https://ricochet.com/series/beyond-the-polls-with-henry-olsen/Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen.

Listen to Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.]]>enPoliticsRicochethttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d698a06993577e393b01fec76b11092.jpghttps://ricochet.com/series/beyond-the-polls-with-henry-olsen/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:03:24 +0000RicochetRicochetproduction@ricochet.comEach week Henry Olsen, Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will talk about the presidential and congressional races with leading political journalists and analysts, people who are out in the field and...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen.

Listen to Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/az-and-the-wild-card-races--73019030Breaking Battlegrounds joins Henry to discuss the flamboyant characters vying for congressional districts 1, 5, and 6, along with the story behind Andy Biggs' surprisingly easy path to a general against incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs.

Plus, Henry breaks down the rules of the exceedingly interesting Senate elections coming up in Maine and South Carolina following the dropout of Graham Platner and the passing of Lindsey Graham. And the Democratic establishment strikes back with a couple of ads targeting progressive disrupters. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73019030Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:03:23 +0000RicochetPartisan trends being what they are, it's increasingly rare to see an election actually decided in November. The parties matter more, the candidates a bit less. But that divide doesn't seem so big in the Grand Canyon State, and Arizonans like a...Breaking Battlegrounds joins Henry to discuss the flamboyant characters vying for congressional districts 1, 5, and 6, along with the story behind Andy Biggs' surprisingly easy path to a general against incumbent Governor Katie Hobbs.

Plus, Henry breaks down the rules of the exceedingly interesting Senate elections coming up in Maine and South Carolina following the dropout of Graham Platner and the passing of Lindsey Graham. And the Democratic establishment strikes back with a couple of ads targeting progressive disrupters. 
]]>3273false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-zig-zaggy-leftward-lurch--72892600
Plus, we're back with an ad of the week as Wesley Bell defends his seat in Missouri in a rematch against Squad member Cori Bush.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72892600Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:06:13 +0000RicochetThe Democratic Socialists of America have laid their plans, are on the march, and have been making steady gains, but established orders aren't toppled in a day... and there's trouble in paradise. Henry rants his way through the fall of Graham Platner,...
Plus, we're back with an ad of the week as Wesley Bell defends his seat in Missouri in a rematch against Squad member Cori Bush.
]]>2019false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-americans-say-about-the-american-way--72789768America at 250: Surveying Change and Continuity on Civic Values, a grand survey comparing American sentiments today with those of respondents nearly 30 years ago. Tune in to hear the surprising—and mostly reassuring!—findings on what's changed and what's stayed the same when Americans reflect on what it means to be American. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72789768Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:46:44 +0000RicochetAmerica's birthday is almost here, and the semiquincentennial milestone imbues the annual celebration with special significance. For this reason, Henry sits down with the American Enterprise Institute's Karlyn Bowman to discuss her latest...America at 250: Surveying Change and Continuity on Civic Values, a grand survey comparing American sentiments today with those of respondents nearly 30 years ago. Tune in to hear the surprising—and mostly reassuring!—findings on what's changed and what's stayed the same when Americans reflect on what it means to be American. ]]>2303false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ballot-balancing-act--72692684on the ballot. Stephen Richer (a fellow of the Cato Institute and Harvard Kennedy School and former Maricopa County recorder) joins Henry to discuss past and contemporary efforts to address fundamental concerns about voting access and election integrity. 

Plus, we take two bites out of the Big Apple for this week's rant and ad of the week. Mayor Mamdani and his team of Democratic Socialists of America members won big on Tuesday, and Henry frames this wave in a historical context at the top and ends with a close look at how this group applied digital media savvy to get its shot at influencing the future.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72692684Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:58:43 +0000RicochetAmericans all rightly make a great deal about our democracy. But the partisan element sets in quickly, and the incessant debate extends even beyond the candidates and initiatives on the ballot. Stephen Richer (a fellow of the Cato Institute and...on the ballot. Stephen Richer (a fellow of the Cato Institute and Harvard Kennedy School and former Maricopa County recorder) joins Henry to discuss past and contemporary efforts to address fundamental concerns about voting access and election integrity. 

Plus, we take two bites out of the Big Apple for this week's rant and ad of the week. Mayor Mamdani and his team of Democratic Socialists of America members won big on Tuesday, and Henry frames this wave in a historical context at the top and ends with a close look at how this group applied digital media savvy to get its shot at influencing the future.
]]>3230false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-up-to-you-new-york--72588203
Plus, Henry breaks down this week's results from Georgia and Alabama, and considers how Trump's current approval numbers may affect once-safe GOP Senate seats.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72588203Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:48:14 +0000RicochetStart spreading the news: New Yorkers are hitting the polls next week, and the election is gonna be something wild. Cook Political's Erin Covey is our tour de force guide through the many candidates vying to represent the city's distinct locales,...
Plus, Henry breaks down this week's results from Georgia and Alabama, and considers how Trump's current approval numbers may affect once-safe GOP Senate seats.
]]>3201false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/southern-bellwethers--72485633
Plus, Henry jets around the far corners of the country for a rant on Graham Platner's win in Maine, Spencer Pratt's loss in Los Angeles, and how ranked-choice voting might leave Congressional control uncertain if races in Alaska and Maine remain tight. And we take a look at a trio of uber-expensive ads for a California gubernatorial candidate you may not have even heard about. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72485633Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:41:08 +0000RicochetWe've got Senate runoffs in the Deep South next week, and that means we already know what's in the bag... right? Wrong! Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report's Senate and Governors Editor, returns to update us on a couple of surprisingly close...
Plus, Henry jets around the far corners of the country for a rant on Graham Platner's win in Maine, Spencer Pratt's loss in Los Angeles, and how ranked-choice voting might leave Congressional control uncertain if races in Alaska and Maine remain tight. And we take a look at a trio of uber-expensive ads for a California gubernatorial candidate you may not have even heard about. 
]]>3446false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mapmaker-matchmaker--72351307
Plus, we had a primary bonanza on Tuesday! Henry rants through what we can glean from the results still trickling in from California, Zach Lahn's surprise victory in Iowa over his Trump-endorsed opponent, and a few more progressive insurgents breaking through establishment Democrats' trenches.

And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for Henry's "Margin of Victory" newsletter to stay ahead of the curve this election season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72351307Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:16:08 +0000RicochetThough election watchers generally have to make some peace with selfish motives and unpleasant truths, there is more to democracy than the cynics would have you believe. Sean Trende is back for a chat on this theme as it applies to the redistricting...
Plus, we had a primary bonanza on Tuesday! Henry rants through what we can glean from the results still trickling in from California, Zach Lahn's surprise victory in Iowa over his Trump-endorsed opponent, and a few more progressive insurgents breaking through establishment Democrats' trenches.

And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for Henry's "Margin of Victory" newsletter to stay ahead of the curve this election season.]]>3118false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-year-s-model--72214468
Plus, Henry examines the Texas runoff results and looks ahead to exciting primaries coming up in California, New Jersey, Iowa, Montana, and South Dakota. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72214468Thu, 28 May 2026 19:45:14 +0000RicochetAmerica is a change agent. Just this week, we witnessed another sign of that as unstoppable MAGA momentum pushed notorious Ken Paxton to a walloping victory over party loyalist John Cornyn. So how does one gauge public opinion in such a dynamic...
Plus, Henry examines the Texas runoff results and looks ahead to exciting primaries coming up in California, New Jersey, Iowa, Montana, and South Dakota. 
]]>4086false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waving-cane-in-the-lone-star-state--72102212
Plus, Henry examines this week's primary results, paying special attention to the victory for polarization — evidenced by Thomas Massie's decisive defeat at the president's behest on the one hand, and the big win in PA-03 by new Squad member Chris Rabb on the other. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72102212Thu, 21 May 2026 19:22:54 +0000RicochetTexas is known for super-sizing every endeavor, so amid another hyper-polarized election season you can bet on a spectacle with an ensemble cast down south. Scott Braddock of Quorum Report joins Henry this week to give us the inside scoop on the...
Plus, Henry examines this week's primary results, paying special attention to the victory for polarization — evidenced by Thomas Massie's decisive defeat at the president's behest on the one hand, and the big win in PA-03 by new Squad member Chris Rabb on the other. 
]]>3223false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peachy-primaries-and-commonwealth-commotions--72010380
We're adless this week, but Henry has much to say about the Republican breakthrough beyond the gerrymander trenches and the implications it may have for House control come November. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010380Thu, 14 May 2026 20:04:46 +0000RicochetWe've got seven primaries coming through this week, and that means we're on the move! First, Martha Zoller takes Henry on a tour of Georgia's crowded Republican contests to vie for John Ossoff's Senate seat, House districts, and the Governor's mansion...
We're adless this week, but Henry has much to say about the Republican breakthrough beyond the gerrymander trenches and the implications it may have for House control come November. 
]]>3567false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-senate-seat-scuffles--71909614
Plus, Henry looks at Tuesday's bloodbath in Indiana and Ron DeSantis's gerrymander and sees signs that Trump's bare-knuckle style might secure another title for the heel. And lastly, we glance at dueling ads between California's top Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71909614Thu, 07 May 2026 17:17:42 +0000RicochetThe old rhyme promises that May brings the flowers, and sure enough we're seeing early bursts of the election season bloom! This week, Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report guides us through three surprisingly close Republican primaries in the...
Plus, Henry looks at Tuesday's bloodbath in Indiana and Ron DeSantis's gerrymander and sees signs that Trump's bare-knuckle style might secure another title for the heel. And lastly, we glance at dueling ads between California's top Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
]]>3166false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beggars-can-t-be-hoosiers--71784015State Affairs Pro Indiana.  

Plus, Henry dives into Florida's own GOP-friendly demography to consider whether Governor DeSantis will have better fortune in the map-making endeavor. And we examine an ad trifecta from the Democratic super PAC Priorities USA that may portend the future of targeted political messaging.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71784015Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:46:03 +0000RicochetWhen the Trump administration launched its controversial mid-decade redistricting effort earlier this year, it was met not only with howls of outrage from Democrats but also with steadfast opposition from Republicans in Indiana. Now, the president and...State Affairs Pro Indiana.  

Plus, Henry dives into Florida's own GOP-friendly demography to consider whether Governor DeSantis will have better fortune in the map-making endeavor. And we examine an ad trifecta from the Democratic super PAC Priorities USA that may portend the future of targeted political messaging.]]>2981false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-really-matters--71596115What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family.

Plus, Henry breaks down how the economic fallout from the war with Iran is weighing down Trump's approval and the chances for Republican congressional hopefuls. And stay tuned until the end for a closer look at two clever attack ads—one aimed at Thomas Massie and another with sights on Sherrod Brown.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71596115Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:29:17 +0000RicochetIt's no secret that ordinary Americans are often puzzled by the fights animating partisans inside the Beltway. A question emerges, however: What would our representatives talk about if they thought more like the people who elected them? Today, Henry...What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family.

Plus, Henry breaks down how the economic fallout from the war with Iran is weighing down Trump's approval and the chances for Republican congressional hopefuls. And stay tuned until the end for a closer look at two clever attack ads—one aimed at Thomas Massie and another with sights on Sherrod Brown.  ]]>2884false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-post-10-7-whither-america-s-jews--71410464Jewish Insider, joins Henry to consider the unsettling development and the implications of the breakdown in bipartisan support for our beleaguered ally. 

Plus: Returned from Hungary, Henry has a few observations that might be material to President Trump as his approval rating sags. And we take a look at a pair of dueling spots from the CA-40 primary to highlight the dominant theme of 2026 Republican advertising. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71410464Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:52:38 +0000RicochetIn the two-and-a-half years since the October 7th attacks, political observers have witnessed a substantial change in American sentiment toward Israel. Josh Kraushaar, editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider, joins Henry to consider the unsettling...Jewish Insider, joins Henry to consider the unsettling development and the implications of the breakdown in bipartisan support for our beleaguered ally. 

Plus: Returned from Hungary, Henry has a few observations that might be material to President Trump as his approval rating sags. And we take a look at a pair of dueling spots from the CA-40 primary to highlight the dominant theme of 2026 Republican advertising. 
]]>3735false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-fidesz--71215239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71215239Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:14:50 +0000RicochetHenry's in Hungary this week, calling in from Budapest to detail the mood around the Danube ahead of an election that's drawing unprecedented attention from the rest of the West. Tune in to get up to speed on Viktor Orbán, the longtime leader of the...1587false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/states-in-play--71068481State Navigate, which brings exceptional election analysis to the granular level.   

Plus, Henry looks at the presidential approval and generic ballot numbers from April 2018, and...let's just say it's time for a serious chat. We also examine ads from two cunning MAGA Republicans in Kentucky, exploring how they imply close ties to the president (who hasn't endorsed either of them). 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71068481Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:44:24 +0000RicochetGiven the emphasis on national elections in our hyper-partisan era, one might forgive young people their ignorance about the workings of our many-layered federal system. But this week's guest, Chaz Nuttycombe, isn't your typical youth. He joins Henry...State Navigate, which brings exceptional election analysis to the granular level.   

Plus, Henry looks at the presidential approval and generic ballot numbers from April 2018, and...let's just say it's time for a serious chat. We also examine ads from two cunning MAGA Republicans in Kentucky, exploring how they imply close ties to the president (who hasn't endorsed either of them). 
]]>3181false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-labor-of-love--70905213RRH Elections, and Henry sits down with two of RRH's contributors to hear how and why they built this top-notch site.

