3 chapters across the catalog
Computer Modeling Reliability and C-SPAN Expert Lecture
A discussion on the inherent flaws of computer modeling references a past C-SPAN lecture by a modeling expert who warned against using such tools for social or environmental policy. The hosts argue that models used for both climate change and pandemic projections are frequently inaccurate and should not be used to drive public fear or policy decisions.
Hillary 2020 Prediction, Interpolation vs Extrapolation
The hosts debate the possibility of Hillary Clinton entering the 2020 presidential race, with a deadline set for October. A listener's email corrects a previous discussion on "cataract analogies," explaining the difference between interpolation (filling in blanks within known data) and extrapolation (filling in data outside known boundaries). The segment ends with a mention of a potential meetup in Northeast Ohio.
Congressman Steve King on Illegal Voting Extrapolations
Congressman Steve King discussed the possibility of three million illegal votes being cast in the 2016 election, citing sample data from counties in Virginia. King performed his own extrapolation to reach a figure of 2.4 million, suggesting that "motor voter" laws provide a gateway for non-citizens to register and vote. The hosts compare his use of extrapolations to the methodology used in global warming science.
