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Kyle Kondik

Managing Editor of Sabato''s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, offering political analysis.

Top 5 podcasts with Kyle Kondik

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Dec 4, 2024 • 31min

The Trump Administration’s Plan To Shake-Up The DOJ

Chris Swecker, a former FBI Assistant Director, discusses the urgent need for reforms in the Justice Department, as Trump aims to eliminate perceived corruption. Tomi Lahren shares her fiery commentary on current political events. Meanwhile, Kyle Kondik analyzes the staggering $1.5 billion spent by Kamala Harris's campaign and the Democrats' struggle to resonate in swing states. The conversation highlights the complexities of political strategy, funding, and the pressing issue of maintaining integrity in law enforcement amid ongoing partisan debates.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 38min

One week to go: Early votes, racist jokes, and Bob Woodward

Kyle Kondik, an American elections analyst and managing editor at the University of Virginia, shares insights on early voting trends, revealing that 45 million people have already cast their ballots. He discusses the strategic importance of Puerto Rican voters and how Trump's controversial remarks could impact them. The conversation dives into the desensitization of Trump's supporters and explores how racial issues may influence voter behavior. Additionally, the discussion touches on the challenges Biden faces as he contemplates his future in the election.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 33min

Why is Kamala Harris struggling with minority voters?

Luis Sanchez, a Latino writer and political analyst, shares insights on the shifting Latino vote, highlighting the struggle Kamala Harris faces in winning over Black voters. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, analyzes polling trends and the challenges in predicting voter behavior. They discuss whether Harris's economic initiatives are effective or overly simplistic, and the potential of Trump capitalizing on the Democratic Party's waning support from minority communities.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 47min

Toss Ups and Vanishing Ticket Splitters

Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, discusses how debate performances now influence tight presidential races differently. She argues a small victory in a debate could sway crucial voter opinions. Election analyst Kyle Kondik joins to analyze key House and Senate races, exploring hypothetical scenarios around narrow wins for both Trump and Harris. The conversation digs into voter polarization in swing states and the dynamics of recent campaign strategies, including an ad targeting Independents in Maryland.
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Sep 23, 2023 • 31min

Bunker USA: Swing both ways - The states that will decide the 2024 election

Kyle Kondik, author of 'The Bellwether: Why Ohio Picks the president', discusses the changing landscape of bellwether states in the upcoming 2024 election. Both Trump and Biden will need to win over voters with unfavorable views, who will likely decide the next election. It is important for both candidates to tell a story that defines their battle ground. The podcast sheds light on the dynamics of US elections and the profile of middle voters, emphasizing the importance of socially conservative and economically liberal/moderate voters that were drawn to Trump.