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GD POLITICS

Galen Druke
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Polling
Trump
Inflation
Trump Administration
Government Shutdown
Gerrymandering
New York City
Iran
2024 Election
Texas
Immigration
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Free Speech
Virginia
Demographic Shifts
Immigration Enforcement

Making sense of politics and the world with curiosity, rigor, and a sense of humor. www.gdpolitics.com

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Recent Guests

Alex Bores
New York Democratic State Assemblyman, sponsor of the RAISE Act and co-founder of Who Decides
New York State Assembly; Who Decides
Episode: Alex Bores Puts The Odds Of AI Doom At 20%
Stephanie Slade
Senior editor at Reason Magazine, author of Fusionism, Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right
Reason Magazine
Episode: The Fight For The Right After Trump
Mary Radcliffe
Political analyst and writer (guest on the episode)
FiveThirtyEight
Episode: Your Midterms Questions, Debated Over Drinks
Nathaniel Rakich
Political analyst and writer (guest on the episode)
FiveThirtyEight
Episode: Your Midterms Questions, Debated Over Drinks
Charles Homans
New York Times Magazine national politics reporter
New York Times Magazine
Episode: What Do America’s Socialists Want?
James Brooks
Statehouse and politics reporter for the Alaska Beacon
Alaska Beacon
Episode: Why Alaska Is 2026’s Most Unusual Battleground
Lakshya Jain
Head of political data at The Argument; founder of Split Ticket
The Argument
Episode: If The Polls Are Wrong, This Is Why
Lenny Bronner
European correspondent and head of data outfit Broome Street Labs
Broome Street Labs
Episode: Peltola Unfiltered, Polls Galore, And The Likeliest Senate Flips
Gabby Birenbaum
Washington correspondent for The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
Episode: Is This Time Different In Texas?

Host

Galen Druke
Host of the show; leads data-driven political analysis and interviews with experts

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 769 ratings
  • Informative

    You guys didn’t even talk about Colorado and New Jersey during gerrymandering discussion. It was a real bummer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cpatel05
    United Statesa month ago
  • We get it, NY is your entire personality 🙄

    Please just stick to objective analysis and reporting and leave out the subjective claims - having lived in NYC for 10 years and then moved, I realize that everyone has obnoxious main character energy and thinks the world revolves around them and their decision to live in NYC; no one is here for that.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Md713
    United States3 months ago
  • The best

    No one does it like GD!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Michelin Man
    United States3 months ago
  • Galen is an absolute dream

    GD politics is everything you need and want in a true political podcast. Moderate, focused on the numbers, rigorously edited by Galen himself, and naturally funny. He brings the facts. He does not yell or show frustration in policies he doesn’t agree with. You can tell Galen is friends with a lot of the guests and their chemistry shines through. What a wonderful person and show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    538 Alum
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent, sane politics podcast

    One of the highlights of my week. Great replacement for the 538 podcast. Highly recommend joining the Patreon, it’s worth it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SHD T
    United States4 months ago

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#201
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#201
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What Do America’s Socialists Want?
Q: What are we talking about when we talk about the Democratic Socialists of America or Democratic Socialists in general?
Homans explains that the DSA is a vehicle for many self-identified socialists and that definitions have evolved from a narrow public-ownership view to a broader spectrum of left-leaning, anti-oligarchy, and progressive policy positions; Bernie Sanders helped popularize the movement but isn't a DSA member, illustrating the complexity and diversity within the group.
The Fight For The Right After Trump
Q: How does fusionism fit with the current right's divisions and the role of the state?
The discussion acknowledges that while fusionism provided a framework, actual governance under different administrations varied; Reagan embodied fusionist rhetoric but faced practical limits like debt, and today there is tension between civil society and expansive government power that challenges fusionist ideals.
The Fight For The Right After Trump
Q: What's fusionism?
Fusionism is a synthesis between the classical liberal tradition, which emphasizes limited government and individual rights, and the Judeo-Christian moral tradition, historically fused to form the American right's core principles, though its interpretation has varied over time.
How Far Can The Redistricting Arms Race Go?
Q: What does the Calais decision mean for future redistricting and minority district protections?
It preserves some room for partisan map drawing by not invalidating Section 2 entirely, but it requires plaintiffs to prove racially discriminatory intent and effect, making minority protection harder to demonstrate and enabling more aggressive partisan redraws in some cases.
Millennials Are Taking Over American Politics
Q: Would you compare this moment for Democrats to what the Tea Party was for Republicans and the rise of Trump?
Not directly equivalent, but there is an insurgent energy within the Democrats similar to a Tea Party‑like disruption; however, Trump's path is not a perfect template for Democratic dynamics. The Tea Party helped redefine the Republican Party by pushing establishment candidates to earn votes from a dissatisfied base, a mechanism that also appears in some Democratic circles as younger voters push for more aggressive progressive policies.

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This show blends rigorous data-focused political analysis with accessible discussion, frequently featuring forecasting methodology, polling interpretation, and the implications of demographic shifts on U.S. elections. Episodes often center on how numbers, models, and market signals inform understanding of races, policy debates, and voter behavior, with occasional deep dives into topics like Latino electorate dynamics, working-class politics, and international considerations. Notable strengths include a track record of high-caliber guests and a clear preference for evidence-based storytelling, skewing toward listeners who value nuance over partisan rhetoric and appreciate the interplay between data and real-world outcomes.

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