# How much can we believe the polls?

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Podcast: [Morning Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-report-7002333)
Published: 2026-09-03T11:20:48+00:00
Episode link: https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/6068234-political-campaign-polls-trust-midterms
Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HLIHH6175015502.mp3
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