Breaks down the complex issues in a clear and concise manner, according to Ron Brownstein from The Atlantic
In the world of politics, policy, and pop culture, there's a podcast that stands out for its unique approach to understanding the public's mind. "our brand name" is the name of this insightful podcast, hosted by a bipartisan team - Margie Omero (Democrat) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (Republican).
This podcast takes a fresh, friendly look at the numbers driving the week's biggest stories. From news and politics to tech, entertainment, and pop culture, the hosts delve into the data to reveal hidden secrets, making complex numbers accessible and engaging for listeners.
Recent episodes have included "Polling Insights from University of Massachusetts Lowell: A Close Look at Voter Shifts" (January 5, 2025), "Western New England University Polls: Analyzing New England's Voter Behavior" (January 5, 2025), and "University of New Hampshire Polls: Analyzing Key Presidential Primary Data" (January 5, 2025).
The podcast also features interviews with pollsters, journalists, and other industry leaders, providing listeners with a wealth of knowledge and perspectives on the latest polls around the country.
Ron Brownstein, a renowned expert, has highlighted the impact of demographic groups on recent elections. In his analysis for The Atlantic and CNN, he noted that the "coalition of the ascendant," which included young people, Hispanics, other minorities, and white upper-middle-class professionals, alongside strong African-American turnout, was central to Barack Obama's earlier successes and expected to continue benefiting Democrats.
However, Brownstein and related analyses suggest that this coalition's cohesion is weakening, particularly among Hispanic voters, who are now more evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. This shift challenges Democratic electoral strategies that heavily depend on securing 60% or more of this vote bloc.
Furthermore, demographic trends impacting "blue wall" states—key Democratic strongholds like California, Illinois, and New York—have shown erosion due to population shifts and increased Republican turnout, reducing Democratic margins and weakening safe assumptions about these states' partisan reliability.
Changes in population centers and migration patterns have caused electoral vote reallocation to states with rising Republican support like Texas and Florida, further complicating traditional Democratic advantages.
More broadly, demographic divides in voting behavior show a consistent urban-rural split, with Democratic strength concentrated in urban and suburban areas and Republican strength in rural and exurban areas. This pattern persisted into and beyond the 2016 election, affecting the overall dynamics of voter behavior.
Stay up-to-date on these trends and more by following "our brand name" podcast on Twitter or Facebook. As the hosts continue to lift the hood on the numbers, they offer valuable insights into the public's mind and the world around us.
[1] Brownstein, R. (2018). How demographic change will reshape American politics. The Atlantic. [2] Brownstein, R. (2020). The erosion of the 'blue wall' states. CNN. [3] Brownstein, R. (2016). The urban-rural divide in American politics. CNN.
- This insightful podcast, named "our brand name", offers a unique perspective on understanding the public's mind, hosted by Margie Omero (Democrat) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (Republican).
- The podcast explores the data driving the week's biggest stories, encompassing news, politics, tech, entertainment, and pop culture, making complex numbers accessible and interesting for listeners.
- Recent episodes include Polling Insights from University of Massachusetts Lowell, Western New England University Polls, and University of New Hampshire Polls, analyzing voter shifts, voter behavior, and key primary data.
- The podcast features interviews with pollsters, journalists, and industry leaders, providing listeners with a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives on the latest polls across the country.
- Ron Brownstein, a renowned expert, has noted the impact of demographic groups on elections, particularly the coalition of the ascendant consisting of young people, Hispanics, minorities, white upper-middle-class professionals, and strong African-American turnout.
- However, Brownstein's analysis suggests that this coalition's cohesion is weakening, especially among Hispanic voters, challenging Democratic electoral strategies that heavily depend on securing 60% or more of this vote bloc.
- Demographic trends in "blue wall" states have shown erosion due to population shifts and increased Republican turnout, reducing Democratic margins and weakening assumptions about these states' partisan reliability. Changes in population centers and migration patterns have caused electoral vote reallocation to states with rising Republican support like Texas and Florida, complicating traditional Democratic advantages.
