This Nov. 1, 2016 file photo, shows voters casting ballots during early voting in Atlanta.

Behind the Scenes of Electoral Polling

Midday on WNYC | Aug 21, 2018

CBS News’ Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto discusses his new book Where Did You Get This Number?: A Pollster's Guide to Making Sense of the World. Salvanto takes readers on a tour through the world of polling and elections and what they say about America today.

This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino.

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