Podcast appearances and mentions of Kristen Soltis Anderson

On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over Trump's immigration crackdown amid chaotic ICE raids in California. Next, California Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with Dana to respond. Then, Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales joins Dana amid growing calls for accountability after the deadly floods in his state. Finally, CNN Political Commentators David Urban and Kristen Soltis Anderson, Democratic Strategist Faiz Shakir, and Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell join Dana to break down MAGA's revolt over Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://feed.neuezwanziger.de/link/21941/17075154/a9d6ef39-1f90-4234-8676-2ed2d782ad20 173d9691e6cc2ce1c5a3e9284072aa7d Wolfgang und Stefan treffen sich vorm Salon Live-Termine 2025 Fr. 19.09. / Fr. 19.12. Tickets per Mail: neuezwanziger@diekaes.de SOMMERSALON am 23. August! Tickets gibts hier Alles hören Komm' in den Salon. Es gibt ihn via Webplayer & RSS-Feed (zum Hören im Podcatcher deiner Wahl, auch bei Apple Podcasts und Spotify). Wenn du Salon-Stürmer bist, lade weitere Hörer von der Gästeliste ein. Literatur Springer-Journalist Robin Alexander erzählt in „Letzte Chance. Der neue Kanzler und der Kampf um die Demokratie“ das Scheitern der Ampel nach und versucht sich an Erklärungen für den ganz auf Migration ausgerichteten Wahlkampf. Das Sittenbild der Politik ist unfreiwillig auch eines des Journalismus. penguin.de Der große Regisseur Dominik Graf legt mit „Sein oder Spielen. Über Filmschauspielerei“ ein anekdotenreiches Erinnerungsbuch über seine Arbeit mit Schauspielern vor, das zugleich ein Kompendium über Schauspielerei und ein persönlich gehaltenes Lexikon großer Momente der Filmgeschichte ist. chbeck.de Sam Altman verkauft uns seine KI als „Gentle Singularity“. Wenn die Versprechen so gut aufgehen wie alle vorherigen des Silicon Valley, wird es schlimm. blog.samaltman.com Wie ist es, wenn man plötzlich durch Krypto-Investments einen Klassensprung vollzieht? In seinem Buch „Tausendmal so viel Geld wie jetzt“ trifft sich der Schriftsteller Juan S. Guse mit ungewöhnlichen Krypto-Millionären: Sie protzen nicht in Dubai oder auf Yachten, sie sind Sleeper. fischerverlage.de In der NYT diskutieren die Demoskopen Nate Silver und Kristen Soltis Anderson über Trumps Umfragewerte. Wir ziehen auch Lehren für die Bundesregierung daraus. nytimes.com Die Schriftstellerin Barbi Marković nennt ihre Poetikvorlesungen „Stehlen, Schimpfen, Spielen“ und erklärt ihr Schreiben so geistreich wie amüsant. rowohlt.de MIT-Forschung zu KI als Assistenz im Schreibprozess zeigt das Phänomen kognitiver Verschuldung. Was sich einfach anfühlt, wird doch recht schnell belastend. media.mit.edu Tausende indische Studenten liefern auf Fahrrädern Essen aus: Ein Abkommen zwischen Deutschland und Indien hat vielen ein Studium in Berlin und in anderen Städten ermöglicht. Nina Scholz erzählt in der „taz“ unglaubliche, aber wahre Geschichten der Ausbeutung. taz.de Apple hat sich kritisch mit LLMs befasst. Es gebe „fundamentale Grenzen“ für die neuen KIs, die offensichtlich die Produktentwicklung erschweren. machinelearning.apple.com Wozu noch Journalismus, wenn doch alles offensichtlich ist? Tyler Pager mit einem sehr wichtigen Pointen-Kommentar zu Donald Trump. nytimes.com Das preisgekrönte Simply Quartet interpretiert furios Streichquartette von Mendelssohn und Dvořák. genuin.de Shownotes 00:00:00 Vor dem Salon Wolfgang und Stefan beginnen den Podcast mit einer Diskussion über die sommerliche Hitzewelle und die unterschiedlichen Strategien, damit umzugehen – von der heimischen Klimaanlage bis hin zur KI-gestützten Planung des perfekten Schattenplatzes im Freibad. Diese Alltagsbeobachtung leitet über zur zentralen Frage, wo Technologie wirklich hilft und wo sie unnötig verkompliziert. Das Hauptthema der Folge wird vorgestellt: eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Buch „Letzte Chance“ des Journalisten Robin Alexander. Die Gastgeber kritisieren bereits im Vorfeld den von Alexander repräsentierten Politikjournalismus, der auf Emotionalisierung und personalisierte Storys setzt, anstatt strukturelle Probleme zu analysieren. Anhand eines Vergleichs von Alexanders Auftritten bei „hart aber fair“ und „Table Media“ wird dessen argumentativer Opportunismus aufgezeigt. Ein Exkurs zum Magier Penn Jillette dient als philosophische Grundlage, um über Wahrheit, Erinnerung und die Notwendigkeit von Vertrauen zu reflektieren. Diese Kritik wird auf die mediale Berichterstattung zu Ereignissen wie den Attentaten in Magdeburg und Aschaffenburg ausgeweitet, bei denen die emotionale Reaktion von Politikern wie Friedrich Merz im Mittelpunkt steht, während die Rolle der Medien, insbesondere des Springer-Verlags, unreflektiert bleibt. 