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How Trump's push for Canadian statehood would hurt the GOP
Democrats would flip the House and get a boost in presidential and Senate races.
February 26, 2025Americans voted for Trump, but don't support his agenda
Our look at nearly 300 poll questions finds Trump is more popular than Trumpism.
February 25, 2025How 'DEI' replaced 'structural racism' in the national conversation
Media framing of racial issues has changed since the George Floyd protests.
February 24, 2025
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March 03
Is the era of ‘macho man’ politics here? | 538 Politics Podcast
In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with Rachael Bade and Geoffrey Skelley about what to expect from congressional negotiations.
March 03
March 03
What to expect from Trump's address to Congress
Trump's flurry of executive actions may foreshadow fewer congressional requests.
March 03
February 27
No, it's not getting more dangerous to fly | 538 Politics Podcast
In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen discusses flight safety data with CNN Senior Data Reporter and 538 alumnus himself Harry Enten.
February 27
February 27
Who will win at the 2025 Oscars?
It's an unpredictable year, but other award shows give us a clue.
February 27
February 26
How Trump's push for Canadian statehood would hurt the GOP
Democrats would flip the House and get a boost in presidential and Senate races.
February 26
February 25
Americans voted for Trump, but don't support his agenda
Our look at nearly 300 poll questions finds Trump is more popular than Trumpism.
February 25
February 25
Democrats aren't popular. What should they do about it? | 538 Politics Podcast
In this 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with Washington Post data scientist Lenny Bronner and New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik about how the Democratic party may evolve.
February 25
February 24
How 'DEI' replaced 'structural racism' in the national conversation
Media framing of racial issues has changed since the George Floyd protests.
February 24
February 20
Why it matters that Trump is deleting government data
Data disruptions could cause big issues in both the public and private sectors.
February 20
February 20
Trump's theory of presidential power | 538 Politics Podcast
In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast Galen speaks with constitutional law professor Peter Shane about presidential power and its limits during President Trump's second term.
February 20
February 19
What Americans think of Trump's support for Israel
Plus, polling on U.S. expansion, the Russia-Ukraine war and approval of Trump.
February 19
February 18
How much is Trump to blame for high egg prices?
The president promised to lower prices on "day one," but it won't be so easy.
February 18
February 14
A Valentine? In This Romantic Recession? | 538 Politics Podcast
On this Valentine’s Day installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen is joined by Daniel Cox and Kelsey Eyre Hammond of the Survey Center on American Life.
February 14
February 13
What do Americans think about Trump's tariffs?
Economists agree they would raise prices, and Americans agree that would be bad.
February 13
February 12
How Americans' changing views on health paved the way for RFK Jr.
The rise of misinformation online has helped fringe ideas go mainstream.
February 12
February 11
What the data says about Trump's deportation programs
It's unclear how many violent criminals are among those ICE has arrested.
February 11
February 10
How data became a political football | 538 Politics Podcast
In this post-Super Bowl edition, the 538 crew talks about prop bets and the rapid rise of sports gambling, along with the offlining of key government datasets under President Trump and why it matters.
February 10
February 06
The view from Europe | 538 Politics Podcast
Jeanna Smialek, Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times, joins the show to break down the view from Europe.
February 06
February 04
Will Trump's agenda make it through Congress? | 538 Politics Podcast
On this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen is joined by Rachael Bade, Politico’s Capitol Hill bureau chief and senior Washington columnist.
February 04
February 03
Will tariffs end Trump’s honeymoon? | 538 Politics Podcast
Today on the 538 Politics podcast, the crew breaks down these tariff orders and how Americans feel about them.
February 03
January 31
Trump’s federal funding fiasco | 538 Politics Podcast
The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo attacking DEI programs and putting trillions in government funding at risk. States sued, and the administration backtracked.
January 31
January 27
What Americans think about Trump's plans | 538 Politics Podcast
What do Americans want from Trump’s second term? The crew delves into this question, exploring thermostatic public opinion and Trump’s strategy of testing the waters on key issues.
January 27
January 21
Trump's second term begins | 538 Politics Podcast
The crew reacts to President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address, as well as Trump’s plans for issuing dozens of executive orders.
January 21
January 16
The highs and lows of Biden’s presidency | 538 Politics Podcast
With just days remaining in President Joe Biden’s term, the crew reflects on the past four years and tries to determine how this administration will be remembered.
January 16
January 14
How serious is Trump about Greenland? | 538 Politics Podcast
With one week remaining before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, the nation is orienting itself towards his policy goals. Will they include the addition of new American territory?
January 14
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What Will The Politics of 2025 Look Like? | 538 Politics Podcast
What’s on the horizon for American politics in 2025? In this episode of the 538 Politics Podcast, the team dives into what lies ahead.
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