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 | 148 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||
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Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV are probably the two most prominent Americans in the world right now, and they're fighting. So we asked American Catholics (including those who voted for Trump) what they thought of their feud, and about Trump's Truth So... more
On this bonus episode of The Focus Group, Rachel and guest Sami Sage of Betches Media wonder whether millennials are truly still ‘cringe.’ They also discuss the Gen Z gender gap, and how some politically moderate young women are navigating that polit... more
If there's a blue wave in the 2026 elections, it'll be either because new people start voting for Democrats, or the current Republican base gets sad and stays home. So we convened a focus group of 2020 and 2024 Trump voters who are unhappy with his a... more
The Iran War has been going on for a month, and it’s deeply, DEEPLY unpopular. Plus, we get reactions from swing voters on the characters inside the Trump administration who they like (like Marco Rubio), or REALLY dislike (listen to find out). Atlant... more
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Anti-progressive lesbian who's "not" MAGA... yet.
Podcast Addict121 days agoFLMikey- A shorter work week? Yay!!!!
Oh wait – they’re not going to pay me the same for that, are they?
Apple Podcasts1Billybill1984
United States22 days ago - Rachel Janfaza
While I’m looking forward to Sarah’s return, I think Rachel did a great job filling in. Thanks for stepping in and providing interesting conversations and thoughtful questions.
Apple Podcasts5Flipper-sanUnited Statesa month ago - Texas
Always a worthwhile listen bc I learn something but some raise my blood pressure more than others. Trump voters make me crazy!
Apple Podcasts5Mrvlous
Canada2 months ago - Can’t Miss
Such a great show with thoughtful framing of the concepts being discussed in the focus groups. Sometimes it’s hard to listen to the answers, but it’s important to hear what people are actually saying.
Apple Podcasts5KaricooksUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #50 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #43 | Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #95 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #124 | Canada/News |
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This show provides on-the-ground insights from focus groups to illuminate how everyday voters think about politics, policy, and current events. Episodes consistently tackle voter sentiment on topics like electability, immigration, health care, economic issues, and partisan dynamics, often through conversations with guests who are journalists, pollsters, or policy analysts. A standout feature is the fly-on-the-wall format that foregrounds ordinary voters' perspectives, sometimes sparked by high-profile political moments, and then contextualized by expert hosts and guests. The show's openness to a wide range of viewpoints—paired with detailed qualitative data—offers listeners a nuanced view of how different voter segments reason and talk abou... more
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Recent guests on The Focus Group Podcast include:
1. Amy Walter
2. Ashley Parker
3. Megan McArdle
4. Anderson Clayton
5. Bill Kristol
6. Ed Elson
7. Elaine Godfrey
8. Eric Benson
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