Cygnal Pulse Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cygnal-pulse-podcast--4469687What we cover?
The Cygnal Pulse Pod dives deep into American politics, using the latest polling data to dissect voter behavior, public opinion shifts, and key issues like border crises. It entertains and informs on various aspects of campaigning.

You get?
Listeners gain a comprehensive, data-driven understanding of the political landscape, uncovering surprising trends and insights that shape the nation's future. Political operatives and curious citizens alike can stay informed with expert analysis on the numbers, candidates, and power plays defining the next election season.

Who we are?
The Pulse Pod is hosted by Cygnal's CEO, Brent Buchanan, and features insights from various Cygnal pollsters and data experts such as Brock McCleary, Mitch Brown, Chris Lane, John Rogers, Mike Yelovich, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick. Cygnal is a polling, analytics, and targeting firm serving GOP campaigns and center-right public affairs efforts.]]>enPoliticsCopyright Cygnalhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1731cb85a06153c3815266fa03011b07.jpgCygnal Pulse Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cygnal-pulse-podcast--4469687Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:03:16 +0000CygnalCygnalfeeds@spreaker.comWhat we cover? The Cygnal Pulse Pod dives deep into American politics, using the latest polling data to dissect voter behavior, public opinion shifts, and key issues like border crises. It entertains and informs on various aspects of campaigning....What we cover?
The Cygnal Pulse Pod dives deep into American politics, using the latest polling data to dissect voter behavior, public opinion shifts, and key issues like border crises. It entertains and informs on various aspects of campaigning.

You get?
Listeners gain a comprehensive, data-driven understanding of the political landscape, uncovering surprising trends and insights that shape the nation's future. Political operatives and curious citizens alike can stay informed with expert analysis on the numbers, candidates, and power plays defining the next election season.

Who we are?
The Pulse Pod is hosted by Cygnal's CEO, Brent Buchanan, and features insights from various Cygnal pollsters and data experts such as Brock McCleary, Mitch Brown, Chris Lane, John Rogers, Mike Yelovich, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick. Cygnal is a polling, analytics, and targeting firm serving GOP campaigns and center-right public affairs efforts.]]>falseepisodicThe Anti-Establishment Warning Shot - Ep. 91https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anti-establishment-warning-shot-ep-91--72954043





]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72954043Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:38:29 +0000CygnalCygnal's July NVT poll (1,500 likely voters, fielded right after July 4th) shows Democrats up to D+6 on the generic ballot, but the real story is underneath. The GOP coalition is leaking, the persuadable middle is shrinking, and Congress is cratering...





]]>2302democrats,election,gop,midterms,republicans,vote,votersfalsefullProud to Be American... Depending on Who You Ask - Ep. 90https://www.spreaker.com/episode/proud-to-be-american-depending-on-who-you-ask-ep-90--72566726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72566726Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:43:41 +0000CygnalPollsters Brent Buchanan and John Rogers are back with Cygnal's June national survey — and while the horse race hasn't moved much, the mood has. Voters are feeling the economic squeeze, Dems have clawed back the inflation advantage, while the GOP...1852250,america,democrats,gop,midterms,republicans,usafalsefullSpecial Drop: The ARRO 30 Under Thirty Storyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-drop-the-arro-30-under-thirty-story--72460209
Four years in. Hundreds of honorees.One conversation to tell the story behind it. 

ARRO founder Chris Lane joins Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer live at Pubkey DC (right before the 2026 ARRO 30 Under Thirty Award Reception) to talk about how this initiative started, how it's grown, and where it's headed. Plus, personal advice for the next generation of political operatives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72460209Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:07:02 +0000CygnalSpecial Mini Episode | Live from Pubkey DC Four years in. Hundreds of honorees.One conversation to tell the story behind it.  ARRO founder Chris Lane joins Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer live at Pubkey DC (right before the 2026 ARRO 30 Under...
Four years in. Hundreds of honorees.One conversation to tell the story behind it. 

ARRO founder Chris Lane joins Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer live at Pubkey DC (right before the 2026 ARRO 30 Under Thirty Award Reception) to talk about how this initiative started, how it's grown, and where it's headed. Plus, personal advice for the next generation of political operatives.]]>1353falsefullWarning Lights: What the May Numbers Actually Say About 2026 - Ep. 89https://www.spreaker.com/episode/warning-lights-what-the-may-numbers-actually-say-about-2026-ep-89--72087272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72087272Wed, 20 May 2026 18:22:14 +0000CygnalThe fundamentals are flashing red for Republicans — but it's not a blue wave yet. In this month's National Voter Trends poll of 1,500 likely midterm voters, Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Mitch Brown break down why GOP losses are drifting to "undecided"...1944democrats,gop,independents,midterms,politics,president,republicansfalsefullWaiting for a Plan: What Voters Are Really Thinking on Prices, Immigration, and Iran - Ep. 88https://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-for-a-plan-what-voters-are-really-thinking-on-prices-immigration-and-iran-ep-88--71326150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71326150Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:56:29 +0000CygnalThis month's National Voter Trends poll of 1,500 likely midterm voters is flashing warning signs that the political media isn't talking about. Brent Buchanan and Nick Weinstein break down why voters blame both government and corporations for high...2277democrats,gop,government,immigration,politics,poll,republicans,survey,votersfalsefullThe Trust Collapse: Corporations, Voters, and the Road to 2026 - EP. 87https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trust-collapse-corporations-voters-and-the-road-to-2026-ep-87--70628362]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70628362Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:00:03 +0000CygnalIn this episode of Pulse Pod, Cygnal pollsters Brent Buchanan and Alex Tarascio break down what the data is really telling us about the 2026 political environment. New polling reveals a collapse in trust toward corporate America across every...]]>1974democrats,elections,gop,independents,midterms,politics,vote,votersfalsefullMAHA, Trust, and the New Persuasion Map - Ep. 86https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maha-trust-and-the-new-persuasion-map-ep-86--70085211]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70085211Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:11:11 +0000CygnalPulse Pod 86 breaks down the latest National Voter Trends (NVT) data and why Republicans are entering the midterm cycle with a clear advantage. Brent Buchanan and John Rogers unpack MAHA’s surge to 77% support and its stunning 10-point impact on the...]]>1665democrat,gop,independent,maga,maha,midterms,republican,votersfalsefullThe Turnaround Month: Inside Trump's Rebound - Ep. 85https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-turnaround-month-inside-trump-s-rebound-ep-85--69545566]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69545566Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:50:14 +0000CygnalIn this fast-paced January Pulse Pod, Brent and Mitch break down the biggest shifts in Cygnal’s latest National Voter Trends poll. From Trump’s +6 image rebound and a more optimistic national mood (+9) to voter reactions on Venezuela, immigration, and...]]>2349democrats,gop,midterms,politics,trump,vote,votersfalsefullDomestic > Foreign: Where Voters Want Trump Focused - Ep. 84https://www.spreaker.com/episode/domestic-foreign-where-voters-want-trump-focused-ep-84--69099609
Pollsters Brent and Nick hit the core issue dominating everything—affordability—from rising bills to the housing squeeze and the surge of “aspirational homeowners.” They connect immigration, news habits, domestic vs. foreign focus, and fentanyl concerns into one clear theme: voters want leaders zeroed in on cost of living and problems at home.

The episode wraps with how emotional fatigue—especially among younger Democrats—is shaping political engagement.

Follow our pollsters for more:
Brent Buchanan - @brentbuc
Nick Weinstein - @nickweinstein]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69099609Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:05:58 +0000CygnalDomestic > Foreign: Where Voters Want Trump Focused - Pulse Pod 84 delivers a rapid-fire breakdown of December’s biggest voter shifts: a modest uptick in national mood, Trump’s image rebounding, and Democrats in Congress sliding.  Pollsters Brent...
Pollsters Brent and Nick hit the core issue dominating everything—affordability—from rising bills to the housing squeeze and the surge of “aspirational homeowners.” They connect immigration, news habits, domestic vs. foreign focus, and fentanyl concerns into one clear theme: voters want leaders zeroed in on cost of living and problems at home.

The episode wraps with how emotional fatigue—especially among younger Democrats—is shaping political engagement.

Follow our pollsters for more:
Brent Buchanan - @brentbuc
Nick Weinstein - @nickweinstein]]>1746democrats,gop,independents,politics,republicans,trumpfalsefullAmerica’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making Forces Impacting Politics, Policies & Personal Choices Pt. 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-emotional-divide-navigating-the-powerful-decision-making-forces-impacting-politics-policies-personal-choices-pt-2--68976673
CEO Brent Buchanan, alongside VP Chris Kratzer, unpacks the insights behind his #1 Amazon bestseller in Elections America’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making Forces Impacting Politics, Policies & Personal Choices. 

Tune in for:
➡️ What inspired Brent to write this and why now?
➡️ The emotional forces shaping politics and personal choices
➡️ A deeper look into the diploma divide
➡️ Why authenticity and truth matter more than ever
➡️ What leaders can do to unite a fractured nation and point others to an optimisitc future

Don’t wait—grab your copy before Christmas and start driving real change as we head into 2026!

Follow Brent for more updates: X/Twitter: @brentbuc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68976673Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:05:54 +0000Cygnal🔥 Pulse Pod special just dropped on Brent Buchanan's NEW book!  CEO Brent Buchanan, alongside VP Chris Kratzer, unpacks the insights behind his #1 Amazon bestseller in Elections America’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making...
CEO Brent Buchanan, alongside VP Chris Kratzer, unpacks the insights behind his #1 Amazon bestseller in Elections America’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making Forces Impacting Politics, Policies & Personal Choices. 

Tune in for:
➡️ What inspired Brent to write this and why now?
➡️ The emotional forces shaping politics and personal choices
➡️ A deeper look into the diploma divide
➡️ Why authenticity and truth matter more than ever
➡️ What leaders can do to unite a fractured nation and point others to an optimisitc future

Don’t wait—grab your copy before Christmas and start driving real change as we head into 2026!

Follow Brent for more updates: X/Twitter: @brentbuc]]>1961amazon,author,book,buchanan,elections,politics,vote,votersfalsefullWake-up Call for GOP: Midterms Rest on Affordability - Ep. 83https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wake-up-call-for-gop-midterms-rest-on-affordability-ep-83--68655852affordability and tax relief or risk losses in 2026. The episode covers immigration, tax burdens, and voter mistrust of AI—ending with a look at how the GOP can reset the narrative and build momentum heading into the midterms.

Follow our experts on X:
Buchanan: @brentbuc
Tarascio: @alextarascio
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68655852Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:19:15 +0000CygnalCygnal Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Alex Tarascio break down Cygnal’s November NVT poll, highlighting how GOP strengths on law, order, and border security stand out with voters. They discuss why the “socialist” label isn’t gaining traction, and how...affordability and tax relief or risk losses in 2026. The episode covers immigration, tax burdens, and voter mistrust of AI—ending with a look at how the GOP can reset the narrative and build momentum heading into the midterms.

Follow our experts on X:
Buchanan: @brentbuc
Tarascio: @alextarascio
]]>2816affordability,democrat,economy,gop,republican,votersfalsefullAmerica’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making Forces Impacting Politics, Policies & Personal Choices Pt. 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-emotional-divide-navigating-the-powerful-decision-making-forces-impacting-politics-policies-personal-choices-pt-1--68418626America’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making Forces Impacting Politics, Policies & Personal Choices. This conversation explores why authenticity and truth are what people crave, why sometimes culture often outweighs the economy in shaping decisions, and how emotions—especially anger and anxiety—drive voting behavior. Brent also touches on the “Trump effect,” the role of social media and podcasts in reshaping political influence, and why these tools were so effective in past elections. Most importantly, he shares how the strategies in his book can help create positive change. 

We’re only scratching the surface here—tune in to the full episode of Part 1 to uncover the insights that could transform how you view politics and culture. 

Follow Brent for more updates: Twitter/X: @brentbuc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68418626Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:42:26 +0000CygnalA special Pulse Pod episode is here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! Brent Buchanan dives into his upcoming book America’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making Forces Impacting Politics, Policies & Personal Choices. This...America’s Emotional Divide: Navigating the Powerful Decision-Making Forces Impacting Politics, Policies & Personal Choices. This conversation explores why authenticity and truth are what people crave, why sometimes culture often outweighs the economy in shaping decisions, and how emotions—especially anger and anxiety—drive voting behavior. Brent also touches on the “Trump effect,” the role of social media and podcasts in reshaping political influence, and why these tools were so effective in past elections. Most importantly, he shares how the strategies in his book can help create positive change. 

We’re only scratching the surface here—tune in to the full episode of Part 1 to uncover the insights that could transform how you view politics and culture. 

Follow Brent for more updates: Twitter/X: @brentbuc]]>1732book,gop,political,politics,president,vote,votersfalsefullDemocrats' New Theme Song: "Breaking the Law!" - Ep. 82https://www.spreaker.com/episode/democrats-new-theme-song-breaking-the-law-ep-82--68180733
Our Pollsters’ Top Five: 

New Issues Emerging: This is the first time this decade, or about the time of Trump’s entrance into American political life, the top issue has not been inflation and the economy or immigration and border security. “Threats to democracy” (21%) is now the top priority in voters’ minds. Healthcare jumped three points – nearly doubling among non-college educated voters – as government shutdown coverage resurfaces the Obamacare subsidies debate. 

Schumer Shutdown 2.0: while all major figures from both partis saw dips in their images amid the government shutdown (Schumer +2 unfavorable, Jeffries +4 unfavorable), by a nearly 2:1 margin, 60 percent voters say the current government shutdown is just being used as a strategic tool to advance a political agenda.  

Judas Priest? “Breaking the Law” could be the Democratic theme song these days as young Democrats aged 18-44 are +15 on breaking the law to oppose ICE, while Democrats older than 45 are –42 showing how extremely frustrated young Democrats are with their party leadership.

Black to the Future: Black voters were the only major demographic (+9) to say that they would prefer time traveling into the future versus the past, if given the option. Even though most of the political spectrum preferred the past, it was voters who viewed the current direction of America positively whom over-indexed (+36 net) on preferring to travel back in time. Voters who supported Kamala Harris in 2024 were oddly the most indecisive with 25 percent saying they were unsure about either time travel option. 

