The Focus Group Podcast

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The Focus Group Podcast

Unfiltered, uncompromising, unexpected—The Focus Group is a look into what the average voter thinks about politics, policy, and current events. Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, has conducted hundreds of hours of focus groups all across the country. She and a series of special guests will take you behind the glass to hear what real focus group participants have to say. https://www.thebulwark.com/podcast/focus-group/

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Caretaker Presidency (with Evan Osnos)

    As Joe Biden leaves office, we're taking one last look at his presidency, and what we've heard said about him since 2020.

    1h 3m

  2. 12/21/2024

    It's Not Like a Newscast (with Tim Miller)

    The podcast-sphere was one of the most covered election stories. Sarah and Tim turn over why the medium appeals to the newest Trump voters—and specifically Rogan fans.

    57 min

  3. 12/14/2024

    Hate Was Up, Prices Were Down (with Marc Caputo)

    We've discussed what Trump's newest voters found wanting about Democrats in '24. This week, we turn our attention to their affirmative case for Trump.

    58 min

  4. 12/07/2024

    An 'Unserious' Show (with Jonathan V. Last)

    We've got (Thanksgiving) leftover focus group sound we didn't get to last week. JVL returns to parry with Sarah over whether this is a serious country still.

    1h 10m

  5. 11/30/2024

    "Beyoncé Ain't Paying My Bills, B*tch." (with Astead Herndon)

    We're back for a post-election autopsy, starting with a deep dive on how Trump's newest voters found Kamala and the Democrats lacking.

    1h 14m

  6. 11/02/2024

    How [He/She] Wins (with Ron Brownstein)

    Whatever happens, the focus groups over the last year-plus have given clues about what's motivating the swing voters for Trump, and those voting for Harris.

    1h 4m

  7. 10/26/2024

    Keystone State of the Race (with Holly Otterbein)

    There's one thing Republican and Democratic strategists all agree on right now: no state is more likely to decide this election than Pennsylvania.

    54 min

  8. 10/19/2024

    Senate GOP Vote Desert (with Jon Ralston and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez)

    Jon Ralston helps break down Sarah's focus groups with PBS in Nevada, and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez discusses Arizona's abortion referendum and Kari Lake's attempt in the Senate race.

    1h 1m
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Unfiltered, uncompromising, unexpected—The Focus Group is a look into what the average voter thinks about politics, policy, and current events. Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, has conducted hundreds of hours of focus groups all across the country. She and a series of special guests will take you behind the glass to hear what real focus group participants have to say. https://www.thebulwark.com/podcast/focus-group/

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