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Each week Henry Olsen, columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will talk about the presidential and congressional races with leading political journalists and analysts, people who are out in the field and won't give you media spin. Find out who's leading the pack and who's an also-ran, with Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen.Listen to Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen, a... more

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • A Beautiful Mind

    Olsen is a wonderful pollster and thinker. I think the show scratches my itch for political content but let’s throw a little fun into it too!!!! I think having video would absolutely elevate the podcast and bring far more options. For instance, I would LOVE an episode called STRIP TRIVIA, wherein Olsen and his esteemed guest MUST take off an article of clothing for each bit of Trivia missed. LOL. Just a silly idea hahha. Keep up the good work!!!

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    Age 12
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  • WEAK Interviewer

    Olsen has some interesting things to say, but he has some serious weak spots. His interview with Michael Tamasky was a joke. Tamasky indicated a lot that progressive aren't confrontational enough and said they never choose a villain for their stories like they should. Seriously? Hitler and Trump comparisons aren't good enough? Olson did not push back one bit. Also, it would help if Olson was honest and knew what he is talking about with certain issues. On one podcast, he said over and over and o... more

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  • Thanks!

    I love geeking out with all the election information. The podcast is a must for everyone, but especially for political junkies.

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States in Play
Q: How do you do your polling, and is a statewide poll of this scale feasible for the budget you mentioned?
They use vendor rates to achieve approximately 700-sample statewide polls for Virginia at a low cost, with plans to charge more for larger statewide polls in other states, and they emphasize sample weighting and targeting to improve representativeness.
A Labor of Love
Q: Do you plan to implement live maps for more races this cycle?
Live maps are challenging due to traffic and technical limitations, but they're considered for popular races when feasible; the team weighs usefulness against site stability.
A Labor of Love
Q: How do you distribute work among the team to cover such a volume of races and data?
We split daily roundups among eight active members, each taking a day and selecting the stories they find most interesting, with moderators assembling the story lists from shared links.
Texas: It’s Like a Whole Different Country
Q: What does the UT poll suggest about Crockett vs. Talarico in the Democratic primary?
The UT poll shows Crockett with a lead, but Talarico has narrowed the gap, making the race more competitive and underscoring ongoing concerns about electability.
To Win or Not to Win: Is that the Question?
Q: What does your data say about moving farther to the left on economics as a persuasion issue?
The data suggests that very few examples show moving left on economic policy without addressing other important issues has been effective in winning elections.

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A data-driven politics podcast that centers on polling, elections, and strategy across presidential and congressional contests. Episodes feature in-depth conversations with reporters, pollsters, and analysts who bring granular district-level context, messaging analysis, and data-driven insights to current race dynamics. A standout trait is the host's emphasis on empirical evidence and methodological nuance, often dissecting polling reliability, turnout effects, and the impact of endorsements and ad campaigns. Listeners can expect rigorous electoral analysis, cross-cutting coverage of national trends and specific state races, and clear takes on what polls and data suggest about likely outcomes and strategies for campaigns and campaigns' spon... more

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