00:57:15 Robin Alexander: Letzte Chance Im Hauptteil der Folge sezieren Wolfgang und Stefan das Buch „Letzte Chance“. Sie kritisieren die narrative Strategie, Politik als eine Abfolge von persönlichen Krisen und emotionalen Reaktionen darzustellen. Als zentrales Beispiel dient die Szene, in der Friedrich Merz durch das Video von Selenskyjs Demütigung im Oval Office angeblich zur Reform der Schuldenbremse bewegt wird – eine Darstellung, die die Gastgeber als vorgeschobene Rechtfertigung für einen längst geplanten Politikwechsel entlarven. Das Buch, so die Kritik, biete keine tiefgehende Analyse, sondern eine oberflächliche Chronik der Ampel-Koalition, um Friedrich Merz als alternativlose Führungsfigur zu inszenieren. Dabei werden wichtige politische und soziale Themen wie die Kindergrundsicherung oder die tatsächliche Substanz des CDU-Wirtschaftsprogramms komplett ausgeblendet. Auch die Darstellung der Greichen-Affäre und des Heizungsgesetzes wird als beispielhaft für einen Journalismus kritisiert, der die Rolle der eigenen Medien bei der Skandalisierung ignoriert. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der undurchsichtigen Rolle der FDP beim Bruch der Koalition und der bemerkenswerten Zusammenarbeit der Union mit der Linkspartei, um Merz' Kanzlerwahl zu sichern. Die Analyse gipfelt in der Feststellung, dass das Buch ein Paradebeispiel für einen Journalismus ist, der in seiner eigenen Blase gefangen ist und durch seine Fixierung auf Insider-Geschichten die eigentlichen Machtverhältnisse und gesellschaftlichen Probleme verschleiert. 02:58:40 Dominik Graf: Sein und Spielen Wolfgang stellt das Buch „Sein oder Spielen“ des Regisseurs Dominik Graf vor. Es ist keine systematische Abhandlung, sondern ein sehr persönliches Kompendium und eine Sammlung von Anekdoten und Beobachtungen zur Kunst der Filmschauspielerei. Graf teilt seine Erfahrungen aus der Zusammenarbeit mit Schauspielern wie Götz George und analysiert die Techniken von Ikonen wie James Dean oder Alain Delon. Dabei werden gegensätzliche Ansätze wie Method Acting und reines Handwerk gegenübergestellt. Ein zentraler Gedanke ist die Bedeutung von Verletzlichkeit und emotionaler Instabilität als kreative Ressource, die durch moderne Tendenzen zur Selbstoptimierung und „Resilienz“ verloren zu gehen droht. Das Buch wird als eine Fundgrube für Film- und Schauspiel-Enthusiasten beschrieben, die Lust darauf macht, die besprochenen Filme und Szenen neu zu entdecken. 03:11:46 Sam Altman: The Gentle Singularity Stefan analysiert einen Text von OpenAI-CEO Sam Altman, in dem dieser seine Vision einer „sanften Singularität“ skizziert. Stefan äußert von Beginn an fundamentale Skepsis gegenüber Altmans optimistischem Zukunftsbild. Altman prophezeit, dass künstliche Superintelligenz bald zur Routine gehören und enorme Fortschritte in Wissenschaft und Wirtschaft ermöglichen wird, angetrieben von einem Überfluss an Intelligenz und Energie. Stefan kritisiert diese Vorhersage als naiv und gefährlich, da sie die realen Probleme der Machtkonzentration, der wirtschaftlichen Ungleichheit und der gesellschaftlichen Verwerfungen, die durch KI entstehen könnten, völlig ausblendet. Der Text dient als Dokumentation einer bedenklichen Ideologie aus dem Silicon Valley. 03:31:39 Juan S. Guse: Tausendmal so viel Geld wie jetzt Wolfgang bespricht das Buch von Juan S. Guse, eine literarische Reportage über die verborgene Welt der Kryptomillionäre. Guse porträtiert nicht die lauten Neureichen, sondern die sogenannten „Sleeper“ – Menschen, die im Stillen durch Krypto-Investitionen reich geworden sind und oft mit der daraus resultierenden Perspektivlosigkeit und Verunsicherung kämpfen. Das Buch ergründet die Motivationen junger Menschen, die in alternativen Vermögensbildungen eine letzte Chance sehen, den ökonomischen Abstieg zu verhindern. Besonders eindrücklich schildert Guse die Atmosphäre einer Kryptokonferenz in Barcelona, die er als quasi-religiöses Ereignis für eine Gemeinschaft von Eingeweihten beschreibt, die an einen bevorstehenden technologischen und gesellschaftlichen Umbruch glauben. 