Covering 2020 - Lessons for Press and Pollsters from 2016 Election

Explore the critical lessons for media and pollsters from the 2016 U.S. presidential election in this hour-long conference talk by The Aspen Institute. Delve into post-election studies revealing overwhelmingly negative coverage, lack of policy focus, and disproportionate attention to sideshows for both candidates. Examine the failure of major prediction models using polls to accurately forecast the election outcome. Investigate potential improvements for these crucial entities in shaping public opinion and decision-making. Discuss the evolving roles of readers, viewers, listeners, and online users as we approach another election year. Gain insights into the complexities of election coverage and polling, and consider how to navigate media consumption more effectively in future electoral cycles.

Covering 2020: What Lessons Should the Press and the Pollsters Take from 2016?