DiscoverThe Smerconish PodcastHow David Wasserman Reads Elections Before Anyone Else — A Masterclass in Data and Democracy
How David Wasserman Reads Elections Before Anyone Else — A Masterclass in Data and Democracy

How David Wasserman Reads Elections Before Anyone Else — A Masterclass in Data and Democracy

Update: 2025-11-04
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Election Day takes center stage as Michael welcomes David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. From his role on NBC’s Decision Desk, Wasserman shares how he models races, what signals he’s watching in Virginia, New Jersey, and California, and what tonight could mean for Trump, the Democrats, and the country’s political future. A smart, fast-moving conversation about data, demographics, and democracy — from inside the engine room of Election Night. Original Air date 4 November 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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How David Wasserman Reads Elections Before Anyone Else — A Masterclass in Data and Democracy

How David Wasserman Reads Elections Before Anyone Else — A Masterclass in Data and Democracy

Michael Smerconish, David Wasserman