Today on the podcast let’s talk about the kryptonite to President Trump and that is Epstein. It was only a matter of time before some documents were released that continue to suggest that President Trump knew more about Epstein than he has been letting on. And we do know that there are more documents coming and more news will be made. So let’s talk about what might be coming and how that might affect President Trump’s approval rating, and his ability to govern. We’ll also discuss the broader political issues including Venezuela, the recent government shutdown, and divisions within both the Democratic and Republican parties.

Thanks for tuning in and have a great week.

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Today is a special Election Day edition of Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby where we’ll discuss the latest polling data from New Jersey. We’ll analyze the current race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, with key trends and demographics influencing voter behavior. We’re seeing a sizable significant gender gap, the role of married versus non-married voters, and the impact of independent voters. Get insights into how these dynamics could lead to a big Democratic night, reflecting a broader commentary on Donald Trump’s influence and voters’ sentiments.

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A lot has happened in the last year since the 2024 election and in the odd number year after a presidential election the focus is on New Jersey and Virginia which have been bell-weather states. So let’s look at the current state of these elections, and the all important New York City mayoral election. There are critical challenges that Mamdani faces as he transitions from a campaign figure to a potential governing leader. We discuss his lack of administrative experience and the ongoing pressure he will face if inaugurated as mayor. There are parallels to Obama’s rise through digital politics and swift rise to fame as well and will those advantages create headwinds or tailwinds in a potential Mamdani administration? 

As always thanks for tuning and we’ll see you next time with brand new polling data.

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Today Jeremy will share some of our latest numbers on presidential approval, crime, and the controversial issue of deploying National Guard troops to cities.

Below the national numbers, when we look at key demographics some very interesting insights emerge.

We’ll also look at the public’s support for  political ideologies represented by figures like Mamdani and the late Charlie Kirk.

We’ll break down how location impacts political opinions, providing key insights ahead of the midterm elections.

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In this episode of Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby, we’ll engage in a critical discussion about the current state of global leadership and the unfolding of a massive political revolution. We’ll examine the behavior of past and current political figures, particularly President Trump’s actions and rhetoric, and the broader implications of hyperpolarization.

Our conversation explores economic disparities, the failure of global leadership, and the potential for a political upheaval reminiscent of historical revolutions.

 Are our institutions capable of reigning in what new and faster and more dynamic technologies are going to bring?

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

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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.

Thanks for tuning in – make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your podcasts, and we’ll see you next week.

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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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