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What issue was primarily influenced by the canvassers' door-to-door discussions with voters?
What was the main outcome of the study published in Science magazine regarding the canvassers?
How did Steve DeLine describe his feelings after discovering the data fabrication?
How long after the original study's retraction did a new study looking into the canvassing technique begin?
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What was the team that developed the canvassing technique's reaction to the data fabrication scandal?
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What was the intention of the researchers who were developing a new study based on the canvassing technique?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of the canvassing technique developed by Steve DeLine and Dave Fleischer?
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What does the term 'game changer' refer to in the context of this canvassing technique?
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What crucial skill did the canvassers discover was essential when interacting with voters?
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What is the significance of the canvasser's personal story about their mother?
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What was the original goal of the canvassers from the Los Angeles LGBT Center?
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How did the voter initially feel about abortion access when asked by the canvasser?
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What approach did Steve Deline advise canvassers to avoid when discussing issues?
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What emotional response does the canvasser aim to evoke during conversations?
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What was the context that led to the initiation of canvassing by the LGBT Center?
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What aspect of the voter's story contributes to the effectiveness of the canvasser's approach?
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What was a notable tactic that the canvasser employed to return to the topic of abortion access?
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What response did the voter give that indicated a change in her stance during the conversation?
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In what way did the canvasser's own experiences contribute to the conversation?
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Which analogy did the canvasser use to describe her feelings about disclosing her abortion to her family?
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What does the voter convey about her cultural background during the conversation?
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What is the overall outcome desired by the canvassers when conducting these conversations?
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What was Donald Green's initial expectation regarding the effects of the canvassing?
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What phenomenon describes the tendency for individuals to strengthen their beliefs when confronted with contradictory evidence?
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What was the significant finding from the canvassing study regarding voters who interacted with gay canvassers?
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How much did the opposition to abortion decrease after voters interacted with canvassers affected by the issue?
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What did Michael LaCour claim about the effects of contact with gay individuals on voter attitudes?
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Why did Donald Green insist on duplicating the canvassing study?
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What aspect of the canvassers seemed to lead to greater changes in voter opinions, according to LaCour's findings?
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What was a key element in the effectiveness of the canvassers, according to the study's findings?
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What type of study was conducted to assess the impact of canvassing on voter opinions?
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What was the general reaction of Michael LaCour when discussing his findings about voter attitudes?
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What does LaCour's specific categorization of the gay canvassers imply about societal perceptions?
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What was the erroneous outcome of LaCour's original study on voter opinions?
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How did the academic community perceive the initial data from LaCour's study?
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What was the focus of the original canvassing study published in Science magazine?
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What main issue did Broockman and Kalla encounter while trying to replicate LaCour's study?
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What did LaCour claim he did to protect the privacy of the respondents?
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What consequence did LaCour face after the fraud was discovered?
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How did Donald Green feel about the waste of time due to LaCour's actions?
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What type of embellishments did LaCour reportedly include in his research?
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What did the survey company reveal to Broockman and Kalla about LaCour?
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What aspect of LaCour's data raised suspicion among Broockman and Kalla?
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What was Donald Green's reaction to the magnitude of LaCour's fraud?
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What did the canvass group initially think upon viewing the results on LaCour's laptop?
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What actions did Broockman and Kalla take after discovering LaCour's data issues?
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What was one of LaCour's justifications for not providing data when questioned?
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What was a significant aspect of the overall narrative of LaCour's fabricated study?
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What key element did LaCour fail to provide that undermined his data's credibility?
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Which best describes the reaction of the research community after LaCour's fraud was revealed?
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What was a primary focus of the canvassers in Miami, as described in the study?
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How long did it take the canvassers to achieve a significant change in voter attitudes regarding transgender issues?
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According to the new study, what was found to be equally effective in influencing voter attitudes toward transgender issues?
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What did David Broockman suggest was more impactful in changing voter attitudes?
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What significant finding did the new study from Science magazine reveal about canvassing as a political tactic?
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What difference was noted regarding the perceived effectiveness of canvassers in addressing transgender issues compared to the previous study?
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How did the results of the Miami canvassing study compare to the original discredited study concerning the speed of attitude changes?
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What was one of the results of Broockman’s study regarding canvassing on abortion issues?
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Why did Michael LaCour not admit to fabricating data according to the discussion?
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What emotional response did Dave Fleischer have towards LaCour's request to meet?
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What does the new study suggest regarding the concept of empathy in canvassing?
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What was one of the reasons given for the effectiveness of canvassing in changing voter attitudes?
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What type of study did Broockman and his partner publish after discovering LaCour's fraud?
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What correlation was found between the canvassing for transgender issues and previous societal changes regarding gay rights?