03:48:51 Nate Silver und andere zu Trumps Umfragewerten Stefan fasst eine Diskussion aus der New York Times mit den Analysten Nate Silver und Kristen Soltis Anderson über die politische Lage von Donald Trump zusammen. Obwohl Trumps Zustimmungswerte relativ stabil sind, zeigen sich deutliche Schwächen bei zentralen Wirtschaftsthemen wie der Inflation. Das Thema Einwanderung hingegen ist eine Stärke, da er hier von vielen als entscheidungs- und handlungsstark wahrgenommen wird. Die Experten diskutieren mögliche Strategien für die Demokraten, die sich von ihrem Image des „Insider-Spiels“ lösen und mit jüngeren, radikaleren Kandidaten und Themen punkten müssten, um eine Chance zu haben. 03:56:59 Barbi Marković: Stehlen, Schimpfen, Spielen Wolfgang stellt begeistert die Poetikvorlesungen der Schriftstellerin Barbi Marković vor. Das Buch ist humorvoll als Countdown zur Abgabe der Vorlesung gestaltet und reflektiert auf brillante Weise den Schreibprozess selbst. Marković demonstriert ihren spielerischen Umgang mit Sprache und Literatur, etwa durch einen Remix eines Thomas-Bernhard-Textes oder die Verwendung von Disney-Figuren als universelle Identifikationsfiguren für ihre Alltagsbeobachtungen in Wien. Im Kern des Buches steht die komplexe Beziehung zwischen Realität, Fiktion und der subjektiven Wahrheit des Textes, was es zu einer intelligenten und unterhaltsamen Lektüre über das Wesen des Schreibens macht. 04:10:55 MIT: Your Brain on ChatGPT Stefan diskutiert eine Studie des MIT Media Lab, die die neuronalen Auswirkungen der Nutzung von ChatGPT beim Verfassen von Texten untersucht. Die Ergebnisse sind ernüchternd: Probanden, die KI-Hilfe nutzten, zeigten eine geringere Gehirnaktivität und eine stärkere Entfremdung vom eigenen Text. Originalität und Vielfalt der Texte nahmen ab, während die Konformität stieg. Die Studie legt nahe, dass die Bequemlichkeit von KI-Werkzeugen einen kognitiven Preis hat und die tiefere Auseinandersetzung mit einem Thema behindern kann. Interessanterweise wird in der Studie die Google-Suche, einst selbst als oberflächlich kritisiert, nun als positiver Vergleichsmaßstab zur LLM-Nutzung herangezogen. 04:22:19 Nina Scholz: Das Geschäft mit den Studis Wolfgang fasst eine umfangreiche Recherche der Journalistin Nina Scholz für die taz zusammen. Der Artikel beleuchtet das Geschäft mit indischen Studierenden in Deutschland. Diese werden von privaten Hochschulen wie der IU mit hohen Studiengebühren und dem Versprechen auf eine exzellente Ausbildung nach Deutschland gelockt. Die Realität sieht jedoch oft anders aus: Die Studierenden landen in teuren, überfüllten möblierten Wohnungen und müssen hauptsächlich an Online-Kursen teilnehmen. Um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu finanzieren, arbeiten viele unter prekären Bedingungen als Lieferfahrer. Der Text kritisiert die mangelnde Verantwortung von Bildungsinstitutionen und Politik. 04:31:14 Apple: The Illusion of Thinking Stefan bespricht ein bemerkenswertes Forschungspapier von Apple, das die Grenzen der aktuellen KI-Modelle aufzeigt. Entgegen dem Hype um die „Reasoning“-Fähigkeiten von LLMs demonstriert Apple, dass diese Systeme bei neuartigen und komplexen Problemen oft versagen. Die Modelle neigen zu „Overthinking“ oder geben bei schwierigen Aufgaben vorschnell auf. Mit dieser Veröffentlichung positioniert sich Apple als ein Unternehmen, das auf robuste und verlässliche technologische Lösungen abzielt, anstatt auf die unberechenbaren „Gimmicks“ der Konkurrenz. Es ist eine deutliche Kritik an der aktuellen Praxis, unausgereifte KI-Produkte auf den Markt zu bringen. 04:41:14 NYT: Online and IRL, Trump Offers a Window Into His Psyche Stefan verweist kurz auf einen Artikel der New York Times, der argumentiert, dass man für das Verständnis von Donald Trumps Politik keine tiefschürfenden Deutungsbücher brauche. Alles Wesentliche sei direkt in seinen öffentlichen Äußerungen und Handlungen sichtbar. 04:41:42 Simply Quartet: Streichquartette von Mendelssohn und Dvořák Zum Abschluss empfiehlt Wolfgang eine Aufnahme des Simply Quartet. Im Mittelpunkt steht Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Streichquartett Nr. 6 in f-Moll, op. 80. Das Werk entstand als direkte Reaktion auf den plötzlichen Tod seiner geliebten Schwester Fanny und ist ein Ausdruck tiefsten Schmerzes. Es ist ein dramatisches, leidenschaftliches und fragmentiertes Stück, das mit den klassischen Konventionen bricht und in seiner harmonischen Kühnheit bereits auf das 20. Jahrhundert vorausweist. Wolfgang lobt die außergewöhnliche Dynamik und Präzision der Interpretation durch das Simply Quartet. full Wolfgang und Stefan treffen sich vorm Salon no Stefan Schulz und Wolfgang M. Schmitt 3377

