John Zogby

Two weeks before Election Day, we’ll discuss daily tracking and note an unusual lack of polling movement in multiple battleground races, with shifts often within the margin of error. Let’s compare this “frozen” environment to prior cycles that saw noticeable swings, but also talk about the nature of turnout models, which can vary by pollster assumptions and weighting. It’s still not a...

With just 22 days left until election day, John and Jeremy Zogby break down the latest battleground polling and state of the race in this special edition of Real Polling in Real Time. Using Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach’s famous victory cigar as a metaphor, John and Jeremy analyze whether Democrats are positioned to take back control of Congress—or if late-stage “October Surprises&#8221...

As the election enters October, can Democrats hold their momentum, or will an unexpected event flip key battleground races? In this episode of Real Polling in Real Time, veteran pollster John Zogby and Jeremy Zogby break down historical “October Surprises” and analyze the latest battleground Senate and gubernatorial polling. They explore key campaign dynamics, including Republican cand...

In this special September 21st edition of Real Polling in Real Time, we examine why national media predictions and betting markets claiming a “blue wave” midterm sweep might be getting ahead of themselves. Despite low approval ratings for the administration and record-breaking gas prices—with California averages exceeding $8/gallon and diesel approaching $7—our fresh polling shows the...

With roughly 40 days to go until the midterms, prediction markets favor a Democratic sweep—but fresh data from the latest Zogby poll suggests the race is tightening. Today, we’ll break down the numbers from over 1,000 likely voters, analyzing why a simple Democratic victory is far from guaranteed.   We’ll cover: The Shrinking Generic Ballot: How a 9-point Democratic lead narrowed to 6...

On this special September 11th edition marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, John and Jeremy Zogby reflect on the heroes and long-term impacts of that tragic day before diving into the high-stakes political environment shaping the 2026 midterm elections. From record-breaking $4.22/gallon gas prices and rising 3.4% inflation to the escalating war in Iran, the Zogbys analyze how broken promises are...

Today we have some real polling in real time and are going where no other pollsters are going. We wanted to find out just how powerful the Democratic Socialists and MAGA are vs the establishment wings of both parties…and the data is fascinating. Today we’ll share the latest numbers and ask the question: “Who would you NEVER vote for?” We’ll analyze independent voter s...

At this point in Trump’s 2nd term, is time to ask if this a failed Presidency? Every way he turns on the conflict in Iran there is no good option or exit. Combine that with runaway inflation, lack of consumer confidence and a $40 Trillion national debt, and the polls are reflecting voters’ discontent. What Trump is talking about are things that the average American does not care about such a...

In this special edition of Real Polling in Real Time, John and Jeremy Zogby break down exclusive polling that puts ideological extremes and establishment favorites head-to-head ahead of upcoming election cycles. Moving past standard party-line questions, the discussion explores how voters actually react when forced to choose between Democratic Socialist and MAGA Republican vision—and why tradition...

In this edition of Real Polling in Real Time, John Zogby and Jeremy Zogby break down brand-new, exclusive national polling data. The latest numbers reveal a notable shift in public sentiment, with President Trump’s approval rating dropping to a low of 38% overall and major slippage occurring across critical issues like the war in Iran, affordability, foreign policy, and crime. John and Jeremy anal...

Today we’ll dive into the newest national polling to examine President Trump’s approval ratings, the shifting political landscape, and the Senate races that could determine control of Congress. Most recent polling averages show the President at just 38% approval across the last 12 surveys—an all-time low for his presidency. On the issue of the war in Iran, approval drops further to just 27%, under...

With 100 days until the midterms, let’s look at the issues facing both parties, which provide challenges for each of the parties. President Trump’s approval is around 40%, his Iran war handling is 29%, and his economy/affordability ratings are about 30–31%, alongside expanding regional conflict threatening the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Polling shows Democrats leading the generic cong...

In this episode, John and Jeremy Zogby explore the intense political schisms rocking America today. From debates within the Democratic Party to existential threats posed by far-left and far-right ideologies, they unpack how hyper-partisanship threatens democracy and what Americans believe about the country’s unity moving forward. Read a transcript of this episode > John Zogby Strategies ·...

In this episode of Real Polling in Real Time, John and Jeremy Zogby discuss key election issues, political polling trends, and the polarized state of US national unity. They analyze recent voter sentiment, generational polling insights, and the impact of global geopolitical hotspots including the Middle East. Get detailed political analysis and real-time polling insights to understand what shapes...

In this edition of Real Polling in Real Time, John and Jeremy Zogby dive into the pressing political and geopolitical issues shaping our world today. From the controversial $60 million Ultimate Fighting Challenge extravaganza at the White House to the ongoing uncertainties around an Iran deal, they explore the implications for U.S. domestic politics and global stability. We discuss the deepening p...

In this special edition of Real Polling in Real Time with John and Jeremy Zogby, we dive into the critical political developments shaping America and the world in 2026. From the heated Los Angeles mayoral race and controversial primaries in Maine to the escalating conflict in Iran and its economic impact, we unpack the latest polling insights and expert analysis. Discover why election integrity an...

Join John and Jeremy as they dive into hot topics like the geopolitical climate in the Middle East, the dynamics of voter opinion on America’s national unity, and the dramatic Texas Senate election. This episode provides sharp political analysis and public opinion polling on key election issues and generational polling trends. In today’s lightning round, we cover: The complex geopoliti...

In this episode, John and Jeremy Zogby analyze new political polling data on Trump’s influence, economic worries, and war sentiments shaping the election landscape. Show Notes: John and Jeremy Zogby discuss a new Zogby Strategies poll taken Thursday–Friday amid a week in which Trump showed strong influence over Republicans early (primary defeats of Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy) but saw Congress...

Today on the podcast we have new numbers on the battle for Congress in 2026. This is an important one. Historically the president’s party takes a beating in the midterms and the numbers are shaping to support that narrative. Republicans have lost 30 elections since Trump’s term started and the redistricting moves in Texas have seen other states follow suit with the latest vote in Virginia putting...

Today on the show let’s share results from a fresh nationwide poll of 1,001 likely voters (±3.2) conducted Friday and Saturday, showing President Trump’s approval at 43% and disapproval at 55%, the lowest approval and highest disapproval with notable slippage among Republicans and independents. We’ll also track our data on the public’s support or lack thereof of the war in Iran and the President’s...

In this April 7th episode of Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby, John and Jeremy discuss where things stand politically, arguing that the President has become an “agent of chaos” who cannot also be a source of stability, and noting recent elections decided by small margins as a reminder that votes still matter. We’ll look at several key demographics that helped Trump in the 2024 election a...

In a special edition of Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby – new real-time polling finds the congressional generic ballot essentially tied, with Democrats and Republicans at 46% each, despite falling approval for the president, an unpopular war, and Democrats leading Republicans on 7 of 11 tested issues. Democrats hold decisive double-digit advantages on healthcare (+14), health and wellne...