Plus, Trump's approval ratings have hit a new low for this term. Tune in to hear what's driving the latest dip and what it could mean for the midterms. Stay until the end to hear Henry's review of three noteworthy ads from the Democratic camp. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70905213Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:35:43 +0000RicochetSome follow elections because they're in the business, others out of enthusiasm for the whole democracy thing, and if you've been around long enough, you can appreciate how much easier it is to track the races that matter—big and small, all over the...RRH Elections, and Henry sits down with two of RRH's contributors to hear how and why they built this top-notch site.

Plus, Trump's approval ratings have hit a new low for this term. Tune in to hear what's driving the latest dip and what it could mean for the midterms. Stay until the end to hear Henry's review of three noteworthy ads from the Democratic camp. 
]]>3171false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-as-rainey--70751838Rainey Center that digs beyond basic questions to provide a substantive survey of American sentiments. This week, Henry sits down with Russ Walker, Rainey's Vice President of Policy, to discuss their recent polling reports on attitudes about affordability and the American Dream, immigration enforcement, and artificial intelligence. 

Plus, Henry breaks down the establishment Democrats' victory over restless progressives in Chicagoland, along with responses to this year's many foreign policy adventures. 

Lastly, we look at a couple of splendidly creative Republican ads. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70751838Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:30:13 +0000RicochetThanks to the ballooning interest in political polling over the last few decades, Americans can closely track daily changes in matters like the president's approval rating. But it is the rare outfit like the https://www.raineycenter.org/polling that...Rainey Center that digs beyond basic questions to provide a substantive survey of American sentiments. This week, Henry sits down with Russ Walker, Rainey's Vice President of Policy, to discuss their recent polling reports on attitudes about affordability and the American Dream, immigration enforcement, and artificial intelligence. 

Plus, Henry breaks down the establishment Democrats' victory over restless progressives in Chicagoland, along with responses to this year's many foreign policy adventures. 

Lastly, we look at a couple of splendidly creative Republican ads. 
]]>3130false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/land-of-lincoln-is-lit--70614242
Henry also explains the Iron Law of Primaries and digs further into early findings on public attitudes about the war in Iran. Plus, we have competing ads from the Illinois Senate race, along with an attack ad against Thomas Massie that indicates midterm party priorities. (And we're flagging an innovative ad featuring Bobby Rush that uses artificial intelligence to boost his endorsement of Jesse Jackson Jr.)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614242Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:00:28 +0000RicochetIn one-party states, turnover is rare. So when Dick Durbin gives up the Senate seat he's held since 1997, we'd expect some movement. And, wow oh wow, are ambitious Illinis on the move! To introduce us to the ensemble casts crowding up key races, Henry...
Henry also explains the Iron Law of Primaries and digs further into early findings on public attitudes about the war in Iran. Plus, we have competing ads from the Illinois Senate race, along with an attack ad against Thomas Massie that indicates midterm party priorities. (And we're flagging an innovative ad featuring Bobby Rush that uses artificial intelligence to boost his endorsement of Jesse Jackson Jr.)
]]>3298false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-primary-season--70490490
Plus, this week's dueling ads provide a contrast in style and sensibility that overshadows even the partisan divide.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70490490Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:27:28 +0000RicochetThe first primaries for the 2026 midterms came last week, and Henry's flying solo to survey the results. Tune in for analysis on James Talarico's victory over TX-30 Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic Senate nomination; incumbent John Cornyn's...
Plus, this week's dueling ads provide a contrast in style and sensibility that overshadows even the partisan divide.
]]>2568false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-it-s-like-a-whole-different-country--70305715The Dallas Morning News returns to Beyond the Polls for a close look at the Lone Star State's key races: From James Talarico's attempt to catch Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic Senate nomination, to the seemingly runoff-bound duel between Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn; and let's not forget some of the hotshots fighting for House seats: Brandon Harerra gunning for scandal-ridden Tony Gonzalez in TX-23 and Colin Alred making a go for familiar territory in the newly-redrawn TX-33.

Henry draws our attention abroad this week. Another opening for ReformUK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, along with positive polling for Australia's One Nation Party, reminds us that conservative-populism is a global phenomenon. 

Plus, there are bold ads and then there are jaw-droppers. Juliana Stratton's profanity-laced spot is sure to get her some attention as she tries to take Dick Durbin's seat in the US Senate.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70305715Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:31:50 +0000RicochetVoters in Texas will cast ballots for aspiring nominees next Tuesday, so Gromer Jeffers of The Dallas Morning News returns to Beyond the Polls for a close look at the Lone Star State's key races: From James Talarico's attempt to catch Jasmine Crockett...The Dallas Morning News returns to Beyond the Polls for a close look at the Lone Star State's key races: From James Talarico's attempt to catch Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic Senate nomination, to the seemingly runoff-bound duel between Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn; and let's not forget some of the hotshots fighting for House seats: Brandon Harerra gunning for scandal-ridden Tony Gonzalez in TX-23 and Colin Alred making a go for familiar territory in the newly-redrawn TX-33.

Henry draws our attention abroad this week. Another opening for ReformUK in the Gorton and Denton by-election, along with positive polling for Australia's One Nation Party, reminds us that conservative-populism is a global phenomenon. 

Plus, there are bold ads and then there are jaw-droppers. Juliana Stratton's profanity-laced spot is sure to get her some attention as she tries to take Dick Durbin's seat in the US Senate.
]]>2949false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/galluping-onward-and-away--70165058
Plus, Henry gives an update on Trump's approval rating, salutes Gallup for its many years of tracking that metric, and takes a look at a couple of bold primary spots: one out of the Texas Senate primary, the other from Illinois-8.

And take a look at Henry's new series, Conservative Crossroads, where he moderates debates between representatives of the American Right's competing factions. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70165058Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:44:09 +0000RicochetNow that we're back into the campaign swing, Beyond the Polls is grooving into familiar rhythms. That means we've got a weekly rant, a great guest, and an ad or two worth diving into. This week, Ryan Girdusky, host of "It's a Numbers Game," joins...
Plus, Henry gives an update on Trump's approval rating, salutes Gallup for its many years of tracking that metric, and takes a look at a couple of bold primary spots: one out of the Texas Senate primary, the other from Illinois-8.

And take a look at Henry's new series, Conservative Crossroads, where he moderates debates between representatives of the American Right's competing factions. 
]]>2888false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voting-with-their-feet--70023284
Plus, Henry's got a trio of ads centered on the Democratic primary for John Cornyn's contested Senate seat.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70023284Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:55:47 +0000RicochetYou may recall the recent brouhaha over mid-decadal redistricting and the hand-wringing over blatantly partisan gerrymandering. But it isn't only cynical insiders who determine the balance of our House of Representatives; the American people play...
Plus, Henry's got a trio of ads centered on the Democratic primary for John Cornyn's contested Senate seat.
]]>2751false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kat-s-out-of-the-bag--69826215
Plus, progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh has her eye on the Illinois-9 House seat, and she has a couple of new ads out that are sure to earn the attention of would-be constituents.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69826215Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:40:41 +0000RicochetIt's rant time! The president's approval numbers are looking awfully similar to those in February of Trump's first term, and that depletion of political capital since Inauguration Day 2025 ought to make Republicans more than a little nervous. Henry...
Plus, progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh has her eye on the Illinois-9 House seat, and she has a couple of new ads out that are sure to earn the attention of would-be constituents.]]>2525false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loaded-field-in-the-land-of-lincoln--69691240The Center Square. 

Stay tuned til the end for breakdowns of subtle, yet effective ads from Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy and New Jersey 11 hopeful Brendan Gill.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69691240Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:32:27 +0000RicochetIn safe and many-mandered Illinois, Democratic primary elections are where the action is. And when an abiding figure like Dick Durbin announces he's giving up his US Senate seat, you can expect an eventful season. To take a close look at the flurry of...The Center Square. 

Stay tuned til the end for breakdowns of subtle, yet effective ads from Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy and New Jersey 11 hopeful Brendan Gill.
]]>2588false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lone-star-state-standoffs--69552842The Dallas Morning News.
 
Plus, Henry takes a close look at a few ads coming out of the race for Mikie Sherrill's old seat, New Jersey 11. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69552842Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:33 +0000RicochetIt's been said that there's no place like Texas, and this year's Senate primaries seem to confirm the suspicion. We've got a cast of characters that includes incumbent John Cornyn up against the likes of AG Ken Paxton and TX-38's Wesley Hunt on the...The Dallas Morning News.
 
Plus, Henry takes a close look at a few ads coming out of the race for Mikie Sherrill's old seat, New Jersey 11. 
]]>2540false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-shots-at-the-start-of-campaign-season--69457660
And in light of Mary Peltola's announcement that she'll challenge Dan Sullivan for his Senate seat, Henry takes us out with a rant about the latest in the Democratic Party's gambit to retake the upper chamber. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69457660Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:37:16 +0000RicochetWith an election year upon us, it's time to brace yourselves for candidates making their way onto your television, tablet and smartphone screens with messages catered to inspire and outrage you, the coveted primary voter. This means Henry is back with...
And in light of Mary Peltola's announcement that she'll challenge Dan Sullivan for his Senate seat, Henry takes us out with a rant about the latest in the Democratic Party's gambit to retake the upper chamber. 
]]>1985false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trende-setting-at-the-top-of-the-year--69361863Callais v. Louisiana and National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC; they search for precision in assessing the president's needed approval rating among registered voters to keep the House; and they move over to the ostensibly safe Senate to determine the merits of Democrats' claim that their top-billed candidates can triumph over untested Rs trying to hold their party's home turf. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69361863Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:05:49 +0000RicochetWe're finally just 10 months away from the 2026 midterms everyone's been on about since Trump returned to office! So to get us off to a good start, Henry sits down again with RealClearPolitics' Sean Trende. The duo considers the political waves that...Callais v. Louisiana and National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC; they search for precision in assessing the president's needed approval rating among registered voters to keep the House; and they move over to the ostensibly safe Senate to determine the merits of Democrats' claim that their top-billed candidates can triumph over untested Rs trying to hold their party's home turf. ]]>2113false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grievances-of-the-season--69185515not forget them when they fail to deliver results? 

But it ain't all bad! Stay tuned to the end for credit given to this year's great feats of strength, shown both by the progressive base over their own party and DJT's TKO of MTG.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69185515Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:11:32 +0000RicochetIt's time for the annual Beyond the Polls Festivus episode! That's right, before you immerse yourself entirely into the holiday spirit, join Henry for one last rant of 2025. On his naughty list you'll find pollsters with dodgy models; an unrestrained...not forget them when they fail to deliver results? 

But it ain't all bad! Stay tuned to the end for credit given to this year's great feats of strength, shown both by the progressive base over their own party and DJT's TKO of MTG.
]]>1720false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resigners-retirees-and-a-roundup-from-rocky-top--68887619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68887619Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:05:05 +0000RicochetOne week out from Thanksgiving, Henry's back in a mood to rant! He starts out in Tennessee to bring some clarity to the mixed messages you may be receiving from analyses of the special election. Next, he looks at how the economy and the shutdown may...1864false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-primary-concern--68660926October resolution to consider changes to its nominating calendar. Longstanding member and Brookings fellow Elaine Kamarck returns to the show to take us to primary school, explaining why the process has worked as it has and what might be in store for the party going forward. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68660926Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:12:49 +0000RicochetAmerican politics is so full of dazzling spectacles — campaigns and rallies, gotcha questions and scandals — that it's often lost on even knowledgeable spectators how much process matters in turning a candidate into a nominee. The Democratic National...October resolution to consider changes to its nominating calendar. Longstanding member and Brookings fellow Elaine Kamarck returns to the show to take us to primary school, explaining why the process has worked as it has and what might be in store for the party going forward. ]]>1463false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-win-or-not-to-win-is-that-the-question--68558670Deciding to Win" report in the hopes of persuading liberal elites that they're alienating moderates within their traditional ranks. 

While the 70-page fact sheet has not been especially well-received on Bluesky, Simon gets a warm welcome from Henry, friend of political data analysts all. The duo discusses the party's liberal slide since 2012 and what the "rising American electorate" thinks of it. Tune in for a detailed chat on winning elections in a country where policy trumps personality.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68558670Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:46:07 +0000RicochetOne consolation of defeat is that it provides an opportunity to adapt to reality. Victors, on the other hand, tend to get lost in the high. Just a week before the Democratic Party's landslide last Tuesday,  Simon Bazelon released the...Deciding to Win" report in the hopes of persuading liberal elites that they're alienating moderates within their traditional ranks. 

While the 70-page fact sheet has not been especially well-received on Bluesky, Simon gets a warm welcome from Henry, friend of political data analysts all. The duo discusses the party's liberal slide since 2012 and what the "rising American electorate" thinks of it. Tune in for a detailed chat on winning elections in a country where policy trumps personality.
]]>2605false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/about-tuesday-night--68451090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68451090Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:51:43 +0000RicochetThe autopsy is in: Republicans were slaughtered. Henry's on a rant this week, and he's brought his scalpel to supply surgical analysis of the election results for the statewide races in Virginia and New Jersey, the mayoral melee in New York City, and...2095false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swingin-virginia--68353918UVA's Center for Politics discuss the Republicans' chances of holding on in an election made wild by an especially surprising October. 

