Smarter Politics
By Magellan Strategies
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Description
Political campaigns and politics have become more crazy, confusing and polarizing than ever before. What are political candidates and campaigns really thinking? Listen to an insightful and engaging discussion each week from the senior staff of Magellan Strategies. Each week veteran pollsters and campaign operatives David Flaherty, Courtney Gibbon and Ryan Winger talk about current events, politics, campaigns and how using voter data, technology and survey research leads to smarter politics.
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CleanEP 41: What Happened in Virginia and What Does It Mean for 2018? | In this episode, we examine the results of Tuesday’s elections in Virginia and around the country and explore how they may impact the 2018 midterms. We also dig into the results for local races here in Colorado. Virginia Election Results On Tuesday.. | 11/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 40: A Look at the 2018 U.S. Senate Map | In this episode, we look at the 2018 U.S. Senate map and discuss current events as they relate to each state. We’ll focus on Steve Bannon’s efforts to recruit candidates to challenge Republican incumbents. 2018 U.S. Senate Map Today we are going... | 10/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 39: Redistricting is Coming | In this episode we talk all about the art of redistricting, gerrymandering, what it is and why it matters. Segment 1: What is Redistricting? Simply put, redistricting is the process by which new congressional and state legislative districts are... | 8/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 38: What Does Steve Bannon’s White House Exit Mean for the Republican Party? | In this episode, we examine the behavior and agenda of former White House Senior Advisor Steve Bannon. We discuss his politics, his influence on Donald Trump, and his self-described enemies list. Most importantly, what impact will Steve Bannon have on.. | 8/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 37: GOP Congressional Agenda, Sen. Jeff Flake, Gov. Jim Justice and Walker Stapleton’s Super PAC | In this episode we discuss a grab bag of political topics, including the challenges facing the Republican Congress when they return from their August recess, Arizona Senator Jeff Flake’s criticism of President Trump, West Virginia Governor Jim... | 8/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 36: Reviewing the Fundraising Totals for Colorado Candidates | In this episode, we discuss the latest fundraising totals for the Democrat and Republican candidates for Governor and other down ballot races. Segment #1 Fundraising Totals for Governor In the first segment we discuss how much money candidates raised... | 8/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 35: An Interview with Ian Silverii of Progress Now Colorado Part 2 | In this episode, continue our discussion with ProgressNow Colorado’s executive director Ian Silverii. We discuss the most competitive State House districts in Colorado for the upcoming 2018 elections. Overview of Battleground State House Districts... | 7/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 34: An Interview with Ian Silverii of Progress Now Colorado (Part 1 of 2) | In this episode, we welcome our first guest on the show, ProgressNow Colorado’s Ian Silverii. Ian Silverii provides an experienced and informed Democrat point of view to our discussion about the national and Colorado political landscape. Topics... | 7/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 33: Five Insights From the Clinton Campaign Memoir, Shattered | In this episode, the Magellan team discusses five insights into the 2016 Clinton Presidential Campaign memoir, Shattered. It is a fascinating book, and delivers a well-documented, truthful story of what happened to the Hillary Clinton campaign in... | 7/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 32: Evaluating Jared Polis and the Democrat Candidates for Colorado Governor | In this episode, we discuss the big announcement of Congressman Jared Polis’s entry into the Democratic race for Colorado Governor. The discussion also covers the impact on the other Democrat candidates in the race, and who is a perceived winner or... | 6/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 31: An Analysis of the 2018 Senate Battleground Districts in Colorado | In this episode, we look ahead to 2018 at key State Senate districts in Colorado, and provide insight into how we view the fundamental demographics and the true competitiveness of each district. Key State Senate Districts Senate District 3 - Democrat.. | 5/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 30: Colorado Legislative Session Wrap-Up | In this episode, we discuss the end of the Colorado legislative session, which big issues were tackled, and where there still remains work to be done. We’ll refer back to our January 10thpodcast on which issues were top priorities – that podcast... | 5/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 29: Colorado Voter Opinion Survey Results Part 2 | In this episode, we finish discussing the results of our Colorado survey. We cover the topics of repealing and replacing Obamacare and how well the Democrat and Republican parties are connecting with Colorado voters. We also discuss voter opinion of a.. | 5/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 28: Results of Part 1 of Our Colorado Survey | In this episode, we discuss part one of our recently released survey of likely 2018 voters in Colorado. Segment 1: Survey of Likely 2018 