#43: Hi Serial & Star Wars fans! Welcome to our GOP-debate polling holiday gift guide

“From Star Wars polling to the 2016 race and holiday gift trends, this week’s episode brings fandom and politics together.”

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Hi Serial & Star Wars Fans! Welcome to our GOP-Debate Polling Holiday Gift Guide: Episode #43 Recap

Hello new listeners from Serial and beyond! Thanks to your micro-assignments, we’re now featured next to Serial on PocketCasts. Let’s celebrate with some exciting polling and holiday cheer.

Poll of the Week: Star Wars

Margie: “How does one prepare for a major cultural event like Star Wars? With polling, of course! FiveThirtyEight and Survey Monkey delve into the fandom.”

2016 Presidential Race

Kristen: “It’s officially not too early to get excited. Millennials are paying attention, and Pew, Monmouth, and Selzer/DMR polls provide valuable insights into the likability and excitement factors.”

Muslim Ban and the GOP Debate

Margie: “Trump’s controversial proposal will dominate the discussion. Polling data from Frank Luntz focus groups and other sources paint a complex picture.”

Ask a Millennial!

Kristen: “Are Americans lazy, selfish, or happy? Pew’s data suggests a mixed bag. Also, don’t forget to check out The Selfie Vote for more on Millennial trends.”

Happy Holidays and Office Gifts

Margie: “CareerBuilder finds that some of you are getting weird office gifts—sheep, duct tape, anyone? We have a not-weird gift for you in the form of Charlie Cook.”

Key Findings

It’s officially time to get excited about 2016—polling shows Millennials and others are paying attention.
The GOP debate and Trump’s Muslim ban proposal will dominate holiday discussions.
Polling on Star Wars reveals the depth of fandom’s excitement ahead of the release.
Americans’ perceptions of laziness, selfishness, and happiness vary across demographics.
This holiday, think twice before gifting your coworker a sheep or duct tape.