#40: Twitter, Turkeys & Thanksgiving

“This week’s episode covers security concerns, Twitter insights, 2016 updates, and Thanksgiving polling trends.”

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Twitter, Turkeys & Thanksgiving: Episode #40 Recap

Welcome back, listeners! This week’s theme is Twitter, and we’ve got a new micro-assignment for you: tweet a recommendation for the show with a link. Now, let’s dive into the topics.

Security

Margie: “Polling shows Americans are deeply concerned about issues like ISIS, the refugee crisis, and racial tensions. WP/ABC, Bloomberg/Selzer, and CNN/KFF data highlight these worries.”

Kristen: “The Sun’s polling on Muslims generated controversy, especially regarding methodology.”

Let’s Talk Twitter with Adam Sharp

Margie: “We had a fascinating conversation with Adam Sharp, head of Campaigns, Elections, News & Government at Twitter, about Twitter polls, sentiment, and our own Twitter habits.”

Kristen: “Twitter remains a powerful tool for gauging public opinion.”

2016 Update

Margie: “Carson’s tough week seems to benefit Cruz, while Trump remains unstoppable.”

Kristen: “On the Democratic side, the CBS/YouGov and Huffington Post/Pollster data provide key insights.”

Pass the Government Roles Please

Margie: “Even Republicans see a role for government in education and the environment, according to Pew polling.”

Millennials Like Censorship and Snapchat

Kristen: “Millennials support censorship more than other groups and are highly reachable on platforms like Snapchat.”

Margie: “The Washington Post and Politico explore these trends.”

Let’s Talk About Adele and Justin Bieber

Kristen: “Polls show universal love for Adele, but my affection for Justin Bieber might be less popular.”

Margie: “PPP’s polling on musicians adds some levity to the discussion.”

Thanksgiving Polling

Kristen: “From 538’s side dish polling to Arthur Brooks’ piece on gratitude, there’s a lot to explore this Thanksgiving.”

Margie: “PPP polling on Thanksgiving traditions highlights shopping and food favorites.”

Key Findings

Security concerns dominate polling, reflecting Americans’ anxieties about ISIS, refugees, and race.
Twitter remains a key platform for public opinion and engagement.
Carson’s struggles shift momentum to Cruz, while Trump continues to dominate.
Millennials’ views on censorship and Snapchat habits reveal generational trends.
Thanksgiving polling showcases food favorites and gratitude trends. Don’t forget to tweet something nice about us this week!