The Enten Scale Season 1, Episode 9: It's A Wonderful Lie

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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

2

Trump's Third Term?

A third presidential term may seem unprecedented but the numbers tell a different story.

15 min

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

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.

5 min

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

'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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

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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