It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky

Has Donald Trump permanently transformed the Republican Party?

On this episode of It's a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky sits down with Senator Jim Banks of Indiana to discuss the rise of working-class conservatism, the future of election integrity legislation, the battle over redistricting, America's economic challenges, and the ongoing effort to reduce dependence on China.

Senator Banks shares pers...

America’s birth rate continues to decline, and the latest CDC data reveals troubling trends across nearly every demographic group. In this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the newest fertility statistics, explores what they mean for America’s future, and examines why population growth is slowing despite major cultural and political shifts.

Ryan also dives into the ...

How are Latino voters shaping the 2026 midterms? What does Ken Paxton’s dominant Texas primary victory reveal about Donald Trump’s influence with Hispanic voters? And why are growing concerns about artificial intelligence dividing policymakers in Washington?

In this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down new polling data on Latino voters, analyzes the political implications of Texas Senate prima...

Are immigrants really responsible for America’s biggest startup success stories? Ryan Girdusky breaks down the numbers behind billion-dollar “unicorn” companies, the debate over merit-based immigration, and what the data actually says about entrepreneurship and economic growth. He dives into where top startup founders come from, how immigration policy impacts innovation, and why this conversation has sparked major...

Can an independent candidate break America’s two-party system? Ryan sits down with Nebraska congressional candidate Austin Ahlman for a wide-ranging discussion on healthcare, Social Security, wealth taxes, corporate power, immigration, and the growing frustration with establishment politics. Austin shares his personal story of growing up in a working-class Nebraska family, explains why he’s running outside the Republica...

Is artificial intelligence moving too fast? In this conversation, Ryan sits down with Amy Kremer of Humans First to tackle one of the biggest questions facing America: who controls AI — the people or Big Tech? The discussion dives into AI regulation, privacy concerns, chatbot risks, data collection, national security, and the growing influence of AI companies on politics and everyday life.

They break down major concerns surro...

Are AI data centers making your electricity bill more expensive? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Axios tech reporter Maria Curie to break down the growing debate surrounding AI infrastructure and the real-world impact of massive data center expansion. They discuss rising energy costs, water consumption concerns, tax subsidies, local community effects, environmental questions, and whether AI growth is moving faster than regulat...

Are AI data centers the future of America — or are taxpayers being asked to fund another massive experiment? In this episode, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the growing controversy surrounding AI infrastructure, Kevin O’Leary’s comments on China and data centers, and why communities across America are pushing back.

Plus, Riverside County Sheriff and California gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco joins the show to discu...

On this episode, Ryan sits down with New York Post columnist Seth Barron to break down New York City’s controversial new budget, the growing pension crisis, teacher union power, and the long-term risks of progressive economic policies.

Barron explains why claims that NYC “eliminated” its deficit may be misleading, how pension payments are being pushed into the future, and why taxpayers across New York could ultima...

On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down shocking new polling showing millions of Americans — including a massive percentage of Democrats — believe recent assassination attempts against President Trump were staged. Ryan examines the rise of conspiracy thinking in American politics, the growing mental health crisis tied ...

On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the shocking demographic trends transforming America’s biggest cities, public schools, and political future. From collapsing Catholic school enrollment and falling birthrates to shrinking public school populations and the growing power of teachers unions, Ryan explains why major cities like New York, Chicago, and Los An...

Reality star-turned-political contender Spencer Pratt shakes up the Los Angeles mayor’s race with a viral debate performance against incumbent Karen Bass and city council challengers. Ryan breaks down what made Pratt’s performance resonate—and whether it could change the race.

Plus: new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention birth data re...

On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the real numbers behind Republicans’ fight to hold the House in 2026 — and why the GOP’s chances may be stronger than the media narrative suggests. From explosive redistricting battles in Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana to key swing districts in Pennsyl...

On this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the growing political fight over artificial intelligence and why voters across party lines are demanding regulation before it’s too late. Ryan unpacks new polling on AI fears, the risks of unchecked biotech and automation, and why Republicans may be missing a major political opening. Plus, he examines the Democratic Party’s growing embrace of far-left candidat...

On this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan breaks down the Supreme Court’s major ruling on Louisiana’s congressional maps and explains how it could reshape the 2026 midterms, the 2028 presidential election, and the future of the Voting Rights Act. Ryan dives into what the decision means for redistricting battles across the South, potential Republican g...

On this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan sits down with bestselling author and political commentator Ann Coulter for a wide-ranging conversation on political violence, media narratives, and the rise of identity politics in America. They discuss the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security scare, the cultural obsession with 1990s nostalgia, the legacy of...

On this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan sits down with Marc Porter Magee, founder of 50CAN, to break down the biggest trends reshaping American education. From declining birth rates and shrinking school enrollment to the rising costs of public education, Marc explains how demographic shifts are creating major challenges for school systems nationwide.

In this emergency episode of The Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the shocking security breach at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after an armed suspect reportedly gained access to the event, triggering panic and raising serious questions about Secret Service protocols and venue security. Ryan examines eyewitness accounts, the alarming ...

On this episode, Ryan is joined by data analyst Zachary Donnini to break down the surprising results of Virginia’s redistricting referendum and what it reveals about the evolving American electorate.

They dive into the key numbers behind turnout disparities, why Republicans overperformed expectations in a low-turnout environment, and how shifts among Asian, Hispanic, and Black voters are reshaping political coalitions. The co...