Voters in Colorado We begin by discussing decisions about survey weighting, and why we chose to weight the survey.. | 5/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 27: President Trump's First 100 Days and France's Presidential Election | In this episode, we discuss the recent round of polls showing voter opinion of President Trump’s first 100 days. How important are these polls, how relevant are they to the 2018 midterm elections, and what are some important indicators? We then... | 4/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 26: How to Run a Data-Driven Political Campaign | In this episode, we take a break from current events and discuss the fundamental steps of putting together a successful data driven political campaign. We walk through all the steps that we follow for our clients so you have a better understanding of... | 4/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 25: Special Elections and What, If Anything, They Can Tell us About 2018 Midterms | In this episode, we take a look at some special elections being held around the country, and explore what they may reveal about the 2018 midterm elections. We also check in on Colorado’s Democratic candidates for governor, now that two more have... | 4/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 24: Reviewing the 2018 Democratic Primary Candidates for Colorado Governor and Opting-Out of Proposition 108 | In this episode we take an early look at the candidates in Colorado’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary and consider the possibility that Colorado’s major parties might opt-out of Proposition 108. Segment 1: Assessing the Candidates With the .. | 4/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 23: The Republican Failure to Repeal and Replace Obamacare | In this episode, we discuss the failed Obamacare repeal and the implications it has going forward, both among the Republican party’s base and among 2018 general election voters. Segment 1: What Went Wrong, What Next? While the specific blame has... | 3/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 22: European Election Online and Phone Polling Disasters and the French Presidential Election | In this episode, we discuss recent European election polling misses and how their polling challenges are different than the polling challenges we face in United States elections. Segment 1: Recent Misses for European Election Polls Following the... | 3/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 21: Colorado’s Republican Primary Voters and Fixing Colorado’s Roads | In this episode we discuss our survey of Republican primary voters in Colorado, where they stand on President Trump and his policies, and how they fit into the battle over how best to fix Colorado’s roads. Segment 1: Colorado’s Republican Primary... | 3/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 20: President Trump’s Address to Congress and The Obamacare Replacement Bill | In this episode we discuss President Trump’s address to Congress last week, check in on the public polling data after one month of the Trump administration, and take a look at the Obamacare replacement bill released by House GOP leadership last... | 3/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 19: All About TABOR and the Politics of Colorado Transportation Funding | In this episode we focus on Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, or TABOR, twenty-five years after its approval. Does TABOR still enjoy majority support among Colorado voters? What are the factors that influence support and opposition for TABOR?... | 3/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 18: Reviewing the 2018 Republican Primary Candidates for Colorado Governor and the Trump Effect | In this episode we take an early look at the potential candidates in Colorado’s 2018 Republican Gubernatorial Primary, and how they are positioning themselves in a crowded field, and how President Trump’s policies, and the support he still holds... | 2/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 17: The Future of the Democrat Party and Polarization in the Colorado Statehouse | In this episode we continue our discussion of the anti-Trump movement by taking a look at Elizabeth Warren’s potential impact on the 2018 Midterm elections around the country. We then move on to a discussion of the current polarization in the... | 2/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 16: Will the Women’s March Become a Political Force Like the Tea Party Movement? | In this episode we discuss the possibilities of the Women’s March growing into a political force like the 2010 Tea Party movement. Segment 1: The Tea Party Brought New Voters Into Republican Primaries…Will the Women’s March Do the Same for... | 2/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 15: Donald Trump’s Muslim Immigration Ban and Starting a War with the Media | There are three segments in this episode. The first segment discusses the political fallout from the Trump Administration’s executive order to increase security vetting for travelers coming into the United States from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya,... | 2/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 14: Donald Trump Job Approval, the Womens March, and Polling 101 | In this episode, we discuss Donald Trump’s job approval numbers according to a poll by Gallup. The Gallup article also discusses how Donald Trump’s approval rating compares to other Presidents at the start of their first terms. The show also... | 1/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 13: Forecasting the Political Impacts of the Trump Agenda | In