Podcasts about pollsters

BYU football moved down in the latest AP Top 25 poll after not playing a game. Is it a big deal? KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper broke it down and always weighed in on one national pundit who feels head-to-head doesn't matter. He also gives his Big 12 Power Rankings for BYU football coming out of the bye week. Then, as always on a Monday, the Cougar Stock Exchange looks at what's trending up and trending down in the world of BYU Sports. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Director at RedBridge, Tony Barry, joined Shane McInnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GOP pollster and strategist Frank Luntz says Republicans should be frightened that their base "is not nearly as engaged as Democrats. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Waldman is here to distract us from the distractions with some important stuff. Greg Dworkin has all the latest pole news and as you'd expect Donald K. Trump is coming up way short, but today we're talking microscopic. Trump is dragging the party so low that even Susan Collins is in concerning territory. Even Graham Platner is looking pretty Teflon. Gops might be idiots, but they aren't stupid, as they panic about importing beef and exporting diesel. Any Gop in a +15 district is treading water. Trump is W, but less affably asinine. Democrats are playing this like it's 2006. Democrats just can't wait to make it happen either. Republicans are not as enthusiastic. Trump made the US government into his PAC. MAGA podcasters just don't recall this "Trump" fellow… they pose for pictures with a lot of people, you know. Pollsters are usually wrong, but even Trump can't sue them. Donald hoped to have a few press heads on pikes to show off to Xi but he apparently appointed a TDS woke judge who told him he couldn't do that yet. That judge can't make him obey, though, or maybe he can… Anyhow it's another Trump PR victory, and if it isn't, it's JD's fault. "Why do ICE forget to wear or turn on their bodycams?", should be asked by a judge… especially Judge Brett Kavanaugh. A Massachusetts Lesbian bar almost lifted its KN-95 requirement, but patrons really wanted to keep them on. UPS dropped some F-35 stealth fighter parts off at the wrong doorstep in China.

On this week's show, North Carolina-based national pollster Tom Jensen, from Public Policy Polling, joins Tim to talk about the state of the election weeks out from the big day. Jensen talks about the factors at play and why Democrats might have a huge year. They take a deep dive into North Carolina's Senate race, two competitive congressional races and all the factors that will impact results come election night.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a Trump lawsuit against an Iowa newspaper has been dismissed.

Pollster John McLaughlin joins Greg to discuss the upcoming midterm elections

## The Scott Adams School — Tuesday, September 22, 2026Mark Mitchell from the Honest Polling Company returns to class today!With the midterms getting closer, we're talking polls, voters, messaging, strategy, and what the numbers are actually telling us. What are Republican voters looking for? Where are campaigns connecting, where might they be coming up short, and what does Mark see happening beneath all the political noise?No shouting panels. No 47 people talking over each other. Just a good conversation about polling, persuasion, strategy, and what voters appear to be telling us.Grab your vessel of choice, settle in, and enjoy today's class.**A few classroom reminders:*** These are our opinions and conversations about news, politics, polling, and current events.* Debate and disagreement are absolutely welcome. Being obnoxious is not.* Please be kind and respectful to your fellow classmates.* The Scott Adams moderation team is here and keeping an eye on the chat.* Language can occasionally get spicy. You've been warned.

A striking new poll finds Democrat Mary Peltola leading GOP Senator Dan Sullivan by 46-41 in the Alaska Senate race. This is big news: Because quality polling of Alaska is so rare, it's a real indicator that a Senate majority is now truly gettable for Democrats. The poll also finds Trump badly underwater and absolutely tanking with independents—in Alaska! The kicker? The survey was done for AARP by Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio, along with Democratic pollster John Anzalone, so Republicans will take it very seriously. Indeed, GOP panic is worsening: Republicans are privately talking about pulling money out of the Georgia Senate race. Other GOP operatives warn that the party is bleeding Latinos. One GOP strategist expressed the state of play by sending a poop emoji to a Huffpost reporter. And GOP Representative Nancy Mace said: “The midterms are going to be a f--king bloodbath.” We talked to John Anzalone, the Democratic pollster on the Alaska survey. He explains what the numbers really show about Trump's collapse, why he thinks Texas is “real,” and what he still fears could go wrong.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John breaks down the latest polling and where voters are moving in the nationwide elections, including the midterms. Mark asks about gas prices and how they could affect the midterms. John also discusses Iran's strategy and what he believes the country is trying to accomplish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A striking new poll finds Democrat Mary Peltola leading GOP Senator Dan Sullivan by 46-41 in the Alaska Senate race. This is big news: Because quality polling of Alaska is so rare, it's a real indicator that a Senate majority is now truly gettable for Democrats. The poll also finds Trump badly underwater and absolutely tanking with independents—in Alaska! The kicker? The survey was done for AARP by Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio, along with Democratic pollster John Anzalone, so Republicans will take it very seriously. Indeed, GOP panic is worsening: Republicans are privately talking about pulling money out of the Georgia Senate race. Other GOP operatives warn that the party is bleeding Latinos. One GOP strategist expressed the state of play by sending a poop emoji to a Huffpost reporter. And GOP Representative Nancy Mace said: “The midterms are going to be a f--king bloodbath.” We talked to John Anzalone, the Democratic pollster on the Alaska survey. He explains what the numbers really show about Trump's collapse, why he thinks Texas is “real,” and what he still fears could go wrong. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A striking new poll finds Democrat Mary Peltola leading GOP Senator Dan Sullivan by 46-41 in the Alaska Senate race. This is big news: Because quality polling of Alaska is so rare, it's a real indicator that a Senate majority is now truly gettable for Democrats. The poll also finds Trump badly underwater and absolutely tanking with independents—in Alaska! The kicker? The survey was done for AARP by Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio, along with Democratic pollster John Anzalone, so Republicans will take it very seriously. Indeed, GOP panic is worsening: Republicans are privately talking about pulling money out of the Georgia Senate race. Other GOP operatives warn that the party is bleeding Latinos. One GOP strategist expressed the state of play by sending a poop emoji to a Huffpost reporter. And GOP Representative Nancy Mace said: “The midterms are going to be a f--king bloodbath.” We talked to John Anzalone, the Democratic pollster on the Alaska survey. He explains what the numbers really show about Trump's collapse, why he thinks Texas is “real,” and what he still fears could go wrong.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Opinion polls are supposed to tell us what the public thinks. But what happens when the people commissioning, funding and promoting those polls have a political interest in the results?The latest controversy surrounding Reform UK has put the polling industry under an uncomfortable spotlight. Allegations that polling commissioned by Reform was funded through an overseas company and that the party's involvement was not disclosed when the results were published have prompted investigations. Reform denies any wrongdoing, while two senior party officials have stepped down.This Friday, Luke Tryl from More In Common joins us to explore the power that political polling has, if it can change the course of an election, and how much should we really trust the numbers?The News Agents is a Global Production.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Pollster John McLaughlin makes his return to the morning show to help Sid preview his meeting at The White House this afternoon with Vice President JD Vance, before he dives into his polling analysis of Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu's chances heading into Israel's upcoming national election, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's continued surge ahead of his gubernatorial election day in November.

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Abdul El-Sayed's plan for free healthcare is getting a lot of heat, especially since his wife works in healthcare. CNN pollster Harry Enten is earning respect for being upfront about the polls. Right now, the Democrats' approval rating is really low. Howard Stern's radio show is now down to just one day a week. Tim Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO yesterday. The Trump administration is bringing Nicki Minaj and Dean Cain on board for a new ‘Shark Tank'-style show. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. It's primary day in Massachusetts, and Howie shares what he's seeing with the races. The guys also talk about what former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt might do next, maybe TV? Howie says fuel prices are his biggest worry as the midterms approach. Plus, socialist Dems like Abdul El-Sayed and Mamdani could give AOC a boost in her races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abdul El-Sayed's plan for free healthcare is getting a lot of heat, especially since his wife works in healthcare. CNN pollster Harry Enten is earning respect for being upfront about the polls. Right now, the Democrats' approval rating is really low. Howard Stern's radio show is now down to just one day a week. Tim Cook stepped down as Apple's CEO yesterday. The Trump administration is bringing Nicki Minaj and Dean Cain on board for a new ‘Shark Tank'-style show. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Boston radio host Howie Carr. It's primary day in Massachusetts, and Howie shares what he's seeing with the races. The guys also talk about what former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt might do next, maybe TV? Howie says fuel prices are his biggest worry as the midterms approach. Plus, socialist Dems like Abdul El-Sayed and Mamdani could give AOC a boost in her races.

Star pollster Robert Cahaly (The Trafalgar Group) joins The Sean Spicer Show for a data-driven Midterm briefing you can't afford to miss. Plus, Christopher Wilson from EyesOver unpacks the real-time data Republicans NEED heading into the Midterms — how public sentiment is shifting in real-time on Flock cameras, A.I. Data Centers, and the local vs. national angles of Affordability that will decide 2026. --------------- Head on over to https://www.seanspicer.com subscribe for an ad free version of this podcast and support the show! --------------- Boll & Branch - https://www.bollandbranch.com/SPICER for 15% OFF and FREE SHIPPING --------------- visit https://www.BishopGoldGroup.com/SEAN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll released by Kan on Sunday night sees both Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism and Ofer Winter’s Amha Yisrael passing the electoral threshold in the October election. If Winter recommends Netanyahu for PM — as he has indicated he would — the Bibi bloc would rise to 52, still far below a 61-seat majority. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar leads the poll with 24 seats; Likud has 21; B’Yachad 14; KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with political analyst Shmuel Rosner about the latest election polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RedBridge Group Australia director Kos Samaras joined Tom Elliott to discuss the latest federal poll which showed One Nation's continued popularity across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election season is heating up, but are the polls telling voters the full story? Tudor Dixon sits down with veteran pollster John McLaughlin, CEO and partner at McLaughlin & Associates and longtime adviser to President Donald Trump, for an inside look at the battle for Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. McLaughlin breaks down the razor-thin Michigan Senate race, why he believes Republicans need to sharpen their message, and how turnout could ultimately determine control of the House and Senate. He also explains why he questions some national polling methodologies and argues that Republicans must take their case directly to voters rather than relying on traditional media. The conversation dives into Mike Rogers and the Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed and the Democratic Party's progressive wing, Medicare for All, taxes, housing affordability, voter ID and proof of citizenship, as well as Republican proposals that McLaughlin believes could help define a national midterm agenda. Tudor and McLaughlin also examine Democratic primary results in Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida, the growing influence of democratic socialist candidates, concerns surrounding political fundraising and foreign money, and what both parties' strategies could mean for the balance of power in Washington. With the 2026 midterms approaching, McLaughlin says Republicans cannot simply run on President Trump's accomplishments—they need to clearly tell voters what comes next and define the choice facing the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch. This week, they discuss a socialist state lawmaker shocking the Democrats by winning the Florida U.S. Senate primary, a company admitting it completely fabricated recent polling results, the U.S. national debt reaching […]

Welcome to Last Call, a look at the biggest stories Jim and Greg covered over the past week on the 3 Martini Lunch.This week, they discuss a socialist state lawmaker shocking the Democrats by winning the Florida U.S. Senate primary, a company admitting it completely fabricated recent polling results, the U.S. national debt reaching $40 trillion, and a majority of Dems, independents, and Republicans favoring price controls.First, they discuss the stunning victory of socialist Angie Nixon in the Florida Democratic U.S. Senate primary over the heavily-favored establishment pick, Alexander Vindman. Jim and Greg also discuss how this result may impact the governor's race, and they round up a number of encouraging results in GOP congressional primaries.Next, they dig into "Median Strategies" announcing it is done polling, fabricated all of their results, and the whole operation was a social experiment to see how much fake polling could get reported without anyone bothering to verify the results were legitimate.Then, they wince as the U.S. national debt surges past $40 trillion. They fume at both parties for refusing to deal with this problem long before it got this bad. They also blast Democrats and some Republicans who blocked the effort more than 20 years ago to allow Americans to invest some of the money they pay in Social Security taxes. The payoff now would have been huge.Finally, they groan as a new poll shows a majority of Democrats, independents, and even Republicans all favor price controls. Charlie argues that many politicians are flat out lying about our current economic conditions and are convincing too many people of the wrong remedy.Please visit our great sponsors:Brooklyn Beddinghttps://BrooklynBedding.comGet 30% off sitewide Brooklyn Bedding with promo code 3ML. BetterHelphttps://betterhelp.com/3ML See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/3MLIf you want to see how physical gold and silver could fit into your portfolio, download Noble Gold Investments FREE Wealth Protection Kit.New episodes every weekday. 