MAHA Momentum: though the movement’s messenger, RFK Jr., has seen dip in his image (-5), overall support for the policy agenda and mission of challenging the status quo remains incredibly strong (74%). Even among the Democratic base, MAHA’s support stands at 55 percent, with 68 percent support among moderates.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68180733Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:08 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 82 Democrats New Theme Song: "Breaking the Law!" w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Chris Lane - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that...
Our Pollsters’ Top Five: 

New Issues Emerging: This is the first time this decade, or about the time of Trump’s entrance into American political life, the top issue has not been inflation and the economy or immigration and border security. “Threats to democracy” (21%) is now the top priority in voters’ minds. Healthcare jumped three points – nearly doubling among non-college educated voters – as government shutdown coverage resurfaces the Obamacare subsidies debate. 

Schumer Shutdown 2.0: while all major figures from both partis saw dips in their images amid the government shutdown (Schumer +2 unfavorable, Jeffries +4 unfavorable), by a nearly 2:1 margin, 60 percent voters say the current government shutdown is just being used as a strategic tool to advance a political agenda.  

Judas Priest? “Breaking the Law” could be the Democratic theme song these days as young Democrats aged 18-44 are +15 on breaking the law to oppose ICE, while Democrats older than 45 are –42 showing how extremely frustrated young Democrats are with their party leadership.

Black to the Future: Black voters were the only major demographic (+9) to say that they would prefer time traveling into the future versus the past, if given the option. Even though most of the political spectrum preferred the past, it was voters who viewed the current direction of America positively whom over-indexed (+36 net) on preferring to travel back in time. Voters who supported Kamala Harris in 2024 were oddly the most indecisive with 25 percent saying they were unsure about either time travel option. 

MAHA Momentum: though the movement’s messenger, RFK Jr., has seen dip in his image (-5), overall support for the policy agenda and mission of challenging the status quo remains incredibly strong (74%). Even among the Democratic base, MAHA’s support stands at 55 percent, with 68 percent support among moderates.  ]]>2669democrat,gop,independent,midterms,political,politics,poll,polling,republican,votersfalsefullWomen Under 55 vs. Everyone Else: America’s Deepening Divide: NVT Poll - Ep. 81https://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-under-55-vs-everyone-else-america-s-deepening-divide-nvt-poll-ep-81--67798029
Highlights:
Parental and reproductive concerns: it’s back-to-school season and a quarter of parents of PreK-12 students say political interference (24%) in their children’s education is the issue they are most concerned with. Physical safety and security are cited by 26 percent of parents, followed by curriculum content (13%) and academic performance (12%), with AI, and resourcing issues as tertiary concerns. Democrats (37%) are more concerned than Republicans (22%) about political interference while swing voters prioritize student safety. As the U.S. inches toward dropping below the repopulation number, 72 percent believe the ideal number of children is 2 or more.

Foreign and domestic: 2026 midterm election season is underway, and swing voters say President Trump should focus more on domestic issues than international affairs (by a +4 margin). Overall, 58 percent of voters agree with only 13 percent thinking Trump’s focus should remain more internationally.

Edge maintenance: despite a slight increase in pessimism about the direction of the country and worsening perceptions about the impact of inflation, the GOP maintains an edge over Democrats with voters’ trust on every major issue area. As off-year elections in New Jersey and Virginia set the stage for the 2026 midterms, both parties have made gains along diploma and community type divides – Republicans remain resilient among non-college educated voters (shifting +12 since May) while Democrats make gains among the college-educated. Urban and rural voters both shifted +4 net toward a generic GOP in the last month, while suburban voters moved +6 net toward a generic Democrat.

Party trust by top issues: 
  • Economy and jobs (R+3) 
  • Costs of living (R+3) 
  • Illegal immigration and border security (R+22) 
  • Crime and public safety (R+16) 
  • Cutting wasteful government spending (R+17) 
  • Foreign affairs (R+4) 
Trans as an illness: views on transgenderism remain split with 42 percent of voters saying they believe it is a mental illness while 44 percent say it’s a natural variation of human identity. The belief that it’s natural is driven mostly by women (+23) under age 55. Men and swing voters (+3) said being transgender is a mental illness. 

Two-state illusion: partisanship, age, and race define attitudes on the Israel–Hamas conflict and the potential of a two-state solution. Fifty-six percent of voters either oppose or are unsure about a two-state solution while 43 percent support it, mostly driven by Democrats (+46), voters under 55 (+24), college‑educated (+26), urban (+29), and non‑white (+22). But among voters who want Trump to focus less on international affairs and more on domestic issues (58%), support for a two‑state solution shrinks by 6 net points. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67798029Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:29:39 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 81 Women Under 55 vs. Everyone Else: America’s Deepening Divide w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and John Rogers - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public...
Highlights:
Parental and reproductive concerns: it’s back-to-school season and a quarter of parents of PreK-12 students say political interference (24%) in their children’s education is the issue they are most concerned with. Physical safety and security are cited by 26 percent of parents, followed by curriculum content (13%) and academic performance (12%), with AI, and resourcing issues as tertiary concerns. Democrats (37%) are more concerned than Republicans (22%) about political interference while swing voters prioritize student safety. As the U.S. inches toward dropping below the repopulation number, 72 percent believe the ideal number of children is 2 or more.

Foreign and domestic: 2026 midterm election season is underway, and swing voters say President Trump should focus more on domestic issues than international affairs (by a +4 margin). Overall, 58 percent of voters agree with only 13 percent thinking Trump’s focus should remain more internationally.

Edge maintenance: despite a slight increase in pessimism about the direction of the country and worsening perceptions about the impact of inflation, the GOP maintains an edge over Democrats with voters’ trust on every major issue area. As off-year elections in New Jersey and Virginia set the stage for the 2026 midterms, both parties have made gains along diploma and community type divides – Republicans remain resilient among non-college educated voters (shifting +12 since May) while Democrats make gains among the college-educated. Urban and rural voters both shifted +4 net toward a generic GOP in the last month, while suburban voters moved +6 net toward a generic Democrat.

Party trust by top issues: 
  • Economy and jobs (R+3) 
  • Costs of living (R+3) 
  • Illegal immigration and border security (R+22) 
  • Crime and public safety (R+16) 
  • Cutting wasteful government spending (R+17) 
  • Foreign affairs (R+4) 
Trans as an illness: views on transgenderism remain split with 42 percent of voters saying they believe it is a mental illness while 44 percent say it’s a natural variation of human identity. The belief that it’s natural is driven mostly by women (+23) under age 55. Men and swing voters (+3) said being transgender is a mental illness. 

Two-state illusion: partisanship, age, and race define attitudes on the Israel–Hamas conflict and the potential of a two-state solution. Fifty-six percent of voters either oppose or are unsure about a two-state solution while 43 percent support it, mostly driven by Democrats (+46), voters under 55 (+24), college‑educated (+26), urban (+29), and non‑white (+22). But among voters who want Trump to focus less on international affairs and more on domestic issues (58%), support for a two‑state solution shrinks by 6 net points. ]]>1690falsefull69% of Americans reject race-based redistricting; views on the American Dream on life support; and the Fed Under Fire: NVT Poll - Ep. 80https://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-of-americans-reject-race-based-redistricting-views-on-the-american-dream-on-life-support-and-the-fed-under-fire-nvt-poll-ep-80--67469101Ep. 80 69% of Americans reject race-based redistricting; views on the American Dream on life support; and the Fed Under Fire w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Mitch Brown - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

Highlights:
  • Democratic doldrums: Despite continue attacks against him, Donald Trump’s image remains resilient; since Liberation Day in April, unfavorable views toward Trump have not moved an inch. Republicans (-5 net image) continue to be viewed much more favorably than Democrats (-11 net image). Formerly the party of the working class, Democrats are now viewed 57 percent unfavorable and only 38 percent favorable among blue collar voters (-19 net image). However, Democrats are more motivated for the midterms compared to Republicans. 

    “There is a good reason President Trump is focused on issues that play well to his base,” said Brent Buchanan, Pollster and President at Cygnal. “He sees that 71 percent of Democrats say they are highly motivated, and despite all the lunacy we see each week from the Left, Trump won’t take anything for granted. Republicans should follow Trump’s lead and do everything they can, especially as we’re close to year out from the midterms, to close that motivation gap. Trump still has a long list of things he wants to accomplish and he’s a man of action, so expect to see base issues pop up more and more as we get closer.” 
  • Interest in rates: is about the extent of voters’ engagement with the president’s latest complaints about the Federal Reserve. A whopping 78 percent say they are concerned about the impact of interest rates on the economy, and 57 percent want the Fed to lower rates over the next year, echoing President Trump’s call for a course correction. Only 10 percent approve of how rates have been handled, with 46 percent also believing the main reason for raising rates is to control inflation. Overall, voters are agnostic about Powell’s tenure as chair or his continued service in that role, but they have strong opinions about the outcome of Powell’s choices on interest rates. 
  • MAHA aligns: further with the American mainstream by rejecting government subsidies for unhealthy foods. Sixty-one percent of voters say food stamps should not be eligible for purchasing unhealthy foods like sugary snacks and drinks as well as other highly processed junk. Once again, Democrats are picking the wrong side of a popular issue, with 53% believing EBT should be able to be spent on junk food. 

    “For some reason, the debate about using government food stamps to purchase junk food, is one we’ve been having for years,” said Brown. “Trump is a president who ends these kinds of debates by following commonsense. Everyone knows junk food decreases long-term health outcomes. Allowing folks who need those programs to purchase food that doesn’t help them get to a better place goes against commonsense and good use of public resources. So much of the MAHA platform is based on commonsense and this is just another example of how it aligns with where the clear majority of Americans are.” 

  • Tariffs never backfired: against Trump as views remain mostly split since their announcement – though a majority (53%) understand tariffs have resulted in increased government revenue. Aware of this increased revenue, 48 percent say the president has been successful in his tariff negotiations. Independents are least supportive of the tariffs with 14 percent opposing them outright and 21 percent saying Trump’s work has been unsuccessful. 



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67469101Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:23:43 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 80 69% of Americans reject race-based redistricting; views on the American Dream on life support; and the Fed Under Fire w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Mitch Brown - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we...Ep. 80 69% of Americans reject race-based redistricting; views on the American Dream on life support; and the Fed Under Fire w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Mitch Brown - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

Highlights:
  • Democratic doldrums: Despite continue attacks against him, Donald Trump’s image remains resilient; since Liberation Day in April, unfavorable views toward Trump have not moved an inch. Republicans (-5 net image) continue to be viewed much more favorably than Democrats (-11 net image). Formerly the party of the working class, Democrats are now viewed 57 percent unfavorable and only 38 percent favorable among blue collar voters (-19 net image). However, Democrats are more motivated for the midterms compared to Republicans. 

    “There is a good reason President Trump is focused on issues that play well to his base,” said Brent Buchanan, Pollster and President at Cygnal. “He sees that 71 percent of Democrats say they are highly motivated, and despite all the lunacy we see each week from the Left, Trump won’t take anything for granted. Republicans should follow Trump’s lead and do everything they can, especially as we’re close to year out from the midterms, to close that motivation gap. Trump still has a long list of things he wants to accomplish and he’s a man of action, so expect to see base issues pop up more and more as we get closer.” 
  • Interest in rates: is about the extent of voters’ engagement with the president’s latest complaints about the Federal Reserve. A whopping 78 percent say they are concerned about the impact of interest rates on the economy, and 57 percent want the Fed to lower rates over the next year, echoing President Trump’s call for a course correction. Only 10 percent approve of how rates have been handled, with 46 percent also believing the main reason for raising rates is to control inflation. Overall, voters are agnostic about Powell’s tenure as chair or his continued service in that role, but they have strong opinions about the outcome of Powell’s choices on interest rates. 
  • MAHA aligns: further with the American mainstream by rejecting government subsidies for unhealthy foods. Sixty-one percent of voters say food stamps should not be eligible for purchasing unhealthy foods like sugary snacks and drinks as well as other highly processed junk. Once again, Democrats are picking the wrong side of a popular issue, with 53% believing EBT should be able to be spent on junk food. 

    “For some reason, the debate about using government food stamps to purchase junk food, is one we’ve been having for years,” said Brown. “Trump is a president who ends these kinds of debates by following commonsense. Everyone knows junk food decreases long-term health outcomes. Allowing folks who need those programs to purchase food that doesn’t help them get to a better place goes against commonsense and good use of public resources. So much of the MAHA platform is based on commonsense and this is just another example of how it aligns with where the clear majority of Americans are.” 

  • Tariffs never backfired: against Trump as views remain mostly split since their announcement – though a majority (53%) understand tariffs have resulted in increased government revenue. Aware of this increased revenue, 48 percent say the president has been successful in his tariff negotiations. Independents are least supportive of the tariffs with 14 percent opposing them outright and 21 percent saying Trump’s work has been unsuccessful. 



]]>2254economy,gop,politics,polling,tariffs,votersfalsefull“Karens” Freak Out Over ICE Raids as Hispanic Support for Deportations Surges: NVT Poll - Ep. 79https://www.spreaker.com/episode/karens-freak-out-over-ice-raids-as-hispanic-support-for-deportations-surges-nvt-poll-ep-79--66998701Ep. 79 - “Karens” Freak Out Over ICE Raids as Hispanic Support for Deportations Surges: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Nick Weinstein - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

Highlights:
  • Spike Alert: For the first time since September 2022, threats to democracy (18%) has overtaken inflation and the economy (17%) as the top priority among likely voters. This marks an 18-point drop for concerns about inflation/economy since April. This shift is mostly driven by Democrats (-15 since June), younger voters (-17), and non-white voters (-11). 

  • Immune to Changing Circumstances: 78 percent of voters who switched to Trump in 2024 or were new Trump voters said that he keeps his promises better than most politicians. Half of all voters agree, and 38 percent said Trump keeps his campaign promises “much better than most.” 

  • Tale of Two Republics – CA vs. TX: Voters prefer Texas as a national model over California, except on abortion, which ranks lowest (1%) in top priorities. Even on gun control, Texas (32%) outranks California (27%) as well as on crime and public safety (TX-35% to CA-16%) 
  • Karens on ICE: As we noted above, prevailing narratives don’t align with where voters are on issues surrounding illegal immigration. But who are the voters most apoplectic about the recent ICE raids? While voters are split overall, it’s mostly women – specifically, older women moved from +32 net on generic deportation to net-even while non-college educated women moved from +26 net to net-even. 