Plus, the two look North for a view of the face-off between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli; and stay tuned to the end for a couple of obscure races to keep an eye on. Happy Election Day, everybody!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68353918Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:58:35 +0000RicochetThey say "Virginia is for Lovers," but modest observers would hardly fail to notice that the state has developed a reputation for regularized breaks with whichever party is running things in nearby Washington, D.C. Old Dominion residents Henry and J....UVA's Center for Politics discuss the Republicans' chances of holding on in an election made wild by an especially surprising October. 

Plus, the two look North for a view of the face-off between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli; and stay tuned to the end for a couple of obscure races to keep an eye on. Happy Election Day, everybody!
]]>2330false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-york-state-of-mind--68257590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68257590Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:14:42 +0000RicochetBarring an unfathomable election day surprise, the thirty-four-year-old Zohran Mamdani will be moving into New York City's Gracie Mansion in January. The Democratic Socialist has made extraordinary promises to the citizens of the nation's largest...3019false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-decision-desk--68169322Decision Desk HQ. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on how data-driven political animals work around the clock to get you the right election results faster than ever — and stay tuned til the end if you're interested in what experts will be looking for as votes come in from Virginia and New Jersey. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68169322Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:35:41 +0000RicochetListeners of this podcast have surely spent an election day evening glued to a screen as they watched results trickle in. But have you ever wondered how those results are disseminated? Or how races are called ahead of the final count? To get us up to...Decision Desk HQ. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on how data-driven political animals work around the clock to get you the right election results faster than ever — and stay tuned til the end if you're interested in what experts will be looking for as votes come in from Virginia and New Jersey. ]]>3030false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-cowbell--68083352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68083352Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:46:13 +0000RicochetWe're one week into the government shutdown, and every day it remains thus Democrats have reason to fear what OMB Director Russ "The Reaper" Vought is planning. This is only the latest development that has conservatives optimistic about the prospects...2775false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-shutdown-amid-trench-warfare--67991399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67991399Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:37:58 +0000RicochetFederal employees may be out of the office indefinitely, but politics breaks for no one in America. So Henry is back with a rant to keep us up on the unsettled terrain that partisans are clamouring over. He looks into how the government shutdown blame...2493false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-we-the-people--67900865We the People project ahead of our nation's 250th birthday. The initiative incorporates chatbot technology to draw Americans from all 435 congressional districts into a conversation that allows them to voice their nuanced takes on American politics and to add substance to their stances.  

Henry sits down with the duo to hear more about the just-launched program to hear more about the exciting program and the good news that has emerged from their early findings.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67900865Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:45:19 +0000RicochetThe great trouble with contemporary polling comes down to drawing a representative analysis from one-word responses. It's not just polling sceptics that have noticed this limitation, which is why Scott Rasmussen of the Napolitan Institute teamed up...We the People project ahead of our nation's 250th birthday. The initiative incorporates chatbot technology to draw Americans from all 435 congressional districts into a conversation that allows them to voice their nuanced takes on American politics and to add substance to their stances.  

Henry sits down with the duo to hear more about the just-launched program to hear more about the exciting program and the good news that has emerged from their early findings.
]]>2717false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michele-tafoya-off-the-sidelines--67810799NBC Sunday Night Football days behind her, Michele hosts her own podcast to discuss the matters she once had to keep off the field. Michele sat down with Henry to discuss her political awakening and conversion to conservatism; her frustrations with what the DFL has done to her beloved Minnesota; and the nudges she receives to throw her hat in the ring as a candidate.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67810799Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:50:58 +0000RicochetIf you've ever been of the habit this time of year to watch primetime professional football, you will have certainly encountered today's guest, Michele Tafoya. What you may not have known was that she was an astute observer of American politics. Now,...NBC Sunday Night Football days behind her, Michele hosts her own podcast to discuss the matters she once had to keep off the field. Michele sat down with Henry to discuss her political awakening and conversion to conservatism; her frustrations with what the DFL has done to her beloved Minnesota; and the nudges she receives to throw her hat in the ring as a candidate.]]>2911false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-hayes-on-the-sirens-call--67723117The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource. He and Henry sat down on Wednesday to discuss the most fought-after commodity of the Digital Age: attention. They explore how our sleek modern tools have altered the way campaigns are executed, and why the political winners of this century will be those who can wield the gadgets of the future while possessing the ancient charisma that moves the people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67723117Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:56:55 +0000RicochetThe game has changed, and it's time to throw out the old playbook. So asserts Chris Hayes, host of  MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes," in his latest book, https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Call-Attention-Endangered-Resource/dp/0593653114. He and Henry sat...The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource. He and Henry sat down on Wednesday to discuss the most fought-after commodity of the Digital Age: attention. They explore how our sleek modern tools have altered the way campaigns are executed, and why the political winners of this century will be those who can wield the gadgets of the future while possessing the ancient charisma that moves the people.]]>2038false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sorting-out-the-storting--67635290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67635290Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:41:11 +0000RicochetNorwegian polls close on Monday, and a whopping 10 parties are vying to expand their share of the 169 seats in the nation's parliamentary body, the Storting. Nils Andresen of Minerva, Norway's conservative periodical, joins Henry to discuss the...2589false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/distinguishing-disarray-from-disaster-with-bill-galston--67546525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67546525Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:09:25 +0000RicochetThere's no denying that Democrats are in hot water after Donald Trump's surprising big win last November. The Brookings Institution's William Galston considers the party's oft-mentioned "disarray" to be exactly what one ought to expect under the...3088false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mid-decadal-clustercuss--67469903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67469903Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:08:45 +0000RicochetTexas has fired the first shots of the redistricting war of 2025, so Henry's back with a rant for all who are still a tad confused, either by the controversy as it stands and/or where it's headed now that other states are drafting their own battle...2527false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hammering-out-the-meaning-of-maga--67369291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67369291Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:59 +0000RicochetA decade has passed since Donald Trump rode down the golden escalator to initiate a movement to make America great again, but conflicts within the coalition emerge like clockwork, proving that a definitive interpretation remains elusive. Is MAGA...2598false90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-goose-the-gander-and-the-gerrymander--67284557Sabato's Crystal Ball for a deep assessment of how an escalating redistricting war might play out. Plus, they take note of a handful of new Senate contestants that might shake up the races in key swing states.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67284557Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:26:20 +0000RicochetDepending on who's in power, blatantly partisan redistricting may be derided as the ultimate dirty ploy or defended as a practical measure to cultivate fairer representation. The recent effort to carve out a few more safe Republican districts in Texas...Sabato's Crystal Ball for a deep assessment of how an escalating redistricting war might play out. Plus, they take note of a handful of new Senate contestants that might shake up the races in key swing states.]]>2655false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-midsummer-day-s-rant--67098878
Beyond the Polls is off next week, but we'll be back in early August!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67098878Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:28:06 +0000RicochetThe president's approval rating is down some, and given the amount on his plate this month, it's hard to pin down exactly what's driving it. Today, Henry considers the effects of the piling matters of import, including lingering interest in the...
Beyond the Polls is off next week, but we'll be back in early August!
]]>2880false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight-fight-fighting-in-butler-pa--67015572Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67015572Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:16:04 +0000RicochetWhile we all got a glimpse of that fateful day in rural Pennsylvania a year ago, a relative few actually witnessed it—Butler is not, after all, the kind of town most take time to visit. But reporter Salena Zito not only found herself there that day,...Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland.]]>1011false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-left-for-the-left--66931422The New Republic and Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, joins Henry today to discuss the Liberal/Progressive divide and the challenge of corralling the constituencies, all in the context of a party with a long history and teeming with ambitious plans for the future. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66931422Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:11:23 +0000RicochetFollowing the stunning defeat in November, there's been no shortage of speculation on the tough road ahead for Democrats, but to get a clearer sense of that camp's prospects, one would do well to chat with a member who's stuck it out through the...The New Republic and Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, joins Henry today to discuss the Liberal/Progressive divide and the challenge of corralling the constituencies, all in the context of a party with a long history and teeming with ambitious plans for the future. ]]>2680false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patriots-and-partisans--66849070being Americans, along with their handling of flags and familiarity with our founding documents. 

Happy Independence Day to all!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66849070Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:46:49 +0000RicochetWe're on theme this week! As Americans head toward the celebration of another free and independent trip around the sun, Henry sits down with AEI's Karlyn Bowman to discuss the latest findings on how citizens of different stripes feel about their...being Americans, along with their handling of flags and familiarity with our founding documents. 

Happy Independence Day to all!
]]>1900false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-continetti-on-the-fight-for-the-right--66758043

And for those interested in diving deeper, be sure to read each author's indispensable books on the topics discussed: 
- The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism (Continetti)
-  The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism (Olsen)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66758043Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:28:33 +0000RicochetReports about tensions within MAGA-world might give the impression that a unified whole is finally cracking up, but Henry and Matthew Continetti know better than to conflate a political party with its reigning faction. The duo takes us through the...

And for those interested in diving deeper, be sure to read each author's indispensable books on the topics discussed: 
- The Right: The Hundred-Year War for American Conservatism (Continetti)
-  The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism (Olsen)
]]>2761false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/events-dear-boy--66628301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66628301Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:54:41 +0000RicochetAs we approach the summer, it appears that the world is retaking the initiative after months of trying to keep up with Donald Trump. Henry, going solo this week, starts by diving into Trump's latest favorability ratings and the generic congressional...2610false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-love-of-the-numbers-game--66537758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66537758Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:38:58 +0000RicochetIt's the Henry & Harry Happy Hour this week, as CNN's Harry Enten drops in with his irrepressible pizzazz to talk political data. First, the two discuss Harry's findings on the dramatic swing of immigrant citizens' growing hawkishness on illegal...3010false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-jersey-s-lollapalooza-shindig-and-battle-royale--66409615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66409615Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:17:47 +0000RicochetWe're back stateside with a primary election! Whatever you want to call this race, voters in New Jersey will take to the polls on Tuesday to select the nominees for their next governor. While Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli looks like a safe bet...2082false80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-polish-polls--66331817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66331817Thu, 29 May 2025 20:27:07 +0000RicochetKrystoff Mularczyk joins Henry ahead of the second round of Poland's presidential election on June 1st. Krystoff explains the history of the country's top parties, Civic Platform and Law and Justice, their development out of Solidarity, and how their...2879false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ranting-to-sort-the-catalist-report--66202646What Happened in 2024" report to see how recent voter behavior has thwarted long-held projections for the electorate's subgroups.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66202646Thu, 22 May 2025 15:10:40 +0000RicochetHenry's back with an all-rant episode to assess a couple of significant developments that party leaders ought to take notice of. First, he dives into the movements of President Trump's approval numbers over the past seven weeks to parse out what...What Happened in 2024" report to see how recent voter behavior has thwarted long-held projections for the electorate's subgroups.]]>2984false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-democracy--66100194
And, of course, we hear about INSCOP's polling ahead of this weekend's vote. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66100194Thu, 15 May 2025 12:59:12 +0000RicochetRomanian elections don't typically generate much excitement with an American audience, but Călin Georgescu's sudden rise, the annulment of last year’s vote, and the ban on his running in this year’s election grabbed our attention in this topsy-turvy...
And, of course, we hear about INSCOP's polling ahead of this weekend's vote. 
]]>2882false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-on-the-track-with-steve-kornacki--65999677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65999677Thu, 08 May 2025 14:21:55 +0000RicochetDonald Trump's approval numbers have fallen precipitously since the election, but so far the drop has brought him back to the muddied earth he's used to rather than burying him underground. Given the upheaval in voter sentiment toward the parties over...2469false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-little-letters-that-mark-the-state-of-play--65825121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65825121Thu, 01 May 2025 13:50:44 +0000RicochetEver wonder how Beltway insiders assess which congressional seats are potential flips, and therefore worth a cash infusion?  Since the late 1990s, a favorite tool for pros has been the Cook Political Report's PVI — the Partisan Voter Index. Today,...2063false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canada-cooling-on-conservatives-for-now--65706477The Hub to discuss the sudden turn of fortune for Canada's top two parties. Among other things, they take a close look at the consolidation efforts under both leaders, wonder what's to be done with Quebec, and consider what the feuding forces of progressivism and working-class populism will mean for the future of our neighbors to the north. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65706477Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:08:01 +0000RicochetWhen President Trump started singing a song about the most beautiful word in the English language, Pierre Polievre's march to 24 Sussex stalled. It's now a safe bet that Mark Carney will keep his job as prime minister after Monday's election, but it's...The Hub to discuss the sudden turn of fortune for Canada's top two parties. Among other things, they take a close look at the consolidation efforts under both leaders, wonder what's to be done with Quebec, and consider what the feuding forces of progressivism and working-class populism will mean for the future of our neighbors to the north. ]]>3341false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cap-action-s-fight-to-fix-the-democrats-attention-deficit--65613913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65613913Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:49:26 +0000RicochetIn an era when American politics closely resembles a WWE cage match, strength and flair go a long way. That's why Navin Nayak of the Center for American Progress's Action Fund joins Henry to explain why his party is on the ropes. Navin argues that...2718false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/face-off-in-the-leopard-party-with-kristen-soltis-anderson--65526888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65526888Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:29:05 +0000RicochetDonald Trump is many things to many people, but the majority who put him back in the White House generally shared confidence in his ability to stabilize the economy after four years under Joe Biden. Ahead of Trump's early April tariff declaration,...2835false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apres-liberation-day-le-deluge--65340674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65340674Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:26:46 +0000RicochetTrump, Tariffs and an off-season Tuesday: those are the three Ts Henry tackles today in this all-rant episode! We start with an analysis of the consequences of the post-Reagan Washington Consensus and how Donald Trump built a political coalition...2734false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisconsin-s-cheddar-infused-supreme-court-race--65254760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65254760Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:49:54 +0000RicochetAmerica's dairyland has a springtime supreme court election that is expected to break turnout records. The ostensibly non-partisan race between judges Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel will determine whether liberals maintain control of the state...2040false70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/norm-busting-vs-lawbreaking-with-yuval-levin--64996699
Tune in for a commute-friendly masterclass on Constitutional authority in the era of DOGE and EOs.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64996699Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:58:11 +0000RicochetOne hears of our constitutional crisis often enough nowadays that an observer of American politics might wonder what we'll say if the event comes to pass. This week, Henry enlists AEI's Yuval Levin to identify and account for the pent-up tensions in a...
Tune in for a commute-friendly masterclass on Constitutional authority in the era of DOGE and EOs.
]]>2970false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-data-nerds-earned-their-seat-at-the-table--64864891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64864891Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:10:15 +0000RicochetTragedy hit the once-marginalized psephological community last week when FiveThirtyEight closed shop. Henry hosts a celebration of life with two of its top contributors, Nathaniel Rakich and Geoffrey Skelley, to discuss the former outfit's...2585false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smash-and-grab-politics-with-amy-walter--64736319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64736319Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:53:44 +0000RicochetHenry and The Cook Political Report's Amy Walter reconvene after Donald Trump's address before Congress. They wonder how Tuesday's performance will play with the voters outside Trump's base who won him the election; consider the risks attendant to his...3433false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-roberts-on-the-permanent-things--64609468Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America. Along with making the serious case for the promised Golden Age, the two discuss the spiritual war that's facing the country, institutional control burns, and the debate over America the Idea versus America the Nation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64609468Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:57:00 +0000RicochetTo have any attachment to conservatism since the Reagan renewal is to have at least a glancing acquaintanceship with the Heritage Foundation. Under its current president, Kevin Roberts, that pivotal institution is shifting gears to settle this...Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America. Along with making the serious case for the promised Golden Age, the two discuss the spiritual war that's facing the country, institutional control burns, and the debate over America the Idea versus America the Nation.]]>2830false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tear-down-this-firewall--64479210
And if you're looking for analysis as the returns come in on Sunday, be sure to check out Henry's live stream which you can watch on X! (You'll find it at @henryolsenEPPC.)