Kara is joined by guest co-host Kristen Soltis Anderson, pollster and co-founder of Echelon Insights. They unpack the latest in Trump-world: a new round in the Trump vs. Elon saga, the $16 million settlement with Paramount, and a potential TikTok buyer. Plus, what the polls say about the “Big Beautiful Bill," and how NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is responding to Trump's threats. Follow Kristen on X here. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠. Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at ⁠⁠nymag.com/pivot⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Todd reacts to the news that North Carolina senator Thom Tillis won't seek reelection, why harassment from the Trump team led to his decision, and why his decision gives Democrats another opportunity to pick up a senate seat in the 2026 midterm elections. He also highlights the path for Democrats to win the senate in 26' and cautions Republicans about the potential of a Democratic president abusing their power in a similar way to Trump.Then, Chuck sits down with renowned pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to dissect the seismic shifts in American politics following the 2024 election. They dive deep into the surprising demographic realignments that defined Trump's victory, including his unprecedented gains with young and Latino voters, while exploring whether traditional demographic-based political messaging has become obsolete. Anderson shares insights from Pew Research's unique voter validation methodology and explains why the biggest story of 2024 wasn't who showed up to vote, but rather the millions of Biden 2020 supporters who stayed home.The conversation spans from foreign policy contradictions—where only 8% support attacking Iran but majorities back preventing Iranian nuclear weapons—to the evolving nature of political coalitions and whether we're witnessing a return to pre-Obama era electoral patterns. Anderson and Todd examine the psychological profile of different generations, particularly Gen Z's political malleability and loss of societal trust shaped by COVID, while discussing the future challenges facing pollsters as AI technology threatens traditional survey methodology. They conclude by analyzing whether 2024 represented a "vote for" or "vote against" election, and how both parties must adapt to meet an increasingly anti-establishment electorate.Finally, Chuck answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment about baseball, the media, and the prospects of Republican congressman Mike Lawler running for governor in New York.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction01:00 Senator Thom Tillis won't seek reelection02:00 Tillis struggled to fully embrace Trumpism/MAGA03:00 Tillis felt harassed by the Trump team05:30 Rep. Don Bacon also not seeking reelection08:00 Tillis retirement makes Roy Cooper senate run more likely09:15 Lara Trump may run for Tillis's seat11:00 Trump has caused multiple senate seats to flip blue12:15 How Democrats can pick up the seats to flip the senate13:15 North Carolina, Texas, Maine could all be in play for Democrats15:30 Susan Collin managed to make both sides mad17:00 Louisiana probably out of reach for Democrats18:30 Other states Democrats can target22:00 Budget cuts to rural states could create openings for Democrats24:15 It's an uphill battle for Democrats, but they're in the game28:00 It's been a tumultuous week in politics28:30 Trump has pushed the limits of his powers29:30 Trump has created a blueprint for successors to follow31:00 We've grown numb to power being used for personal gain32:00 Politics was becoming less corrupt until Trump34:00 After Nixon, the country wanted a high character president35:15 The constitutional guardrails are being weakened37:00 Is the ability to get attention the most important skill in politics?37:45 Kristen Soltis Anderson joins the Chuck ToddCast! 39:15 How Pew Research's voter validation poll works 41:15 Why Pew's poll is the best survey of both voters and non-voters 42:30 Voters have an Iraq hangover when viewing the Iran strikes 43:30 Public opinion on foreign policy is complicated and contradictory 44:15 Only 8% of the public supports attacking Iran 45:00 The public supports intervention to prevent Iran nuclear weapon 46:45 Are Republican voters party first, or Trump supporters? 48:30 Polling on Iran hinges on what we actually achieved with strikes 50:00 Huge jump in Hispanic support for Trump in 2024 52:15 Trump gained most with young and latino voters 53:45 Has the electorate reverted to the pre-Obama era? 55:30 Are demographics overrated in messaging? 57:15 Urban/rural divide shrank in 2024 1:00:15 Biggest story of 24' was Biden 20' voters that didn't show up1:02:15 The parties need to meet voters where they are 1:03:15 Takeaways from Mamdani's victory in NYC? 1:04:30 Bullish on media savvy populists 1:06:15 AOC is a 5 star political athlete 1:08:45 Was 2024 a "vote for" or "vote against" election? 1:10:15 Voters continue to vote against the status quo 1:11:30 Where is the electorate stable/unstable? 1:14:00 Has Trump changed the perception of what government should do? 1:16:00 Republicans want state intervention in "woke" business over illegality 1:17:15 What is the best methodology for conducting polls? 1:20:30 Best way to contact people for polls? 1:22:30 Generative AI will cause major problems for pollsters 1:25:15 Can averaging polls be helpful? 1:27:45 Averaging national polls vs. state polls 1:29:15 Impact of millennials becoming largest voting bloc 1:30:30 Gen Z is politically malleable 1:31:15 The COVID effect on Gen-Z's politics 1:33:15 Gen Z has lost trust and faith in society 1:35:15 How lasting is someone's "coming of age" moment in politics?1:38:45 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Kristen Soltis Anderson 1:41:45 Ask Chuck 1:42:15 Naming the Florida Marlins the "Miami Marlins"? 1:47:15 Is the media failing to handle Trump's flood the zone strategy?  1:51:30 Could Mike Lawler win in New York or rise in the Republican party?