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What is one reason given for the effectiveness of discussions around trans issues compared to abortion issues?
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What challenge is highlighted regarding canvass organizers discussing abortion?
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What does the canvasser have to explain to voters about the transgender community?
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What was the voter from Ecuador's initial reaction to the transgender subject?
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What is mentioned about the study published in Science magazine regarding canvassing effectiveness?
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What verification process did the researchers undertake to establish credibility for their study?
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How does the older voter describe his habit of communication?
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What role does Chris Gethard play in the podcast mentioned in the content?
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What is a key aspect of the structure of calls in Chris Gethard's podcast?
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What is the significance of the phrase 'Science marches on' in the context provided?
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What emotion does the caller initially express during their conversation with Chris Gethard?
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What behavioral change does the older voter exhibit by the end of the conversation?
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Which topic did the researchers find to be more challenging to address during canvassing?
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What was the voter’s reaction after gaining understanding from the canvasser about transgender issues?
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What does the caller express a desire to change in his life?
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What humorous response does Chris give regarding the caller's birth situation?
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What kind of professional assistance does the caller mention needing?
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What approach does Chris take to help the caller consider his future?
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What does the caller plan to do to escape his current job situation?
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What is one outcome Chris hopes for from this conversation?
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How does Chris react when the caller mentions being 'a carnival baby'?
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What underlying theme is suggested through the caller's situation?
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What does Chris Gethard suggest the caller should do regularly to improve his life?
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How does Chris perceive the caller's situation after college?
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What unusual advice does Chris give to the caller when encouraging him to make changes?
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What is implied about the caller's method of conception according to his own words?
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What location does the caller mention in relation to his current living situation?
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What does Chris imply about the job at Bank Tech?
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What does Chris identify as key to helping the caller feel more alive?
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What is the main theme conveyed through the stories shared?
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What lesson did Christopher learn after his second scissors incident?
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What was Karen's initial intention behind sticking popcorn kernels up her nose?
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Christopher's mother indicated that he learned not to put what near sharp objects?
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What aspect of the chapter named ‘Nose’ did Brian Reed find compelling?
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What did Brian Reed imply about children’s ability to generalize safety lessons?
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What unfortunate outcome happened to Christopher during his second scissors incident?
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What can be inferred about children's perception of danger based on Christopher's experiences?
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What overall conclusion can be drawn from the anecdotes shared in the discussion?
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What significant change did the caller express a desire to make in his life?
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What emotional reaction did Chris Gethard predict the caller would experience during his first open mic?
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What genre does the book 'Now I Know Better: Kids Tell Kids About Safety' represent?
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What humorous aspect does Brian Reed highlight about the children's safety stories?
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What prompted the caller to finally quit his job after an initial hesitation?
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What incident is described in Brian Reed's friend's story from the safety book?
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What specific lesson did Christopher Alesevich emphasize in his story?
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What tool was involved in the eye injury incident in Brian Reed's story?
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What notable event happened after the caller's conversation with Chris Gethard?
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Study Notes
Canvassing Technique Effectiveness
- This is a story about a canvassing techniques that was created to change voter opinions
- This was originally believed to be incredibly effective based on a study published in Science magazine
- The study ended up being fraudulent, resulting in the publication being retracted
- A new study has been done, and is not fraudulent, so can be considered accurate
- Canvassers were successful in changing the minds of voters
- The technique involved having genuine, personal conversations with voters about their personal experiences with the issue
- The canvassers would disclose their personal experiences which helped to form a connection with voters
What the Study Claims
- The study looked specifically at changing voter opinions about gay marriage and abortion
- The study claims that the technique was most effective if the canvasser disclosed that they are gay when talking about gay marriage
- This is said to be because people have stereotypes about gay people
- The canvasser having an abortion was shown to be the most impactful technique for changing voter opinions on abortion
How the Fraud Was Discovered
- Two young researchers wanted to replicate the initial study that was published in Science magazine
- They noticed that people were not filling out their surveys that they paid for
- They found out the survey company never even worked with the initial researcher who conducted the study
- The money that he claimed he was getting from funders was not actually provided to him
