The Focus Group Podcast
The BulwarkUnfiltered, uncompromising, unexpected—The Focus Group is a look into what the average voter thinks about politics, policy, and current events. Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, has conducted hundreds of hours of focus groups all across the country. She and a series of special guests will take you behind the glass to hear what real focus group participants have to say. www.thebulwa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 167 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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The battle lines of the next Republican primary are being drawn in Florida's Republican primary for governor. There's a 'MAGA Establishment' frontrunner running with Donald Trump's endorsement (but who a lot of Republicans aren't that excited about),... more
After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s passing in July, South Carolina is holding a special Republican primary to replace him as the nominee for U.S. Senate. His sister, Sen. Darline Graham, has President Trump’s endorsement. But the polls (and our focus group)... more
At the end of one of the most expensive Democratic primaries for Senate in American history, Abdul El-Sayed appears to be pulling away. We've been talking to Democratic primary voters in Michigan about El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens, and what they l... more
In Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro is on track for a pretty big win in November. And he can't do that without winning over a lot of former Trump voters, including the ones in our focus group. Cook Political Report editor in chief Amy Walter returns t... more
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- Amy is really good, so…
No need to ask “right?“ In the middle of every other sentence.
Apple Podcasts5Billybill1984
United Statesa month ago - Sarah Rocks!
Love the broad views and comparative group messages! How about a group of mental health professionals?
Apple Podcasts5DocDawn17United Statesa month ago - David French is a liar
Hit my limit. He’s obsessed with constructing false values and morality where none existed. Maybe that’s just cope but we can’t keep lying about important things. His latest nonsense is about the deep “integrity” and “politeness” of the Reagan administration! The Iran - Contra corruption scheme ran from 1981-1986. It wasn’t a sideshow. It was emblematic of what a group of people very much wanted and how we’ve arrived at our current timeline. What a joke to pretend it wasn’t a huge deal, emblemat... more
Apple Podcasts1nbsfmcUnited Statesa month ago - Fascinating episode that was frustratingly off format
I adore The Focus Group, but this latest episode about character, while absolutely enlightening, was also incredibly frustrating.
I listen to this podcast, even with its irregular schedule, because I want to hear from voters and understand the state of different voter groups. I am not tuning in to hear Sarah and former Republicans venting to one another. I understand that those conversations are part of the broader Bulwark ecosystem, but that is precisely why it felt so frustrating to have an e... more
Apple Podcasts3skinnyassUnited Statesa month ago - July 18 focus group pod
Thank you for the thoughtful conversation on character that I’ve heard or read in years.
Apple Podcasts527607United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #116 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
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The show centers on real voters and how they think about politics, policy, and current events, with candid discussions drawn from focus groups across the country. Episodes frequently dissect hot-button issues—housing, inflation, immigration, crime, foreign policy, and AI's impact on work and media—through the lens of ordinary participants, complemented by sharp analysis from political journalists, strategists, and policy thinkers. A standout characteristic is the structured, data-informed approach to voter sentiment, often juxtaposed with provocative messaging and fresh perspectives from guests with deep industry expertise. This combination tends to attract listeners who want humanized, data-grounded insight into how different demographics ... more
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Recent guests on The Focus Group Podcast include:
1. Darline Graham
2. Meg Kinnard
3. David French
4. Kyle Clark
5. Patrick Svitek
6. Peter Hamby
7. Greg Bluestein
8. David Frum
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