After reportedly speaking to President Trump on the phone, Elon Musk took to Twitter, on Wednesday, to say he regrets “some” of his tweets about President Trump — but that doesn't mean all is forgiven. As the dust settles on last week's cross-platform showdown, the long-term consequences from the breakup of the world's richest man and its most powerful one are just beginning to emerge. So, Kara gathered a panel of four expert guests to unpack how the feud ignited, who holds the most leverage, why a ceasefire took place, if it'll last, and what it all means for the future of tech, politics and power.  Henry Blodget is the co-founder and former CEO of and editor-in-chief of Business Insider. Before that, he was a tech analyst on Walls Stree. You can find him on Substack at Regenerator.  Kirsten Grind is an investigative business reporter at The New York Times, the author of two books, and the winner of more than a dozen national awards.  Kristen Soltis Anderson is a pollster, contributing Opinion writer for The New York Times, author, and co-founder of Echelon Insights. Rick Wilson is a former Republican political strategist and ad-make. He is a co-founder of the Lincoln Project and you can find him on Substack or listen to his podcast The Enemies List. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump's stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out Democrats' strategy for opposing Trump's massive spending and tax cut bill. Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin spars with Dana over Trump's handling of the situation in Los Angeles and says it shows the need to pass his agenda. After, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson reacts to Defense Secretary Hegseth's suggestion he could deploy active-duty Marines to Los Angeles. He also lays out his concerns with Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Finally, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Xochitl Hinojosa, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis join Dana to discuss the breaking news out of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake sits down with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner to discuss Trump's shake-up of his national security team. Then, Jake asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson about a growing lead crisis in Milwaukee, as well as Americans' unease over Trump's handling of the economy. Next, Stephen A. Smith joins Jake to discuss whether he is considering running for president in 2028. Finally, Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison, Shermichael Singleton, and Kristen Soltis Anderson break down Trump's messaging on the economy as well as him saying “I don't know” if he has to uphold the Constitution as president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are 100 days into the second Trump administration and there's no better person to help us understand what voters are making of these first months of Trump 2.0 than Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson.Kristen is a founding partner of Echelon Insights, an opinion research and analytics firm. She's a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and an on air political contributor at CNN.Quick disclaimer: we taped this conversation on Thursday, April 24th, before the flurry of 100 day polls were released this past weekend. That's why you won't hear us asking her about these polls. But the reason we wanted to have Kristen on in the first place was that we didn't want to get caught up in the immediate set of data. We wanted Kristen to do what she does best which is to filter the signal from the noise, present a 30,000 view of the political environment rather than focusing on the minutiae or just small movements in data. What we like about Kristen so much is that she's able to to toggle seamlessly between reading cross tabs but also probing voters in focus groups and really listening to what they are saying or not saying, and then explaining it to regular people in a way that is approachable but not condescending.That's why we were especially excited to talk with her about a presidency as complicated and unprecedented as Trump's.Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, In Brief: https://www.cookpolitical.com/in-brief-sign-upLearn more about The Cook Political Report: www.cookpolitical.com/subscribe

