Snowfall amidst Election Polls Reported
In the latest episode of the popular podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture.", hosts Margie Omero (Democrat) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (Republican) delve into the current political landscape of America.
The podcast features a bipartisan team that brings together diverse perspectives, occasionally interviewing pollsters, journalists, and other industry leaders. This week, they discuss a range of topics, from news and politics to tech, entertainment, and pop culture.
One of the key discussions revolves around the political preferences of Americans. As of mid-2025, the country shows a near-even split between the two major parties. About 46% identify or lean Republican, while a roughly equal share leans Democratic. Interestingly, younger adults under 50 tend to lean Democratic, while those 50 and older tilt Republican. Men generally lean more Republican than women, and women under 50 are somewhat more Democratic than older women.
Recent shifts have seen Democratic Party affiliation edge over Republican affiliation, reversing a 2024 Republican advantage. However, this shift does not necessarily translate into a broad perception that Democrats are more capable of effective governance. Americans are closely divided in views on which party can effectively manage the federal government, and slightly more believe Republicans can bring about needed changes. Democrats are seen somewhat more favorably on ethics and putting country interests ahead of party interests, though these perceptions are modest overall.
The podcast also touches upon the favorability of former President Donald Trump. His approval rating remains very strong among Republicans, with about 90% viewing him favorably and 60% very favorably. In contrast, most Democrats hold unfavorable views of Trump. Independents are more divided. Trump’s strong support among Republicans contributed to his 2024 electoral victory, including winning all seven swing states and flipping six that he had lost previously. Republican vote shares increased nationwide compared to 2020, with notable gains in key states such as New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
The podcast also discusses Trump's Iran policy, with a HuffPost/YouGov poll revealing Americans' thoughts on the matter. Additionally, there is a discussion about whether Americans support impeachment, although specific data sources were not specified in the provided search results.
Other topics covered in the episode include celebrity influence in politics, the progress of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, and the Democratic primary standings, although the search results did not provide up-to-date information on these topics.
For those interested in delving deeper into the numbers driving the week's biggest stories, the podcast promises to "lift the hood on the numbers revealing the hidden secrets of the public's mind". Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture.".
[1] Source: Pew Research Center [2] Source: Gallup [3] Source: NBC News and The Associated Press
- The popular podcast "Politics. Policy. Polling. Pop Culture." features Margie Omero (a Democrat) and Kristen Soltis Anderson (a Republican), who discuss the current American political landscape.
- The podcast regularly invites pollsters, journalists, and industry leaders for interviews.
- In the latest episode, they covered topics ranging from news, politics, and tech to entertainment, pop culture, and more.
- The conversation delved into the political preferences of Americans, with an almost equal split between the two major parties.
- Current statistics show that 46% identify or lean Republican, while 46% lean Democratic, with younger adults and women generally favoring the Democrats.
- Data shows that despite a Democratic edge in party affiliation, Americans are evenly divided on which party can effectively manage the federal government.
- The podcast discussed former President Donald Trump's approval rating, which remains high among Republicans, with 90% viewing him favorably and 60% very favorably.
- They also touched upon the Iran policy, impeachment opinions, celebrity influence in politics, and the progress of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, but up-to-date information was not available for these topics in the provided search results. The podcast aims to provide insights into the numbers driving the week's biggest stories. [Sources: Pew Research Center, Gallup, NBC News and The Associated Press]
