It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky
Dive into the world of data with Ryan Girdusky, an acclaimed American political commentator and writer, on "It’s a Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky." In each episode, Ryan breaks down the most crucial data on politics, economics, and culture, providing you with the insights you need to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Whether you're a data enthusiast or just looking to understand the numbers behind the headlines, Ryan is your go-to source for in-depth analysis and engaging discussions. Listen to new episodes released every Monday and get the facts that matter - subscribe now and never miss an episode! Join the conversation and follow Ryan for exclusive insights on X.com/RyanGirdusky and Instagram.com/Ryan.James.Girdusky. Listeners of the podcast also receive a free 30-day trial to Ryan’s National Populist Newsletter at natpopnewsletter.com.
Episodes
Is Tucker Carlson losing his influence over the Republican Party? Ryan Girdusky sits down with The New Yorker's Emma Green to expose the explosive Heritage Foundation controversy, the fallout from Tucker Carlson's Nick Fuentes interview, and the growing battle over who will control the conservative movement after Donald Trump.
From Kevin Roberts and the internal turmoil at Heritage to the competing visions of JD Vance, Marco Rubio,...
Is a Democratic wave building ahead of the midterms—or is the polling hiding a much more complicated election?
Ryan Girdusky breaks down the latest Gallup party identification numbers, early voting data and key Senate, governor and House races that could determine control of Congress. He explains where Democratic enthusiasm is surging, where Republicans may be outperforming expectations, and why the political shift isn't happ...
The 2026 midterm elections are just 29 days away—and Ryan Girdusky is looking beyond the polls to the numbers that could actually determine who wins.
On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan breaks down two critical indicators heading into Election Day: campaign spending and voter registration. Republicans are pouring money into key Senate, House, and gubernatorial races, while Democrats are showing surprising momen...
Ryan Girdusky breaks down the political warning signs facing Republicans with just 32 days until the midterm elections.
Ryan examines polling and voter sentiment surrounding President Donald Trump, traditional Republican voters, the economy, inflation, healthcare costs, immigration, artificial intelligence, taxes, Social Security, and the growing appeal of economic populism. He argues that Republicans in traditionally safe red stat...
Ryan Girdusky sits down with Nothing Left author Evan Barker for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterm elections, the battle for the U.S. Senate and the Democrats already positioning themselves for the 2028 presidential race.
Barker discusses Democratic confidence heading into the midterms and examines competitive Senate races in states including Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan and Georgia. The conversation also explores th...
Is a massive Democratic blue wave really coming in the 2026 midterm elections—or are the headlines getting ahead of the data?
Ryan Girdusky breaks down the latest 2026 midterm polling, the congressional map, Senate races, and the first early-voting numbers as Election Day approaches.
Ryan examines predictions of huge Democratic gains and explains why political polarization makes nationwide electoral ...
Ryan Girdusky is joined by Jack Posobiec for a deep dive into one of the most disturbing and controversial true-crime cases of 1970s San Francisco: the Zebra murders.
Ryan and Jack retrace the killing spree that terrorized San Francisco, the victims and survivors, the formation of the Zebra Task Force, the controversial police response known as Operation Zebra, and the informant who ultimately helped investigators identify suspects...
Are Republicans beginning to distance themselves from President Donald Trump as the 2026 midterm elections approach?
On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky, Ryan examines what he sees as a late Republican pivot away from Trump as GOP candidates confront voter concerns ove...
Are Democrats really headed for a massive 2026 midterm election wave, or are the polls overstating the political environment?
Ryan Girdusky sits down with Quantus Insights founder and lead pollster Jason Corley for a deep dive into the latest 2026 electio...
The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, and Ryan Girdusky breaks down the latest polling to examine where Republicans are showing potential bright spots despite Democrats holding a sizable advantage in national generic-ballot polling.
Ryan digs into Senate, gubernatorial and congressional pol...
The 2026 midterms are just weeks away—and Ryan Girdusky says the latest polling contains major warning signs for Republicans.
On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan breaks down new polling on the generic congressional ballot, President Donald Trump’s approval rating, the economy, immigration, and the issues shaping the battle for control of Congress. He also examines the impact of soaring oil and gas prices ...
In this episode of It’s a Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky, Ryan breaks down the massive wave of Republican money pouring into the 2026 midterm elections and what the spending reveals about the races the GOP believes it must win.
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Ryan Girdusky breaks down the biggest moments from the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas and what they reveal about the future of the GOP. Ryan argues that Vance’s convention performance looked increasingly like an introduction to the party’s next leader, while Marco Rubio again indicated he has no plans to run for president in 2028.
But Ryan...
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Kim Phelan shares the deeply personal story of her father, Kenneth Phelan, a New York City firefighter who died responding to the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Kenneth wasn't originally supposed to work that day. He had taken time off months earlier to attend his daughte...
On September 11, 2001, Linda Martin went to work at the World Trade Center expecting an ordinary day. Instead, she found herself trapped high inside the North Tower after American Airlines Flight 11 struck the building.
In this powerful firsthand account, Linda takes Ryan through the morning of 9/11—from feeling the building shift beneath her and seeing...
On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky is joined by VoteHub Head of Data Science Zachary Donnini to break down the polling misses shaking up the 2026 election cycle.
Why did progressive and DSA-aligned candidates dramatically underperform expectations in Wisconsin and Michigan? Ryan and Zach examine the surge in primary turnout, the growing divide between highly educated urban progressives and white working-cla...
Ryan Girdusky has fresh political intel — and the 2028 Republican presidential race may already be heating up.
On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan breaks down signs that Sen. Ted Cruz is positioning himself for another run for president, including repeated...
Jasmine Crockett isn't falling in line behind James Talarico — and Ryan Girdusky explains why that could matter in an increasingly competitive Texas Senate race.
On this episode of It’s a Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky, Ryan breaks down the growing tensions inside both parties in Texas. Crockett is refusing to campaign for Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico after their bitter primary battle, while Republican Sen....
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Andy Harris joins Ryan Girdusky for a wide-ranging conversation about America’s $40 trillion national debt, the future of Social Security and Medicare, the rise of Democratic Socialists, the 2026 midterm elections, and what comes next for the Republican Party after President Trump.
Harris explains why the Freedom Caucus continues to push Republicans to rein in federal spending, discusses the...
Meta has agreed to a massive $17.1 billion settlement over allegations involving child privacy, consumer protection, social media addiction, and the impact of its platforms on young users. Could the agreement fundamentally change Facebook, Instagram—and eventually the entire social media industry?
Ryan Girdusky is joined by John Ehrett, counsel at Lex Politica, to break down the landmark Meta settlement and what it could mean...
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