Music for this week:

Open: Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 (Finale ‘Ode to Joy’), via Spat Music

Close: America the Beautiful — Simon Armitage Music, via MotionArray ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64479210Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:45:26 +0000RicochetGermany's parliamentary elections will take place on Sunday, and for the first time since the fall of the Third Reich, a nationalist party is a major player. To start, Henry breaks down the rules of the game and assesses the polling for the many...
And if you're looking for analysis as the returns come in on Sunday, be sure to check out Henry's live stream which you can watch on X! (You'll find it at @henryolsenEPPC.)



Music for this week:

Open: Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 (Finale ‘Ode to Joy’), via Spat Music

Close: America the Beautiful — Simon Armitage Music, via MotionArray ]]>2091false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-energetic-executive-with-john-yoo--64364728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64364728Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:44:55 +0000RicochetDespite the kerfuffle that President Trump is initiating a Constitutional crisis, the confusion and frustration surrounding his executive actions fit within a fairly common modern trend: Congress’s institutional inaction leaves a power vacuum which...3076false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cooking-with-what-s-in-the-kitchen--64234676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64234676Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:22:46 +0000RicochetConventional wisdom has it that the Democratic Party lost in November after moving too far to the left on its social and economic stances. But these are hardly conventional times, so why not let an outsider have a say? Henry sits down with Maurice...2837false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bopping-with-the-bobos-with-david-brooks--64047383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64047383Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:06:38 +0000RicochetA quarter century after publishing his famous book about the ascendant bohemian bourgeoise ("Bobo") upper class, New York Times columnist David Brooks has found cause to reconsider the new elite. He and Henry sit down to discuss the vanities of that...3347false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deciphering-our-political-matrix-is-america-red-pilled--63854378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63854378Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:38:12 +0000RicochetSean Trende, RealClearPolitics' Senior Elections Analyst and author of The Lost Majority, returns to share his insights on America's versicolored electorate. He and Henry discuss the country's small-C conservative disposition that Donald Trump won...2721false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uniting-capital-and-labor-with-karl-rove--63719436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63719436Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:16:50 +0000RicochetIf you wanna win an election, you gotta build a coalition—just don't expect it to last forever. As we enter the second quarter of this American century, Henry sits down with Karl Rove to discuss the coalition he helped forge at the...2991false60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shuffling-through-the-bargaining-chips--63626983
Plus, Henry surveys the electorate's sentiments on presidents past and present as laid out in the latest Economist/YouGov poll.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63626983Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:52:42 +0000RicochetBeyond the Polls is back! This week, Henry sits down with the Washington Post's Jason Willick to go over Donald Trump's haul ahead of his second inauguration. The duo speculates on everything from the president-elect's comments about desired new...
Plus, Henry surveys the electorate's sentiments on presidents past and present as laid out in the latest Economist/YouGov poll.
]]>2996false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/third-rail-or-third-way--63395998Third Way, joins Henry to explain how the left wing took over the party vessel and how they ran it off the tracks. They consider whether Democrats will get the message in time to compete in 2028 and go over the playbook necessary for those center-left candidates who are serious about winning elections. 

Henry's off for the holidays, but stay subscribed—or get started if you haven't already!—and we'll see you back in 2025.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63395998Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:36:21 +0000RicochetFor our last journey beyond the polls of the year, we examine the Democratic Party's options post-2024. Jonathan Cowan, president of the centrist think tank https://www.thirdway.org/about, joins Henry to explain how the left wing took over the party...Third Way, joins Henry to explain how the left wing took over the party vessel and how they ran it off the tracks. They consider whether Democrats will get the message in time to compete in 2028 and go over the playbook necessary for those center-left candidates who are serious about winning elections. 

Henry's off for the holidays, but stay subscribed—or get started if you haven't already!—and we'll see you back in 2025.  
]]>3015false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stumbling-blocks--63293801Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream. They dive into the early roots of the midcentury's cultural upheaval and consider why Americans seem ready to turn back the tide.

Plus, Henry eschews Beltway insider opinions in favor of ordinary Americans' take on Trump and Harris post-election, along with Trump's cabinet selections, as shown in recent polling data.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63293801Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:35:04 +0000RicochetThis week on Beyond the Polls, Henry sits down with Tim Goeglein of Focus on the Family to cover his new book, https://www.amazon.com/Stumbling-Toward-Utopia-National-Nightmare/dp/1956454470. They dive into the early roots of the midcentury's cultural...Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream. They dive into the early roots of the midcentury's cultural upheaval and consider why Americans seem ready to turn back the tide.

Plus, Henry eschews Beltway insider opinions in favor of ordinary Americans' take on Trump and Harris post-election, along with Trump's cabinet selections, as shown in recent polling data.  
]]>2981false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/by-popular-demand--63179725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63179725Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:07:20 +0000RicochetIt's an all-rant episode this week as Henry breaks down the latest polling on Donald Trump's boosted favorability. (They like him. They really like him!) Plus, we go abroad to take a look at the populist movements that are sinking European...1712false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quo-vadis-democrats--62959397Where Have All the Democrats Gone? They go over the insularity that's led the elite leftward, consider the intra-party fights necessary to break up the club, and wonder how long it will take for such punchy liberal patriots to emerge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62959397Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:47:40 +0000RicochetFor years, Ruy Texiera has warned Democrats of the consequences of its moves away from the working-class voters who have held up the popular party since the days of FDR. Today, he and Henry work out a few answers to the question Ruy posed in his...Where Have All the Democrats Gone? They go over the insularity that's led the elite leftward, consider the intra-party fights necessary to break up the club, and wonder how long it will take for such punchy liberal patriots to emerge.]]>3136false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/called-it--62659215who boldly predicted the results? That's right, our own Henry Olsen got it about as right as could be! So this week's episode is an all-rant breakdown of who voted which way, why they went there, and what to expect from voters and the parties beyond 2024. 


P.S. Henry's off next week, but be sure to stay subscribed to Beyond the Polls (or hop on if you haven't already), because we're taking this podcast to 2025!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62659215Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:45:59 +0000RicochetWant a detailed analysis of Tuesday's red wave but don't know whose to take to the bank? Why not give a listen to the...who boldly predicted the results? That's right, our own Henry Olsen got it about as right as could be! So this week's episode is an all-rant breakdown of who voted which way, why they went there, and what to expect from voters and the parties beyond 2024. 


P.S. Henry's off next week, but be sure to stay subscribed to Beyond the Polls (or hop on if you haven't already), because we're taking this podcast to 2025!
]]>2879false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brit-hume-on-a-race-like-no-other--62575505
Plus, Henry rants his way through all the swing states to make as plain as possible the complicated rules and regulations, procedures and peculiarities that will affect the Election Day result rollout. And he does a lightning-fast ad roundup of the ultra-close House races in Colorado 8, Pennsylvania 10, Arizona 1, and Michigan 10 to consider whether they might push the needle just over the edge. 

Happy Election Day, everyone!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62575505Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:29:41 +0000RicochetHenry’s guest for the final pre-election episode of the season has covered political campaigns for quite some time. But he’s never seen anything like the election we’re looking at today. Brit Hume and Henry discuss how the game has changed since they...
Plus, Henry rants his way through all the swing states to make as plain as possible the complicated rules and regulations, procedures and peculiarities that will affect the Election Day result rollout. And he does a lightning-fast ad roundup of the ultra-close House races in Colorado 8, Pennsylvania 10, Arizona 1, and Michigan 10 to consider whether they might push the needle just over the edge. 

Happy Election Day, everyone!]]>3374false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-switch-in-time-to-hold-rs-to-nine--62488630
Plus, Henry dives into the early vote returns and lays out what we can and can't know based on the models; and he takes a look at two dueling ads out of Florida that aim to sway voters for and against the state's abortion ballot initiative.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62488630Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:34:14 +0000RicochetThe Harris Campaign is pulling out all the stops to edge out Donald Trump in what looks set to be the closest election since 2000. Lately, these efforts have concentrated on energizing enthusiasm among black voters. To discuss the alleged inroads made...
Plus, Henry dives into the early vote returns and lays out what we can and can't know based on the models; and he takes a look at two dueling ads out of Florida that aim to sway voters for and against the state's abortion ballot initiative.
]]>3155false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-early-voting-forecast-from-storm-season-to-election-season--62398592
Plus, Henry dives into the Harris campaign's concerns over her polling numbers with Black voters, and he zips through a lightning-round ad breakdown for key races in Pennsylvania, Arizona and New York.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62398592Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:29:58 +0000RicochetWe may be three weeks from Election Day, but votes are already being cast. To get a handle on what's going on, Henry sits down with the foremost early voting expert, Michael McDonald of the University of Florida. They go into the history of the...
Plus, Henry dives into the Harris campaign's concerns over her polling numbers with Black voters, and he zips through a lightning-round ad breakdown for key races in Pennsylvania, Arizona and New York.  
]]>3642false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisconsin-whiplash--62313914Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Henry to properly orient us to a state with Obama-Trump voters in the West, Anti-Trump Republicans in the suburbs, and one oh-so-narrow Senate race.

Plus, Mr. Olsen finally has some company to spread the news about the Republican Party’s novel voter identification edge. He breaks down what this best-kept non-secret means for strategists, and assesses how the Harris and Trump campaigns are responding.

And, as always, Henry’s got ads! This week he takes a look at the light touch approach taken by John Duarte of CA-13 to win over weary Independents, alongside Susan Wild’s ingenious ploy for young women in PA-7.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62313914Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:10:01 +0000RicochetDon’t count the Badger State out. It’s very much in play, but keeping up with moving parts and pieces can be downright dizzying. Craig Gilbert of Marquette Law School and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Henry to properly orient us to a state with...Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Henry to properly orient us to a state with Obama-Trump voters in the West, Anti-Trump Republicans in the suburbs, and one oh-so-narrow Senate race.

Plus, Mr. Olsen finally has some company to spread the news about the Republican Party’s novel voter identification edge. He breaks down what this best-kept non-secret means for strategists, and assesses how the Harris and Trump campaigns are responding.

And, as always, Henry’s got ads! This week he takes a look at the light touch approach taken by John Duarte of CA-13 to win over weary Independents, alongside Susan Wild’s ingenious ploy for young women in PA-7.]]>3377false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-prevent-defense-october--62209894Wall Street Journal's Gerard Baker joins Henry to consider how J.D. Vance's debate performance might have given us a glimpse of post-Trump populism, and they discuss how Trump and Harris might win undecided voters by sticking to their (wildly different) campaigning guns.

Plus, Henry draws our attention to three far-flung disturbances that have the potential to form into great October surprises; and he takes a close look at two competing ads aimed at defining PA senatorial candidate Dave McCormick based on his time in the private sector.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62209894Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:52:08 +0000RicochetWall Street Journal's Gerard Baker joins Henry to consider how J.D. Vance's debate performance might have given us a glimpse of post-Trump populism, and they discuss how Trump and Harris might win undecided voters by sticking to their (wildly...Wall Street Journal's Gerard Baker joins Henry to consider how J.D. Vance's debate performance might have given us a glimpse of post-Trump populism, and they discuss how Trump and Harris might win undecided voters by sticking to their (wildly different) campaigning guns.