this episode, we discuss the findings of two recent surveys from the Pew Research Center and Politico/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Both surveys measured public support and opposition for repealing Obamacare/Affordable Care Act. The... | 1/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 12: The Top 10 Issues Facing the Colorado Legislature in 2017 | In this episode, we discuss the top 10 issues facing the Colorado legislature in 2017. For this show we reference an article in the Denver Post, “The Top 10 Issues Facing Colorado Lawmakers in the 2017 Session”, published January 8th by Brian... | 1/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 11: Colorado 2016 Post Election Highlights and Looking Ahead to 2017 | In this episode, we discuss our findings from a 500n post-election survey of unaffiliated voters and what to expect in the early part of 2017. Segment #1 – Discussing Our 500n Colorado Post Election Survey of Unaffiliated Voters Among voters 44 and.. | 1/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 10: Reviewing Voter Registration and Turnout Trends in Colorado | In this episode, we discuss the evolving Democrat strategy to stop the Trump Administration’s agenda. Segment #1 – Voter Registration Trends in Colorado From December 1st, 2015 to December 1st 2016, voter registration increased by 324,153. Among... | 12/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 9: The Democrat Strategy to Stop the Trump Administration | In this episode, we discuss the evolving Democrat strategy to stop the Trump Administration’s agenda. Segment #1 – What is Being Reported by Media About Democrat Soul Searching Democrats have lost the support of traditional working families... | 12/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 8: What Happened in Colorado? | In this episode we discuss the election results in Colorado and give our thoughts on politics in our home state. Segment #1 – Turnout in Colorado What did turnout look like in Colorado? Was it substantially different from 2012? Why didn’t... | 12/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 7: What a Recount Means and Where the Polls Went Wrong | In this episode we discuss what really happens during a recount, and then try to give at least some explanation for what happened with political polling this year and why very few were predicting a victory for Donald Trump. Segment #1 – Recounts ... | 12/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 6: He Actually Won?! | In this episode we discuss the biggest surprise in American politics since Harry Truman beat Thomas Dewey for the Presidency in 1948. Segment #1 – Donald Trump Shocked the World and Got It Done Why did Donald Trump win? Were there changes to voter... | 11/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 5: Election Day Predictions and Voting Trends | In this episode Courtney, Ryan and David make their Election Day predictions for president and ballot issues and comment on early voting trends in Colorado. Who will win Colorado and by how much? Using data, who will win nationally and why?... | 11/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 4: Colorado Early Voting Trends and the Election | In this episode we discuss early voting data, how to analyze it, what we are seeing this cycle compared to other historical trends. We also talk about some polling that was released and our general thoughts on where voter opinion is going. Segment #1:.. | 10/31/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 3: The Republican Party's Challenges Attracting New Voters | In this episode the team discusses the data and trends behind the decline of voters identifying with the Republican Party, why we think this is happening and our thoughts on the final presidential debate. This includes taking a look at the raw numbers.. | 10/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 2: The Art of Microtargeting, Voter Data Mining and Predictive Analytics for Campaigns | In this episode we discuss the fundamentals of microtargeting, voter data mining and predictive analytics. We talk about why this data is so valuable, how we generate it and how it can be used to give a campaign an edge on their opponent. In this... | 10/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEP 1: Polling 101 the Basics of Voter Opinion Polling | In the debut episode of Smarter Politics, the team at Magellan Strategies break down what determines if a poll is right or wrong, how polls are conducted (including the differences in robocalling and cell phone interviews), online interviews,... | 10/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGetting to Smarter Politics | Welcome to Smarter Politics, the Magellan Strategies Podcast, I’m David Flaherty, CEO and Founder of Magellan Strategies. However you came across our podcast, we are glad to have you. If you’re looking for breathless coverage of the Presidential... | 9/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
interesting listen
They got into interesting stuff about election modeling and so forth beyond basic regurgitated talking points about "momentum" that you see on TV.
One of my go to political shows
An insightful look into the what is happening in the Republican Party. It frames a good narrative about what is at play, thoughts of the people and what are the central pieces to decisions and strategy for the party and conservatives. I as progressive I think it gives me a rational balanced view of where we are able to stake out common ground.
Wish they podcasted more often
But when they do, it is very in depth analysis
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