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GD POLITICS

Galen Druke
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Trump
Polling
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

Gabby Birenbaum
Washington correspondent for The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
Episode: Is This Time Different In Texas?
James Henson
Director of The Texas Politics Project at UT Austin
UT Austin
Episode: Is This Time Different In Texas?
Tia Mitchell
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington bureau chief
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Episode: Georgia’s 2026 Election Is Already About 2028
Greg Bluestein
Chief political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Episode: Georgia’s 2026 Election Is Already About 2028
Dave Wasserman
Senior Editor and Elections Analyst at the Cook Political Report
Cook Political Report
Episode: How Far Can The Redistricting Arms Race Go?
Simone Stolzoff
Journalist, author of How to Not Know, The Value of Uncertainty in a World That Demands Answers
Author, Journalist
Episode: You Can’t Poll Away Uncertainty
Eli McKown-Dawson
Silver Bulletin Senior Elections Analyst
Silver Bulletin
Episode: Could Texas Tip The Senate?
Carlos Odio
Co-founder of Equis Research; author of The New Dynamic
The New Dynamic; Equis Research
Episode: The Latino Vote Is Up For Grabs
Nate Silver
Statistician and forecaster known for FiveThirtyEight, discussed as guest on the episode
FiveThirtyEight
Episode: Nate Silver’s Forecast Is Bullish On Democrats

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 748 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 States25 days 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 States2 months ago
  • The best

    No one does it like GD!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Michelin Man
    United States2 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 States3 months ago

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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.
Millennials Are Taking Over American Politics
Q: How is that thesis holding up in this moment?
The view remains that millennials are not economically conservative at heart while being socially progressive, and this dual stance is still visible in their voting patterns and party identification, though the specifics have shifted with events like the 2024 election and post‑pandemic attitudes.
Will Wisconsin Elect A Democratic Socialist?
Q: Craig, is that good data, bad data or not data?
The Crowley internal poll attempted adjustments for age makeup to reflect the electorate voting in 2022, which tied Hong and Crowley at 32 percent after adjustment; the segment suggests the data is contested and not definitive, highlighting the gap between campaign messaging and polling.
Democrats Are Favored. But By How Much?
Q: And why is that, by the way? Is it just that it weights the different polls differently? Doesn't it consider some polls?
Different forecasting methods weigh polls differently and apply various adjustments; DDHQ emphasizes a straightforward averaging approach without house-effects adjustments, while other forecasters may use smoother methods and incorporate more poll-type adjustments or market data.

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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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