- The initial researcher said that he destroyed the surveys to protect the privacy of the respondents, so no proof of the data exists
- The initial researcher claimed that many of the people in the study came out later in the research
- This is not true as there was never proof of those surveys existing in the first place
The Impact of the Fraud
- The initial researcher was going to be a professor at Princeton University but lost that opportunity due to the fraud
- The canvassing organization was disappointed because the entire process was a waste of time, money, and effort
- The organization was excited about this work and believed that it was going to help them make a difference in society
- The organization has continued to use the technique regardless of the fraud
- The study highlights the importance of the scientific method in ensuring the validity of research
Michael LaCour’s Research, A Case of Fraud
- LaCour’s study, retracted by Science, claimed gay canvasser, and women who talked about personal experiences, can influence voters’ attitudes about LGBTQ+ issues
- David Broockman and his colleague tried to replicate LaCour’s study and found discrepancies in data, proving it was a fabricated case
- LaCour, despite being accused of fraud, has not admitted to it in public or in private conversations
- LaCour texted Broockman, apologizing and requesting a meeting (which Broockman has yet to respond to)
Broockman’s New Research on Canvassing
- Broockman’s study, published in Science, debunked the idea that it’s only gay or transgender canvassers who change voters’ minds
- Broockman found that talking to someone about their personal experience, listening, and prompting them to reflect change their perspective
- Broockman’s study focused on transgender issues and showed significant changes in people’s attitudes after canvassing, lasting for at least three months
- Broockman found that canvassing, despite being effective on transgender issues, did not have a significant impact on people's attitudes toward abortion - a topic that is more ingrained
- Broockman’s research focuses on having people articulate their own views, which makes a stronger impact than having those views articulated by someone else
This American Life Podcast: "Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People"
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The podcast features Chris Gethard talking to an anonymous caller for an hour, aiming to help the caller reconsider their life and find a new path
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The caller, struggling with unfulfilled dreams and job dissatisfaction, reveals he was born in Lake Jackson, Texas, a town where Ron Paul was an OB/GYN and congressman
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The caller's mother was in prison when he was born
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The caller’s father had a turbulent relationship with his mother and conceived the caller at a fair, while the parents were in a Gravitron ride
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The caller, in a prolonged state of apathy, feels like he's wasted his last year
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Chris attempts to motivate the caller, suggesting different exit strategies to escape the job he dislikes
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The caller shares fragments of their life story, including being raised by their grandparents and not knowing who his real father was until age 14
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The caller explains their desire to get fired from the job, but not succeeding in doing so
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Chris encourages the caller to share their life story in detail, focusing on their early experiences and how they led to their current situation
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The caller’s journey culminates in him working at a company called "Bank Tech", where he spends time alone in the hallway or hiding in his car
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Despite Chris's attempts to help the caller, the conversation highlights a state of slow and persistent depression
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Chris encourages the caller to think about the reasons behind their current situation and how to move forward, pushing them to contemplate a way to navigate out of it.### Chris Gethard’s Podcast
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A caller on Chris Gethard’s podcast describes his routine as going to work, going home, internet, drinking, smoking, sleeping, and repeating.
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The caller feels he has stopped fighting since college.
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Gethard encourages the caller to go experience art and hang out with people.
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Gethard asks the caller what city he lives in.
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The caller says he lives in Denton, Texas.
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Gethard tells the caller that Denton has lots of music and arts and that the caller should go out and experience it.
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Gethard asks the caller to scream as loud as he can to break his pattern.
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The caller screams.
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The caller mentions he lives 10 minutes from Dallas Comedy House.
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Gethard encourages the caller to go to the Dallas Comedy House open mic.
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The caller agrees to go to the open mic.
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Gethard warns the caller that his first open mic will probably be terrible but it will make him feel alive.
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Gethard and the caller make a promise to each other by screaming at the same time.
"Kids Look Back"
- Joel Lovell shares a story about a listener who was inspired by his conversation with Gethard to quit his job but then undermined his own plan to do so.
- After listening to their conversation on Gethard’s podcast, the listener quit his job.
- The listener’s story is part of the podcast “Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People”.
- Ira Glass mentions a book called Now I Know Better: Kids Tell Kids About Safety,
- The book is written by kids to kids to teach them about safety.
- The book includes stories about a variety of safety concerns, including axes, bees, bicycles, burns, camping, cars, cuts, dogs, doors, drinking, electricity, escalators and noses.
- One story in the book is about Christopher Alesevich, the friend of senior producer Brian Reed, who got scissors stuck in his eye.
- Christopher writes about his experience in the book.
- Christopher’s lesson learned is not to put your eyes near sharp objects.
- A few years later, Christopher had another incident with scissors.
- Christopher insists the scissors he used at school were safe because they had rounded edges.
- He is confident that the scissors are not dangerous and cuts his finger as proof.
- The lesson Christopher learns from that incident is that all scissors are sharp, even if they look blunt.
- Christopher says he has not had a third scissors incident since that experience.
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Explore the effectiveness of canvassing techniques designed to change voter opinions on issues like gay marriage and abortion. This quiz delves into the impact of personal disclosures by canvassers and examines the results of a new, credible study that has redefined our understanding of voter influence. Test your knowledge on these insights!