Topic: Voter Sentiment

3 chapters across the catalog

Boomer Benefits
Episode 1775 14:27 - 16:03

1775: Boomer Benefits

Local Sentiment, Fredericksburg Texas Political Climate

Observations from Fredericksburg, Texas, suggest a shift in local sentiment regarding President Donald Trump's foreign policy. While the area is traditionally supportive, some residents express frustration over the potential for new military conflicts. This local perspective is presented as a cross-section of a specific American demographic.

False Positive
Episode 1273 43:26 - 47:35

1273: False Positive

C-SPAN, Democrat Callers, Trump Support Trend

C-SPAN's live call-in show featured a series of self-identified lifelong Democrats who announced they would be voting for Donald Trump in 2020. Callers cited concerns over freedom of speech, urban unrest, and the direction of the Democratic Party. The trend was so pronounced that C-SPAN reportedly adjusted its call-in line categories to better manage the volume of pro-Trump sentiment from across the political spectrum.

The Sarah Palin Show
Episode 50 7:23 - 9:44

50: The Sarah Palin Show

CNN Real-Time Focus Group and Gender Metrics

CNN's debate coverage is criticized for changing its real-time reaction graph from partisan affiliations to a gender-based split of men and women in Ohio. The data indicated that women reacted very positively to Palin's points on personal responsibility, while men's interest fluctuated. The shift in metrics is interpreted as a way for the network to manage the "time bomb" of Palin's popularity.