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 | 170 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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North Carolina has been a difficult nut for Democrats to crack for nearly two decades. But relatively popular former Gov. Roy Cooper appears to be on the verge of changing that this year, partly because NOBODY knows who his opponent is. Western Carol... more
Why is 80-year-old Ed Markey surviving a Democratic revolt against aging politicians? Sarah Longwell and GBH’s Adam Reilly listen to Massachusetts voters explain why Rep. Seth Moulton’s 'new generation' argument isn’t landing—and what the race reveal... more
Amy Walter returns to the pod for a pundit therapy session. She and Sarah discuss:
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A recent focus group of Georgia swing voters, and what they think of Sen. Jon Ossoff and his opponent.
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The massive polling misses in the Wisconsin and Mi... more
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
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- Amy is really good, so…
No need to ask “right?“ In the middle of every other sentence.
Apple Podcasts5Billybill1984
United States2 months ago - Sarah Rocks!
Love the broad views and comparative group messages! How about a group of mental health professionals?
Apple Podcasts5DocDawn17United States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago - July 18 focus group pod
Thank you for the thoughtful conversation on character that I’ve heard or read in years.
Apple Podcasts527607United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #60 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #172 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  Australia/News/Politics |
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A deep-dive into voter attitudes through real focus-group conversations, with analysis from political reporters, strategists, and policy experts. Episodes cover candidate dynamics, identity politics, policy trade-offs, and how local concerns (like data centers, housing, taxes) shape national narratives. Notable moments include live debunking of debate questions, debates on AI, healthcare, and foreign policy, and robust discussions about how voters interpret leadership, character, and coalition-building. The show stands out for its data-driven focus-group format, candid voter voices, and a willingness to explore both substantive policy questions and the messy realities of electoral psychology. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want nuan... more
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Recent guests on The Focus Group Podcast include:
1. Christopher Cooper
2. Adam Reilly
3. Darline Graham
4. Meg Kinnard
5. Jonathan Cohn
6. David French
7. Kyle Clark
8. Patrick Svitek
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