#29: The sound booth is a Trump-free zone (not really)

“Thanks to Ann Selzer for last week’s fantastic interview. This week, Trump and Carson dominate the GOP, Sanders leads in Iowa, and Millennials reject generational labels…”

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The Sound Booth Is a Trump-Free Zone (Not Really): Episode #29 Recap

Hi, new listeners! Thanks to Ann Selzer for last week’s fantastic interview and to all of you for making it our best-rated show ever. Don’t forget to leave a review on iTunes or Stitcher and help others discover the show. Now, let’s dive into this week’s packed episode.

2016: The GOP and Democratic Primary Landscape

Margie: “We tried to take a break from 2016 this week, but with the CNN GOP debate coming up and so much polling to discuss, we couldn’t resist. Trump and Carson continue to dominate the GOP field. Meanwhile, Kasich surges in New Hampshire as Bush and Walker struggle.”

Kristen: “On the Democratic side, Sanders leads in Iowa for the first time, but the data doesn’t yet show a definitive rejection of Clinton. Biden remains strong as well, keeping the field dynamic.”

Labor Day: Views on Unions and Economic Policies

Kristen: “Gallup data reveals that while views on labor unions have improved, optimism about labor’s future remains muted. Interestingly, addressing gender pay equity emerges as one of the most popular economic policies.”

Margie: “This resonates with female voters and highlights how economic issues are often intertwined with social dynamics.”

Kim Davis: A Winning Strategy?

Kristen: “Is Kim Davis a viable general election strategy? Even in the primaries, the polling suggests her story doesn’t resonate widely.”

Margie: “Exactly. Huffington Post and YouGov data indicate that voters are more interested in broader economic and social issues.”

Millennials: Don’t Call Them Millennials

Kristen: “Pew and YouGov data show that many Millennials don’t want to be called Millennials. It’s an interesting cultural shift, and one I can relate to, having literally written the book on Millennials.”

Margie: “It’s a reminder of how generational labels evolve over time, reflecting broader societal changes.”

Polling and Regulation

Margie: “Howard Fienberg from the Market Research Association joined us to discuss new FCC regulations affecting how pollsters reach respondents. This could be a game-changer for the industry.”

Key Findings

Trump and Carson maintain their dominance in the GOP field, but the race remains fluid.
Sanders leads in Iowa, but Clinton and Biden remain competitive in the Democratic primary.
Labor union favorability is up, but optimism about labor’s future is limited.
Economic policies like gender pay equity are gaining traction, while Kim Davis’ story isn’t resonating widely.
Millennials don’t like being called Millennials, proving labels matter in cultural conversations.