  • Lions and Hammers: The Israeli-led Operation Rising Lion to destroy Iran’s terrorist apparatus and deter offensive attacks had 50 percent overall support driven largely by men (+29 net justified). The American-led Operation Midnight Hammer had more overall support (57%) with a quarter of Democrats saying the attack was justified. Swing voters also agree (58-32 in favor). Depending on voters’ cable news preferences, the cause of the Israel-Iran conflict is drastically different. If you watch MSNBC, it’s Israel’s fault (+9%) but if you watch Fox News, it’s because of Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions (+15%). 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66998701Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 79 - “Karens” Freak Out Over ICE Raids as Hispanic Support for Deportations Surges: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Nick Weinstein - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent...Ep. 79 - “Karens” Freak Out Over ICE Raids as Hispanic Support for Deportations Surges: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Nick Weinstein - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

Highlights:
  • Spike Alert: For the first time since September 2022, threats to democracy (18%) has overtaken inflation and the economy (17%) as the top priority among likely voters. This marks an 18-point drop for concerns about inflation/economy since April. This shift is mostly driven by Democrats (-15 since June), younger voters (-17), and non-white voters (-11). 

  • Immune to Changing Circumstances: 78 percent of voters who switched to Trump in 2024 or were new Trump voters said that he keeps his promises better than most politicians. Half of all voters agree, and 38 percent said Trump keeps his campaign promises “much better than most.” 

  • Tale of Two Republics – CA vs. TX: Voters prefer Texas as a national model over California, except on abortion, which ranks lowest (1%) in top priorities. Even on gun control, Texas (32%) outranks California (27%) as well as on crime and public safety (TX-35% to CA-16%) 
  • Karens on ICE: As we noted above, prevailing narratives don’t align with where voters are on issues surrounding illegal immigration. But who are the voters most apoplectic about the recent ICE raids? While voters are split overall, it’s mostly women – specifically, older women moved from +32 net on generic deportation to net-even while non-college educated women moved from +26 net to net-even. 

  • Lions and Hammers: The Israeli-led Operation Rising Lion to destroy Iran’s terrorist apparatus and deter offensive attacks had 50 percent overall support driven largely by men (+29 net justified). The American-led Operation Midnight Hammer had more overall support (57%) with a quarter of Democrats saying the attack was justified. Swing voters also agree (58-32 in favor). Depending on voters’ cable news preferences, the cause of the Israel-Iran conflict is drastically different. If you watch MSNBC, it’s Israel’s fault (+9%) but if you watch Fox News, it’s because of Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions (+15%). 
]]>1345congress,democrat,economy,gop,ice,inflation,political,politics,polling,president,republican,trump,votersfalsefullEp. 78 - Record Number Say Nation is on Right Track; Voters Back Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for Tax Relief and Border Security: Pollhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-78-record-number-say-nation-is-on-right-track-voters-back-trump-s-one-big-beautiful-bill-for-tax-relief-and-border-security-poll--66628473Ep. 78 - Record Number Say Nation is on Right Track; Voters Back Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for Tax Relief and Border Security: Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Alex Tarascio - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

Highlights:
  • Big and Beautiful: Parents (+11 net support), swing voters (+9), and those earning under $75k (+5), are the most supportive of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” proving President Trump’s policy content is a winning message with his unique and growing coalition. When the bill is explicitly tied to the President, female support shifts 12 points to the negative. While Democrats claim the bill is a handout to the wealthy, those making over $200,000 are the least supportive (-16) group by income. 
  • Tariffs Explained: A great irony among Democrat voters is that 54 percent say they prefer a free market approach on trade without government intervention. Overall, when President Trump’s tariff rationale is explained, a plurality of voters (34%) support using tariffs to pressure companies to bring production home with an additional 26 percent supporting the goal but not the method – showing broad support for the idea of reshoring. 
  • Antisemitism: 82 percent of voters say they are concerned about rising antisemitism in the United States. When asked which groups are treated fairly or unfairly, Republicans and Democrats see completely different problems. Republicans say Jewish (57%), White (40%), and Native American (38%) peoples were treated most unfairly whereas Democrats say Black (73%), Palestinian (70%), and Native American (70%) peoples. Older voters are 10 points more likely than those under 55 to say Jewish people face unfair treatment. 
  • Death and Taxes: When asked about specific provisions in the “BBB”, the top three most supported performers all concern taxation. Increasing the standard deduction for seniors (24%) took the top spot, followed by eliminating taxes on tips and overtime (17%) and permanently extending the Trump tax cuts (17%). Interest in the bill’s tax provisions comes alongside another record number (47%) who think the country is headed in the right direction and a growing sense of fiscal hawkishness with voters saying that reducing government waste and spending is a top priority at 12 percent. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66628473Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:12:18 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 78 - Record Number Say Nation is on Right Track; Voters Back Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for Tax Relief and Border Security: Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Alex Tarascio - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's...Ep. 78 - Record Number Say Nation is on Right Track; Voters Back Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for Tax Relief and Border Security: Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Alex Tarascio - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

Highlights:
  • Big and Beautiful: Parents (+11 net support), swing voters (+9), and those earning under $75k (+5), are the most supportive of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” proving President Trump’s policy content is a winning message with his unique and growing coalition. When the bill is explicitly tied to the President, female support shifts 12 points to the negative. While Democrats claim the bill is a handout to the wealthy, those making over $200,000 are the least supportive (-16) group by income. 
  • Tariffs Explained: A great irony among Democrat voters is that 54 percent say they prefer a free market approach on trade without government intervention. Overall, when President Trump’s tariff rationale is explained, a plurality of voters (34%) support using tariffs to pressure companies to bring production home with an additional 26 percent supporting the goal but not the method – showing broad support for the idea of reshoring. 
  • Antisemitism: 82 percent of voters say they are concerned about rising antisemitism in the United States. When asked which groups are treated fairly or unfairly, Republicans and Democrats see completely different problems. Republicans say Jewish (57%), White (40%), and Native American (38%) peoples were treated most unfairly whereas Democrats say Black (73%), Palestinian (70%), and Native American (70%) peoples. Older voters are 10 points more likely than those under 55 to say Jewish people face unfair treatment. 
  • Death and Taxes: When asked about specific provisions in the “BBB”, the top three most supported performers all concern taxation. Increasing the standard deduction for seniors (24%) took the top spot, followed by eliminating taxes on tips and overtime (17%) and permanently extending the Trump tax cuts (17%). Interest in the bill’s tax provisions comes alongside another record number (47%) who think the country is headed in the right direction and a growing sense of fiscal hawkishness with voters saying that reducing government waste and spending is a top priority at 12 percent. 
]]>2102antisemitism,bill,democrats,politics,president,republicans,tariffs,trumpfalsefullEp. 77 - AOC More Popular than Schumer, Trump Image Improving, GOP Decimating Dems on Key Issue Trust: NVT Pollhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-77-aoc-more-popular-than-schumer-trump-image-improving-gop-decimating-dems-on-key-issue-trust-nvt-poll--66175582
Highlights:
  • First 100 Days: despite complete saturation of negative news coverage (92%), President Trump and Congressional Republicans outpace Democrats’ favorability/trust maintaining an edge on multiple key issues – on the economy (R+2), cost of living (R+2), illegal immigration (R+25), crime and public safety (R+13), cutting waste/spending (R+18), and foreign affairs (R+2). Married women (8%), union members (10%), and Hispanics (4%) also all swung to the GOP since April. 
  • AOC vs. Schumer: fresh off the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, AOC’s favorables (39% fav., 40% unfav.) versus that of Senator Chuck Schumer’s (33% fav., 49% unfav.) highlight not just a potential contentious Democratic primary battle for the senator’s seat in 2026, but accentuated ideological battles within the party. Add in that former President Obama, now eight years removed from office, is still seen as the leader (13%) of the Democratic Party, dominating all others like Schumer (10%), Harris (7%), Booker (6%), AOC (5%), and Jeffries (5%) – with most voters (33%) saying they were unsure of who the leader is. 
  • Above All Else: 52 percent of voters said President Trump should focus the most on reducing the costs of living. No other issue comes even half as close with cutting wasteful spending (21%), bringing jobs back to America (18%), securing the border (18%) and deporting dangerous illegals (18%).
  • Negotiate Everything: 58 percent support President Trump’s attempts to renegotiate trade deals with foreign countries, including 63% of swing voters. Additionally, 48 percent of voters support increasing tariffs on China as a way to force better trading terms for the United States.  
  • DOGE Disconnect: 21 percent of voters want President Trump to focus on cutting government spending while DOGE, the entity largely in charge of this endeavor, has an underwater image of 48 unfavorable versus 44 percent favorable. This represents a messaging opportunity for the White House to showcase DOGE’s right-sizing of the federal government.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66175582Tue, 20 May 2025 20:30:45 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 77 - AOC More Popular than Schumer, Trump Image Improving, GOP Decimating Dems on Key Issue Trust: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and John Rogers - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the...
Highlights:
  • First 100 Days: despite complete saturation of negative news coverage (92%), President Trump and Congressional Republicans outpace Democrats’ favorability/trust maintaining an edge on multiple key issues – on the economy (R+2), cost of living (R+2), illegal immigration (R+25), crime and public safety (R+13), cutting waste/spending (R+18), and foreign affairs (R+2). Married women (8%), union members (10%), and Hispanics (4%) also all swung to the GOP since April. 
  • AOC vs. Schumer: fresh off the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, AOC’s favorables (39% fav., 40% unfav.) versus that of Senator Chuck Schumer’s (33% fav., 49% unfav.) highlight not just a potential contentious Democratic primary battle for the senator’s seat in 2026, but accentuated ideological battles within the party. Add in that former President Obama, now eight years removed from office, is still seen as the leader (13%) of the Democratic Party, dominating all others like Schumer (10%), Harris (7%), Booker (6%), AOC (5%), and Jeffries (5%) – with most voters (33%) saying they were unsure of who the leader is. 
  • Above All Else: 52 percent of voters said President Trump should focus the most on reducing the costs of living. No other issue comes even half as close with cutting wasteful spending (21%), bringing jobs back to America (18%), securing the border (18%) and deporting dangerous illegals (18%).
  • Negotiate Everything: 58 percent support President Trump’s attempts to renegotiate trade deals with foreign countries, including 63% of swing voters. Additionally, 48 percent of voters support increasing tariffs on China as a way to force better trading terms for the United States.  
  • DOGE Disconnect: 21 percent of voters want President Trump to focus on cutting government spending while DOGE, the entity largely in charge of this endeavor, has an underwater image of 48 unfavorable versus 44 percent favorable. This represents a messaging opportunity for the White House to showcase DOGE’s right-sizing of the federal government.  
]]>2077democrats,doge,gop,polling,pollsters,republican,tariffs,trade,trump,votersfalsefullEp. 76 - Dems Struggle as Trump Maintains Strong Approval, Even in Light of Tariffs: NVT Pollhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-76-dems-struggle-as-trump-maintains-strong-approval-even-in-light-of-tariffs-nvt-poll--65583402
  • Cygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 76 - Dems Struggle as Trump Maintains Strong Approval, Even in Light of Tariffs: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Chris Lane - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.
    • Highlights:
    • Trump Holds Steady: the President’s job approval remains steady at 47 percent, unchanged from March. He has gained some ground among Independents to counterbalance some losses among college-educated women and those making over six figures. Trump has more than held his gains with Hispanic men – eliciting 54% approval.  
    • Dems Losing More Ground: voters view Democrats less favorably than congressional Republicans by 4 percent and Democrats have seen a net negative 19 percent shift among Independent voters. The –15 net negative image (40% fav / 55% unfav) represents a new low for the party.  
    • On Tariffs: voters’ views on the impact of tariffs are mixed. Among Republicans, 55 percent believe the tariffs are needed to balance-out international trade, while a quarter (25%) are unsure about tariffs, but they trust President Trump’s leadership on the issue. Overall, 50 percent of voters believe the tariffs will raise the cost of goods and prolong inflation. Yet, optimism about the direction of country (44% right track) remains steady, showing voters aren’t tying the tariff issues to how the country is doing. 
    • Illegals are Illegal: nearly one-in-four Democrats do not believe people who have entered the United States without legal permission have broken the law, while 79 percent of Hispanic voters say those individuals have broken the law. Contrary to the gaslighting of some Democratic politicians, more than three quarters (77%) of all voters also believe people who are in the U.S. without permission have broken our laws by entering without legal permission. 
    • DOGE Waste: 43 percent of voters have a favorable view of DOGE, while nearly two-in-three (65%) believe that widespread waste, fraud, and inefficiencies impact the quality of critical benefits like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. But Democrats (49%) remain out of touch saying there is no impact on these services by waste and fraud, even when older Americans (F 55+ 45%; M 55+ 53%) who are more likely to receive the benefits say the opposite. 
    • Levels of Gov’t Approval: mayors, township/village presidents have the highest job approval (59%) compared to other elected officials with Members of Congress (55%) coming in second. Republicans (63%) are more likely to approve of their Member of Congress while Independents disapprove more strongly of officials across all levels of government. 
    • Partisan Judges: Democrats (47%) were less likely than Republicans (56%) and Independents (55%) to think judges were influenced by their party affiliation. Overall, 52 percent think judges are influenced a lot by partisan affiliations and 51 percent oppose federal judges overturning laws and executive actions they don’t agree with. Hispanic voters (56% oppose) are most opposed to the judicial activism that’s taken place in Trump 2.0. Apparently, they don’t seem to think as much of MS-13 or TdA as liberal judges. 
    • Separate But (not) Equal: a plurality (42%) of voters said the legislative branch should have the most influence in setting national policy, but Republicans differ with 56 percent preferring the President to set policies. Forty percent of swing voters prefer the legislative branch. 