Plus, Henry draws our attention to three far-flung disturbances that have the potential to form into great October surprises; and he takes a close look at two competing ads aimed at defining PA senatorial candidate Dave McCormick based on his time in the private sector.
]]>2867false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reports-from-the-middle-of-somewhere-pa--62117372
Plus, Henry dives into the early voting numbers thus far. Is much ado being made about just a little? Tune in for big answers!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62117372Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:48:44 +0000RicochetSelena Zito joins Henry today to talk about the all-important Keystone State. They discuss the voter sentiment shift that occurred between Obama's ten-point win in 2008 and Trump's narrow victory in 2016. They home in on the counties that will decide...
Plus, Henry dives into the early voting numbers thus far. Is much ado being made about just a little? Tune in for big answers!
]]>2153false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toss-ups-and-vanishing-ticket-splitters--61395361
Then, Kyle Kondik of Sabato's Crystal Ball joins to give an update on the key House and Senate races. He and Henry play out hypothetical scenarios on how a narrow Trump or Harris win in toss-up districts might sway the chambers. 

Finally, Henry takes a look at Angela Alsobrooks' latest ad, which tries to sway Independents and Democrat leaners from putting Larry Hogan on the national stage. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61395361Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:47:39 +0000RicochetIn the era of the perpetual campaign, debates don't move the polls like they used to. But Henry breaks down how, in a presidential race as tight as this, Kamala Harris' victory on Tuesday night may move the needle one or two points in a race where one...
Then, Kyle Kondik of Sabato's Crystal Ball joins to give an update on the key House and Senate races. He and Henry play out hypothetical scenarios on how a narrow Trump or Harris win in toss-up districts might sway the chambers. 

Finally, Henry takes a look at Angela Alsobrooks' latest ad, which tries to sway Independents and Democrat leaners from putting Larry Hogan on the national stage. 
]]>2824false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/has-harris-sugar-rush-faded--61275925
Plus, Henry gives special attention to a recent piece by Patrick Rufini about overestimated margins in past elections that could help us spot potential polling errors. And he takes a look at a couple of ads out of Michigan 8: Kristen McDonald Rivet's quirky tax-cutter introduction ad and challenger Paul Junge's spot to define her on radical social positions.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61275925Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:53:58 +0000RicochetUpon gaining the Democratic Party's nomination, Kamala Harris's favorability rating surged from below her boss's historic low to nearly 50 percent today. But did the swell come too soon? Fox News Radio analyst and Editor-in-Chief of Jewish...
Plus, Henry gives special attention to a recent piece by Patrick Rufini about overestimated margins in past elections that could help us spot potential polling errors. And he takes a look at a couple of ads out of Michigan 8: Kristen McDonald Rivet's quirky tax-cutter introduction ad and challenger Paul Junge's spot to define her on radical social positions.
]]>3288false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-american-elections-be-trusted--61202226
Plus, Henry delves into RFK Jr.’s withdrawal from the race and considers who stands to gain. And he takes a close look at two ads—one for Republican Rob Bresnahan of Northeastern Pennsylvania and another for Democrat Hillary Scholten of West Michigan—who both make deft appeals to swing voters in districts where the candidates’ party hardly enjoys a firm majority. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61202226Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:10:52 +0000RicochetSince the 2020 election, American political observers have heard a great deal about voter fraud. But media coverage tends to either enthusiastically endorse or vehemently dismiss the accusations without parsing out the details of what’s being alleged....
Plus, Henry delves into RFK Jr.’s withdrawal from the race and considers who stands to gain. And he takes a close look at two ads—one for Republican Rob Bresnahan of Northeastern Pennsylvania and another for Democrat Hillary Scholten of West Michigan—who both make deft appeals to swing voters in districts where the candidates’ party hardly enjoys a firm majority. ]]>3357false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-consultant-s-axiom--61119571
Plus, as the DNC comes to a close, Henry asks the multi-million dollar question: Does this show really matter anymore?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61119571Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:49:37 +0000RicochetToday’s guest, Jeff Roe—who’s been dubbed “the next Karl Rove”—grew up on a hog farm and is the founder of Axiom Strategies, a renowned Republican consulting firm. Guess which trade he thinks is dirtier? He joins Henry to give us the insider’s take on...
Plus, as the DNC comes to a close, Henry asks the multi-million dollar question: Does this show really matter anymore?
]]>3696false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decisions-decisions-ranked-choice-voting-in-the-last-frontier--61040223
Plus, Henry wonders about the staying power of Kamala-mania; and unpacks an Arizona attack ad that highlights the firebrand Kari Lake's baggage. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61040223Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:04:52 +0000RicochetIn Alaska's 2022 special election, candidates as varied as Sarah Palin and Mary Peltola to Santa Claus were on the ballot. That year was also unique for offering ranked-choice voting, allowing conflicted residents to cast as many as four picks with...
Plus, Henry wonders about the staying power of Kamala-mania; and unpacks an Arizona attack ad that highlights the firebrand Kari Lake's baggage. 
]]>2894false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-walz-in-the-park--60958358
Plus, Henry rants on what Tim Walz's selection tells us about the Harris campaign; and he takes a look at Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown's border ad where he poses as... a Republican.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60958358Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:19:38 +0000RicochetThe tickets are set, and Americans are looking at a stark choice between two very different futures. Henry is joined by Michael Podhorzer — former political director of the AFL-CIO and author of the Weekend Reading substack. The two dive into the...
Plus, Henry rants on what Tim Walz's selection tells us about the Harris campaign; and he takes a look at Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown's border ad where he poses as... a Republican.]]>2920false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-unconventional-convention--60878049Primary Politics: Everything You Need to Know about How America Nominates Its Presidential Candidates. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the process that will straighten out the party's predicament.

Plus, Henry considers how Kamala Harris's placement on the ticket affects the "double haters" that have simultaneously fascinated and flummoxed pollsters; and he takes us through Wesley Bell's latest ad to get the attention of Cori Bush's base. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60878049Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:03:57 +0000RicochetWith Joe Biden's decision to drop out from the presidential race, the Democratic Party has been forced to improvise. But there's a method to what looks like madness! Joining Henry today is the Brookings Institution's Elaine Kamarck — author...Primary Politics: Everything You Need to Know about How America Nominates Its Presidential Candidates. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the process that will straighten out the party's predicament.

Plus, Henry considers how Kamala Harris's placement on the ticket affects the "double haters" that have simultaneously fascinated and flummoxed pollsters; and he takes us through Wesley Bell's latest ad to get the attention of Cori Bush's base. 
]]>2880false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/appraising-arizona--60793111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60793111Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:45:14 +0000RicochetThe tectonic shakeup in American politics continues, as Joe Biden bows out and Kamala Harris appears positioned as Democratic heir apparent. Henry digs into the challenges she faces as a well-known figure with high unfavorability, and considers how...2965false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/within-the-polls-at-pew-research--60728553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60728553Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:47:12 +0000RicochetIt’s been a wicked googly of a week in American politics! To start, Henry appraises how the polls might be affected by both the attempt on Trump’s life and the announcement of an all-outsider ticket, with J.D. Vance in the VP slot. Next, he and...3252false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pressing-matters-with-dana-perino--60649386not up to the job he's campaigning for. Today's guest is former White House Press Secretary and Fox News host Dana Perino. No stranger to balancing the priorities of the nation's inquiring minds with those of the administration, she joins Henry to discuss a presidential fiasco like no other we've ever seen. 

Plus, Henry digs into the debate that finally got Democrats talking about Biden's decline; considers how down-ballot candidates will be affected; and speculates on how the party might clean up its mess. He also takes a look at Maggie Newlander's impressive introductory ad.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60649386Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:29:01 +0000RicochetWashington's worst-kept secret is out: Joe Biden is not up to the job he's campaigning for. Today's guest is former White House Press Secretary and Fox News host Dana Perino. No stranger to balancing the priorities of the nation's inquiring minds with...not up to the job he's campaigning for. Today's guest is former White House Press Secretary and Fox News host Dana Perino. No stranger to balancing the priorities of the nation's inquiring minds with those of the administration, she joins Henry to discuss a presidential fiasco like no other we've ever seen. 

Plus, Henry digs into the debate that finally got Democrats talking about Biden's decline; considers how down-ballot candidates will be affected; and speculates on how the party might clean up its mess. He also takes a look at Maggie Newlander's impressive introductory ad.  
]]>2981false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-the-bloody-tories-out--60581690
And if you're new to the British parliamentary system, fret not! Henry's got a rant to get you up to speed. 





- Music from this week's show: "Rule, Britannia" performed by the Prince's Military Band and "The Star Spangled Banner" performed by Frank C. Stanley (via the Library of Congress)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60581690Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:13:27 +0000RicochetAfter 14 years at the helm, the polls tell us the British Tories are facing a slaughter on Thursday. To get at the party’s collapse, Henry hops across the pond to discuss British politics with a couple of swell chaps. First up is The Times’ Tim...
And if you're new to the British parliamentary system, fret not! Henry's got a rant to get you up to speed. 





- Music from this week's show: "Rule, Britannia" performed by the Prince's Military Band and "The Star Spangled Banner" performed by Frank C. Stanley (via the Library of Congress)]]>5390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/money-talks--60523555
Plus, Henry rants ahead of a debate that (we're told) won't change anybody's mind. And he breaks down a big introduction ad for a newcomer candidate who hopes to take Kansas 2.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60523555Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:30:10 +0000RicochetIf you want to win an election, you gotta campaign. And to campaign, you gotta get a lotta dough! This week Henry chats with R. Rebecca Donatelli, founder of Campaign Solutions, for a deep dive into the world of online political fundraising.  Plus,...
Plus, Henry rants ahead of a debate that (we're told) won't change anybody's mind. And he breaks down a big introduction ad for a newcomer candidate who hopes to take Kansas 2.
]]>2905false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/utah-s-gop-nice-guys-finish-first--60451470
Plus, Henry takes a look at Trump's sustained lead in the polls; later he compares the ad strategies of South Carolina CD 3 primary candidates Mark Burns and Sheri Biggs.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60451470Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:48:34 +0000RicochetChuck Warren of the Breaking Battlegrounds Podcast joins Henry for a close inspection of the ever-interesting state of Utah. They get into the characteristics that make it a red state like no other as they dig into the primaries for Mitt Romney's...
Plus, Henry takes a look at Trump's sustained lead in the polls; later he compares the ad strategies of South Carolina CD 3 primary candidates Mark Burns and Sheri Biggs.
]]>2627false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crystal-ball-of-the-cavalier-state--60373017
Plus, Henry unpacks Emmanuel Macron's snap election gamble to head off his populist archfoe Marine Le Pen; and he looks at two finely crafted ads for Democrat Mary Peltola's tough reelection bid in Alaska. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60373017Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:06:05 +0000RicochetJ. Miles Coleman, Associate Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, returns to peer into the contested primaries in Virginia's 5th, 7th and 10th congressional districts. These deep dives into the respectively red, purple and blue territories, Coleman and...
Plus, Henry unpacks Emmanuel Macron's snap election gamble to head off his populist archfoe Marine Le Pen; and he looks at two finely crafted ads for Democrat Mary Peltola's tough reelection bid in Alaska. 
]]>2683false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/organizing-the-clown-car-with-mollie-hemingway--60302379The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway joins Henry. They also cover Joe Biden's innumerable vulnerabilities to an electorate whose minds may remain unchanged; they parse through the criteria Trump might consider for his VP pick; and appraise the conservative brand in the counter-revolutionary era. 

Plus, Henry takes a close look at Josh Stein's ad attacking Mark Robinson's fervent anti-abortion statements in hopes of pulling ahead in the tight North Carolina Governor's race.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60302379Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:36:16 +0000RicochetThe verdict is in but it's still early to tell exactly what it means for Donald Trump's bid to take back the White House. To weigh the possibilities, The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway joins Henry. They also cover Joe Biden's innumerable...The Federalist's Mollie Hemingway joins Henry. They also cover Joe Biden's innumerable vulnerabilities to an electorate whose minds may remain unchanged; they parse through the criteria Trump might consider for his VP pick; and appraise the conservative brand in the counter-revolutionary era. 