Donald Trump is many things to many people, but the majority who put him back in the White House generally shared confidence in his ability to stabilize the economy after four years under Joe Biden. Ahead of Trump’s early April tariff declaration, Kristen Soltis Anderson’s team at Echelon Insights conducted their monthly Verified Voter Omnibus survey and […]

On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Dana to discuss Trump's controversial decisions to pardon violent January 6 rioters and fire independent inspectors general, as well as Trump's plans for the future of Gaza. Next, Gov. JB Pritzker joins Dana to react to the Trump administration's planned immigration raids in Chicago and other cities, as well as his view of how Democrats should approach Trump in his second term. Finally, CNN political commentators Karen Finney, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Democratic Rep. Josh Harder join Dana to break down Trump's headspinning first week as he moves quickly to reshape the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keir Starmer is on a charm offensive with Donald Trump - does it give Labour's opponents an electoral advantage?The political masterminds (and Hugo) are joined by US pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to discuss Trump's inauguration, his honeymoon (or otherwise), and Polly and Kristen disagree over Republican women.You can still vote for us in the People's Choice category at this year's Political Podcast Awards. Please vote for us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's State of the Union, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the response to the devastating California wildfires. Then, Republican Sen. Katie Britt joins Jake to discuss her immigration bill, as well as concerns over Trump's nominee for Attorney General. Next, Jake sits down with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to assess the Biden administration's foreign policy legacy as it prepares to hand the reins to the Trump administration. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd, Kate Bedingfield, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and executive director of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service Mo Elleithee join Jake to discuss the feud between Gov. Gavin Newsom and President-elect Trump amid the California wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down with new Democratic Sen. Andy Kim to discuss becoming the first Korean American elected to the Senate, how he plans to navigate a second Trump presidency, and his concerns over the legacy of January 6. Then, outgoing Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu join Dana to reflect on his time in office and the evolution of the GOP under Donald Trump. Finally, CNN political commentators Scott Jennings, Bakari Sellers, Karen Finney, and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Dana to preview what to expect in Trump's second term and break down Biden's legacy as his presidency comes to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty over Trump and Elon Musk's decision to torpedo a bipartisan spending deal and nearly cause a government shutdown. Then, Dana asks Republican Rep. Tim Burchett about Mike Johnson's future as House Speaker after his handling of the government funding fight. Then, Dana sits down with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons to discuss Biden's hands-off approach to the shutdown fight and his priorities for the end of his presidency. After, CNN political commentators Bakari Sellers, Scott Jennings, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Karen Finney breakdown how the shutdown fight previews the potential struggles ahead for Congressional Republicans. Finally, Dana reflects on the life and legacy of 10-year-old pediatric cancer advocate Gabriella Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek shares his big-picture theory for Trump's victory. Then, Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson explains how Trump shifted practically the entire electorate to the right. Links: Derek's article that inspired his open: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/11/donald-trump-covid-election/680559/ The Washington Post voter shift map:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/interactive/2024/11/05/compare-2020-2024-presidential-results/ The graveyard of the incumbents: https://www.ft.com/content/e8ac09ea-c300-4249-af7d-109003afb893 Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman sits down with Dana Bash to talk about the final stretch of the presidential campaign and the deadlocked race in Pennsylvania. Then, Dana pushes South Carolina Senator Tim Scott to address Trump's false claims about election fraud and Trump's latest campaign messaging. Finally, CNN Political Commentators David Axelrod, David Urban, Bakari Sellers and Kristen Soltis Anderson talk with Dana about new polls and the push to win over women voters in the final hours before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How close is the 2024 presidential election? Here is how the New York Times framed it recently: “Never in modern presidential campaigns have so many states been so tight this close to Election Day. Polling averages show that all seven battleground states are within the margin of error, meaning the difference between a half-point up and a half-point down — essentially a rounding error — could win or lose the White House.” A recent Times-Sienna poll has the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris deadlocked at 48 to 48. Other polls are similarly close — which does not mean they are all telling the same story. Today's guest, Kristen Soltis Anderson, writes that although “several of them show a dead heat, beneath the surface, they diverge in how they arrive at that result”. What stories can we glean from each poll? What theories of this election can we derive from those stories? Are the polls even right? And why, despite verbal gaffes and incendiary rallies and international conflict and general campaign turmoil, have the polling averages remained so steady in recent months? Kristen is a founding partner of Echelon Insights, an opinion research and analytics firm, and contributing Opinion writer to the New York Times, where she often writes about what is knowable and not knowable based on the polls. We talk about all these themes, including a theory of the election that Kristen came upon while watching football in Phoenix on a Sunday.Finally, we discuss a detailed survey of American workers that Echelon Insights, Kristen's firm, put into the field for the Economic Innovation Group — and its most surprising findings. All this and more on today's episode!RELATED LINKS: Opinion | The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don't All Tell the Same StoryOpinion | Two Weeks to Go, but Only One Way to Stay CalmOpinion | This Year's October Surprise May Be That There Isn't OneOpinion | Why the Election Is Coming Down to Defining Kamala Harris - The New York TimesOpinion | I've Studied the Polls. Here's Why Harris Isn't Running Away With It.The American Worker Project Survey: Key Findings DeckAmerican workers and the 2024 electionKristen's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And lessons from cycling 4000 miles across America.All the polls put next week's US presidential election on a knife edge. But Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson says the result could still be a shock landslide - for either candidate. She explains what pollsters are missing, Trump's enduring popularity, and why independents think Harris is 'deceptive'.Plus, travel journalist Simon Parker travelled 4000 miles through 11 US states, from Cape Flattery on the Pacific Ocean to Florida's Key West - all on a bicycle. He shares with Kamal and Camilla what he learned about politics across the pond.Visit the Telegraph Bookshop to buy Simon's book A Ride Across America with 15% off.Read: My British mind boggles at American eating habits, by Simon ParkerWe want to hear from you! Email us at TheDailyT@telegraph.co.uk or find us on X, Instagram and TikTok @dailytpodcastProducer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganAdditional production from James ShieldPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyStudio Operator: James EnglandProduction Co-Ordinator: Ryan GudgeVideo Editor: Luke GoodsallSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tara is joined by Republican pollster and writer Kristen Soltis Anderson to shine a light on where Nikki Haley's voter base might be leaning on election day. They discuss Kamala Harris's recent appearances with Liz Cheney, break down the political pressure undecided voters are currently feeling, and talk about Donald Trump's upcoming campaign stops with Haley. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have been neck and neck in the polls for weeks. But past elections have proved the polls wrong. Can we trust them this time? This week, the hosts are joined by Kristen Soltis Anderson, a Republican pollster and Times Opinion contributor, to talk through what polls can — and can't — tell us about how voting day will go.Plus, a taste for All Hallow's Eve.(A full transcript of this episode will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.)Recommended in this episode:“The Selfie Vote” by Kristen Soltis Anderson“Millennials See the GOP as Old-Fashioned and Prejudiced. Here's How to Change That.” by Carlos Lozada in The Washington Post“These 9 Women Were Solidly With Trump. Here's What Has Changed.” by Patrick Healy, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Adrian J. RiveraThoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 9/13/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Meghan and Miranda dive into the latest buzz, from Lana Del Rey's surprising new romance with an alligator tour guide to Kamala Harris's lackluster convention bump. Meghan is joined by renowned pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to discuss the current polling landscape, the intriguing dynamics of celebrity relationships, and the unexpected voter trends shaping the 2024 election. They also explore the cultural fascination with celebrities dating "normal" people, and Kristen gives her expert insights on the impact of RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump, Kamala Harris's media strategy, and the mysterious voters who might tip the scales in this closely divided electorate. Tune in for a mix of pop culture and politics, with a side of Halloween excitement!

