conducts polls is referred to as a pollster.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on The Daily Show |
| Field | Politics / Statistics |
Who talks about Opinion polling on podcasts?
Opinion polling came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on The Daily Show.
What is Opinion polling mentioned alongside?
Opinion polling is most often mentioned alongside The Daily Show, Mike Rogers and Michael Lewis.
Criticized by: The Daily Show
Mentioned together: Mike Rogers, Michael Lewis, Israel, Comedy Central, John Stewart, Midterm Elections, The Daily Show, Blue Wave, Donald Trump, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool