Independents – Voters Neither Party Gets
An in-depth look at a dynamic group that recently made history and will continue to alter the political landscape. Here’s how and why.
The War in Iran Number That Should Alarm Both Parties
Among parents with children 17 and under — a consequential swing cohort heading into November — President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict has become a major issue where disapproval has outpaced approval. That number alone has political strategists on both sides paying attention.
Inside the Week’s Political Shifts Iran, Texas Politics, and National Division 05.28.26
Join John and Jeremy as they dive into hot topics like the geopolitical climate in the Middle East, the dynamics of voter opinion on America’s national unity, and the dramatic Texas Senate election. This episode provides sharp political analysis and public opinion polling on key election issues and generational polling trends. In today’s lightning round,…
The Latest Zogby Political Poll: Trump, Economic Concerns & War Trends – 05.22.26
In this episode, John and Jeremy Zogby analyze new political polling data on Trump’s influence, economic worries, and war sentiments shaping the election landscape. Show Notes: John and Jeremy Zogby discuss a new Zogby Strategies poll taken Thursday–Friday amid a week in which Trump showed strong influence over Republicans early (primary defeats of Thomas Massie…
Will 2026 Midterm Voter Turnout Surge or Cave?
Looking closely at every national election both Midterm and Presidential going back to our founding, I’ve identified 6 major voter turnout cycles characterized by surges and collapse, including details on the driving forces behind each. Taking the long view of history (via a swift comprehensive chart) allows us to go deeper beyond analysis offering greater…
Has the War Boxed the GOP In? – 04.22.26
Today on the podcast we have new numbers on the battle for Congress in 2026. This is an important one. Historically the president’s party takes a beating in the midterms and the numbers are shaping to support that narrative. Republicans have lost 30 elections since Trump’s term started and the redistricting moves in Texas have…
Voter Profiles You Should Know Series 1: Parents with Young Kids
A couple of weeks ago, while on a walk with an elder neighbor, the well-to-do retired Attorney told me, “I think parents your age with children have it the most difficult I’ve seen in my life.” It was a kind and rare gesture to acknowledge what parents face today, which can be described as somewhere…
Brand New Zogby Poll Amid War Confusion – 04.20.26
Today on the show let’s share results from a fresh nationwide poll of 1,001 likely voters (±3.2) conducted Friday and Saturday, showing President Trump’s approval at 43% and disapproval at 55%, the lowest approval and highest disapproval with notable slippage among Republicans and independents. We’ll also track our data on the public’s support or lack…
Two Charts Signal A Global Revolution Ahead
The President’s decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz feels a bit like a David-and-Goliath showdown. It is likely to have decisive consequences for the establishment of a world order. The interests of too many nations, large and small, are tied up in this one spot. While there are numerous potential outcomes, the main one…
From Trump’s Winning Coalition 2.0 Back to 1.0
A close look at President Trump’s collapse of approval ratings among bellwether voting groups that helped carry him to victory and where they stand today.