    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65583402Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:04:37 +0000Cygnal- Cygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 76 - Dems Struggle as Trump Maintains Strong Approval, Even in Light of Tariffs: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Chris Lane - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent...
  • Cygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 76 - Dems Struggle as Trump Maintains Strong Approval, Even in Light of Tariffs: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Chris Lane - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.
    • Highlights:
    • Trump Holds Steady: the President’s job approval remains steady at 47 percent, unchanged from March. He has gained some ground among Independents to counterbalance some losses among college-educated women and those making over six figures. Trump has more than held his gains with Hispanic men – eliciting 54% approval.  
    • Dems Losing More Ground: voters view Democrats less favorably than congressional Republicans by 4 percent and Democrats have seen a net negative 19 percent shift among Independent voters. The –15 net negative image (40% fav / 55% unfav) represents a new low for the party.  
    • On Tariffs: voters’ views on the impact of tariffs are mixed. Among Republicans, 55 percent believe the tariffs are needed to balance-out international trade, while a quarter (25%) are unsure about tariffs, but they trust President Trump’s leadership on the issue. Overall, 50 percent of voters believe the tariffs will raise the cost of goods and prolong inflation. Yet, optimism about the direction of country (44% right track) remains steady, showing voters aren’t tying the tariff issues to how the country is doing. 
    • Illegals are Illegal: nearly one-in-four Democrats do not believe people who have entered the United States without legal permission have broken the law, while 79 percent of Hispanic voters say those individuals have broken the law. Contrary to the gaslighting of some Democratic politicians, more than three quarters (77%) of all voters also believe people who are in the U.S. without permission have broken our laws by entering without legal permission. 
    • DOGE Waste: 43 percent of voters have a favorable view of DOGE, while nearly two-in-three (65%) believe that widespread waste, fraud, and inefficiencies impact the quality of critical benefits like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. But Democrats (49%) remain out of touch saying there is no impact on these services by waste and fraud, even when older Americans (F 55+ 45%; M 55+ 53%) who are more likely to receive the benefits say the opposite. 
    • Levels of Gov’t Approval: mayors, township/village presidents have the highest job approval (59%) compared to other elected officials with Members of Congress (55%) coming in second. Republicans (63%) are more likely to approve of their Member of Congress while Independents disapprove more strongly of officials across all levels of government. 
    • Partisan Judges: Democrats (47%) were less likely than Republicans (56%) and Independents (55%) to think judges were influenced by their party affiliation. Overall, 52 percent think judges are influenced a lot by partisan affiliations and 51 percent oppose federal judges overturning laws and executive actions they don’t agree with. Hispanic voters (56% oppose) are most opposed to the judicial activism that’s taken place in Trump 2.0. Apparently, they don’t seem to think as much of MS-13 or TdA as liberal judges. 
    • Separate But (not) Equal: a plurality (42%) of voters said the legislative branch should have the most influence in setting national policy, but Republicans differ with 56 percent preferring the President to set policies. Forty percent of swing voters prefer the legislative branch. 






    ]]>    2104democrats,doge,gop,government,judges,president,republicans,tariffs,trump,votersfalsefull    Ep. 75 – 48% Support Trump Negotiating Settlement to War in Ukraine as Optimism at Home Rises: Buchanan & Brown Break Down March NVT Pollhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-75-48-support-trump-negotiating-settlement-to-war-in-ukraine-as-optimism-at-home-rises-buchanan-brown-break-down-march-nvt-poll--64975886
    Highlights:

    Top Priorities: ‘Threats to democracy’ rose five points to an all-time high (22%) while concerns about inflation and the economy ticked up by two points remaining the number one priority. Trump’s massive action to curtail illegal border crossings by over 90 percent and deploy more resources has resulted in a three-point drop among Americans’ top issues. Sentiments at Home vs. Abroad: for the second straight month since we’ve been running this NVT poll, optimism about the direction of the country (45%) is at its highest level. Additionally, 42 percent believe things are getting better in America. Looking abroad, just 27 percent think things on the world stage are getting better while 64 percent say things are getting worse. America’s Role: Less than half of Americans (43%) say America should play a leading role in promoting democracy worldwide while 38 percent say our role should be more supportive and 12 percent said we should be neutral. Negotiate with Putin? 48 percent support President Trump engaging in direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a resolution to the ongoing war with Ukraine. Sixty-nine percent of Democrats oppose this approach. Seventy-nine percent of Americans have an unfavorable view of Russia. Yay or NATO? Sentiment towards NATO has taken a hit over the past three years with only (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of NATO while 28 percent have an unfavorable opinion, largely driven by non-college men (41%) and Republicans (46%). Democrats (72%), Independents (61%), and college-educated (66%) have the most favorable opinions of NATO. United Nations Funding: views among Americans are mixed (43% support; 44% oppose) regarding President Trump’s executive order to withdraw funding for certain U.N. programs citing contradictions with American interests and value. Who’s the Superpower? 66 percent say the United States is the world’s leading superpower while 21 percent say China is the leader. Over a third (31%) of Black Americans say China is the leader over the U.S. Overall, Americans have an unfavorable opinion of China (75%) while only 13 percent have a favorable view. Every demo, except Blacks (45%), had a 50+ percent negative view of China. Most Disliked: three quarters (75%) of Americans of have an unfavorable opinion of Iran, including voters who switched to Trump (57%) in 2024 from Biden in 2020. Eighteen percent have no opinion of Iran and only seven percent have a favorable opinion. 

    Quick Hits: 
    • USA Image (71% favorable; 26% unfavorable) 
    • Trump Image (47% favorable; 52% unfavorable) 
    • Biden Image (40% favorable; 55% unfavorable) 
    • Elon Musk Image (42% favorable; 53% unfavorable) 
    • Congressional Republicans (44% favorable; 52% unfavorable) 
    • Congressional Democrats (40% favorable; 54% unfavorable) 
    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64975886Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:07:23 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod: 48% Support Trump Negotiating Settlement to War in Ukraine as Optimism at Home Rises - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are...
    Highlights:

    Top Priorities: ‘Threats to democracy’ rose five points to an all-time high (22%) while concerns about inflation and the economy ticked up by two points remaining the number one priority. Trump’s massive action to curtail illegal border crossings by over 90 percent and deploy more resources has resulted in a three-point drop among Americans’ top issues. Sentiments at Home vs. Abroad: for the second straight month since we’ve been running this NVT poll, optimism about the direction of the country (45%) is at its highest level. Additionally, 42 percent believe things are getting better in America. Looking abroad, just 27 percent think things on the world stage are getting better while 64 percent say things are getting worse. America’s Role: Less than half of Americans (43%) say America should play a leading role in promoting democracy worldwide while 38 percent say our role should be more supportive and 12 percent said we should be neutral. Negotiate with Putin? 48 percent support President Trump engaging in direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a resolution to the ongoing war with Ukraine. Sixty-nine percent of Democrats oppose this approach. Seventy-nine percent of Americans have an unfavorable view of Russia. Yay or NATO? Sentiment towards NATO has taken a hit over the past three years with only (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of NATO while 28 percent have an unfavorable opinion, largely driven by non-college men (41%) and Republicans (46%). Democrats (72%), Independents (61%), and college-educated (66%) have the most favorable opinions of NATO. United Nations Funding: views among Americans are mixed (43% support; 44% oppose) regarding President Trump’s executive order to withdraw funding for certain U.N. programs citing contradictions with American interests and value. Who’s the Superpower? 66 percent say the United States is the world’s leading superpower while 21 percent say China is the leader. Over a third (31%) of Black Americans say China is the leader over the U.S. Overall, Americans have an unfavorable opinion of China (75%) while only 13 percent have a favorable view. Every demo, except Blacks (45%), had a 50+ percent negative view of China. Most Disliked: three quarters (75%) of Americans of have an unfavorable opinion of Iran, including voters who switched to Trump (57%) in 2024 from Biden in 2020. Eighteen percent have no opinion of Iran and only seven percent have a favorable opinion. 

    Quick Hits: 
    • USA Image (71% favorable; 26% unfavorable) 
    • Trump Image (47% favorable; 52% unfavorable) 
    • Biden Image (40% favorable; 55% unfavorable) 
    • Elon Musk Image (42% favorable; 53% unfavorable) 
    • Congressional Republicans (44% favorable; 52% unfavorable) 
    • Congressional Democrats (40% favorable; 54% unfavorable) 
    ]]>    2098america,china,elonmusk,nato,poll,president,survey,trump,votersfalsefull    Ep. 74 - LIVE from Dubai, New Data Shows Middle Easterners WAY More Positive About the U.S. Than Americanshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-74-live-from-dubai-new-data-shows-middle-easterners-way-more-positive-about-the-u-s-than-americans--64818326
    A Couple Episode Highlights:

    Global Direction: generally speaking, 59 percent of respondents said things in the world are getting better versus 35 percent who said they’re getting worse. Contrast this with the United States where 64 percent said things were getting worse versus 27 percent saying things are on the upswing. 

    Trump Image: Middle Easterners who have no opinion (13%) of Trump offset his unfavorable image (36%) while his favorable image (48%) is one point higher than Americans’ (47%). 


    Effectiveness of NGOs? Middle Easterners, who have arguably had more interaction with international NGOs than American voters, are more likely to believe these organizations are effective in addressing global challenges (57% say NGOs are effective). In contrast, American voters, who have contributed more financially to NGOs, are more skeptical, with a plurality (43%) saying NGOs are ineffective.  

    Global Images: 
    • United States: among Americans (71% fav.; 26% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (55% fav.; 32% unfav.) 

    • Russia: among Americans (11% fav.; 79% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (54% fav.; 30% unfav.) 

    • China: among Americans (13% fav.; 75% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (69% fav.; 19% unfav.) 

    • Iran: among Americans (7% fav.; 75% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (32% fav.; 48% unfav.) 


    Brent Buchanan X - @brentbuc
    Alex Tarascio X - @alextarascio]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64818326Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:13:54 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod: LIVE from Dubai, New Data Shows Middle Easterners WAY More Positive About the U.S. Than Americans - Join us for this special episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into our recent poll in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, the United...
    A Couple Episode Highlights:

    Global Direction: generally speaking, 59 percent of respondents said things in the world are getting better versus 35 percent who said they’re getting worse. Contrast this with the United States where 64 percent said things were getting worse versus 27 percent saying things are on the upswing. 

    Trump Image: Middle Easterners who have no opinion (13%) of Trump offset his unfavorable image (36%) while his favorable image (48%) is one point higher than Americans’ (47%). 


    Effectiveness of NGOs? Middle Easterners, who have arguably had more interaction with international NGOs than American voters, are more likely to believe these organizations are effective in addressing global challenges (57% say NGOs are effective). In contrast, American voters, who have contributed more financially to NGOs, are more skeptical, with a plurality (43%) saying NGOs are ineffective.  

    Global Images: 
    • United States: among Americans (71% fav.; 26% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (55% fav.; 32% unfav.) 

    • Russia: among Americans (11% fav.; 79% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (54% fav.; 30% unfav.) 

    • China: among Americans (13% fav.; 75% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (69% fav.; 19% unfav.) 

    • Iran: among Americans (7% fav.; 75% unfav.), among Middle Easterners (32% fav.; 48% unfav.) 


    Brent Buchanan X - @brentbuc
    Alex Tarascio X - @alextarascio]]>    1087america,china,global,gop,middleeast,politics,poll,polling,presidentfalsefull    Ep. 73 - Trump Winning Over Black Men: Buchanan & Rogers Break Down Latest NVT Pollhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-73-trump-winning-over-black-men-buchanan-rogers-break-down-latest-nvt-poll--64359307
    Episode Highlights:

    Black Men Love Trump: We'll explore the unexpected political realignment as Trump makes significant inroads with historically Democratic-leaning constituencies. A staggering 42% of black men now approve of Trump's job performance.

    Top Issues: Discover why inflation and the economy have become the nation's primary concern, overshadowing previous hot-button issues like immigration.

    Party Perceptions: We'll break down the current favorability ratings of Democrats and Republicans in Washington, with some surprising results.

    COVID-19 Origins: Learn about the growing consensus regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus, with two-thirds of Americans now believing it likely originated from a Chinese lab.

    National Mood: Find out why Americans are suddenly feeling more optimistic about the country's direction.

    Trump's Wins: We'll discuss several of Trump's policies that are gaining traction with the public, including:
    • Merit-based hiring vs. DEI initiatives
    • Declassification of historical assassination files
    • Immigration and border security measures
    • Support for reducing government spending
    • Tariffs on China
    • The surprising public opinion on acquiring Greenland
    Mixed Reviews: We'll also touch on some policies receiving mixed public support, such as birthright citizenship and tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Don't miss this comprehensive look at the evolving American political landscape. Subscribe to Cygnal's Pulse Pod for in-depth analysis and expert insights on the latest trends shaping our nation's future.

    Brent Buchanan X - @brentbuc
    John Rogers X - @johnrogersal]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64359307Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:56:23 +0000CygnalCygnal's Pulse Pod: Trump's Surprising Surge and America's Shifting Landscape - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political...
    Episode Highlights:

    Black Men Love Trump: We'll explore the unexpected political realignment as Trump makes significant inroads with historically Democratic-leaning constituencies. A staggering 42% of black men now approve of Trump's job performance.

    Top Issues: Discover why inflation and the economy have become the nation's primary concern, overshadowing previous hot-button issues like immigration.

    Party Perceptions: We'll break down the current favorability ratings of Democrats and Republicans in Washington, with some surprising results.

    COVID-19 Origins: Learn about the growing consensus regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus, with two-thirds of Americans now believing it likely originated from a Chinese lab.

    National Mood: Find out why Americans are suddenly feeling more optimistic about the country's direction.

    Trump's Wins: We'll discuss several of Trump's policies that are gaining traction with the public, including:
    • Merit-based hiring vs. DEI initiatives
    • Declassification of historical assassination files
    • Immigration and border security measures
    • Support for reducing government spending
    • Tariffs on China
    • The surprising public opinion on acquiring Greenland
    Mixed Reviews: We'll also touch on some policies receiving mixed public support, such as birthright citizenship and tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Don't miss this comprehensive look at the evolving American political landscape. Subscribe to Cygnal's Pulse Pod for in-depth analysis and expert insights on the latest trends shaping our nation's future.

