Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe

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Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics.Have you ever wanted to put a deeper lens on how culture is shaping our politics? For instance ... How did crypto bros. become a powerful political force? Why is the “right” considered today’s counter culture? And when exactly did green energy become so lib-coded? Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put one of these loaded questions under the microscope.

  1. 1d ago

    Are data centres the new NIMBY frontier? ft. David Coletto

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: https://relaywithkyla.substack.com/p/ai-euphoria-will-kill-your-brandhttps://abacusdata.ca/canadians-split-on-ai-data-centres-as-cost-concerns-and-local-opposition-emerge/Guest "Go-To" Data Source: https://www.economist.comRandom Sample Links: https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/about-us/newsroom/gen-z-resentment-toward-ai-grows-as-adoption-stagnates-and-workplace-fears-mounthttps://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54567-how-strong-is-uk-support-for-rejoining-the-european-unionThank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    50 min

  2. May 28

    Is the term “toxic masculinity” cancelled? ft. Corey Oser

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/81-599-x/81-599-x2022002-eng.htmhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/education/article-canada-postsecondary-university-college-men-women-gender-gap/https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1410001701&pickMembers%5B0%5D=1.1&pickMembers%5B1%5D=2.8&cubeTimeFrame.startMonth=04&cubeTimeFrame.startYear=2019&cubeTimeFrame.endMonth=04&cubeTimeFrame.endYear=2026&referencePeriods=20190401%2C20260401https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-men-mental-health-1.5871935https://menshealthfoundation.ca/research/2025-mens-mental-health-research/https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/most-canadians-feel-achieving-gender-equality-important-themhttps://changeresearch.substack.com/p/has-this-become-a-gendered-election Guest "Go-To" Data Source: https://www.opendemocracy.net/tag/5050/Random Sample Links: https://abacusdata.ca/canadian-politics-carney-government-approval-and-liberal-lead-reach-new-highs-as-optimism-about-canada-improves/https://www.chaoticera.news/p/big-on-tiktok-fox-news?utm_source=www.chaoticera.news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=big-on-tiktok-fox-news&_bhlid=c817c000943aa099365933095c883c9771455c3eThank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    45 min

  3. May 21

    Is Alberta separatism more bark than bite? ft. pollster Janet Brown

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-separatism-janet-brown-mitch-sylvestre-9.7178496https://www.pollara.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alberta_Spotlight-Apr-2026-media-v2.pdfhttps://abacusdata.ca/alberta-independence-remains-a-minority-view-most-believe-premier-smith-would-vote-to-separate/https://pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/bye-bye-mon-cowboyhttps://angusreid.org/alberta-referendum-immigration-danielle-smith-social-services-temporary-residents/Guest "Go-To" Data Source: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/west-of-centre/id1496639620Random Sample Links: https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2026/05/07/trust-in-health-and-wellness-influencers/https://angusreid.org/sports-betting-addiction/Thank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 3m

  4. May 15

    Is Ozempic healthcare’s silver bullet? ft. Dr. Peter Singer

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: https://www.emarketer.com/content/twice-many-us-consumers-now-using-glp-1shttps://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/strategy/glp-1-trends-and-impact-on-business-models.htmlhttps://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/glp-1-use-cost-hurdles-axios-ipsos-pollhttps://thenextbigthink.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-the-want-gets-quiethttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/travel/airlines-weight-loss-drugs.htmlhttps://www.adaventures.com/the-glp-1-economyGuest "Go-To" Data Source: https://x.com/DanielJDruckerhttps://x.com/picardonhealthhttps://x.com/natashaloderRandom Sample Links: https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/state-of-renting-2026-reporthttps://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54707-how-many-americans-think-they-could-beat-donald-trump-in-a-fightThank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    56 min

  5. May 7

    Are Quebecers second-guessing separatism? ft. Philippe Fournier

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: https://www.tiktok.com/@kinji.qc/video/7528783343312276742https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/young-proud-online-quebecs-newest-sovereigntists-hope-to-revive-an-aging-movement/article_2dc14e86-998d-5e2e-96bf-2675cd56a0c8.htmlhttps://qc125.com/20260301-leg-ind.htmhttps://qc125.com/20260419-leg-ind.htmGuest "Go-To" Data Source: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/an-astronauts-guide-to-life-on-earth/9780345812704.htmlRandom Sample Links: https://substack.com/@natesilver/note/c-251637583https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2026/Thank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    50 min

  6. Apr 30

    Did the Clip Economy steal the plot? ft. pollster Dan Arnold

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: https://x.com/edels0n/status/2044080758164472058https://sproutsocial.com/insights/short-form-video/https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54298-how-short-form-video-on-social-media-is-impacting-tv-viewership-in-2026https://research.mountain.com/insights/audience-deep-dive-generation-z/https://bradstulberg.substack.com/p/a-new-study-shows-short-form-videohttps://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/toxic-politics-and-tiktok-engagement-in-the-2024-u-s-election/https://www.pollara.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RoganPodcast-MediaRelease.pdfGuest "Go-To" Data Source: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfmRandom Sample Links: https://navigatorresearch.org/one-in-five-trump-2024-voters-regret-their-vote/https://relaywithkyla.substack.com/p/ai-euphoria-will-kill-your-brandThank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    48 min

  7. Apr 24

    Is climate action too lib-coded? ft. Catherine McKenna

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: https://researchco.ca/2026/04/02/climate-change/https://reclimate.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Re.Climate-Public-Opinion-Summary-2025-Report.pdfhttps://researchco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tables_Environment_CAN_02Apr2026.pdfhttps://cleanenergycanada.org/poll-two-thirds-of-canadians-favour-developing-clean-energy-over-fossil-fuels-while-85-wish-to-maintain-or-increase-federal-climate-action/Guest "Go-To" Data Source: Take a break from politics!Random Sample Links: https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/2/pgaf017/8016017?login=falseThank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    1h 2m

  8. Apr 16

    Are populists the silent majority? ft. Greg Lyle

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics. Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope. Host Sources: The Potential of Left PopulismPollaraGuest "Go-To" Data Source: Kyla Scanlon's newsletter Random Sample Links: Premiers’ PerformanceGlobal Leader Approval Rating Tracker Thank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube. Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media. The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

    58 min
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Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics.Have you ever wanted to put a deeper lens on how culture is shaping our politics? For instance ... How did crypto bros. become a powerful political force? Why is the “right” considered today’s counter culture? And when exactly did green energy become so lib-coded? Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put one of these loaded questions under the microscope.

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