Editor Chadwick Matlin turns the tables on Galen Druke and asks him questions about what he’s learned from covering the 2022 election and his time as host of the podcast. They consider how much preelection polling can tell us about the state of

The Red Wave Didn't Happen

Nov 9th, 2022 17m 9s

In this late-night installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, Nate Silver and Galen Druke put their “Model Talk” hats on and discuss the initial results from the 2022 midterms. As of this writing, we still don’t know which party will

Emergency Podcast: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Jun 24th, 2022 32m 15s

Legal reporter Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux speaks with Galen Druke about the Justices' arguments for overturning Roe v. Wade, where the legal debate goes next and how this contrasts and complements American opinion on abortion.Learn more about your

Are 1 Percent Of Americans Evil?

Jun 21st, 2022 1h

The crew breaks down a poll that asked Americans to identify from good to evil and lawful to chaotic on the Dungeons and Dragons alignment chart. They also review the mostly finalized congressional maps for the cycle and discuss new polling on

Are Democrats Actually In Disarray?

May 31st, 2022 1h 6m

The crew debates whether the Democratic Party really is actually in disarray as it struggles to pass legislation and faces a difficult midterm year, or if its hurdles are usual for any party in power. The team also discusses public opinion on g

The Most Consequential Governor’s Races

Mar 21st, 2022 1h 5m

Thirty-six governor’s seats are up for election this fall and the crew looks at some where full control of state government might be decided by the governor’s race. They also assess whether narratives from the 2021 gubernatorial election in Vir

How Same-Sex Marriage Broke Through Partisan Politics

Jun 10th, 2021 47m 54s

During the span of 25 years, same-sex marriage went from being an unimaginable idea to settled law. The data behind that evolution is striking. At the beginning of the millennium, about two-thirds of Americans opposed same-sex marriage, and a t

Americans Are Losing Their Religion. That's Changing Politics.

1 Apr 22nd, 2021 49m 35s

Galen Druke and Perry Bacon Jr. speak with political scientist and pastor, Ryan Burge, about how declining American religiosity is shaping our society and politics.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Could The GOP's Future Look Like?

1 Feb 4th, 2021 1h 1m

Galen Druke discusses that question with pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson and writers Ramesh Ponnuru and Henry Olsen, who have all spent their careers in Republican politics and conservative thought.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega

The Media Is Getting Ahead Of Itself On Kenosha

1 Aug 31st, 2020 53m 2s

The crew looks at whether there is evidence for the idea that urban unrest will harm Biden's chances in the 2020 election. They also preview the Democratic Senate primary race in Massachusetts between Rep. Joe Kennedy and Sen. Ed Markey.

DNC Night 4: Biden Pitches Himself As A Good Guy

1 Aug 21st, 2020 41m 6s

The crew reacts to the fourth night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

The U.S. Still Isn't Prepared For A Pandemic Election

Jul 23rd, 2020 39m 6s

In March, it became clear that states needed to reconfigure in-person voting and significantly scale up mail voting so that Americans could vote during a pandemic. Since then, we’ve seen postponed elections, consolidated polling places, long li

White Democrats Are Wary Of Big Ideas To Address Racial Inequality

Jul 16th, 2020 49m 16s

In recent weeks, public opinion has moved significantly in favor of Black Lives Matter and more people have taken the view that Black people face discrimination in America. But is there public support for policies that could address that discri

The Primaries Project: How 1968 Changed Everything

1 Jan 9th, 2020 33m 43s

This is the first installment of our audio documentary series "The Primaries Project," looking at how our primary system came to be and its effect on American history.

The Giuliani Rampage Podcast

May 4th, 2018 36m 38s

President Trump's new lawyer Rudy Giuliani contradicted the president about payments to Stormy Daniels during a two-day long media rampage.

About That Texas Poll

Apr 23rd, 2018 46m 58s

The team debates whether the Texas Senate race is actually winnable for the Democrat. They also discuss the special election in Arizona and how to responsibly cover polls.

The Comey Episode

Apr 16th, 2018 48m 30s

The crew debates the significance of former FBI Director James Comey's new tell-all book. They also look at public opinion of the recent U.S. airstrikes in Syria.

Emergency Podcast: Ryan To Retire

Apr 11th, 2018 23m 14s

House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Wednesday morning that he will not seek reelection in 2018. Perry Bacon Jr. and Julia Azari react to the news.

FiveThirtyEight Family Feud

Apr 3rd, 2018 54m 59s

The team plays a round of "FiveThirtyEight Family Feud" to help determine Trump's strengths and weakness. They also debate the merits of census's new citizenship question.

What If Trump Fired Mueller?

Mar 19th, 2018 53m 49s

President Trump tore into the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller this weekend. The team discusses what would happen if Trump fired Mueller.

The GOP Should Be Freaking Out, PA Edition

Mar 14th, 2018 31m 40s

Democrat Conor Lamb looks poised to win in a Pennsylvania district that voted for Trump by 20 points. The podcast team discusses what the results mean for the midterms.

The Most Special Special Election Yet

Mar 12th, 2018 48m 53s

The crew discusses the candidates and environment heading into Tuesday's special election in Pennsylvania's 18th district - a district that Trump won by 20 points.

Does Trump's Mood Matter?

Mar 5th, 2018 55m 32s

The team makes sense of a week of chaos at the White House and what it says about Trump's decision making. They also discuss how academics rank presidential achievement.