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The Enten Scale (2025)
Season 1 • Episode 8 • Chicken vs. Beef
The Enten Scale Season 1, Episode 8: Chicken vs. Beef
For decades, the hamburger has been a symbol of American culture. CNN's Chief Data Analyst walks us through the ultimate David vs. Goliath story: How chicken took down beef, and why the amount of poultry in our diets skyrocketed. Watch The Enten Scale Season 1, Episode 8 Chicken vs. Beef in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Enten Scale Season 1, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Episodes
30 episodes
Reading TV
Harry Enten tells you about the skyrocketing rate of people - who are not hard of hearing - watching TV with subtitles on.
15 min
Trump's Third Term?
A third presidential term may seem unprecedented but the numbers tell a different story.
15 min
Planes, Pains, and All of the Feels
There is a lot of noise and a lot of frustration with the state of airlines and flying right now, but the numbers tell a different story.
3 min
Money Lines
As legal gambling exploded across America, one of the core benefits ballyhooed by the industry and its partners was supposed to be the death of illegal gambling. But according to the numbers illegal gambling is growing - not shrinking.
15 min
No Thanks Given
Did you know that 1/5th of all turkeys consumed in America are cooked on Thanksgiving? Harry Enten examines our fowl holiday obsession and explains why it's time to make a change -- in this holiday edition of The Enten Scale.
15 min
Chasing Likes, but Catching Feelings
Harry Enten cuts through the convenient narratives to unveil the secret behind the numbers. Harry's insights provide deeper meaning to the day's biggest stories.
15 min
NewsTok
CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten takes on the algorithm, explaining why there is so much interest in who controls TikTok.
3 min
Chicken vs. Beef
For decades, the hamburger has been a symbol of American culture. CNN's Chief Data Analyst walks us through the ultimate David vs. Goliath story: How chicken took down beef, and why the amount of poultry in our diets skyrocketed.
5 min
It's A Wonderful Lie
CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten digs into the numbers behind America's holiday stress. It turns out there's one main culprit: Presents. Only 33% say they enjoy buying gifts, so should we stop?
5 min
Could Tailgating Cure America?
Is the most pivotal play happening in the parking lot? Harry Enten is floored to learn that 50% of tailgaters, don't actually go the games -- and digs into how they might be the key to curing America's loneliness problem.
3 min
New Year, Same You
CNN's Chief Data Analyst on America's obsession with New Year's Resolutions, despite their astronomical rate of failure. And, how those failures may just make the country a better place.
3 min
The NFL's Cold, Hard Truth
Harry Enten examines the decision to build the new Buffalo Bills stadium outdoors, and discovers the NFL's obsession with multibillion-dollar stadiums that shield teams from the weather may come with an unexpected cost: Homefield advantage.
4 min
'Til Debt Do Us Part
CNN’s Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten has a warning for those married to the idea of blowing their budget on a dream wedding: You may be raising the odds of a divorce. The numbers tell us in marriage - as in life - there is real value in compromise.
4 min
The Sleep Trap
Did you know only 1 in 5 Americans get 8+ hours of sleep per night? A multi-billion dollar industry promises cures - so why is everyone tired? Harry Enten has the answer, and says our obsession with sleeping... might be keeping us up.
5 min
Gold or Gridiron?
CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten demonstrates how underdog sports are outpacing America's traditional powerhouses in the highly competitive attention economy.
4 min
No Pedigree, No Problem
CNN’s Chief Data Analyst (and doggo expert) Harry Enten looks at the numbers behind a shocking underdog story. More than 53% of dogs in US households are now mixed-breed. Which means the dogs once labeled "mutts" are now... the people's Best in Show.
3 min
Live and Let Dial
CNN's Chief Data Analyst examines America's deep and growing fear of talking on the phone. Why do 70% of young people prefer texting to making a call, when roughly 50% of texts result in some form of miscommunication?
3 min
Clock Blocking
CNN's chief data analyst Harry Enten looks into America's grumpy and groggy relationship with Daylight Saving. Twice a year we change our clocks, and argue whether we should just pick a time system, and keep it. Which, actually -- we've done before!
5 min
America's Profanity Boom
CNN’s Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines a new American tradition: Swearing. The number of people who are fine with cursing in public has climbed 65% over the last 30 years. It’s permeated our shows, movies, and even our politicians. But should it?
5 min
There's No "I" In Team
CNN’s Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines a rare occasion where widespread gambling losses may help unite us as a nation. Millions will lose their March Madness pool, but 67% of them do it simply to share that experience with others.
4 min
Driven by Distraction
CNN's Chief Data Analyst on the obsession with jamming technology into places where it doesn't belong, and how it's made our lives more complicated, less functional, and on the road - potentially more dangerous.
3 min
Underdogs Are The Real "America's Team"
CNN's Chief Data analyst (and noted Yankee hater) Harry Enten goes deep on the value and the science behind rooting for the underdogs. It turns out their fans are happier, and get more joy when their team wins.
5 min
Moonshot
CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten explores the value of a trip to the moon, when only 5% of Americans say it should be a top priority. Who asked for this? Why do we do it? And why - after all these years – is NASA still as popular as the Pope?
4 min
Open Your (Third) Eyes
Harry Enten explores America's true pastime: conspiracy theories. Why do people believe them? Are we more prone to believing them now, than we have been before? And what do they all have in common? As always, Harry has the numbers for you.
4 min
Hot or Not?
Summer has arrived, and Americans – by a margin of 3-to-1 – are thrilled. But should they be? According to CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten, the numbers tell us winter might actually be bringing the heat, and should be your season of choice.
3 min
Slice of Life
CNN's Harry Enten looks at pizza - the perfect food - and wonders: Have Americans completely lost the plot? There are more than 70,000 pizza joints across the U.S., and yet searches for homemade pizzas and ovens are up 100% over the last decade.
4 min
Where Did All The Limos Go?
CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten takes a look at an American icon: The Limousine. For years it was the symbol of wealth and success, but limo usage is down 90% in just the last 10 years. What does that tell us about the shift in American culture?
4 min
Why Is America Dressing Down?
"How come nobody dresses up anymore?" Actually, CNN's Chief Data Analyst - and noted wearer of suits - Harry Enten has the answer to that age-old question. And it may surprise you!
4 min
Reel to Real
Americans are buying tickets to live events in record numbers. From sports, to comedy, to concerts, ticket sales are through the roof, so why are movie theaters still empty? Grab your popcorn, because Harry Enten is diving into the numbers.
4 min
Episode 30
CNN's Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten explores the space around America's growing believe that aliens are out there. How did this fringe idea go mainstream? To find out, Harry beamed into The Pine Bush UFO and Paranormal Museum.
5 min