Plus, Henry takes a close look at Josh Stein's ad attacking Mark Robinson's fervent anti-abortion statements in hopes of pulling ahead in the tight North Carolina Governor's race.
]]>2481false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amy-walter-on-the-devils-we-know-too-well--60221481
Plus, Henry dives into a multi-decadal series of "Right Direction/Wrong Track" polling results to give us a sense of what it might mean for  November; and he takes a look at John Avlon's deft pitch for partisan Ds and moderate Rs in New York's red 1st Congressional District.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60221481Thu, 30 May 2024 14:39:49 +0000Ricochet Cook Political Report's Amy Walter returns to the podcast to break down the latest findings from her 2024 Swing State Project. She explains voters' thoughts and expectations on the economy; provides analysis of the low Undecided/high third party...
Plus, Henry dives into a multi-decadal series of "Right Direction/Wrong Track" polling results to give us a sense of what it might mean for  November; and he takes a look at John Avlon's deft pitch for partisan Ds and moderate Rs in New York's red 1st Congressional District.
]]>2395false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/betting-it-all-with-steve-kornacki--60151373
Plus, Henry takes a close look at two ads for Tony Gonzalez — one from his campaign, the other from the RCJ SuperPac — against challenger Brandon Herrera in Texas 23.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60151373Thu, 23 May 2024 15:48:02 +0000RicochetAs Donald Trump leads on the backstretch of the 2024 presidential race, Biden makes use of his whip, challenging his opponent to an unconventional debate. Henry takes a deep dive into this necessary bold strategy. Then he's joined by NBC's national...
Plus, Henry takes a close look at two ads for Tony Gonzalez — one from his campaign, the other from the RCJ SuperPac — against challenger Brandon Herrera in Texas 23.
]]>3310false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-silly-the-sublime-and-the-maybe-even-serious--60061305National Review's Jim Geraghty to parse out the parties’ business-as-usual dysfunction from the special brand of it we've gotten used to recently. They consider whether the Republican Party even knows what it wants; what they’ll do if they pull off the trifecta in November; and what we should make of tight polls considering the Biden/Harris ticket’s historic unpopularity.

Plus, Henry delivers his first ever Bad Ad of the Week, in response to Don Blankenship's clunker spot; and he makes a quick stop in Maryland to explain why Angela Alsobrooks' personal touch won out over David Trone's big money.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60061305Thu, 16 May 2024 16:51:42 +0000RicochetHenry’s back after a brief hiatus as election season heats up! He's joined by National Review's Jim Geraghty to parse out the parties’ business-as-usual dysfunction from the special brand of it we've gotten used to recently. They consider whether the...National Review's Jim Geraghty to parse out the parties’ business-as-usual dysfunction from the special brand of it we've gotten used to recently. They consider whether the Republican Party even knows what it wants; what they’ll do if they pull off the trifecta in November; and what we should make of tight polls considering the Biden/Harris ticket’s historic unpopularity.

Plus, Henry delivers his first ever Bad Ad of the Week, in response to Don Blankenship's clunker spot; and he makes a quick stop in Maryland to explain why Angela Alsobrooks' personal touch won out over David Trone's big money.]]>2682false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-of-the-people--59655511The Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP. He and Henry consider why the shift has occurred, why so few saw it coming, how sustainable a working class Republican Party really is, and what to make of it as a global phenomenon. 

Plus, Henry brings back the dueling ads of the week, this time pitting Jon Tester against Sherrod Brown. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59655511Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:30:05 +0000RicochetPatrick Ruffini of Echelon Insights joins to discuss his new book, https://www.amazon.com/Party-People-Multiracial-Populist-Coalition/dp/1982198621. He and Henry consider why the shift has occurred, why so few saw it coming, how sustainable a working...The Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP. He and Henry consider why the shift has occurred, why so few saw it coming, how sustainable a working class Republican Party really is, and what to make of it as a global phenomenon. 

Plus, Henry brings back the dueling ads of the week, this time pitting Jon Tester against Sherrod Brown. ]]>2364false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drunk-parties-seeking-designated-normies--59530641
Plus, Henry takes a look at a well-made ad from the Lauren Boebert team
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59530641Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:10:08 +0000RicochetWhat to make of the astounding, worldwide coalition shifts we've seen over the last decade? There are few better to pose the question to than Ruy Teixiera. He and Henry dive into the Democratic Party's abandonment of the white working class and the...
Plus, Henry takes a look at a well-made ad from the Lauren Boebert team
]]>3416false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mother-of-all-primaries--59422529
Plus, with the fight over abortion heating up, pushing politicians to take concrete positions, Henry takes us through the approaches partisans should consider to move the needle in their direction. And, boy oh boy, we have quite an ad to discuss this week!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59422529Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:30:50 +0000RicochetBeyond the Polls listeners are all about the little details, and this week Henry's joined by Jacob Rubashkin, Deputy Editor at a premiere nonpartisan political analysis outfit, Inside Elections. They take us through a trip across the country to dig...
Plus, with the fight over abortion heating up, pushing politicians to take concrete positions, Henry takes us through the approaches partisans should consider to move the needle in their direction. And, boy oh boy, we have quite an ad to discuss this week!]]>3157false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-t-do-a-thing-if-you-ain-t-got-them-swings--59295562
Plus, Henry breaks down Donald Trump's favorable showing in the Wall Street Journal swing state poll; and for the first time ever, we've got dueling ads of the week!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59295562Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:44:12 +0000RicochetWe take a long look at both sides of the pond this week, accompanied by Director of polling firm JL Partners Scarlett Maguire. She takes us through her team's innovative polling methods which have made them among the standouts for accurate...
Plus, Henry breaks down Donald Trump's favorable showing in the Wall Street Journal swing state poll; and for the first time ever, we've got dueling ads of the week!
]]>2687false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mind-the-gap--59215197Karlyn Bowman returns to answer some questions and poses others on one of the essential political puzzles of the day: the growing separation between the sexes. Plus Henry speculates on how Donald Trump might blunt Joe Biden’s cash edge, and breaks down the latest attack ad against Mike Braun. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59215197Fri, 29 Mar 2024 03:55:24 +0000RicochetAEI's Senior Fellow Emeritus Karlyn Bowman returns to answer some questions and poses others on one of the essential political puzzles of the day: the growing separation between the sexes. Plus Henry speculates on how Donald Trump might blunt Joe...Karlyn Bowman returns to answer some questions and poses others on one of the essential political puzzles of the day: the growing separation between the sexes. Plus Henry speculates on how Donald Trump might blunt Joe Biden’s cash edge, and breaks down the latest attack ad against Mike Braun. ]]>2404false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whither-reaganism--59128999Peter Robinson drops by for a detailed discussion with Henry about the road away from The Gipper's GOP. They consider the ways even acolytes misunderstood Reaganism and why that resulted in the extraordinary coalition shifts we're witnessing today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59128999Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:10:59 +0000RicochetPeter Robinson drops by for a detailed discussion with Henry about the road away from The Gipper's GOP. They consider the ways even acolytes misunderstood Reaganism and why that resulted in the extraordinary coalition shifts we're witnessing today.Peter Robinson drops by for a detailed discussion with Henry about the road away from The Gipper's GOP. They consider the ways even acolytes misunderstood Reaganism and why that resulted in the extraordinary coalition shifts we're witnessing today.]]>3755false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buckeye-of-the-gop-storm--59045778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59045778Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:16:04 +0000RicochetThe Ohio primaries are fast approaching, so we're off to the Buckeye State. Longtime Republican strategist Mark Weaver breaks down the top contests, including the tight, three-way race to take on incumbent Senate Democrat Sherrod Brown. Plus...2713false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/general-concerns-with-harry-enten--58960951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58960951Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:55:19 +0000RicochetThe primary season is over; a second Trump/Biden presidential race is all but certain. Transitioning to the general, CNN psephologist Harry Enten joins to explain the notable demographic shifts and electoral patterns that have taken shape since 2020....2821false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-conservative-movement-moves-on--58878460National Review's Rich Lowry joins to explore what Donald Trump's grip on the GOP means for the future of conservatism. Plus, Henry takes a look at the effectiveness of the Michigan Democratic Party's "Uncommitted" pressure campaign against Joe Biden.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58878460Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:15:46 +0000RicochetThose hoping for a sign that a 2020 presidential rematch could be averted will be disappointed by Tuesday's primaries in the Wolverine State. National Review's Rich Lowry joins to explore what Donald Trump's grip on the GOP means for the future of...National Review's Rich Lowry joins to explore what Donald Trump's grip on the GOP means for the future of conservatism. Plus, Henry takes a look at the effectiveness of the Michigan Democratic Party's "Uncommitted" pressure campaign against Joe Biden.]]>2469false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepped-for-a-punchout-in-the-palmetto-state--58785249Charleston Post and Courier Political Editor Schuyler Kropf joins to conduct a close examination of the campaigns. Plus, Henry considers Team Haley's post-South Carolina strategy, and he makes a quick trip up to North Carolina where a new candidate named Fred Von Canon is eager to introduce himself.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58785249Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:03:13 +0000RicochetDonald Trump is set for another smashing victory on Saturday, this time against his lone challenger in her own state of South Carolina. But Nikki Haley's announced that she won't stay down. Charleston Post and Courier Political Editor Schuyler Kropf...Charleston Post and Courier Political Editor Schuyler Kropf joins to conduct a close examination of the campaigns. Plus, Henry considers Team Haley's post-South Carolina strategy, and he makes a quick trip up to North Carolina where a new candidate named Fred Von Canon is eager to introduce himself.]]>2265false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-kennedy-to-kardashian-an-american-survey--58699972
Henry also takes a closer look at Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District and explains how the good day for Democrats might signal an underlying general election problem for their party. And stay tuned to the end for his take on the Super Bowl ad that got everyone talking about a man named Kennedy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58699972Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:10:01 +0000RicochetThe days of landline polling are gone forever, the internet has changed everything. This week Henry is joined by Chief Scientist at YouGov and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Douglas Rivers to discuss the innovative methodological approach he uses to...
Henry also takes a closer look at Tuesday’s special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District and explains how the good day for Democrats might signal an underlying general election problem for their party. And stay tuned to the end for his take on the Super Bowl ad that got everyone talking about a man named Kennedy.]]>2800false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-to-none--58606556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58606556Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000RicochetHenry may be off in paradise to cover the Virgin Islands' Republican presidential caucuses, but he's back for another deep dive into American politics. He enjoys what looks at first glance like a nothingburger in Nevada, and lays out what it means for...2599false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nate-cohn-threads-the-needle--58536700Nate Cohn joins Henry to cover the ins and outs of the polling world: everything from the voter file to polling aggregation; plus Nate's precinct analysis and the “Election Needle”. They also discuss the problems with issue polling and the demographic warning signs for the Democratic Party.

And Henry's got a rant for Joe Biden, whose failure to strike a deal with Mike Johnson means missing out on a political win at home and a policy win abroad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58536700Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:57:30 +0000RicochetTo anyone who seriously follows electoral politics, today's guest will need no introduction. Nate Cohn joins Henry to cover the ins and outs of the polling world: everything from the voter file to polling aggregation; plus Nate's precinct analysis and...Nate Cohn joins Henry to cover the ins and outs of the polling world: everything from the voter file to polling aggregation; plus Nate's precinct analysis and the “Election Needle”. They also discuss the problems with issue polling and the demographic warning signs for the Democratic Party.

And Henry's got a rant for Joe Biden, whose failure to strike a deal with Mike Johnson means missing out on a political win at home and a policy win abroad.]]>3074falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/around-the-world-with-henry-and-hugh-hewitt--58449893
Plus, Henry reminds us that the Republican primary wasn’t the only contest held in New Hampshire. Listen to his rant about Joe Biden’s mediocre day in the Granite State and what it could mean for the general election.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58449893Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:25:49 +0000RicochetHugh Hewitt joins Beyond the Polls for a rousing discussion of politics at home and abroad. They search for common threads and draw distinctions among the nations seeing populist waves; and they dig in to the Trump-Haley race for the Republican...
Plus, Henry reminds us that the Republican primary wasn’t the only contest held in New Hampshire. Listen to his rant about Joe Biden’s mediocre day in the Granite State and what it could mean for the general election.]]>3223false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-eyes-on-n-h--58348709
Plus Henry rants professorially this week to anatomize the Iowa results, and considers an effective Haley ad which utilizes a word we haven't heard much of from her campaign.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58348709Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:35:21 +0000RicochetNikki Haley's trying to make a stand in New Hampshire. But she has her work cut out for her. Henry reconvenes with his Granite State pal Danta Scala to discuss the turnout Haley needs and the challenges she'll have trying to drive two messages—one to...
Plus Henry rants professorially this week to anatomize the Iowa results, and considers an effective Haley ad which utilizes a word we haven't heard much of from her campaign.]]>2414false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cold-night-in-iowa--58266297
Henry also breaks down the keys to Trump’s successful campaign and Haley’s recent ad that highlights her talent for maximizing appeal to a broad base of voters.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58266297Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:24:41 +0000RicochetOne can’t help but wonder if Iowans are really going to go out in droves on a night with expected -35 degree wind chill to cast their votes for Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley or Vivek Ramaswamy? President of the Iowa Faith and Freedom...
Henry also breaks down the keys to Trump’s successful campaign and Haley’s recent ad that highlights her talent for maximizing appeal to a broad base of voters.]]>2081false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mischief-and-mayhem-in-campaign-2024--58193394
And even after last episode's Festivus rant, Henry still has a bone to pick with DeSantis; plus the Ad of the Week is back with Bernie Moreno's short but sweet Trump endorsement spot.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58193394Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:15:02 +0000RicochetThe election year has arrived and the quest to defeat Donald Trump continues, but there's a growing suspicion that this journey's heroes are living in a fantasy land. Henry sits down with Spectator Editor-in-Chief Ben Domenech to discuss these...
And even after last episode's Festivus rant, Henry still has a bone to pick with DeSantis; plus the Ad of the Week is back with Bernie Moreno's short but sweet Trump endorsement spot.]]>2616false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/airing-our-political-grievances-it-s-festivus-time--58078914
He also chats with Monmouth University Polling Institute's Patrick Murray about the data on the electorate’s dissatisfaction and on parsing through a respondent’s tribal filter. And he welcomes the University of New Hampshire's Dante Scala back to cover the race between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, along with what the other candidates’ presence on the ballot could mean for the Granite State primary.

