The Curiosity Desk

September 1, 2026

This primary election day, Edgar talks with Stanford social psychologist Jon Krosnick about the state of political polling in the U.S., how the industry has changed in recent years & how the average person ought to consider polls. 

We’re welcoming back Gal Tziperman Lotan for her weekly Four Things to Know segment. 

 We’re ending the show opening phone & text lines for “Ask the Remodeler,” with Mark Philben from Charlie Allen Renovations. This month, Mark joins with realtor Lauren Holleran to take listener questions about home buying & selling, and which renovations are worth the investment.