The surprising industry scaring politicians — and winning elections

On today’s show: Could this year flip the Electoral College on its head? Apple News editor Gideon Resnick explains a surprising trend poll watchers are seeing. And the Miami Herald has more.

The New Yorker’s Charles Duhigg reports on how big crypto companies are influencing our elections.

CNN reports on the threats against FEMA.

Were women snubbed by the Nobel Prize committee? Stat breaks down the gender bias in the sciences.

And New York magazine explains why 18-month gaps between TV seasons are the new normal.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.