Merry Christmas, all. See you again in the election year!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58078914Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:20:02 +0000RicochetIt's our last episode of the year. Before we head into 2024, Henry airs his grievances with the wannabe heavyweights of this cycle. From Joe Biden’s dismal performance, Ron DeSantis' inept campaign, the perpetually grumpy Freedom Caucus that can’t...
He also chats with Monmouth University Polling Institute's Patrick Murray about the data on the electorate’s dissatisfaction and on parsing through a respondent’s tribal filter. And he welcomes the University of New Hampshire's Dante Scala back to cover the race between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley, along with what the other candidates’ presence on the ballot could mean for the Granite State primary.

Merry Christmas, all. See you again in the election year!]]>3216false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-snowball-s-chance-and-a-path-through-heck--58007229
David Wasserman joins to break down a number of key tossups in the House and Senate, and to discuss whether last midterm’s resurgence of emphasis on regional candidate quality will hold up in congressional races during this presidential cycle.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58007229Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:40:14 +0000RicochetWhile it would probably be unwise to bet on Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley winning the Republican nomination, Henry's back to remind you that it ain't impossible. This week's rant will get you up to speed on what to look out for. David Wasserman joins...
David Wasserman joins to break down a number of key tossups in the House and Senate, and to discuss whether last midterm’s resurgence of emphasis on regional candidate quality will hold up in congressional races during this presidential cycle.]]>2797false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-many-tickets-out-of-iowa--57943245
And since it's the season for gifts, Henry has a rant and an ad of the week for you! Get his take on last week's much touted Red State Blue State Debate, along with a review of a puzzling and highly risky ad from the Trump campaign.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57943245Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:21:15 +0000RicochetAs promised, Beyond the Polls is back after just one week away! Henry sits down with RCP's Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende to discuss the scenarios in the Iowa Caucus that could leave a path for Donald Trump's many Republican challengers. Then he...
And since it's the season for gifts, Henry has a rant and an ad of the week for you! Get his take on last week's much touted Red State Blue State Debate, along with a review of a puzzling and highly risky ad from the Trump campaign.
]]>2898false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pinata-politics--57867119
This week Henry sits down with John Hood of the Pope Foundation for a tour of North Carolina, a state set for competetive elections for both GOP contenders and in the general. Then James Johnson, cofounder of JL Partners, takes us through his findings on an electorate which largely disapproves of the presidential rematch that’s likely to come in ’24.

And stay tuned for a jaunt around the Atlantic as Henry rants about the victorious Javier Milei and Geert Wilders, and what these smashing overseas elections mean for the USA.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57867119Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:21:50 +0000RicochetYou’ve had your fill on turkey, now it’s time to get back to the races! In fact, we’re so eager to get back in that Beyond the Polls will be coming out weekly going forward. This week Henry sits down with John Hood of the Pope Foundation for a tour...
This week Henry sits down with John Hood of the Pope Foundation for a tour of North Carolina, a state set for competetive elections for both GOP contenders and in the general. Then James Johnson, cofounder of JL Partners, takes us through his findings on an electorate which largely disapproves of the presidential rematch that’s likely to come in ’24.

And stay tuned for a jaunt around the Atlantic as Henry rants about the victorious Javier Milei and Geert Wilders, and what these smashing overseas elections mean for the USA.]]>2689false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gop-knocked-down-not-out--57580595Kristen Soltis Anderson covers interesting shifts in Trump voter demographics and the weak challenges by his primary opponents; Spencer Kimball joins to discuss Biden's waning support with key Democratic blocs and his trailing Republicans in swing states; and Craig Gilbert dives into one of the essential swing states, clueing us in on what to look for in the race for Wisconsin.

And stay tuned to the end for the first ever “Olsen Rants!” This time he freestyles on the GOP’s rough night on Tuesday. He'll set you straight on what happened in Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and more. The good news? It ain't as bad as you think!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57580595Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:02:26 +0000RicochetWe're hearing that voters prefer a "generic candidate." Today Henry and his polling buddies consider this ideal alongside the less popular incarnate candidates before us. Kristen Soltis Anderson covers interesting shifts in Trump voter demographics...Kristen Soltis Anderson covers interesting shifts in Trump voter demographics and the weak challenges by his primary opponents; Spencer Kimball joins to discuss Biden's waning support with key Democratic blocs and his trailing Republicans in swing states; and Craig Gilbert dives into one of the essential swing states, clueing us in on what to look for in the race for Wisconsin.

And stay tuned to the end for the first ever “Olsen Rants!” This time he freestyles on the GOP’s rough night on Tuesday. He'll set you straight on what happened in Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and more. The good news? It ain't as bad as you think!]]>3430false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/countdown-in-the-commonwealth--57398696Rudy Bush of Texas breaks down Ted Cruz's fight with Colin Allred and Lone Star State's demographic changes. Then we move to pressing matters further East, where off year elections are underway. Al Cross takes us through the must-watch governor's race between Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and J. Miles Coleman joins to pick apart campaigns in the political bellwether that is the Virginia General Assembly.

Plus Henry's Washington Post colleague Dan Balz assesses the fight between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis to be Donald Trump's final Republican challenger. And "Ad of the Week" returns with an introductory bio ad for prosecutor Bill Graham who hopes to be North Carolina's next governor.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57398696Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:45:22 +0000RicochetIt's a triple state of play kind of day! Henry brings us along on a tour of key southern states. Rudy Bush of Texas breaks down Ted Cruz's fight with Colin Allred and Lone Star State's demographic changes. Then we move to pressing matters further...Rudy Bush of Texas breaks down Ted Cruz's fight with Colin Allred and Lone Star State's demographic changes. Then we move to pressing matters further East, where off year elections are underway. Al Cross takes us through the must-watch governor's race between Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and J. Miles Coleman joins to pick apart campaigns in the political bellwether that is the Virginia General Assembly.

Plus Henry's Washington Post colleague Dan Balz assesses the fight between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis to be Donald Trump's final Republican challenger. And "Ad of the Week" returns with an introductory bio ad for prosecutor Bill Graham who hopes to be North Carolina's next governor.]]>3826false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weighting-for-dummies--57212052
Charles Franklin (Director of the Marquette Law School Poll) provides a profile of the 1 in 5 Americans who make up the reluctant and "double doubter" categories; Matt Lewis of the Daily Beast breaks down a Republican Party in flux, and considers what consequences McCarthy's ouster will have; and Dennis Lennox is here to explain why the U.S. Virgin Islands — where he serves as the Executive Director of the territory's Republican Party —are much more than an ideal vacation spot; plus there's some talk about why rank choice voting might have a future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57212052Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:31:09 +0000RicochetWhile a Trump/Biden rematch is looking more likely every day, Henry returns with another merry band of politicos to discuss many of the remaining unknowns left in this '24 election cycle. Charles Franklin (Director of the Marquette Law School Poll)...
Charles Franklin (Director of the Marquette Law School Poll) provides a profile of the 1 in 5 Americans who make up the reluctant and "double doubter" categories; Matt Lewis of the Daily Beast breaks down a Republican Party in flux, and considers what consequences McCarthy's ouster will have; and Dennis Lennox is here to explain why the U.S. Virgin Islands — where he serves as the Executive Director of the territory's Republican Party —are much more than an ideal vacation spot; plus there's some talk about why rank choice voting might have a future.]]>3403false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-re-saying-there-s-a-chance--56978688
To discuss the complicated feat facing 2024 hopefuls, Henry welcomes RMG Research Founder and President Scott Rasmussen for the Polling Barometer; NBC’s National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki on the Republican Rumble; and Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston on all things “Silver State”.

And stay tuned til the end for Henry’s breakdown of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s well played ad attacking challenger Daniel Cameron’s position on abortion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56978688Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:53:21 +0000RicochetDonald Trump looks like he’s running away with the GOP nomination, but several impressive opponents keep flailing away trying to catch him. Is this an exercise in futility or can one of them actually unseat him from his throne? To discuss the...
To discuss the complicated feat facing 2024 hopefuls, Henry welcomes RMG Research Founder and President Scott Rasmussen for the Polling Barometer; NBC’s National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki on the Republican Rumble; and Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston on all things “Silver State”.

And stay tuned til the end for Henry’s breakdown of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s well played ad attacking challenger Daniel Cameron’s position on abortion.]]>3536false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voter-inertia-the-meal-ticket--56802160
Today Henry sits down with FiveThirtyEight's Geoffrey Skelley and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter to go over the menu. He and Geoff consider the Democrat's lack of alternatives to the underwhelming Joe Biden, along with the 'No Labels' third party push. Amy joins to discuss the GOP's race to second place and whether one of those candidates could go on to pull enough of the Republicans willing to be persuaded away from Trump.

Stay tuned to the end to hear Henry's breakdown of the NRSC's ad against Montana senator Jon Tester.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56802160Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:53:19 +0000RicochetWe all have a favorite dish at our favorite restaurant, and often enough we just can't help but to stick with it. Could this tendency explain the resounding lead Donald Trump enjoys in the Republican race? Are those 91 indictments resembling five star...
Today Henry sits down with FiveThirtyEight's Geoffrey Skelley and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter to go over the menu. He and Geoff consider the Democrat's lack of alternatives to the underwhelming Joe Biden, along with the 'No Labels' third party push. Amy joins to discuss the GOP's race to second place and whether one of those candidates could go on to pull enough of the Republicans willing to be persuaded away from Trump.

Stay tuned to the end to hear Henry's breakdown of the NRSC's ad against Montana senator Jon Tester.]]>2645false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iowa-the-eye-of-the-storm--56648429Steven Shepard considers whether Hurricane Idalia's big splash in Florida's Big Bend will breathe some life into Ron DeSantis' campaign. Brianne Pfannenstiel of The Des Moines Register explains the Iowa caucus, and fills us in on the key lessons to take away from the showing in 2016. And Ramesh Ponnuru joins to discuss last week'sRepublican debate—which you may have noticed was missing its party's frontrunner. Henry also covers Team Biden's powerful "These Guys" ad.

All this and more awaits beyond the polls!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56648429Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:31:30 +0000RicochetThe GOP is one debate into the 2024 primary season, and many are eager to see how the winds have turned. Henry's back with another batch of polling savants to assess. Politico's Steven Shepard considers whether Hurricane Idalia's big splash in...Steven Shepard considers whether Hurricane Idalia's big splash in Florida's Big Bend will breathe some life into Ron DeSantis' campaign. Brianne Pfannenstiel of The Des Moines Register explains the Iowa caucus, and fills us in on the key lessons to take away from the showing in 2016. And Ramesh Ponnuru joins to discuss last week'sRepublican debate—which you may have noticed was missing its party's frontrunner. Henry also covers Team Biden's powerful "These Guys" ad.

All this and more awaits beyond the polls!]]>3408false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-thoughts-for-double-doubters--56504193
Forecaster extraordinaire Harry Enten delivers insights that cut through post-2016 polling disillusionment; Sabato’s Crystal Ball’s Kyle Kondik has advice for Republican candidates who appear to be jostling for second place; and Post and Courier political editor Schuyler Kropf fills us in on the heretofore neglected heavyweight state, South Carolina.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56504193Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:35:07 +0000RicochetIt’s early days in the fight for 2024, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that it's shaping up like 2016 where the election was decided by voters who disliked both major party nominees. Henry calls these folks "Double Doubters" and doubles down with...
Forecaster extraordinaire Harry Enten delivers insights that cut through post-2016 polling disillusionment; Sabato’s Crystal Ball’s Kyle Kondik has advice for Republican candidates who appear to be jostling for second place; and Post and Courier political editor Schuyler Kropf fills us in on the heretofore neglected heavyweight state, South Carolina.]]>3268false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-set-go--56371783
Today we're hearing from Semafor's Dave Weigel to assess the Republican Rumble; we'll take a Democratic Deep Dive with Ruy Teixeira, politcal editor of The Liberal Patriot; AEI's Karlyn Bowman joins to guage the Polling Barometer; and Dante Scala, professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, give us the State of Play for that oh-so-important primary battleground.

Join us as we go... Beyond the Polls!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56371783Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:43:08 +0000RicochetPresidential election season is approaching. Thankfully Henry Olsen and his guests are back to provide detailed examination of the facts, figures, twists and turns that will whittle down today's crowded field. We'll be going beyond the polls! Today...
Today we're hearing from Semafor's Dave Weigel to assess the Republican Rumble; we'll take a Democratic Deep Dive with Ruy Teixeira, politcal editor of The Liberal Patriot; AEI's Karlyn Bowman joins to guage the Polling Barometer; and Dante Scala, professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, give us the State of Play for that oh-so-important primary battleground.

