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GD POLITICS

Galen Druke
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Polling
Trump
Inflation
Trump Administration
Government Shutdown
Gerrymandering
2026 United States Midterm Elections
New York City
Iran
2024 Election
Texas
Immigration
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Free Speech
Virginia
Demographic Shifts

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

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From 2016 to 2024, Latino voters shifted roughly 32 points toward Republicans. According to early estimates, that entire rightward shift was undone in a single election... more

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A note on our election-night plans: I’m teaming up with Silver Bulletin, The Argument and Slow Boring for a livestream and live blog at gdpolitics.com, starting at 5:30 p.m. Eastern. You’ll hear from many of your podcast favorites throughout the even... more

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A note on our election-night plans: I’m teaming up with Silver Bulletin, The Argument and Slow Boring for a livestream and live blog at gdpolitics.com, starting at 5:30... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Radcliffe
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Lenny Bronner
Head of Broom Street Labs and European correspondent
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Episode: A Watergate-Scale Rebuke To Trump
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Episode: Two Pollsters. Two Reads On The Wave.
Lakshya Jain
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Hugh Linehan
Presenter of Inside Politics at The Irish Times
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Jessica Taylor
Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report
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Sarah Longwell
Former Republican, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group
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Episode: What Trump’s Voters Are Saying Now
Erin Covey
U.S. House editor at the Cook Political Report
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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 States2 months 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 States4 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 States4 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 States5 months ago

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Your Hour-By-Hour Guide To Election Night
Q: What are you watching for in those states?
Rakich says Florida is the key focus because it reports results quickly and has several competitive House races. Sweeping those races would point to a strong Democratic night, while Republican wins would be less conclusive given Florida's recent rightward shift.
Your Hour-By-Hour Guide To Election Night
Q: Are there any noteworthy updates on election administration since the last time we talked?
Rakich describes the Justice Department's lawsuit against California and subpoenas to local election officials, a similar letter to Washington, and the department's preemptive lawsuit related to Alaska's Senate race. He also discusses voting-machine reports and the planned election-monitoring program.
Our Final Takes On The 2026 Election
Q: Which races or places could provide the best clues about how different voter groups have shifted?
Mary Radcliffe points to heavily Hispanic districts in Texas and Florida and rural districts in western Virginia, which reports votes early. Lenny Bronner highlights precincts in New York City that may help track differences among Asian American voters.
Our Final Takes On The 2026 Election
Q: Could higher non-response rates from Republicans in Kansas be a warning that polling is missing Republican voters?
The panel says the Kansas survey found Democrats were much more likely to complete it, while other evidence points to low response rates among rural Republicans in some surveys. This could reflect polling problems, but it could also indicate differences in who will turn out.
A Watergate-Scale Rebuke To Trump
Q: Do you think that whether or not this is a turnout or persuasion story affects the possibilities going forward?
Mary Radcliffe says both persuasion and abstention matter: voters can reject candidates by leaving races blank or not voting, and she believes Republicans did that in substantial numbers.

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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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