GD POLITICS

Gaza, Gen Z, And A Gay President

Jul 31, 2025
Lenny Bronner, a Senior data scientist at The Washington Post, joins Galen Druk to tackle pressing listener questions. They discuss public opinion on the Gaza conflict, revealing generational divides in perspectives, especially among younger voters. Insights on whether Americans would elect a gay president spark an engaging debate. The duo also explores the intriguing contrasts in heat-related death statistics between the U.S. and Europe, alongside the shifting political ideologies of young men and their implications for future elections.
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Europe Heat Death Data Discrepancy

  • There is major data discrepancy on heat-related deaths in Europe, ranging between 47,000 and 175,000 annually.
  • Different methodologies in counting and diverse European laws on air conditioning make comparisons complex.
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Youth vs Older Views on Israel

  • Young Americans, especially 18-34, show much lower approval of Israel's military actions in Gaza than older adults.
  • Factors like party affiliation, gender, race, and social media exposure shape these age gaps.
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Shift in American Sympathy on Gaza

  • Sympathy for Palestinians among Americans has increased while sympathy for Israelis decreased since 2023.
  • Progressive Democrats in NYC show strong skepticism of Netanyahu's government and support Palestinian rights.
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