The Downballot podcast is dedicated to the thousands of elections below the presidency, from Senate to city council. With more than 20 years of experience analyzing U.S. elections, we provide unparalleled insight into congressional, state, and local races nationwide. Tune in every Thursday morning for one-of-a-kind coverage of these key contests. www.the-downballot.com
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 185 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews |
Rob Sand may be the last remaining Democrat holding statewide office in Iowa, but as he wages a bid for governor, he lays out a compelling case for why the state is purpler than you might think on this week’s episode of The Downballot podcast.
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Polling is more difficult than ever, particularly in a city as complicated and diverse as New York. Adam Carlson, founding partner at Zenith Research, joins us to discuss how he conducted a detailed poll of the New York City mayor’s race and how he v... more
Digital advertising is an increasingly important part of every political campaign, but it turns out tons of money gets wasted on, well, crap. Myles Bugbee, the founder of Persuasion & Pixels, joins us on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast ... more
Even amidst all the grim news, supporters of democracy have much more power than they think. That's the message from election law expert Justin Levitt on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast.
Levitt explains why Donald Trump has almost no l... more
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I listened weekly for the past few years. Great to have a local election news source.
However, they consistently call centrist, establishment Dems “progressives.” In their definition, “progressivism” is simply stale identity politics peddled by Hilary Clinton & co.
I listened weekly for the past few years. Great to have a local election news source.
However, they consistently call centrist, establishment Dems “progressives.” In their definition, “progressivism” is simply stale identity politics peddled by Hilary Clinton & co.
At the same time, they’ve mum noticeably mum in covering competitive left-wing candidates (e.g. Zohran Mamdani) that focus on economic populism.
Great content on the elections that matter but don’t get coverage
Easy to digest info about the backbone of US politics. Dave and Dave are great hosts!
The Downballot podcast brings one of the most informative political news sources to life with the Davids discussing and analyzing the weeks stories.
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Focusing on the breadth of elections beneath the presidential level, this podcast provides a comprehensive look at congressional, state, and local races in the U.S. Episodes frequently feature expert commentary on electoral dynamics, analyzing voter trends, campaign strategies, and the significance of grassroots movements. Notable discussions include the challenges and intricacies of gerrymandering, the role of various political movements, and the implications of demographic shifts in voting behavior. With a commitment to insightful analysis, the hosts engage with both seasoned politicians and innovative newcomers, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives.
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Recent guests on The Downballot include:
1. Adam Carlson
2. Myles Bugbee
3. Justin Levitt
4. Jennifer Rodriguez
5. Graham Platner
6. Billie Butler
7. Mihaela Plesa
8. Ally Mutnick
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