The morning after crypto and tech leaders met President Trump at the White House, attendee and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discusses the Clarity Act vote in September. Armstrong is optimistic that crypto will begin a new bull run in the fall. AI data center construction has become a political flashpoint in the primaries and upcoming midterms as candidates navigate support and pushback in their communities. Pollster and political strategist Frank Luntz discusses data center marketing among constituents, as well as the future of the Democratic Party as the Democratic Socialists of America gain traction nationwide. Plus, President Trump has threatened an “economic D-day” for Iran, and U.S. national debt has climbed above $40 trillion while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a debt buyback program.   Eamon Javers - 13:40 Brian Armstrong - 18:30 Frank Luntz - 29:21   In this episode: Brian Armstrong, @brian_armstrong Frank Luntz, @FrankLuntz Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Kelly Evans, @KellyCNBC Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don't trust the main stream media pollsters as they push a narrative and continue to get it wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:08 — David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect and co-host of the podcast Organized Money. 00:33 — Dean Baker is a senior economist at the Center for Economic and  Policy Research. The post Fake Pollsters Tied to Betting Markets? Plus, Understanding the AI Bubble from Economist Dean Baker appeared first on KPFA.

In episode 2111, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian, Django Gold, to discuss… Turns Out You Can Just Make Sh*t Up, Frat Trap House, Couple More Pitches for Proactive Platforms for the Emerging Leftwing Movement, Rot In Hell Columbia House Records and more! This was crazy. I went to their website and the poll memo itself and ran it by @pangram and it said the text was 100% written by AI. Poll showing Bass leading Raman by double digits was bogus, company says 14 charged in cocaine trafficking ring at two Penn State fraternities, AG says pledges packed drugs Remember 12 CDs for 1 cent? Columbia House is shutting down after 71 years R.I.P. Columbia House: Here’s How It Improbably Survived This Long Columbia House is shutting down for good after 71 years '8 CDs For A Penny' Company Files For Bankruptcy Columbia House parent files for bankruptcy protection Columbia House Company History It's a Steal! How Columbia House Made Money Giving Away Music The First 12 Cost A Penny, But … Columbia House of Horrors: How Not to Run a Subscription Business Columbia House Offered Eight CDs for a Penny, but Its Life Lessons Were Priceless Man Admits Fraud in Joining CD Clubs Thousands of Times Django's Piece of Media: In The AI Foxhole with Trump, Vance, Musk, & Rubio Blake's Piece of Media: Iowa State Fair Turkey Callers LISTEN: Romance by Hiromasa Suzuki & Hiroshi SuzukiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, and today we're going **Polling for Normal People** at The Scott Adams School.

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, polling firm closes down after it faked polling on Los Angeles Mayor Bass and former Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong / Maine celebrates "trans lactation" during national breast feeding month / The economic cost of the lack of air conditioning in Europe during heatwaves. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Sonder, Pell Center Associate Director and Fellow at Salve Regina University joins the show to discuss the results of a new poll released by Salve that, among other indicators, show Governor Dan McKee trailing Helena Foulkes by 20 points, with roughly 22 percent of those polled indicating that they are still undecided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As anyone who's watched a college or professional sporting event in recent years is well-aware, the rapid spread of online gambling has brought transformative – and many would say deeply troubling – change to what has long been one of the most important social institutions in our country. In just a very few years, sports gambling has gone from an unlawful underground activity into a huge and ubiquitous business run by giant corporations. So, what do average North Carolinians make of this rapid change in our society and how it's affecting the people – a high percentage of them young men – for whom it has become a big and expensive part of their lives? Recently, veteran pollster David McLennan – the long-time director of the Meredith College Poll – conducted a new survey to examine these issues, and this past week, he joined me for an extended two-part conversation to discuss some of his findings. Click here to listen to the full interview with veteran pollster David McLennan.

Los Angeles election officials are weighing safeguards around prediction markets after betting odds diverged from actual mayoral primary results, sparking fraud claims online. Meanwhile, Wisconsin polls badly missed the governor's primary because voter preferences shifted rapidly in the final days and pollsters struggled to identify the electorate that ultimately voted. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by outgoing Missouri State Representative Steve Butz and GOP political strategist David Barklage. Together, they discuss and debate recent election outcomes, state tax reform, and the implications of Amendment 3. They also delve into national political dynamics, foreign policy concerns regarding Iran, the recent guilty plea of Luigi Mangione, and controversies surrounding the WNBA.

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Aug. 13, 2026- Siena Research Institute pollster Steve Greenberg gives a status update on the race for governor based on likely voters. We also explore attitudes about New York's one-year moratorium on data center permitting.

Polls tell us who's ahead. Until they don't.Pollsters sample voters, weight responses, model turnout, account for undecideds, and then confidently tell us what Election Day is going to look like.There's just one problem: Election Day hasn't happened yet.There is only one poll that actually matters. It's the one where people show up, cast their ballots, and we count the votes.Everything before that is a prediction.Here's the Thing.#HeresTheThing #Polling #Elections #Politics #PoliticalPolling

The Wisconsin election went off the rails when a usb glitch caused chaos, and Francesca Hong lost her race last night which has Grace questioning the pollsters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a fascinating new analysis, CNN's Harry Enten calculates that Donald Trump's net approval on the economy is 33 points underwater. That's a shocking 42-point swing from during the 2018 midterms, when Trump was in positive territory. On top of that, Enten notes that in the most recent CNN poll, Trump's net approval on inflation is 50 points underwater, and that this hasn't been rivaled by any other president. Meanwhile, Republican pollsters and strategists tell The Wall Street Journal that they fear that under Trump, the GOP has thrown away its traditional advantage on the economy. And they suggest time is running out to turn that around. We talked to New Republic senior editor Alex Shephard, who has been arguing well that Trump's unpopularity is the story of our politics. We discuss why the bottom fell out so quickly for Trump, what the punditry still gets wrong about 2024, and why Democrats won't make a big case that on the economy, their party tends to be far better than the GOP ever is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a fascinating new analysis, CNN's Harry Enten calculates that Donald Trump's net approval on the economy is 33 points underwater. That's a shocking 42-point swing from during the 2018 midterms, when Trump was in positive territory. On top of that, Enten notes that in the most recent CNN poll, Trump's net approval on inflation is 50 points underwater, and that this hasn't been rivaled by any other president. Meanwhile, Republican pollsters and strategists tell The Wall Street Journal that they fear that under Trump, the GOP has thrown away its traditional advantage on the economy. And they suggest time is running out to turn that around. We talked to New Republic senior editor Alex Shephard, who has been arguing well that Trump's unpopularity is the story of our politics. We discuss why the bottom fell out so quickly for Trump, what the punditry still gets wrong about 2024, and why Democrats won't make a big case that on the economy, their party tends to be far better than the GOP ever is. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://dsrnetwork.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a fascinating new analysis, CNN's Harry Enten calculates that Donald Trump's net approval on the economy is 33 points underwater. That's a shocking 42-point swing from during the 2018 midterms, when Trump was in positive territory. On top of that, Enten notes that in the most recent CNN poll, Trump's net approval on inflation is 50 points underwater, and that this hasn't been rivaled by any other president. Meanwhile, Republican pollsters and strategists tell The Wall Street Journal that they fear that under Trump, the GOP has thrown away its traditional advantage on the economy. And they suggest time is running out to turn that around. We talked to New Republic senior editor Alex Shephard, who has been arguing well that Trump's unpopularity is the story of our politics. We discuss why the bottom fell out so quickly for Trump, what the punditry still gets wrong about 2024, and why Democrats won't make a big case that on the economy, their party tends to be far better than the GOP ever is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When asked about James Carville saying he wouldn't be in the same party as Hasan Piker, Sen. Bernie Sanders said he'd rather go with Hasan. Then, Grace discusses how the pollsters got Michigan all wrong, again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back early from vacation, Erick pulls back the curtain on what Republican pollsters, focus groupers, strategists, donors, and corporate money men are all telling him: James Talarico is leading Ken Paxton in Texas right now, and the fortune the GOP must spend to rescue Paxton could cost them Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan, where […]

Mark Mitchell, founder of The Honest Poll, joins Gene Valentino on the GrassRoots TruthCast for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of American politics, polling, and the growing divide between public opinion and Washington leadership. Mark shares why he left his previous role to launch an independent polling company committed to representing the voice of everyday Americans instead of political donors or special interests.In this episode, Gene and Mark discuss President Trump's second administration, the state of the Republican Party, polling accuracy, election trends, immigration, the 2026 midterm elections, capitalism vs. socialism, generational shifts in politics, and why trust in government institutions continues to decline. The conversation also explores what independent polling reveals about the priorities of American voters and what both political parties may be missing.Topics Covered:-Mark Mitchell launches The Honest Poll-Independent polling vs. political influence-Trump and the Republican Party-2026 Midterm Election outlook-Immigration and border security-Capitalism vs. Socialism-Election integrity and voter sentiment-Generational political shifts-The future of American politics

Political strategist and pollster Lee Hartley Carter recently joined us at the Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different podcast to share her sharp insights on the current American political landscape. As the founder of Carter Intelligence Group and author of “Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don’t Seem to Matter,” Lee Hartley Carter brings a rare combination of research expertise and communications mastery to some of the most pressing questions facing voters and candidates today. From the rise of democratic socialism to the upcoming midterms, Lee Hartley Carter unpacks why anti-establishment energy is reshaping both parties and what it means for the future of American politics. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   The Anti-Establishment Wave Is Rewriting the Rules Lee Hartley Carter argues that the single most defining force in American politics right now is a deep distrust of institutions. Voters no longer trust big companies, big government, or career politicians to deliver on their promises. This sentiment fueled Donald Trump’s rise on the right, and it is now driving a new generation of progressive candidates on the left. She points to Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in New York City as a prime example. A candidate in his early thirties with no executive experience captured the city’s attention by speaking directly to people’s frustrations about rent and affordability. According to her, candidates who name real problems and offer simple, emotionally resonant solutions are winning, while those who run on credentials and qualifications are losing.   Lee Hartley Carter on Why Feelings Trump Facts in Modern Political Communication One of the most powerful observations Lee Hartley Carter makes is that feelings consistently override facts in political decision-making. Christopher Lochhead challenges the old saying that facts do not care about your feelings, flipping it to argue that feelings do not care about your facts. Lee Hartley Carter wholeheartedly agrees with this framing. This dynamic explains why candidates who connect emotionally with voters consistently outperform those who lead with policy credentials and experience. Telling voters they are wrong or uninformed only pushes them further away. She emphasizes that the candidates winning today are the ones validating what people already feel, then offering a focused, believable path forward rather than a long list of policy positions.   Lee Hartley Carter on What to Expect From the Midterms and Beyond Lee Hartley Carter predicts that the upcoming midterms will not be the clear blue wave that conventional wisdom might suggest. Despite an unpopular war, high gas prices, and a president with approval ratings hovering around 38 percent, Democrats hold only a razor-thin lead in generic ballot polling. She believes the race remains wide open for both parties. Her advice for Republicans is to stop reacting to socialist messaging and start setting their own clear narrative, much like Trump did in 2016 with Make America Great Again. For Democrats, she sees affordability as the singular issue that could carry them to victory, provided the moderate and progressive wings of the party stop undermining each other. Lee Hartley Carter believes the candidates who define the conversation rather than respond to it will ultimately win. To hear more from Lee Hartley Carter and her thoughts on the current political scenarios, download and listen to this episode.   Bio Lee Hartley Carteris a communications strategist and public opinion expert. She’s the founder and CEO of Carter Intelligence Group and author of “Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don’t Seem to Matter” As a television news personality and researcher, she doesn't rely on traditional polling for her unique insights into U.S. politics; rather, she analyzes voters' emotional responses to help understand and empathize with them on a more visceral level. The reaction matters, but the “why” behind it matters more. It was this approach that allowed her to accurately predict the results of the 2016 presidential election and primaries.   Links Follow Lee Hartley Carter! Fox News | X (Formerly Twitter) | Facebook   We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!  

John and Mark explain the latest polls on President Trump's approval rating, and it's not too bad. The guys explain how the Republican Party needs a strong message to win the midterms. Mark, Larry Kudlow of Fox Business, and John share the view that another massive tax break for businesses and Americans may be needed to stabilize the economy. 

John and Mark explain the latest polls on President Trump's approval rating, and it's not too bad. The guys explain how the Republican Party needs a strong message to win the midterms. Mark, Larry Kudlow of Fox Business, and John share the view that another massive tax break for businesses and Americans may be needed to stabilize the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pollster John McLaughlin returns to the morning show to talk about his client Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's surge in his New York State gubernatorial race against incumbent Kathy Hochul ahead of November's election day. 

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