Today on the podcast let’s discuss the misunderstood nature of freedom of speech in the United States. Between the  concerning interventions by the Federal Communications Commission, political overreach, and the cultural impact of media on both sides of the political spectrum, how is this contributing to our political tribalism?

We’ll also look to history to see how speech and media played a role in events leading up to the Rwandan genocide.

How can we bring back the importance of recognizing the inherent goodness in most people and finding common ground in an increasingly divided society?

Thanks for tuning in – we’ll see you next week.

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Today on the podcast, we do need to address the terrible tragedy this week with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, as well as the continuing epidemic of shootings around the country. Many things are lost here.

Our main topic today is that we have some new polling data on Independents – who they are and what it could mean in 2026. We asked them about both major parties’ strengths and weaknesses and their feedback is not good news for either party.

Finally – we’ll talk about our current climate and the need and opportunity to re-humanize politics. If one or both parties fail to seize that opportunity it is at everyone’s peril.

Thanks for tuning in – we’ll see you next week.

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Today we have new numbers to share of over 1,00 likely voters tracking their thoughts on the President’s approval and several major issues. Trump’s approval rating has improved slightly after a dip due to the Epstein story. We’ll analyze the latest data around the top concerns for voters, including inflation, healthcare, immigration, and crime, and which party voters think is better equipped to handle these issues.

We’ll also touch on the Democrats’ struggle to define their agenda and appeal to key voting groups, with debate on whether their focus on scandals like Epstein helps or hinders their position.

Check out our latest data on our Trends page and make sure you’re subscribed on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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It’s the Friday of Labor Day weekend and today on the podcast let’s update our listeners on the notion of age cohorts and what’s germinating and developing.

When we talk about age cohorts – we’re talking about people and the values and characters they develop because of the historical period of which they live. So today let’s talk about the differences of generations and how the times shape their views and actions.

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Being that we’re both students of history, we’re going to leave the numbers aside today and talk about the parallels between today’s political climate and what daily life was like in 1939. It was the beginning of World War II. There is a similar sense of foreboding and worry.

So today lets look at the current geopolitical conditions and their historical parallels with 1939 including rising power, nationalism and anxiety.

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In this episode of the Real Polling In Real Time With Zogby, get into the uncertainties surrounding the upcoming summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin with the president’s weakened political standing, low approval ratings, and domestic controversies, including the federalization of Washington DC police.

We’ll discuss the geopolitical implications of the Russia-Ukraine war and the larger context of U.S. foreign policy among intense hyperpolarization in U.S. politics and the potential impact on upcoming midterm elections.

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In this episode of ‘Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby,’ we’ll discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza, drawing parallels to historical conflicts like Vietnam. We have recent polling data on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that highlight the stark differences in public opinion between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. and among other various groups.

We’ll unpack the possible motivations behind Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s policies and the global reactions to Israel’s actions, including condemnations from international leaders. Finally – what’s the potential end game of this conflict?

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In this episode of ‘Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby,’ we’ll analyze the dramatic drop in President Trump’s approval ratings. We’ll detail his slipping support across key demographic groups such as Republicans, independents, Hispanics, parents with young children, and new media consumers.

The conversation also touches on historical analogies to previous presidents, including George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, who managed to recover their ratings during crises. But we’re skeptical about Trump’s ability to rally the nation due to hyperpolarization and his character issues.

Check out our latest polling data on our Trends page.

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Today on the podcast, let’s talk about some polls (not ours) that have recently come out which are very telling. In our weekly report card for the Washington Examiner we use the line ‘are we one Saturday away from a Saturday night massacre’ – a reference to the Nixon scandals which shifted from Watergate to the release of Nixon’s secret recordings. Are we in such a moment?

President Trump faces scrutiny as his connections to Jeffrey Epstein come to light, and threatens to be a defining issue of his presidency. Broader topics include global tensions with China and Russia advocating for a new world order and implications on the Western financial system.

But at the core are we in a deep-seated crisis within both U.S. political parties, where that neither Democrats nor Republicans have the upper hand in this escalating political warfare?

Thanks as always for watching and listening – and we’ll see you next time.

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In today’s episode, we’ll discuss the potential unraveling of the MAGA movement amidst recent controversies. Though not yet captured by any polling, the Jeffrey Epstein saga, budget disagreements, and conflicting statements on amnesty for farm workers and seeding conflict and confusion within the MAGA base.

We’ll also revisit recent numbers showing a small decline in support for the president in key voter groups such as veterans, young adults, and new media consumers.

Can Trump unite the base again?

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