On CNN's State of the Union, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins Jake Tapper to discuss what Vice President Harris' candidacy means for Democrats' efforts to take back the House. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sits down with Jake to preview the Chicago convention, as well as the risk for protests targeting the DNC. Next, Jake presses New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu over Trump's personal attacks against Vice President Harris. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentators David Urban and David Axelrod and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to break down new polls showing Harris leading Trump nationally for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pollster-extraordinaire Kristen Soltis Anderson joins the podcast for a riveting discussion on the Democrats' candidate swap and recent surveys showing Kamala and The Donald neck-and-neck. We dive into the shifting voting behavior of Millennials and Gen Z, before a look at the ever-increasing gender gap. Finally, we ponder what a Trump loss might mean for the future of the Republican Party—and Kristen takes us home with a killer Jurassic Park analogy. Get full access to The Liberal Patriot at www.liberalpatriot.com/subscribe

Conservative pollsters Dr. Frank Luntz and Kristen Soltis Anderson return to discuss how the election dynamics have shifted since the assassination attempt on President Trump and the coronation of Kamala Harris. What's the state of the race since Biden dropped out? Who is the most dangerous (for Republicans) VP that Kamala could choose? What does JD Vance bring to the table for Trump? What are the prospects for Republicans in the House and Senate? As good as the polling looks now, Frank and Kristen explain why Republicans should run through the tape and not be overly confident. Kristen Soltis Anderson is a pollster, speaker, commentator, and author of The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up). She is Founding Partner of Echelon Insights, an opinion research and analytics firm that serves brands, trade associations, nonprofits, and political clients. Through her work at Echelon, she regularly advises corporate and government leaders on polling and messaging strategy, and has become one of the foremost experts on the Millennial generation. She also leads focus groups for The New York Times' opinion section “America in Focus” series. Follow her on X at @KSoltisAnderson and read her Substack here: kristensoltisanderson.substack.com/ Dr. Frank Luntz has written, supervised, and conducted more than 2,500 surveys, focus groups, ad tests, and dial sessions in more than two dozen countries on six continents over the past 20 years. His political knowledge and skills are recognized globally, and he has served as an election consultant and commentator in Canada, Britain, Ireland, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Australia, Venezuela, and Ukraine. Follow him on X at @FrankLuntz.

Jon is joined by youth polling experts John Della Volpe and Kristen Soltis Anderson to talk about apathy among young voters this election cycle. Why are they so disengaged? Are some truly defecting to Trump? And what message, if any, can get them out for the polls? Jon, John, and Kristen dive into the focus group tape to unpack Gen Z's opinions of our octogenarian presidential candidates, their top economic issues, and the war in Gaza. And Anderson Clayton, the 26-year-old Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins to talk about Gen Z's faith in their own ability to improve democracy.Take action with Vote Save America: Visit votesaveamerica.com/2024  Order Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps at crooked.com/books or wherever books are sold. 

Jon is joined by youth polling experts John Della Volpe and Kristen Soltis Anderson to talk about apathy among young voters this election cycle. Why are they so disengaged? Are some truly defecting to Trump? And what message, if any, can get them out for the polls? Jon, John, and Kristen dive into the focus group tape to unpack Gen Z's opinions of our octogenarian presidential candidates, their top economic issues, and the war in Gaza. And Anderson Clayton, the 26-year-old Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins to talk about Gen Z's faith in their own ability to improve democracy.Take action with Vote Save America: Visit votesaveamerica.com/2024  Order Democracy or Else: How to Save America in 10 Easy Steps at crooked.com/books or wherever books are sold.  

After President Biden's rocky debate performance sends Democrats into a panic, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins CNN's State of the Union and tells Dana Bash “let us not make a judgment about a presidency on one debate.” Next, top Biden ally Rep. James Clyburn tells Dana that Biden had a “bad performance” but blames it on “preparation overload.” Then, Dana presses Trump supporter Sen. Lindsey Graham about why Trump's repeated falsehoods on the debate stage don't give Republicans any pause. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison, Kate Bedingfield, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings join Dana to break down the fallout from the debate and what it means for the 2024 race moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, Bakari Sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by writer and Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to discuss the political fallout of the Trump hush money trial verdict. They examine Donald Trump the politician vs. his celebrity and debate the possible effects of his courtroom scandals on voters in November. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ‘The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20 Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt presses RNC co-chair Lara Trump on Donald Trump's historic guilty verdict.    Then, Rep. Adam Schiff condemns a “dangerous appeal to violence” from Donald Trump post-verdict.   Next, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu tells Kasie that he does not want the Republican presidential nominee to be convicted of anything but will vote for Trump anyway.   Finally, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Scott Jennings, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Bakari Sellers join Kasie to discuss the fallout from Donald Trump's convictions and the state of the 2024 race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone is getting "work" done, and presidential candidates are no different. Meghan talks to Dr. Anthony Youn, one of the country's most trusted plastic surgeons. They discuss the possible work President Biden and former President Donald Trump may have done ahead of the election. Just before that, Meghan's friend and pollster, Kristen Soltis Anderson joins us on set to go over the latest news, including Trump's rumored picks for VP.

The fact that Donald Trump is the front-runner for the G.O.P. nomination in 2024 has created a chasm in our politics. In the past, Democrats and Republicans at least understood why members of the other party liked their chosen candidates. Most conservatives weren't confused why liberals liked Barack Obama, and vice versa for George W. Bush. But for a lot of Democrats, it feels impossible to imagine why anyone would cast a vote for Trump. And as a result, the two parties don't just feel hostile toward each other; they feel increasingly unknowable.Kristen Soltis Anderson is a veteran Republican pollster, a founding partner of the opinion research firm Echelon Insights and a CNN contributor. She spends her days trying to understand the thinking of Republican voters, including hosting focus groups for New York Times Opinion. So I wanted to get her insights on why Republicans like Trump so much — even after his 2020 electoral loss, the Jan. 6 insurrection and over 90 criminal charges. What really explains Trump's enduring appeal?Mentioned:Researcher applicationAssociate engineer applicationGallup's Presidential Job Approval CenterBook Recommendations:Subtract by Leidy KlotzParty of the People by Patrick RuffiniWelcome to the O.C. by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Alan SepinwallThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Kristin Lin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld. Our senior editor is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Annie Galvin and Rollin Hu. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser.