Join us as we go... Beyond the Polls!]]>4876false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-down-the-stretch-they-come--53283015RealClearPolitics’s Sean Trende and the American Enterprise Institute’s Karlyn Bowman help us unpack the polls and discuss the future of a post-Trump Republican Party. Only on Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen!]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=818237Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:58:22 +0000RicochetOur crazy election season is nearly over, and RealClearPolitics’s Sean Trende and the American Enterprise Institute’s Karlyn Bowman help us unpack the polls and discuss the future of a post-Trump Republican Party. Only on Beyond the Polls with Henry...RealClearPolitics’s Sean Trende and the American Enterprise Institute’s Karlyn Bowman help us unpack the polls and discuss the future of a post-Trump Republican Party. Only on Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen!]]>2715false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/into-the-final-turn--53283010Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen! Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=816619Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:08:06 +0000RicochetOnly ten days to go and about 1/3 of the ballots have already been cast. Can Donald Trump come from behind? Can the Republicans hold the Senate? Polling expert Karlyn Bowman and election analyst Jacob Rabushkin help us answer these questions. And a...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen! Source]]>2022false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-house-down--53283016Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen this week to tell us what it all portends. Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report also joined the podcast to run down the state of play in the U.S. House races. Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=812646Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:56:48 +0000RicochetPresident Trump has continued to drop in the polls and he’s spending his time in states he won handily four years ago. The Sabato Crystal Ball’s Kyle Kondik and the American Enterprise Institute’s Karlyn Bowman join Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen this week to tell us what it all portends. Dave Wasserman of the Cook Political Report also joined the podcast to run down the state of play in the U.S. House races. Source]]>4062false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/into-the-final-turn--53283013Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen! Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=809945Thu, 08 Oct 2020 01:30:18 +0000RicochetThe race has entered its last full month with twists and turns galore. Karlyn Bowman sorts the polling out for us this week while the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s Craig Gilbert gives us the state of play in the key swing state of Wisconsin. All this...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen! Source]]>2257false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-ve-been-slimed--53283011Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to give his assessment. Arizona is perhaps the key battleground state, and the University of Arizona’s Samara Klar gives us the lowdown from the ground. Polling analyst Karlyn Bowman joins in the launch of our new regular feature, Poll Barometer, which looks at what the polls tell us... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=807379Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:23:41 +0000RicochetWill Tuesday’s disgusting debate shake up the presidential race? Election expert Ruy Teixeira joins Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to give his assessment. Arizona is perhaps the key battleground state, and the University of Arizona’s Samara Klar...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to give his assessment. Arizona is perhaps the key battleground state, and the University of Arizona’s Samara Klar gives us the lowdown from the ground. Polling analyst Karlyn Bowman joins in the launch of our new regular feature, Poll Barometer, which looks at what the polls tell us... Source]]>3656false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-york-state-of-mind--53283014Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=803383Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:35:58 +0000RicochetThis week’s episode takes us into New York City for a look at two especially incisive ads that could only have come from the Big Apple. We also look at President Trump’s standing with white working-class voters and his general election prospects with...Source]]>2080false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-main-event-begins--53283018Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to tell us where the race stands and where it might go. This week also features an extended edition of Ad of the Week: we look at seven ads in three races to explore different techniques strategists use to communicate a message in the context of a... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=799110Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:40:00 +0000RicochetBoth parties have held their conventions and the mano-a-mano contest has started in earnest. The Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter joins Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to tell us where the race stands and where it might go. This week also features...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to tell us where the race stands and where it might go. This week also features an extended edition of Ad of the Week: we look at seven ads in three races to explore different techniques strategists use to communicate a message in the context of a... Source]]>3077false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bucket-of-warm-spit--53283017Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to talk about Harris’ selection and give us his assessment on the state of the race. The Federalist’s Mollie... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=792247Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:40:01 +0000RicochetFDR’s first Vice President is quoted as saying the job was not worth a bucket of warm spit, although he actually used an earthier bodily fluid to describe the vice presidency. Will Sen. Kamala Harris agree if the Biden-Harris ticket wins? MSNBC’s...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to talk about Harris’ selection and give us his assessment on the state of the race. The Federalist’s Mollie... Source]]>3988false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-race-for-senate-control--53283012Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=790227Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:05:24 +0000RicochetControl of the Senate is up for grabs; can Republicans hold on? Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales provides a comprehensive rundown of all the key races and where the overall picture stands on this week’s episode. Newsmax’s John Gizzi also talks about...Source]]>3458false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-and-trump-2020--53283020Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=784322Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:30:52 +0000RicochetThe coronavirus pandemic has disrupted American politics, pushing campaigns to the sidelines and dealing a serious blow to President Trump’s re-election hopes. Real Clear Politics’ Sean Trende has been following the spread of covid-19 in addition to...Source]]>3140false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-trump-just-whistling-dixie--53283019Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen! Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=778020Sat, 11 Jul 2020 03:57:52 +0000RicochetThe polls show President Trump and the Republicans are looking at a November shellacking. Are they right? Political analyst Geoffrey Skelley from 538.com joins the Horse Race to give us his thought. He’s joined by University of Houston political...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen! Source]]>2808false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-slump--53283022Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=769536Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:20:29 +0000RicochetEvery athlete no matter how excellent goes through extended down periods, slumps. President Trump’s poll ratings have been down for over two months now, whether they are measured by his job approval rating or his mead-to-head matchups with Joe Biden....Source]]>3602false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-was-that-masked-man--53283037Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=762029Wed, 27 May 2020 23:28:38 +0000RicochetYou know things are getting weird when the main topic in a presidential race is who’s wearing masks and when. This week’s guests – Robert Costa of The Washington Post and National Review’s Jim Geraghty – help us understand the logic underneath the...Source]]>3513false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eye-of-the-storm--53283023Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=757424Thu, 14 May 2020 03:07:01 +0000RicochetWith states beginning to reopen and politics beginning to heat up, it feels like we’re in the eye of the storm – past the covid-19 hammer and preparing for the election maelstrom to come. CNN political analyst Harry Enten joins the Horse Race to help...Source]]>3603false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-dreamin--53283029Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen takes a close look at the May 12 special election in California’s 25th Congressional District with the National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar, while Ad of the Week walks through the series of ads both candidates in that race have aired, showing how a campaign strategy unfolds over the airwaves. We also talk with legendary psephologist Charlie Cook about the ins and outs of forecasting... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=754750Thu, 07 May 2020 13:26:43 +0000RicochetBeyond the Polls with Henry Olsen takes a close look at the May 12 special election in California’s 25th Congressional District with the National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar, while Ad of the Week walks through the series of ads both candidates in that...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen takes a close look at the May 12 special election in California’s 25th Congressional District with the National Journal’s Josh Kraushaar, while Ad of the Week walks through the series of ads both candidates in that race have aired, showing how a campaign strategy unfolds over the airwaves. We also talk with legendary psephologist Charlie Cook about the ins and outs of forecasting... Source]]>4374false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classic-political-vinyl-vol-1--53283021Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen explores the history of political analysis with one of its founders, Stuart Rothenberg, and asks Stu what he looks at to analyze a contest. We also talk with columnist and author E.J. Dionne about President Trump and Joe Biden’s chances to improve Democratic performance with white working class voters. Finally, Ad of the Week looks at a Republican candidate in Pennsylvania’s 8th... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=752631Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:46:59 +0000RicochetBeyond the Polls with Henry Olsen explores the history of political analysis with one of its founders, Stuart Rothenberg, and asks Stu what he looks at to analyze a contest. We also talk with columnist and author E.J. Dionne about President Trump and...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen explores the history of political analysis with one of its founders, Stuart Rothenberg, and asks Stu what he looks at to analyze a contest. We also talk with columnist and author E.J. Dionne about President Trump and Joe Biden’s chances to improve Democratic performance with white working class voters. Finally, Ad of the Week looks at a Republican candidate in Pennsylvania’s 8th... Source]]>4274false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-s-billions--53283034Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen also traveled to the Keystone State to talk with political scientist Terry Madonna about Pennsylvania’s politics. All this and Ad of the... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=750109Thu, 23 Apr 2020 02:31:14 +0000RicochetJoe Biden had his best fundraising month to date in March but still lags behind President Trump’s cash on hand by tens of millions. The Washington Post’s David Weigel tells us how much Trump’s fundraising advantage is helping his re-election bid....Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen also traveled to the Keystone State to talk with political scientist Terry Madonna about Pennsylvania’s politics. All this and Ad of the... Source]]>4004false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-i-stand--53283026Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to expand on that question... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=747610Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:56:03 +0000RicochetMartin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation with his immortal words, “here I stand; I can do no other.” President Trump earns praise and scorn for his similar attitude, and as a result has forced conservatives and Republicans to rethink their...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen to expand on that question... Source]]>4663false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-this-podcast-different-from-all-the-others--53283036Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=744930Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:16:10 +0000RicochetThis week, Ben Domenech of the Federalist grades Trump’s response to the coronavirus while the American Enterprise Institute’s Karlyn Bowman explores what the polls say Americans think about the pandemic’s effects on their lives. J. Miles Coleman also...Source]]>3822false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-house--53283038Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=738658Thu, 02 Apr 2020 01:55:33 +0000RicochetElections are getting postponed, but that doesn’t mean politics is in lockdown. This week we look at the race for control of the U.S. House with the Cook Political Report’s Dave Wasserman; talk about how the pandemic is affecting Trump’s re-election...Source]]>3789false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zen-caster-and-the-art-of-podcast-production--53283031Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen – this is our first effort produced with everyone calling remotely using custom software. That might affect our audio quality, but it’s not impeding the quality of our commentary! Victor Davis Hanson, author of The Case for Trump, joins us this week to dissect how the president is handling these vexing times, while my Washington Post colleague Karen Tumulty... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=735923Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:44:11 +0000RicochetCoronavirus has affected Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen – this is our first effort produced with everyone calling remotely using custom software. That might affect our audio quality, but it’s not impeding the quality of our commentary! Victor Davis...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen – this is our first effort produced with everyone calling remotely using custom software. That might affect our audio quality, but it’s not impeding the quality of our commentary! Victor Davis Hanson, author of The Case for Trump, joins us this week to dissect how the president is handling these vexing times, while my Washington Post colleague Karen Tumulty... Source]]>4241false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sick-sad-world--53283030Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=732977Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:39:03 +0000RicochetBiden’s up, the market’s down, and all is definitely not well in America. This week’s podcast looks forward to November’s general election to discuss what this all means for the President as he grapples with a crisis of immense proportion with The...Source]]>3784false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hurricane-joe-strikes-again--53283032Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen look at two states that look likely to continue Joe’s winning streak next Tuesday, Ohio and Florida, with the Columbus Dispatch’s Darrel Rowland and POLITICO’s Marc Caputo. We also look ahead to the general election and... Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=731078Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:15:18 +0000RicochetThe political force of nature that is Joe Biden hit land again Tuesday, and with six wins in seven states he effectively clinched the Democratic nomination. This week’s Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen look at two states that look likely to continue...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen look at two states that look likely to continue Joe’s winning streak next Tuesday, Ohio and Florida, with the Columbus Dispatch’s Darrel Rowland and POLITICO’s Marc Caputo. We also look ahead to the general election and... Source]]>4042false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-sleepy-joe-to-super-joe--53283024Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=728297Thu, 05 Mar 2020 23:14:16 +0000RicochetJoe Biden’s stunning political resurrection is the main topic on this week’s podcast. Daily Beast columnist and CNN contributor Matt Lewis joins Henry to go over the turn of events, while Detroit Free Press correspondent Todd Spangler dissects next...Source]]>3894false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-killer-b-s--53283028Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=726152Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:00:31 +0000RicochetThe Democratic race is heating up as Biden, Bernie, and Bloomberg start to start to jump out from the pack going into Super Tuesday. We look at the biggest states voting that day, California and Texas, with iconic Democratic strategist Bob Shrum and...Source]]>4445false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas--53283035Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=724268Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:39:17 +0000RicochetDemocrats have rolled into Nevada for that state’s caucuses, with many candidates hoping to get lucky before they go bust. This week’s Horse Race examines Saturday’s caucuses with the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Steve Sebelius and MSNBC’s Steve...Source]]>4767false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-something-about-amy--53283027Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=722351Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:41:34 +0000RicochetThe Democratic race plunged into more confusion and dysfunction after New Hampshire as Joe Biden summoned his pony soldier army and “Senator Next Door” Amy Klobuchar is finally making fetch happen. Longtime progressive political analyst Ruy Teixeira...Source]]>3720false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trip-and-rip--53283033Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=720316Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:13:53 +0000RicochetThis week’s episode looks at aftermath of the Democratic debacle in Iowa with Real Clear Politics’ Sean Trende; dives deep into the New Hampshire primary with Granite State political scientist Dante Scala; and explores how Trump smacked down his...Source]]>3724false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iowa-2020-field-of-dreams-or-screams--53283040Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen takes a deep dive into the Hawkeye State and looks ahead to next Monday’s caucuses. Trump’s job approval is also at record highs -can he keep it going? All this along with the Ad of the Week. Only on Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen. Source]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=717636Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:30:58 +0000RicochetDemocrats are swarming all over Iowa for a shot at the nomination. This week’s Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen takes a deep dive into the Hawkeye State and looks ahead to next Monday’s caucuses. Trump’s job approval is also at record highs -can he...Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen takes a deep dive into the Hawkeye State and looks ahead to next Monday’s caucuses. Trump’s job approval is also at record highs -can he keep it going? All this along with the Ad of the Week. Only on Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen. Source]]>4017false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/schiff-of-fools--53283025Washington Post political columnist and Ethics and Public Policy senior fellow Henry Olsen discusses the likely political impact of impeachment with the American Enterprise Institute’s Karlyn Bowman.]]>https://ricochet.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=715275Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:01:12 +0000RicochetCalling all political junkies, number crunchers, and poll watchers: this new podcast is for YOU. Washington Post political columnist and Ethics and Public Policy senior fellow Henry Olsen discusses the likely political impact of impeachment with the...Washington Post political columnist and Ethics and Public Policy senior fellow Henry Olsen discusses the likely political impact of impeachment with the American Enterprise Institute’s Karlyn Bowman.]]>4253false11full