#38: Polling’s future, man buns, & our live show at Georgetown

“From the Republican debate to redefining women’s issues and polling trends, this week’s episode is packed with insights.”

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Polling’s Future, Man Buns, & Our Live Show at Georgetown: Episode #38 Recap

Welcome back, podcast-hipsters! Thanks for being with us as we dive into polling trends, Veterans Day insights, and a clip from our live show at Georgetown. Don’t forget to write a review on Stitcher or follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

2016: Let’s Get Serious

Margie: “The Republican debate was more substantive this time, but how will the polls react? Insta-polls and focus groups from Time and Luntz are already generating buzz.”

Kristen: “General election crosstabs from the Washington Post and Marist add depth to the conversation. We’ll tackle the Democratic primary next week.”

The Future of Polling

Kristen: “Polling coverage is growing, but critics worry about its quality. Jill Lepore’s piece in the New Yorker and concerns raised by the New York Times highlight these challenges.”

Margie: “As pollsters, we believe polling is crucial for democracy, but the industry must focus on transparency and reliability.”

Veterans Day Polling

Margie: “Polling from WP/Kaiser shows surprising positivity in veterans’ experiences with getting help.”

Millennials and Government Jobs

Kristen: “A Deloitte study suggests Millennials are less interested in government jobs. We discuss what could attract them—beyond perks like pets at work and free breakfast.”

Live at Georgetown

Margie: “We kicked off the Women in Politics Speaker Series at Georgetown with a live show! Listen to a segment where we discuss redefining women’s issues to be more inclusive.”

Hair Polling

Kristen: “Should I get my haircut? Polls from Gallup and Harper’s Bazaar suggest people like long hair in theory but prefer shorter hair in practice.”

Key Findings

Voters wanted a serious debate, and they got one, but major shifts in the top tier seem unlikely.
Polling remains critical, but the industry must work on improving public trust and transparency.
Veterans express surprisingly positive experiences in polling, despite challenges.
Millennials need more than perks to consider government jobs seriously.
Redefining women’s issues can make them more inclusive and bipartisan.
Hair polling shows long hair may be admired, but shorter hair is preferred in practice.