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Unfiltered, uncompromising, unexpected—The Focus Group is a look into what the average voter thinks about politics, policy, and current events. Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, has conducted hundreds of hours of focus groups all across the country. She and a series of special guests will take you behind the glass to hear what real focus group participants have to say. https://www.thebulwark.com/podcast/focus-group/

Podcast episodes

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Nikki Haley's (New) Time for Choosing (with Tim Alberta)

2024/02/24

Nikki Haley goes YOLO as she faces a loss in her home state, but her years-long tortured Trump two-step has caught up to her.

Life's Too Short for Trump (with Jonathan V. Last)

2024/02/17

We hear from two-time Trump voters who've had enough of him.

Congress: The Dumbest It's Ever Been (with Joe Perticone)

2024/02/10

This Congress may be one of the least effective ever, and the GOP doesn't care.

Nevada: State of Confusion (with Jon Ralston)

2024/02/03

Nevada's primary has already started, and Trump hasn't received a single vote.

No One's Looking Out for You (with Brian Stelter)

2024/01/27

Some Trump voters say Fox News has gone woke.

New Hampshire Weirdos for Nikki? (with Tim Miller)

2024/01/20

NH primary alum Tim Miller on the GOP voters you won't find anywhere else.

It's Not That Hard to Win Iowa (with J. Ann Selzer)

2024/01/13

Donald Trump's efforts in Iowa are MUCH better organized in 2024 than in 2016.

January 6: If They Had Just Told the Truth (with Rep. Adam Kinzinger)

2024/01/06

A flashback to focus groups right after Jan 6, and how that day could play in '24.

Nikki's Narrow Path (with Whit Ayres)

2023/12/16

Haley's path to the GOP nomination is so narrow, it's debatable whether it exists.

Unreliable Narrators (with Jonathan V. Last)

2023/12/09

Voters are feeling really bad about the economy.

Quarter-Life Crises (with Peter Hamby)

2023/12/02

How Gen-Z voters are thinking about politics these days.

Our Better Angels (with Judy Woodruff)

2023/11/23

Judy Woodruff joins to discuss a divided America.

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4.9 out of 5

1724 reviews

Bentleyk9 2024/02/23

The ONLY podcast like this

Incredibly insightful (and also incredibly frustrating at times)! It’s a must listen if you ever want to try to understand what’s going on in this cou...

Bayan Joonam 2024/02/24

Not enough focus group

When I read the title and description of this show I was excited - after listening to dozens of episodes I’m very disappointed by this show. I was h...

kfloob 2024/02/23

Sarah Longwell is a National Treasure

Ms. Longwell’s potent mind and voice will be instrumental in the defeat of Donald Trump and MAGA extremism.

My girl Zelda 2024/02/22

Love the focus group!

This is a podcast that lets us look into the minds of our fellow Americans. Good on Sarah for creating it. She is a master at her craft, and trying to...

Ndhorse 2024/02/22

Feel the Pulse

I love this one to get what people are thinking, direct from the source.

Mike Kenig 2024/02/19

The MUST listen to podcast!

Sarah Longwell does something so few are willing to do! LISTEN! Sarah takes the time to listen to us, the people! If you are only going to listen to ...

oliveoil3300 2024/02/18

Commercials

I am a Bulwark member because I hate commercials. Why am I hearing commercials in this podcast?

THF Seattle 2024/02/03

Brilliant conversation on Nevada

Jon ralston is so knowledgeable and the two time Trump voters are indeed not stupid, just extremely tribal and egotistical. Let’s hope there are enoug...

The Quata Couple 2024/02/02

Deep dive into what voters are thinking.

Love to catch up and hear what voters are thinking. Much of it still shocks me. ESPECIALLY views towards voting for a wmn POTUS. This insight is both...

Aimer2 2024/02/01

Team Sarah!

This podcast is so informative regarding what voters are really thinking. Fair warning: You may not always like what they have to say.

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