    Brent Buchanan X - @brentbuc
    John Rogers X - @johnrogersal]]>    2600dei,doge,illegalimmigration,politics,polling,polls,president,republican,trumpfalsefull    Ep. 72 - Brent Buchanan and Brock McCleary Reflect on October NVT Live in This Special BONUS Pulse Pod Episodehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-72-brent-buchanan-and-brock-mccleary-reflect-on-october-nvt-live-in-this-special-bonus-pulse-pod-episode--62568500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62568500Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:07:16 +0000CygnalIn this special BONUS episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, President and Founder Brent Buchanan, together with Vice President Brock McCleary, discuss insights into the latest data shifts as the 2024 election cycle reaches its final stretch. Our experts...1879democrat,election,electionday,gop,independent,kamala,president,republican,trump,vote,votersfalsefullEp. 71 - Brent Buchanan and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on October NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-71-brent-buchanan-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-october-nvt-live--62313096Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster, Founder, and President Brent Buchanan sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in October's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on how the election is shaping up as we are now under 4 weeks until Election Day. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62313096Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:43:41 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster, Founder, and President Brent Buchanan sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in October's national voter survey from...Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster, Founder, and President Brent Buchanan sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in October's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on how the election is shaping up as we are now under 4 weeks until Election Day. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights.]]>1476congress,democrat,election,gop,harris,immigration,independent,inflation,president,republican,trump,vance,voters,walzfalsefullEp. 70 - Brock McCleary and Mike Yelovich Reflect on September 2024 Battlegrounds Datahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-brock-mccleary-and-mike-yelovich-reflect-on-september-2024-battlegrounds-data--62081658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62081658Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:27:47 +0000CygnalIn this new episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, our pollsters and data experts reflect on key data from our latest poll on all the battleground districts nationwide after the second Presidential debate wrapped. Listen to VP of Polling Brock McCleary and...1535falsefullEp. 69 - Chris Lane and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on August NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-chris-lane-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-august-nvt-live--61115142Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Chris Lane sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in August's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on how the election is shaping up as we edge closer to November. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61115142Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:13:04 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Chris Lane sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in August's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert...Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Chris Lane sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in August's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on how the election is shaping up as we edge closer to November. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights.]]>811democrat,election,election2024,gop,president,republican,votersfalsefullEp. 68 - Brock McCleary and Mike Yelovich Reflect on July 2024 Battlegrounds Datahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-brock-mccleary-and-mike-yelovich-reflect-on-july-2024-battlegrounds-data--60707792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60707792Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:49:10 +0000CygnalIn this new episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, our pollsters and data experts reflect on key data from our latest poll on all the battleground districts nationwide after the first Presidential debate wrapped. Listen to VP of Polling Brock McCleary and...1418biden,gop,immigration,inflation,president,presidentialdebate,republican,trump,votersfalsefullEp. 67 - Mitch Brown and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on June NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-mitch-brown-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-june-nvt-live--60413773Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Mitch Brown sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in June's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on economic data and party realignment trends that will be the key in messaging to voters in 2024. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we gear up for November.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60413773Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:08:50 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Mitch Brown sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in June's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert...Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Mitch Brown sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in June's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on economic data and party realignment trends that will be the key in messaging to voters in 2024. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we gear up for November.]]>898democrat,gop,independents,politics,president,republican,vote,votersfalsefullEp. 66 - Brock McCleary and Mike Yelovich Reflect on May 2024 Battlegrounds Datahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-brock-mccleary-and-mike-yelovich-reflect-on-may-2024-battlegrounds-data--60115707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60115707Tue, 21 May 2024 16:05:10 +0000CygnalIn this new episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, our pollsters and data experts reflect on key data from our latest poll on all the battleground districts nationwide. Listen to VP of Polling Brock McCleary and Director of Polling Mike Yelovich to gain a...1145battlegrounds,border,democrat,election2024,immigration,indepedents,inflation,president,republican,votersfalsefullEp. 65 - Mitch Brown and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on April NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-65-mitch-brown-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-april-nvt-live--59652405Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Mitch Brown sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in April's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on economic data and party realignment trends that will be the key in messaging to voters in 2024. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we gear up for November.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59652405Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:41:31 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Mitch Brown sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in April's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert...Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Mitch Brown sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in April's national voter survey from NVT Live. Listen to expert opinion and analysis on economic data and party realignment trends that will be the key in messaging to voters in 2024. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we gear up for November.]]>1031economy,election,genericballot,gop,immigration,inflation,politics,president,republican,votersfalsefullEp. 64 - Brock McCleary and Mike Yelovich Reflect on March 2024 Battlegrounds Datahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-brock-mccleary-and-mike-yelovich-reflect-on-march-2024-battlegrounds-data--59113294










    ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59113294Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:16:07 +0000CygnalIn this new episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, our pollsters and data experts reflect on key data from our latest poll on all the battleground districts nationwide. Listen to VP of Polling Brock McCleary and Director of Polling Mike Yelovich to gain a...










    ]]>    1252battlegrounds,border,election,gop,immigration,president,republican,votersfalsefull    Ep. 63 - Chris Lane and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on February NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-63-chris-lane-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-february-nvt-live--58765790Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Chris Lane sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in February's national voter survey from NVT Live. Discover expert analysis on Biden's image rating change over the last few months, a head-to-head match up of Trump and Biden, how the crisis at our southern border has impacted voters' top priorities, and more. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we gear up for November.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58765790Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:22:50 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Chris Lane sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in February's national voter survey from NVT Live. Discover expert...Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal Pollster Chris Lane sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in February's national voter survey from NVT Live. Discover expert analysis on Biden's image rating change over the last few months, a head-to-head match up of Trump and Biden, how the crisis at our southern border has impacted voters' top priorities, and more. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we gear up for November.]]>950analytics,biden,dc,democrat,election,gop,national,politics,poll,pollster,republican,trump,votefalsefullEp. 62 - Brock McCleary and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on January 2024 Battlegrounds Datahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-brock-mccleary-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-january-2024-battlegrounds-data--58586523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58586523Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:30:23 +0000CygnalIn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, our pollsters and data experts will reflect on key insights from our latest poll on all the battleground districts nationwide. Listen to Brock McCleary and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to gain a comprehensive...1533battleground,election,gop,votersfalsefullEp. 61 - Brock McCleary and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on December NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-61-brock-mccleary-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-december-nvt-live--58047648Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal's VP of Polling Brock McCleary sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in December's national voter survey from NVT Live, our last webinar of the year. Discover expert analysis on voters' stance on wrong track/right direction, state-by-state top priorities, presidential ballot, and more. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we edge into the '24 election year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58047648Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:11:55 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal's VP of Polling Brock McCleary sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in December's national voter survey from NVT Live, our...Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal's VP of Polling Brock McCleary sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data presented in December's national voter survey from NVT Live, our last webinar of the year. Discover expert analysis on voters' stance on wrong track/right direction, state-by-state top priorities, presidential ballot, and more. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights as we edge into the '24 election year.]]>1238democrats,election,gop,president,republicans,votersfalsefullEp. 60 - Brent Buchanan and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on November NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-brent-buchanan-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-november-nvt-live--57630473Cygnal Pulse Pod, President and Founder of Cygnal Brent Buchanan sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data in November's national voter survey from NVT Live. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights exactly one year out from the 2024 election.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57630473Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:48:48 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, President and Founder of Cygnal Brent Buchanan sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data in November's national voter survey from NVT Live. This...Cygnal Pulse Pod, President and Founder of Cygnal Brent Buchanan sits down with our Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss key takeaways from the data in November's national voter survey from NVT Live. This is the perfect listen if you were unable to join our online panel to discover new key insights exactly one year out from the 2024 election.]]>1126election,gop,nationalsecurity,poll,polling,president,republican,survey,votersfalsefullEp. 59 - John Rogers and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on October NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-59-john-rogers-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-october-nvt-live--57271676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57271676Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:44:18 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Pollster and Director of Client Strategy John Rogers sits down with Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to discuss top questions from this month's NVT Live. If you did not join their live panel,...828election,gop,politics,votersfalsefullEp. 58 - Mitch Brown and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on September NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-mitch-brown-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-september-nvt-live--56856023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56856023Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:58:35 +0000CygnalOn our new episode of the Pulse Pod, Pollster Mitch Brown sits down with Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to reflect on their NVT Live online panel and dive into 2 important questions asked from our social media audience. If you did not have...1146abortion,democracy,election,gop,politics,pollfalsefullEp. 57 - Chris Lane and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Reflect on August NVT Livehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-57-chris-lane-and-noah-wyhof-rudnick-reflect-on-august-nvt-live--56489298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56489298Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:42:30 +0000CygnalOn our new episode of the Pulse Pod, Pollster Chris Lane sits down with Director of Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick to reflect on their NVT Live online panel and dive into key insights that might have been missed. If you didn’t have the chance to join...1038gop,poll,president,primary,republican,votersfalsefullEp. 56 - Brent Buchanan is joined by Delve's Jeff Berkowitzhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-brent-buchanan-is-joined-by-delve-s-jeff-berkowitz--52162013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52162013Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:18:47 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, we welcome Jeff Berkowitz, Founder and CEO of Delve, a company that provides competitive intelligence for public affairs. Jeff was Research Director at the RNC and did two tours under four chairman, five...1267gop,politicsfalsefullEp. 55 - October National Voter Trends Webinar w/ Brent Buchanan & Noah Wyhof-Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-october-national-voter-trends-webinar-w-brent-buchanan-noah-wyhof-rudnick--51738952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51738952Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:29:29 +0000CygnalCygnal President and Founder Brent Buchanan and data expert Noah Wyhof-Rudnick lead our final Voter Trends Webinar before a crucial midterm election. Listen now to discover our most recent data on the generic ballot, Biden image, top issues, and so...2418elections,gop,midterms,republican,vote,votersfalsefullEp. 54 - Chris is joined by Dr. Peter Wish & Pollster John Rogershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-chris-is-joined-by-dr-peter-wish-pollster-john-rogers--51537322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51537322Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:54:30 +0000CygnalIn this roundtable discussion, Chris is joined by Dr. Peter Wish, Author of The Candidate's 7 Deadly Sins, and Cygnal Pollster John Rogers. Together they discuss how you can tap into voter emotions in this home stretch before midterms. Listen now!1909emotions,gop,midterms,republican,votersfalsefullEp. 53 - September National Voter Trends Panel w/ Chris Lane & Noah Wyhof-Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-september-national-voter-trends-panel-w-chris-lane-noah-wyhof-rudnick--51386227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51386227Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:13:33 +0000CygnalIn our September National Voter Trends Panel, Cygnal Pollster Chris Lane and Director of Sampling & Innovation Noah Wyhof-Rudnick delivered key insights into the data shifts from the past month.2673ballot,gas,gop,inflation,midterms,prices,republican,votefalsefullEp. 52 - Will Long, CEO of Numinar Analytics, joins the pod to talk Data Down The Stretch in '22https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-will-long-ceo-of-numinar-analytics-joins-the-pod-to-talk-data-down-the-stretch-in-22--51217788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51217788Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:02 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Brent is joined by Will Long, founder and CEO of Numinar Analytics, a company that has developed new technology that helps political campaigns make better use of data and predictive analytics. Together, they...1220falsefullEp. 51 - August National Voter Trends w/ Brock McCleary & Noah Wyhof-Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-51-august-national-voter-trends-w-brock-mccleary-noah-wyhof-rudnick--51067888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51067888Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:39:13 +0000CygnalIn one of our final episodes before early voting starts in the '22 midterms, Cygnal Pollster Brock McCleary and Data Expert Noah Wyhof-Rudnick break down how voters are reacting to the FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid, the IRS hiring spree, inflation and the...22192022,midterms,polling,republicanfalsefullEp. 50 - Sam Joins Brent & Chris To Dig Into New Data That Could Decide The Midtermshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-sam-joins-brent-chris-to-dig-into-new-data-that-could-decide-the-midterms--50915793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50915793Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:30:02 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent are joined by Sam Leach, Cygnal’s sampling director, who shares his insights on the data obtained from our post-Dobbs decision national survey. The conversation touches on how the abortion issue...1297abortion,dobbs,polling,republicanfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 49 - July National Voter Trends w/ John Rogers & Noah Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-49-july-national-voter-trends-w-john-rogers-noah-rudnick--50774668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50774668Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:47:56 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris is joined by Cygnal’s Director of Client Strategy, John Rogers, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, Director of Sampling and Innovation. Together, they share key insights concerning Cygnal’s July National Survey and...1871gop,midterms,politics,republican,votersfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 48 - w/ Brent Buchanan & Wesley Donehuehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-48-w-brent-buchanan-wesley-donehue--50603149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50603149Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:00:03 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Cygnal Founder Brent Buchanan is joined by political strategist and consultant Wesley Donehue on his second appearance on the Pulse Pod, to talk about his brand new book “Under Fire – 13 Rules for Surviving...1288gop,political,republicanfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 47 - June Cygnal National Voter Trends w/ Brent Buchanan & Noah Wyhof-Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-47-june-cygnal-national-voter-trends-w-brent-buchanan-noah-wyhof-rudnick--50464720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50464720Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:03 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris is joined by Cygnal’s President and Founder, pollster Brent Buchanan, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, Director of Sampling and Innovation. Together, they share key insights concerning Cygnal’s June National...1791gop,political,republican,votersfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 46 - w/ Noah Rudnick & Bobby Saparowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-46-w-noah-rudnick-bobby-saparow--50069050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50069050Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:30:02 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent are joined by Cygnal’s Director of Sampling & Innovation, Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, and Robert “Bobby” Saparow, Governor Brian Kemp’s campaign manager. Together, they discuss the major advantages...1288ga,gop,midterms,politics,republican,washingtonfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 45 - May Cygnal National Voter Trends w/ Chris Lane & Noah Wyhof-Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-45-may-cygnal-national-voter-trends-w-chris-lane-noah-wyhof-rudnick--49899202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49899202Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:03 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, discover our May National Voter Trends Panel with our Director of Client Strategy, Chris Lane, and Director of Sampling & Innovation, Noah Wyhof-Rudnick. Together, they reveal brand new Cygnal data and how the...2182gop,midterms,politics,votersfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 44 - w/ Dr. Frederick Barber, President of R:AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-44-w-dr-frederick-barber-president-of-r-ai--49676755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49676755Mon, 09 May 2022 08:30:02 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent are joined by Dr. Frederick Barber, President of Response: AI, a full service and self-service market research firm which is a current partner of Cygnal’s. Together, they take a close look into...1487ad,adtesting,gop,politicalad,politicsfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 43 - Cygnal National Voter Trends w/ John Rogers & Noah Wyhof-Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-43-cygnal-national-voter-trends-w-john-rogers-noah-wyhof-rudnick--49545955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49545955Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:12:05 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Cygnal's John Rogers, Director of Client Strategy, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, Director of Sampling & Innovation, share their insights from Cygnal’s April National Poll. Together, they dive deep into the most...1726gop,midterms,political,republican,votefalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 42 - w/ Dr. Peter Wishhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-42-w-dr-peter-wish--49397586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49397586Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:28:58 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent are joined by Dr. Peter Wish, a campaign coach and strategist to political candidates, and author of the book, “The Candidate’s 7 Deadly Sins: Using Emotional Optics to Turn Political Vices into...1451gop,midterms,politics,votefalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 41 - Cygnal National Voter Trends w/ Brock McCleary & Noah Wyhof-Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-41-cygnal-national-voter-trends-w-brock-mccleary-noah-wyhof-rudnick--49225597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49225597Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:24:10 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Cygnal's Brock McCleary, VP of Polling, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, Director of Sampling & Innovation, share their insights from Cygnal’s March National Poll. Together, they dive deep into the most important trends...1695gop,political,votersfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 40 - w/ James Shirley & Tab Berghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-40-w-james-shirley-tab-berg--49030396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49030396Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:00:03 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent share their table with Cygnal’s analyst and data scientist James Shirley, together with Tab Berg, a consultant based in California and Founder/President of TABCommunications, Inc. Jointly, they...1625gop,podcast,politicalfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 39 - W/ Cygnal VP & Pollster Brock McClearyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-39-w-cygnal-vp-pollster-brock-mccleary--48849456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48849456Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:03 +0000CygnalOn this episode of the Pulse Pod, Brent and Chris are joined by Cygnal’s experienced pollster and VP Brock McCleary to discuss the upcoming elections and touching on some major issues, including the current political environment (which is favorable...1504gop,politics,pollingfalsefullPulse Pod Ep. 38 - w/ Cygnal Pollsters John Rogers & Chris Lanehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulse-pod-ep-38-w-cygnal-pollsters-john-rogers-chris-lane--48288013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48288013Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:00:02 +0000CygnalOn this first Pulse Pod episode of 2022, Chris and Brent premiere the new podcast's round table format. This time, they are joined by Chris Lane and John Rogers, two Cygnal team pollsters. They discuss the current general election macro environment,...1346midterm,political,republicanfalsefullCygnal Pulse Pod Ep. 37 - w/ guest Noah Rudnickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cygnal-pulse-pod-ep-37-w-guest-noah-rudnick--48024601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48024601Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:49:37 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent share a preview for next year, as the current format of the podcast is being updated, moving from its usual intro + interview structure to a new style that will include some round table...1139politicalfalsefullMatt Gould - Pulse Pod #36https://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-gould-pulse-pod-36--47472853
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 36) is Matt Gould. Matt Gould is a New Jersey based political operative with more than 10 years of legislative election experience. He has served as the executive director of the New Jersey Assembly Republican leadership PAC, Assembly Republican Victory, since 2017. In 2021 the caucus had the largest single cycle pick-ups in 30 years, gaining 6 seats. In the last two cycles the caucus has flipped a total of 8 seats. Matt lives in Manahawkin, NJ with his wife Katie, three sons, Teague, Dan and Jack, and bassett hound Millard Fillmore.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47472853Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:13 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the burst of optimism among Republicans stemming from the Virginia race. Yet, the two reiterate the importance of how different federal elections are from smaller campaigns that...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 36) is Matt Gould. Matt Gould is a New Jersey based political operative with more than 10 years of legislative election experience. He has served as the executive director of the New Jersey Assembly Republican leadership PAC, Assembly Republican Victory, since 2017. In 2021 the caucus had the largest single cycle pick-ups in 30 years, gaining 6 seats. In the last two cycles the caucus has flipped a total of 8 seats. Matt lives in Manahawkin, NJ with his wife Katie, three sons, Teague, Dan and Jack, and bassett hound Millard Fillmore.]]>    1320political,virginiafalsefull    Josh Penry - Pulse Pod #35https://www.spreaker.com/episode/josh-penry-pulse-pod-35--47031043
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 35) is Josh Penry. Josh is a Principal at 76 Group. He’s run winning statewide ballot initiative campaigns legalizing sports betting, banning gerrymandering, and making it more difficult for interest groups to amend Colorado’s constitution. In 2020, he led the Amendment B campaign, the largest fiscal overhaul enacted in Colorado in decades. Penry was also the lead strategist for Mike Coffman’s upset victories in 2014 and 2016. A former state representative, state senate minority leader, congressional press secretary, and Staff Director of a US House Subcommittee, today Josh’s work operates at the intersection of public policy and public opinion, helping corporate, non-profit and political clients move the agenda in a way that matters.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47031043Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:21:03 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the importance of storytelling when aiming to On this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss different types of survey responses. This year shows a particularly...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 35) is Josh Penry. Josh is a Principal at 76 Group. He’s run winning statewide ballot initiative campaigns legalizing sports betting, banning gerrymandering, and making it more difficult for interest groups to amend Colorado’s constitution. In 2020, he led the Amendment B campaign, the largest fiscal overhaul enacted in Colorado in decades. Penry was also the lead strategist for Mike Coffman’s upset victories in 2014 and 2016. A former state representative, state senate minority leader, congressional press secretary, and Staff Director of a US House Subcommittee, today Josh’s work operates at the intersection of public policy and public opinion, helping corporate, non-profit and political clients move the agenda in a way that matters.]]>    1303campaign,gop,podcast,politicsfalsefull    Dean Goodson - Pulse Pod #34https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dean-goodson-pulse-pod-34--46564773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46564773Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:44:06 +0000Cygnal1446gop,podcast,politics,polling,republicanfalsefullHolly Shepherd Lollar - Pulse Pod #33https://www.spreaker.com/episode/holly-shepherd-lollar-pulse-pod-33--46406394
    full-service communications company. Prior to starting her own company, she was Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing for Kid One Transport, a state-wide non-profit organization, and Public Relations Account Director at o2ideas, where she succeeded in gaining international press coverage for clients. In 2002, Holly was Press Secretary for an Alabama statewide political campaign. She has also worked for Senator Richard Shelby’s Press Department, Concerned Women for America’s Media Department and served as an assistant to Vice President, Ray Cole of Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc., all in Washington, D.C. In March of 2011, Lollar received the distinguished honor of being named one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”. In 2017, she was named to Yellowhammer News’ Power & Influence 50 list of the most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics and business.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46406394Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:00:03 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the importance of storytelling when aiming to convey a political message. It’s not enough to say the right words and have the right points – you have to give people something to...
    full-service communications company. Prior to starting her own company, she was Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing for Kid One Transport, a state-wide non-profit organization, and Public Relations Account Director at o2ideas, where she succeeded in gaining international press coverage for clients. In 2002, Holly was Press Secretary for an Alabama statewide political campaign. She has also worked for Senator Richard Shelby’s Press Department, Concerned Women for America’s Media Department and served as an assistant to Vice President, Ray Cole of Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc., all in Washington, D.C. In March of 2011, Lollar received the distinguished honor of being named one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”. In 2017, she was named to Yellowhammer News’ Power & Influence 50 list of the most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics and business.]]>    1581campaign,communications,gop,politics,polling,republican,storytellingfalsefull    Nick Everhart - Pulse Pod #32https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nick-everhart-pulse-pod-32--46196195
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 32) is Nick Everhart, the Founder and President of Content Creative Media (CCM). Prior to starting CCM, Nick worked for Majority Strategies, the largest Republican print and mobile firms in the country. He also spent a decade working at the Strategy Group for Media, serving as co-founder and president of the advertising company’s media planning and placement division, as well as working in all aspects of the creative media process. Named to the 2017 AAPC 40 Under 40 class and a Campaign & Elections 2011 "Rising Star,” Nick has been involved in some of the nation's most high-profile races. This includes helping state legislative caucuses return to GOP control, protecting numerous vulnerable Congressional seats, and securing wins for Republican governors and U.S. senators across the country.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46196195Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:06 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss some surprising data revealed by the District Issue Tracker. In only one month, “Recovering from Covid” went from the 8th most important priority for voters all the way to the 2nd...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 32) is Nick Everhart, the Founder and President of Content Creative Media (CCM). Prior to starting CCM, Nick worked for Majority Strategies, the largest Republican print and mobile firms in the country. He also spent a decade working at the Strategy Group for Media, serving as co-founder and president of the advertising company’s media planning and placement division, as well as working in all aspects of the creative media process. Named to the 2017 AAPC 40 Under 40 class and a Campaign & Elections 2011 "Rising Star,” Nick has been involved in some of the nation's most high-profile races. This includes helping state legislative caucuses return to GOP control, protecting numerous vulnerable Congressional seats, and securing wins for Republican governors and U.S. senators across the country.]]>    1779analysis,campaigning,digitaladvertising,emotions,emotive,emotiveanalysis,gop,politics,polling,republicanfalsefull    Phil Vangelakos - Pulse Pod #31https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-vangelakos-pulse-pod-31--46018885
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 31) is Phil Vangelakos, a political strategist and recognized digital communications expert with a history of leveraging cutting-edge trends in technology, traditional and social media; strategic communications, branding and research. If your campaign is a heist film…Phil is your explosives expert.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46018885Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:30:17 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the movement of some minority voter groups such as Cubans, Venezuelans, and Vietnamese trending towards Republicans. Having their own set of ideals and beliefs originated from their...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 31) is Phil Vangelakos, a political strategist and recognized digital communications expert with a history of leveraging cutting-edge trends in technology, traditional and social media; strategic communications, branding and research. If your campaign is a heist film…Phil is your explosives expert.]]>    1266campaign,digitalcampaigning,gop,politics,polling,pushdigital,puslespod,republicanfalsefull    Dr. Peter Wish - Pulse Pod #30https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-peter-wish-pulse-pod-30--45839570Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 30) is Dr. Peter Wish. During a successful, prominent career as a clinical and academic psychologist, Dr. Wish also became a fundraiser, campaign coach, and strategist to political candidates. He served on Mitt Romney’s 2012 National Presidential Finance Committee and has advised Republican and Democratic candidates in state, congressional, senatorial, and gubernatorial campaigns. He has appeared on over 100 television and radio shows including: Nightline, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The CBS Morning Show.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45839570Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:13 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss political psychology and the major impact that understanding voter’s emotions can have on campaigns. Given the fact that people make decisions based on the feelings they have rather than...Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 30) is Dr. Peter Wish. During a successful, prominent career as a clinical and academic psychologist, Dr. Wish also became a fundraiser, campaign coach, and strategist to political candidates. He served on Mitt Romney’s 2012 National Presidential Finance Committee and has advised Republican and Democratic candidates in state, congressional, senatorial, and gubernatorial campaigns. He has appeared on over 100 television and radio shows including: Nightline, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The CBS Morning Show.]]>1973campaigns,emotions,emotiveanalysis,politicalpsychology,politics,polling,republican,romneyfalsefullBrian Wynne - Pulse Pod #29https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brian-wynne-pulse-pod-29--45662365