Happy New Year! We're so excited to be back, and we are giving a supersized show today. First, Meghan talks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and Emily Ekins about what we can expect from the upcoming Iowa Caucus. Then, screenwriter and friend C. Robert Cargill joins us to talk about horror movies, and Meghan tells us which film helped her process her grief better than any therapy.

In the run-up to the Iowa Caucus, Axe and Murphy were joined by expert Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson. The Hacks dive into polling, discuss Nikki Haley's blunder, the battle for second in Iowa, the promise of New Hampshire, blimps, blemishes, ugly zippers, and large orange marbles.

Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson returns to give Rep. Crenshaw her insights into Trump vs DeSantis, how abortion is affecting the GOP's election prospects, good and bad candidate messaging strategies, and much more. What should DeSantis do if he had a time machine? How did Republicans get caught off guard by the Roe v Wade backlash and is there any hope to convince Gen Z to become pro-life? What effect is the political consulting industry having on candidate quality and the populist echo chamber of social media? They also discuss how to craft accurate voter surveys, what went wrong with the 2022 midterms, and Trump's chances of defeating Biden in 2024. Kristen Soltis Anderson is a pollster, speaker, commentator, and author of The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up). She is Founding Partner of Echelon Insights, an opinion research and analytics firm that serves brands, trade associations, nonprofits, and political clients. Through her work at Echelon, she regularly advises corporate and government leaders on polling and messaging strategy, and has become one of the foremost experts on the Millennial generation. She also leads focus groups for The New York Times' opinion section “America in Focus” series. Follow her on X at @KSoltisAnderson and read her Substack here: kristensoltisanderson.substack.com/

This week Fareed talks to CNN reporter Nada Bashir live from Jerusalem for an update on the crisis in the health system in Gaza. Then, he sits down for an interview with UN Secretary General António Guterres to discuss the human toll of the Israel-Hamas war as the Palestinian death toll continues to rise. They also talk about what this conflict could mean for the broader Middle East region, and the tragic deaths of UN staffers on the ground. Then, Fareed speaks with former US official and author Dan Senor about what is next for US-Israeli relations. Plus, Republican strategist and pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson talks with Fareed about Biden's low polling numbers ahead of next year's presidential race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re hearing that voters prefer a “generic candidate.” Today Henry and his polling buddies consider this ideal alongside the less popular incarnate candidates before us. Kristen Soltis Anderson covers interesting shifts in Trump voter demographics and the weak challenges by his primary opponents; Spencer Kimball joins to discuss Biden’s waning support with key Democratic blocs […]

Tara is joined by Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, who recently penned an op-ed in The New York Times saying we shouldn't underestimate the enthusiasm most Republican primary voters have for Donald Trump's candidacy. They're not concerned he might be unelectable. In fact, they think he has the best chance to beat Joe Biden. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson Producers: Ashleigh Smith and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of "good or bad use of polling" examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate polling, whether Nikki Haley used polling well in her debate performance and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Soltis Anderson is a GOP pollster, messaging strategist, and Founding Partner of Echelon Insights, an opinion research and analytics firm that serves brands, trade associations, nonprofits, and political clients. Through her work at Echelon, she regularly advises corporate and government leaders. Kristen also leads focus groups for The New York Times' opinion section “America […]

Kristen Soltis Anderson is a GOP pollster, messaging strategist, and Founding Partner of Echelon Insights, an opinion research and analytics firm that serves brands, trade associations, nonprofits, and political clients. Through her work at Echelon, she regularly advises corporate and government leaders. Kristen also leads focus groups for The New York Times' opinion section “America in Focus” series. Items discussed in this episode: “Republican Voters Aren't Looking to Be Rescued From Trump” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/opinion/donald-trump-presidential-campaign.html [nytimes.com] “These 11 Republican Voters Can't Say Who Will Win in 2024, but They Know Who Will Lose” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/22/opinion/republican-debate-focus-group.html [nytimes.com] Codebook by Kristen Soltis Anderson: https://kristensoltisanderson.substack.com/p/i-was-wrong-high-school-debate-might

There's been a lot thrown at Republican voters over the past few weeks. The field of primary candidates has doubled; the leading contender in the primary was federally indicted on 37 counts related to his handling of classified documents and alleged obstruction of justice; and a contest that had remained largely deferential to Trump has gotten more testy. In this installment of the podcast, pollster Kristen Soltis-Anderson and Washington Post data columnist David Byler join Galen to look at how Republican primary voters are processing the news and what they want from a presidential nominee. They also ask the timeless question: What is up with the kids these days? Various analyses have come to conflicting conclusions about whether millennials and young voters in general are bucking a generations-long trend of growing more conservative with age. And they play a new game called “Which Candidate Said This?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comLast week, Marshall and Saagar hosted The Realignment Live! in Washington, DC. Today's episode features multiple sessions including the Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's John Burtka on the future of the right, Echelon Insight's Kristen Soltis Anderson on the GOP's struggles with young voters, National Review's Nate Hochman and American Moment's Saurabh Sharma on the Gen-Z right, and Chris Griswold of American Compass on the realignment of conservative economics.