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Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen

Each week Henry Olsen, 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 won't give you media spin. Find out who's leading the pack and who's an also-ran, with Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen.

Episodes

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The Prediction Exchange

29 Oct 2026
1h 25m
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Throwing Cold Water on the Blue Wave

22 Oct 2026
49m
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Way On Base

15 Oct 2026
30m
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The Trump Tornado and Danger in the Dust Bowl

08 Oct 2026
34m
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All About Exit Polls

01 Oct 2026
58m
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Reasonably Random Thoughts on Polling

24 Sep 2026
1h 4m
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Polling accuracy in the modern political landscape hinges on maintaining randomness in survey samples, a challenge complicated by declining response rates and the shift toward cell phone usage. GOP pollster Jon Lerner argues that while some analysts rely on maximalist weighting to force samples to match demographic exp...

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Americans Won't Tolerate a Loser

17 Sep 2026
57m
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Rate Changes and Coordinated Expenditures

10 Sep 2026
49m
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Take Nothing For Granite

03 Sep 2026
1h 2m
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Dissuadable Disapprovers?

27 Aug 2026
50m
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A MAGA Contest, Southern Cackalacky-Style

20 Aug 2026
51m
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Heat Lightning Over the Sunshine State

13 Aug 2026
58m
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America's Dairyland or the Progressives' Fairyland?

06 Aug 2026
58m
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Wolverines in Sheep's Clothing?

30 Jul 2026
39m
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Everybody's Got a Type

23 Jul 2026
55m
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American political dynamics currently center on the challenges facing independent candidates in deep-red states like Nebraska and Montana, where historical data suggests they struggle to overcome entrenched partisan loyalties. The Pew Research Center’s 2026 "Beyond Red and Blue" typology provides a granular view of thi...

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AZ and the Wild Card Races

16 Jul 2026
54m
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The upcoming primary season presents significant organizational and strategic challenges for both major parties. In Maine, Democrats face an unprecedented, unpledged nominating convention, creating a volatile environment for candidates. Meanwhile, Arizona’s political landscape remains highly candidate-driven, with Repu...

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The Zig-Zaggy Leftward Lurch

09 Jul 2026
33m
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What Americans Say About The American Way

02 Jul 2026
38m
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The Ballot Balancing Act

25 Jun 2026
53m
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It's Up To You, New York!

18 Jun 2026
53m
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