    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 29) is Brian Wynne, who by the time he was in middle school, knew he would be involved in politics. Starting with an internship for John McCain’s campaign, Brian went on to work on both Mitt Romney and Chris Christie’s campaigns. He rose through the ranks of Governor Charlie Baker’s campaign team and is now a senior advisor to Gov. Baker.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45662365Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:09 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris Lane, Director of Client Strategy, and Brent discuss the results of the first DIT subscription service survey. While some social matters like critical race theory drew a lower number than expected,...

    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 29) is Brian Wynne, who by the time he was in middle school, knew he would be involved in politics. Starting with an internship for John McCain’s campaign, Brian went on to work on both Mitt Romney and Chris Christie’s campaigns. He rose through the ranks of Governor Charlie Baker’s campaign team and is now a senior advisor to Gov. Baker.]]>    1626campaigns,elections,politics,polling,republicanfalsefull    Tim Murtaugh - Pulse Pod #28https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tim-murtaugh-pulse-pod-28--45443276
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 28) is Tim Murtaugh. Tim’s career encompasses serving as Communications Director for the most-watched political campaign in world history – the Trump 2020 campaign – plus, a body of impressive work on statewide campaigns, congressional races, and in senior leadership positions at national political committees. He has overseen public relations strategies in states from Hawaii to Maine and has led successful targeted advocacy efforts for individuals, organizations, and legislative proposals using all available avenues: publications, press events/releases, media appearances, paid television, radio advertisements, social media, direct mail, and internet videos. In short, if there is a message to be delivered to an audience, he knows how to craft it, send it, and direct it.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45443276Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:40:15 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the brand new DIT subscription service. This exciting tool developed by Cygnal’s data science team is designed to help campaigns at every level understand their districts, their voters,...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 28) is Tim Murtaugh. Tim’s career encompasses serving as Communications Director for the most-watched political campaign in world history – the Trump 2020 campaign – plus, a body of impressive work on statewide campaigns, congressional races, and in senior leadership positions at national political committees. He has overseen public relations strategies in states from Hawaii to Maine and has led successful targeted advocacy efforts for individuals, organizations, and legislative proposals using all available avenues: publications, press events/releases, media appearances, paid television, radio advertisements, social media, direct mail, and internet videos. In short, if there is a message to be delivered to an audience, he knows how to craft it, send it, and direct it.]]>    1781campaigning,mlb,politics,polling,republicans,trumpfalsefull    Lenny McAllister - Pulse Pod #27https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lenny-mcallister-pulse-pod-27--45288745
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 27) is Lenny McAllister a talented media personality, public speaker, writer, author, and rising leader that has “… a mission to make positive changes to the status quo within politics, societal matters, and other issues that hamper our American way of life …”

    Lenny is a “rising star” among the Republican grassroots, political insiders, the commentary community, and much of Black America, primarily for having an uncommon passion for urban constituents and conservative compatriots alike. He continues to be featured on leading regional, national, and international cable news programs offering an insightful look into modern conservative thought. Since 2014, Lenny has been featured as both a host and contributor to outlets including the iconic Newsradio 1020 KDKA (Pittsburgh), Sun News Network (Canada), WQED Pittsburgh, National Public Radio, and the Pittsburgh Cable News Network.

    “The McAllister Minute,” a regular feature of the American Urban Radio Network, runs 2 weeks a month on hundreds of stations nationwide where Lenny extols conservative values and perspectives to mostly progressive audiences.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45288745Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:07 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Brent and John Rogers, one of Cygnal’s Directors of Client Strategy, talk about “Coming out of COVID” and the impact it is going to have on politics. They discuss a recent Cygnal poll showing the consequences...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 27) is Lenny McAllister a talented media personality, public speaker, writer, author, and rising leader that has “… a mission to make positive changes to the status quo within politics, societal matters, and other issues that hamper our American way of life …”

    Lenny is a “rising star” among the Republican grassroots, political insiders, the commentary community, and much of Black America, primarily for having an uncommon passion for urban constituents and conservative compatriots alike. He continues to be featured on leading regional, national, and international cable news programs offering an insightful look into modern conservative thought. Since 2014, Lenny has been featured as both a host and contributor to outlets including the iconic Newsradio 1020 KDKA (Pittsburgh), Sun News Network (Canada), WQED Pittsburgh, National Public Radio, and the Pittsburgh Cable News Network.

    “The McAllister Minute,” a regular feature of the American Urban Radio Network, runs 2 weeks a month on hundreds of stations nationwide where Lenny extols conservative values and perspectives to mostly progressive audiences.]]>    1575cygnal,gop,politics,polling,republican,schoolchoicefalsefull    Phillip Stutts - Pulse Pod #26https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phillip-stutts-pulse-pod-26--45102516
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 26) is Phillip Stutts, best-selling author and host of the “Undefeated Marketing”podcast. Phillip Stutts comes from the cutthroat world of political and corporate marketing and has been described as a “marketing maverick reshaping business success using the secret formula that gets presidents elected”. Contributing to 1,407 election victories, including three U.S. Presidential victories and working with multiple Fortune 200 companies, Phillip plays the game of political and corporate marketing on the highest level, battling it out with fierce competition, multi-billion-dollar budgets, and a win or die mentality.


    Phillip is founder and CEO of Win BIG Media and Founder/Executive Chairman of Go BIG Media. He has spoken in front of 50 million+ people in his career and made more than 350 national media appearances including ESPN, CBS, FOX BUSINESS, FOX NEWS, MSNBC, and CNN.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45102516Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:13 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the results of our latest national poll for a look into the 22 cycle and what it holds for candidates and campaigns. As the COVID pandemic starts to fade into the background, new trends...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 26) is Phillip Stutts, best-selling author and host of the “Undefeated Marketing”podcast. Phillip Stutts comes from the cutthroat world of political and corporate marketing and has been described as a “marketing maverick reshaping business success using the secret formula that gets presidents elected”. Contributing to 1,407 election victories, including three U.S. Presidential victories and working with multiple Fortune 200 companies, Phillip plays the game of political and corporate marketing on the highest level, battling it out with fierce competition, multi-billion-dollar budgets, and a win or die mentality.


    Phillip is founder and CEO of Win BIG Media and Founder/Executive Chairman of Go BIG Media. He has spoken in front of 50 million+ people in his career and made more than 350 national media appearances including ESPN, CBS, FOX BUSINESS, FOX NEWS, MSNBC, and CNN.]]>    1646campaigning,cygnal,election,gop,marketing,politics,polling,republicanfalsefull    Willis Jones - Pulse Pod #25https://www.spreaker.com/episode/willis-jones-pulse-pod-25--44861415
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 25) is Willis Jones, founder of Capitol City Research and former Director of Constituent Services for Lt. Governor Peter Kinder. Prior to founding CCR, he served as research director for The Barklage Company, a Missouri-based political consulting firm. Willis has been involved in political research for campaigns, committees, and caucuses since 1996, and his vast experience earned him a spot on the Missouri Times 2019 Political Playmakers list. He is also a member of MENSA and the pastor for Crossroads Baptist Church]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44861415Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:21 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris Kratzer talks with Jeff Lewis, another one of our newest Directors of Client Strategy. Jeff describes the interesting path that led him to politics, a path that he never really expected to take, and how...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 25) is Willis Jones, founder of Capitol City Research and former Director of Constituent Services for Lt. Governor Peter Kinder. Prior to founding CCR, he served as research director for The Barklage Company, a Missouri-based political consulting firm. Willis has been involved in political research for campaigns, committees, and caucuses since 1996, and his vast experience earned him a spot on the Missouri Times 2019 Political Playmakers list. He is also a member of MENSA and the pastor for Crossroads Baptist Church]]>    1487campaign,campaigning,candidate,cygnal,gop,oppositionresearch,politics,polling,respublicanfalsefull    Sean Walsh - Pusle Pod #24https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-walsh-pusle-pod-24--44601244
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 24) is Sean Walsh, a public affairs operative with leadership positions on dozens of candidate and issue campaigns in Colorado. His expertise includes community outreach strategies, local government lobbying, message development, coalition-building, grassroots organizing, and fundraising.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44601244Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:09 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Brent and Chris Lane, one of our newest Directors of Client Strategy, discuss Chris' early political experiences in Massachusetts and his later collaborations in some remarkable campaigns, including Scott Brown...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 24) is Sean Walsh, a public affairs operative with leadership positions on dozens of candidate and issue campaigns in Colorado. His expertise includes community outreach strategies, local government lobbying, message development, coalition-building, grassroots organizing, and fundraising.]]>    1205campaigning,cygnal,gop,policy,politics,publicaffairs,republicanfalsefull    Fount Holland - Pulse Pod #23https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fount-holland-pulse-pod-23--44385571
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 23) is Fount Holland. To put it simply, Fount Holland is a fighter who knows how to win. As Oklahoma’s preeminent political strategist, he has worked with more than 100 current officeholders at the local, statewide and federal levels. He also represents clients across the United States who call on him for his expertise in political direct mail.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44385571Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:06 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the key takeaways from a recent Cygnal poll of likely voters in Florida. They overwhelmingly approve of Governor DeSantis’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine distribution and...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 23) is Fount Holland. To put it simply, Fount Holland is a fighter who knows how to win. As Oklahoma’s preeminent political strategist, he has worked with more than 100 current officeholders at the local, statewide and federal levels. He also represents clients across the United States who call on him for his expertise in political direct mail.]]>    1751campaigning,desantis,florida,gop,politics,republicanfalsefull    Tab Berg - Pulse Pod #22https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tab-berg-pulse-pod-22--44199099
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod is Tab Berg. Tab Berg is the founder and president of TABcommunications, inc., where he has managed or directed hundreds of successful and award-winning political and public relations campaigns. Prior to founding TABcommunications in 2001, Tab served as Political Director for a major political PR firm and Chief-of-Staff for two California Legislators. Since starting in professional politics, Tab has won 90% of races he has managed or directed and has won numerous national awards for campaigns, television, direct mail, social media, and web design.

    In addition to his political, PR, and public policy endeavors, Tab has extensive business and management experience running a restaurant group in Illinois and as an Executive Fellow for a major domestic airline. Tab is a licensed Specialty SCUBA diver, whitewater river guide, mountain climber, erratic golfer, and former Mixed Martial Arts fighter.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44199099Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:05 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent talk about what they do outside of Cygnal and politics and the importance of being well-rounded. Yes, they do have personal lives! It’s important to have a variety of interests and hobbies. What...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod is Tab Berg. Tab Berg is the founder and president of TABcommunications, inc., where he has managed or directed hundreds of successful and award-winning political and public relations campaigns. Prior to founding TABcommunications in 2001, Tab served as Political Director for a major political PR firm and Chief-of-Staff for two California Legislators. Since starting in professional politics, Tab has won 90% of races he has managed or directed and has won numerous national awards for campaigns, television, direct mail, social media, and web design.

    In addition to his political, PR, and public policy endeavors, Tab has extensive business and management experience running a restaurant group in Illinois and as an Executive Fellow for a major domestic airline. Tab is a licensed Specialty SCUBA diver, whitewater river guide, mountain climber, erratic golfer, and former Mixed Martial Arts fighter.]]>    1915california,campaigns,hobbies,politics,polling,republicanfalsefull    Nicole Schlinger - Pulse Pod #21https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicole-schlinger-pulse-pod-21--43992318
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 21) is Nicole Schlinger. Nicole got her start in politics as the Finance Director of the Republican Party of Iowa and she later contributed to the successful elections of Gov. Terry Branstad, America’s longest serving governor, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and others. In 1999, Schlinger launched CampaignHQ (CHQ), the “best conservative call center in America.” Campaign & Elections magazine has twice named Schlinger a top political influencer and the Des Moines Register has named her one of the “50 Most Wanted Republicans.”]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43992318Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:20 +0000CygnalOn this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod and Chris and Brent begin with a discussion on campaigns and digital targeting. How can they reach and persuade the right people? Cygnal has developed a digital profiling tool that can help. Our guest this...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 21) is Nicole Schlinger. Nicole got her start in politics as the Finance Director of the Republican Party of Iowa and she later contributed to the successful elections of Gov. Terry Branstad, America’s longest serving governor, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley and others. In 1999, Schlinger launched CampaignHQ (CHQ), the “best conservative call center in America.” Campaign & Elections magazine has twice named Schlinger a top political influencer and the Des Moines Register has named her one of the “50 Most Wanted Republicans.”]]>    1738campaigns,cygnal,digitalprofiling,elections,gop,p2p,politicsfalsefull    Sean Spicer - Pulse Pod #20https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-spicer-pulse-pod-20--43778233
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 20) is Sean Spicer. He served as the 28th White House press secretary and is the author of the bestselling book The Briefing. Mr. Spicer is the host of Spicer & Co. which airs weeknights at 6 p.m. ET on Newsmax TV. He is the president of RigWil, LLC, a strategic consulting firm, and a partner in Point1, a political mail and digital firm. Mr. Spicer previously served as communications director and chief strategist of the Republican National Committee and worked for several members of Congress. He has served more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy and holds a master’s degree from the U.S. Naval War College. Additionally, he was a quarterfinalist on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” season 28. Mr. Spicer is a native of Rhode Island and resides in Virginia.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43778233Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:00:19 +0000CygnalIt’s the 20th episode of the Pulse Pod and we kick it off with Chris Kratzer, Vice-President Research & Analysis, and Brent discussing Cygnal’s values. Developed by Brent when Cygnal was created, they are truly the foundation of our company. They...
    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 20) is Sean Spicer. He served as the 28th White House press secretary and is the author of the bestselling book The Briefing. Mr. Spicer is the host of Spicer & Co. which airs weeknights at 6 p.m. ET on Newsmax TV. He is the president of RigWil, LLC, a strategic consulting firm, and a partner in Point1, a political mail and digital firm. Mr. Spicer previously served as communications director and chief strategist of the Republican National Committee and worked for several members of Congress. He has served more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy and holds a master’s degree from the U.S. Naval War College. Additionally, he was a quarterfinalist on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” season 28. Mr. Spicer is a native of Rhode Island and resides in Virginia.]]>    1515campaigns,gop,politics,republicansfalsefull    Wesley Donehue - Pulse Pod Ep #19https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wesley-donehue-pulse-pod-ep-19--43575119Victoria joined Cygnal along with the team from Harper Polling in September. They discuss how Republicans can get back on track in rebuilding the Republican coalition – It comes down to principles.

    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 19) is Wesley Donehue, CEO of Push Digital. A difficult childhood led him into the world of politics seeking a way to change things for the good. A political consultant, digital marketer, and investor, Wesley has served as a digital advisor for numerous campaigns including Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Tom Cotton, Senator David Perdue, Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Trey Gowdy and more candidates, PACs and issue advocacy groups than we can count. He has advised numerous corporations on branding and/or crisis communication including SeaWorld, Kmart, Sears and HSN.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43575119Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:43:50 +0000CygnalCygnal’s Director of Research & Analysis, Victoria Waddail, joins Brent to kick off this episode. Victoria joined Cygnal along with the team from Harper Polling in September. They discuss how Republicans can get back on track in rebuilding the...Victoria joined Cygnal along with the team from Harper Polling in September. They discuss how Republicans can get back on track in rebuilding the Republican coalition – It comes down to principles.

    Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 19) is Wesley Donehue, CEO of Push Digital. A difficult childhood led him into the world of politics seeking a way to change things for the good. A political consultant, digital marketer, and investor, Wesley has served as a digital advisor for numerous campaigns including Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Tom Cotton, Senator David Perdue, Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Trey Gowdy and more candidates, PACs and issue advocacy groups than we can count. He has advised numerous corporations on branding and/or crisis communication including SeaWorld, Kmart, Sears and HSN.]]>    1594campaign,digital,politics,republicanfalsefull    Eric Wilson - Pulse Pod Ep #18https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-wilson-pulse-pod-ep-18--43335014
    Kicking off the episode, Chris Kratzer, Cygnal’s VP of Research & Analysis and Matt Hubbard, Cygnal’s VP of Data & Analytics discuss their favorite subject - GOOD polling. They talk about what goes into making a good poll and what Cygnal is doing to ensure they’re producing the most accurate polls in the industry.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43335014Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:08:46 +0000CygnalOur guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 18) is Eric Wilson, managing partner of the Startup Caucus, an incubator and investment fund for Republican campaign technology. As a part of the Startup Caucus, he is involved in the Center of Campaign...
    Kicking off the episode, Chris Kratzer, Cygnal’s VP of Research & Analysis and Matt Hubbard, Cygnal’s VP of Data & Analytics discuss their favorite subject - GOOD polling. They talk about what goes into making a good poll and what Cygnal is doing to ensure they’re producing the most accurate polls in the industry.]]>    1867cygnal,digitalcampaigning,politics,pollingfalsefull    Jay Walker - Pulse Pod Ep #17https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jay-walker-pulse-pod-ep-17--43107036
    Kicking off the episode, Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer discuss a new Cygnal service the team has been working on for quite some time that will change the way you get data called District and Issue Tracking (DIT). DIT provides a topline level look at what is happening in each state legislative district without polling each district which would be extremely expensive, time-consuming, and in some cases impossible. Yet again, Cyngal is at the forefront of disrupting the world of polling and data.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43107036Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:28:29 +0000CygnalOur guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 17) is Jay Walker, Executive Director of the Georgia House Republican Caucus and political consultant. In 2020, Republicans kept their majority for the Georgia House of Representatives with all 180...
    Kicking off the episode, Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer discuss a new Cygnal service the team has been working on for quite some time that will change the way you get data called District and Issue Tracking (DIT). DIT provides a topline level look at what is happening in each state legislative district without polling each district which would be extremely expensive, time-consuming, and in some cases impossible. Yet again, Cyngal is at the forefront of disrupting the world of polling and data.]]>    1501campaign,cygnal,election,georgia,polling,pulsepod,republicanpartyfalsefull    Parker Poling - Pulse Pod Ep #16https://www.spreaker.com/episode/parker-poling-pulse-pod-ep-16--42849258
    Our guest is Parker Poling, Executive Director of the NRCC. Under her leadership, the NRCC came through one of the biggest upset cycles both winning seats and having no losses by incumbents. An argument over the New Deal with a high school teacher sparked Parker’s interest in politics; the rest, as they say, is history]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42849258Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:32 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 16) is our first Pulse Pod of the year. Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer discuss what they see changing for lobbyists and public affairs practitioners as their interactions with legislatures this year will be...
    Our guest is Parker Poling, Executive Director of the NRCC. Under her leadership, the NRCC came through one of the biggest upset cycles both winning seats and having no losses by incumbents. An argument over the New Deal with a high school teacher sparked Parker’s interest in politics; the rest, as they say, is history]]>    1669campaigns,candidates,cygnal,gop,government,lobbyists,nrcc,politics,polling,publicaffairsfalsefull    Eric Hollander - Pulse Pod Ep #15https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-hollander-pulse-pod-ep-15--42583438
    Our guest is Eric Hollander, a GOP Operative, who just successfully managed Darrell Issa’s comeback bid in California. Eric also managed Ted Cruz’s reelection in 2018. Eric was working in sports broadcasting when he started volunteering for the Guiliani for President campaign and realized he should have always been in politics and never looked back.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42583438Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:51:26 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 15), Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer take a break from talking about politics. Instead, they discuss the importance of reflecting on the past year and planning for the year ahead. Our guest is Eric Hollander,...
    Our guest is Eric Hollander, a GOP Operative, who just successfully managed Darrell Issa’s comeback bid in California. Eric also managed Ted Cruz’s reelection in 2018. Eric was working in sports broadcasting when he started volunteering for the Guiliani for President campaign and realized he should have always been in politics and never looked back.]]>    1845campaigns,candidates,gop,government,planning,politics,polling,presidentalcampaign,reflecting,stategovernmentfalsefull    Brock McCleary - Pulse Pod #14https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brock-mccleary-pulse-pod-14--42353048
    This week’s guest is Brock McCleary, one of the country’s foremost experts on the political landscape of Congress. Brock’s interest in politics was sparked at age 12 when his mother’s husband turned their home into a mini campaign headquarters for Dick Gepharts’s presidential campaign. Brock has served as a pollster and consultant to Members of Congress, nonpartisan public policy groups, trade associations, and businesses across the country. In 2014 and 2016, Brock served as Senior Advisor to the NRCC for political landscape evaluation and resource allocation. He is now the VP of polling for Cygnal.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42353048Mon, 07 Dec 2020 02:13:00 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 14), Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer begin with a discussion about what it is like for an entrepreneur acquiring their first company; a timely topic as Cygnal recently acquired Harper Polling and this week’s...
    This week’s guest is Brock McCleary, one of the country’s foremost experts on the political landscape of Congress. Brock’s interest in politics was sparked at age 12 when his mother’s husband turned their home into a mini campaign headquarters for Dick Gepharts’s presidential campaign. Brock has served as a pollster and consultant to Members of Congress, nonpartisan public policy groups, trade associations, and businesses across the country. In 2014 and 2016, Brock served as Senior Advisor to the NRCC for political landscape evaluation and resource allocation. He is now the VP of polling for Cygnal.]]>    1802anayltics,campaigns,data,election,gop,nrcc,polling,predicitive,republican,trump,votersfalsefull    Bo Staples - Pulse Pod #13https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bo-staples-pulse-pod-13--42078903
    This week’s guest is Bo Staples, Director of Political Action Committees and Governmental Reform for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). Bo got his feet wet in politics during his time at LSU when he became a member of the student government. He found his passion and switched majors from pre-med to political science. Bo has been a part of Louisiana State politics for over 13 years and jokes that he now has 230 elected bosses.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42078903Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:18 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 13), Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer begin by discussing what issue work looks like for lobbyists as they may not be allowed in the building to meet with legislators in the same way they have before. Polling can...
    This week’s guest is Bo Staples, Director of Political Action Committees and Governmental Reform for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). Bo got his feet wet in politics during his time at LSU when he became a member of the student government. He found his passion and switched majors from pre-med to political science. Bo has been a part of Louisiana State politics for over 13 years and jokes that he now has 230 elected bosses.]]>    1279campaigns,data,datascience,elections,gop,louisiana,politics,polling,republicanfalsefull    Felix Cao - (CORRECTED) Pulse Pod #12https://www.spreaker.com/episode/felix-cao-corrected-pulse-pod-12--41879173
    This week’s guest is Felix Cao, expert in neuromarketing and founder of Happy Buying Brain. Felix, the first non-political guest of Pulse Pod, describes to Brent how he got interested in the field of neuroscience and how he launched his company. In addition, he analyzes and explains how campaigns can use neuroscience to persuade voters.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41879173Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:36:54 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 12), Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer examine the influence voter emotions had in the 2020 election and talk about the state of the polling industry after this week’s results. This week’s guest is Felix Cao,...
    This week’s guest is Felix Cao, expert in neuromarketing and founder of Happy Buying Brain. Felix, the first non-political guest of Pulse Pod, describes to Brent how he got interested in the field of neuroscience and how he launched his company. In addition, he analyzes and explains how campaigns can use neuroscience to persuade voters.]]>    1941analytics,biden,campaign,campaigning,consulting,data,democrat,election,emotions,neiromarketing,neuroscience,political,politics,polling,predictive,republican,trump,voterfalsefull    Liesl Hickey - Pulse Pod #11https://www.spreaker.com/episode/liesl-hickey-pulse-pod-11--41632881
    In this episode (Ep. 11), Brent hosts the renowned Liesl Hickey, former Executive Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, ad producer, and media placement guru. Liesl provides Brent with her insight surrounding how to design effective campaigns, and the best ways to reach voters from her long experience in advertising.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41632881Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:55:14 +0000CygnalA few days before the 2020 US general elections, Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer discuss how this election has more in common with a past election than most realize and what campaigns should be doing in the final days leading up to November 3rd. In...
    In this episode (Ep. 11), Brent hosts the renowned Liesl Hickey, former Executive Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, ad producer, and media placement guru. Liesl provides Brent with her insight surrounding how to design effective campaigns, and the best ways to reach voters from her long experience in advertising.]]>    15622020,american,analytics,biden,campaign,campaigning,consultants,data,democrat,election,november,politics,poll,predictive,president,republican,trump,usa,womenfalsefull    Adam Piper - Pulse Pod #10https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-piper-pulse-pod-10--41410176rise of the “rule of law” voter, and discuss the issue of defunding the police and its effect on the
    electorate.

    This week’s guest is Adam Piper, Executive Director of the Republican Attorneys General
    Association. Adam shares how a personal tragedy turned into the catalyst for his political
    career, as well as experiences from the campaign trail, and how a career in politics affords
    people the opportunity to truly make a difference in an “extraordinary way”.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41410176Mon, 12 Oct 2020 03:55:11 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 10), Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer analyze the rise of the “rule of law” voter, and discuss the issue of defunding the police and its effect on the electorate. This week’s guest is Adam Piper, Executive...rise of the “rule of law” voter, and discuss the issue of defunding the police and its effect on the
    electorate.

    This week’s guest is Adam Piper, Executive Director of the Republican Attorneys General
    Association. Adam shares how a personal tragedy turned into the catalyst for his political
    career, as well as experiences from the campaign trail, and how a career in politics affords
    people the opportunity to truly make a difference in an “extraordinary way”.]]>    14732020,analytics,biden,campaign,campaigning,consultants,data,democrat,election,law,lawlessness,november,political,politics,predictive,raga,republican,rule,trump,usfalsefull    Bob Thomas - Pulse Pod #9https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-thomas-pulse-pod-9--41128483Supreme Court nomination and its ramifications on the November elections, both for Republican
    nationally and at the state and local level.

    This week’s guest is the legendary Bob Thomas, owner of Thomas Graphics, an Austin-based
    direct-mail firm, who has been involved in every presidential campaign since 1980. He and
    Brent discuss Bob’s start in campaigns, how he built his extraordinary direct mail business from
    the ground up, and trade war stories from the campaign trail.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41128483Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:55:07 +0000CygnalIn this week’s Cygnal Pulse Pod, Brent Buchanan and Chris Kratzer talk about the upcoming Supreme Court nomination and its ramifications on the November elections, both for Republican nationally and at the state and local level. This week’s guest is...Supreme Court nomination and its ramifications on the November elections, both for Republican
    nationally and at the state and local level.

    This week’s guest is the legendary Bob Thomas, owner of Thomas Graphics, an Austin-based
    direct-mail firm, who has been involved in every presidential campaign since 1980. He and
    Brent discuss Bob’s start in campaigns, how he built his extraordinary direct mail business from
    the ground up, and trade war stories from the campaign trail.]]>    1267american,analytics,biden,campagning,campaign,data,democrat,direct,election,mail,november,politics,predictive,president,republican,scotus,trump,usa,votefalsefull    Art Hackney - Pulse Pod #8https://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-hackney-pulse-pod-8--40843790

    This week’s guest is Art Hackney, former President, Chairman and now Chairman Emeritus of the American Association of Political Consultants. He and Brent discuss his path into politics, exchange insights from past races and share the recipe for success in political consultancy.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40843790Mon, 14 Sep 2020 03:55:08 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 8), CEO Brent Buchanan and VP Chris Kratzer evaluate the importance of suburban women in campaigns and elections. This week’s guest is Art Hackney, former President, Chairman and now Chairman Emeritus of the...

    This week’s guest is Art Hackney, former President, Chairman and now Chairman Emeritus of the American Association of Political Consultants. He and Brent discuss his path into politics, exchange insights from past races and share the recipe for success in political consultancy.]]>    17172020,aapc,america,analytics,biden,consultancy,consulting,data,democrat,election,november,political,politics,polling,predictive,republican,suburbs,trump,usa,womenfalsefull    Casey Phillips - Pulse Pod #7https://www.spreaker.com/episode/casey-phillips-pulse-pod-7--40550596
    This week’s guest is Casey Phillips, Creative guru, founder and partner in RedPrint Strategy, a campaign advertising and political strategy firm based in Virginia. He, Brent and Chris talk about how he launched his company, his different approach towards politics, his upcoming documentary, and the lessons he has learned from his experience in creating award-winning ads for hundreds of candidates.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40550596Mon, 31 Aug 2020 03:55:18 +0000CygnalIn this week’s Cygnal Pulse Pod, CEO Brent Buchanan and VP Chris Kratzer compare and contrast the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions. This week’s guest is Casey Phillips, Creative guru, founder and partner in RedPrint Strategy, a...
    This week’s guest is Casey Phillips, Creative guru, founder and partner in RedPrint Strategy, a campaign advertising and political strategy firm based in Virginia. He, Brent and Chris talk about how he launched his company, his different approach towards politics, his upcoming documentary, and the lessons he has learned from his experience in creating award-winning ads for hundreds of candidates.]]>    1976advertisement,analytics,biden,campaign,campaigning,consulting,data,democrat,dnc,election,emotions,polling,predictive,president,republican,rnc,trump,usa,voters,votingfalsefull    David Carney - Pulse Pod #6https://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-carney-pulse-pod-6--40356340the importance of predictive analytics in political campaigns.

    This week’s guest is Dave Carney, a New Hampshire-based general consultant who helps
    candidates around the U.S. win BIG. He describes his unique experience in politics that brought
    him to consulting and looks back on the most significant races in his career.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40356340Mon, 17 Aug 2020 03:55:20 +0000CygnalThis week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 6), CEO Brent Buchanan and VP Chris Kratzer discuss the importance of predictive analytics in political campaigns. This week’s guest is Dave Carney, a New Hampshire-based general consultant who helps candidates...the importance of predictive analytics in political campaigns.

    This week’s guest is Dave Carney, a New Hampshire-based general consultant who helps
    candidates around the U.S. win BIG. He describes his unique experience in politics that brought
    him to consulting and looks back on the most significant races in his career.]]>    1438america,analytics,biden,campaign,campaigning,consultant,consulting,data,election,elections,emotions,politics,polling,predictive,race,republican,trump,usa,voter,votingfalsefull    Saul Anuzis - Pulse Pod #5https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saul-anuzis-pulse-pod-5--40103518
    This week’s guest is Saul Anuzis, the former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and current President and incoming Chairman of the 60 Plus Association. He and Brent discuss the events that led him to politics as well as interesting stories and important lessons he’s learned throughout his career.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40103518Mon, 03 Aug 2020 03:55:02 +0000CygnalIn this episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, CEO Brent Buchanan and VP Chris Kratzer review how down-ballot candidates can differentiate themselves. This week’s guest is Saul Anuzis, the former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and current...
    This week’s guest is Saul Anuzis, the former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and current President and incoming Chairman of the 60 Plus Association. He and Brent discuss the events that led him to politics as well as interesting stories and important lessons he’s learned throughout his career.]]>    1570analytics,ballot,biden,campaign,campaigning,candidates,coronavirus,data,election,elections,emotions,politics,polling,republican,seniors,trump,voter,votingfalsefull    John Rogers - Pulse Pod #4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-rogers-pulse-pod-4--39855961
    This week’s guest is John Rogers, former Executive Director of NRCC. He and Brent talk about the wisdom and experience he acquired from his record four cycles at the committee. He discusses his greatest challenges and provides insights from his grassroots political activity.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39855961Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:55:08 +0000CygnalOn this episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, CEO Brent Buchanan, and VP of Research & Analysis Chris Kratzer, talk about “safety voters” and build revisit their previous discussion about voters’ emotions. This week’s guest is John Rogers, former...
    This week’s guest is John Rogers, former Executive Director of NRCC. He and Brent talk about the wisdom and experience he acquired from his record four cycles at the committee. He discusses his greatest challenges and provides insights from his grassroots political activity.]]>    1456analytics,biden,campaign,campaigning,coronavirus,data,elections,emotions,politics,polling,republican,trump,voter,votingfalsefull    Cliff Sims – Pulse Pod #3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cliff-sims-pulse-pod-3--36362698Analysis Chris Kratzer, discuss Vote-by-mail and how it’s impacting 2020 races.

    Then, Cliff Sims, author of “ Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White
    House” , describes to Brent how he went from a guy playing in a band to working a state house
    race in Alabama and eventually working for President Trump and the White House.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36362698Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:32:33 +0000CygnalOn the latest episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, CEO Brent Buchanan, and VP of Research & Analysis Chris Kratzer, discuss Vote-by-mail and how it’s impacting 2020 races. Then, Cliff Sims, author of “ Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the...Analysis Chris Kratzer, discuss Vote-by-mail and how it’s impacting 2020 races.

    Then, Cliff Sims, author of “ Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White
    House” , describes to Brent how he went from a guy playing in a band to working a state house
    race in Alabama and eventually working for President Trump and the White House.]]>    1359analytics,biden,campaigning,campaigns,data,election,politics,polling,race,republican,system,trump,votebymail,voting,whitehousefalsefull    Austin Chambers – Pulse Pod #2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/austin-chambers-pulse-pod-2--36362644Research & Analysis, Chris Kratzer, explore the emotional drivers of voters.

    This episode’s guest is Austin Chambers, President of the Republican State Leadership
    Committee. He and Brent discuss his time in politics, his experience from the numerous
    campaigns he‘s run and the most important lessons he’s learned throughout his career.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36362644Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:29:24 +0000CygnalIn this second episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Cygnal’s CEO, Brent Buchanan, and VP of Research & Analysis, Chris Kratzer, explore the emotional drivers of voters. This episode’s guest is Austin Chambers, President of the Republican State Leadership...Research & Analysis, Chris Kratzer, explore the emotional drivers of voters.

    This episode’s guest is Austin Chambers, President of the Republican State Leadership
    Committee. He and Brent discuss his time in politics, his experience from the numerous
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