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People. Data. Power.
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I'm starting outreach to potential guests for @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social going into the fall and would love to know:
* Who do you think I should interview?
* What topics would you like me to explore?
* What do you wish you knew more about?
@ me or email me! farrah@crosstabspodcast.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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August is kicking my ass, but the latest ep of @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social is out, feat Michael D. Cohen, PhD, author of Modern Political Campaigns. We talk about how tech, speed & money intersect to create more professionalization of campaigns & more! Listen:
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August 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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August is kicking my ass, but the latest ep of @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social is out, feat Michael D. Cohen, PhD, author of Modern Political Campaigns. We talk about how tech, speed & money intersect to create more professionalization of campaigns & more! Listen:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
August 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Some reflections (and then a little meander) on the latest episode of Cross Tabs, featuring @gelliottmorris.com on the latest edition of our newsletter: www.crosstabspodcast.com/p/representa...
Representative Democracy is an Interface
Some reflections on my conversation with G. Elliott Morris, all while reading a book literally called Oligarchy.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Do you like direct links to actual episodes? Here's the link to our latest, featuring Strength in Numbers author/founder @gelliottmorris.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Strength in Numbers with G. Elliott Morris
Podcast Episode · Cross Tabs · 07/25/2025 · 1h 1m
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July 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Coming up in the feed, my latest interview with @gelliottmorris.com about his latest poll from Strength in Numbers, and his vision for pollster-led poll-based journalism. Subscribe to the show here to get it in your feed: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
July 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“You can’t vote your way to democracy.”

In this episode of Cross Tabs, @anatosaurus.bsky.social explains why mobilization—not persuasion—is what wins, and why too much message testing is just expensive copy editing.

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#Messaging #Organizing #CampaignStrategy
Say What You're For, with Anat Shenker-Osorio
Podcast Episode · Cross Tabs · 06/26/2025 · 1h 16m
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June 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New episode featuring @aedwardslevy.bsky.social talking about the importance of designing for - and looking for - nuance in survey data.

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June 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Latest episode is available on your podcast players!
Featuring @farisyakob.com talking about whatever this economy is now.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Patrick Ruffini's research identifies a crucial evolution in consumer psychology: today's customers remain loyal to brands they perceive as "fighting for" and "delivering for" them, not just "caring about" them. For businesses, this distinction matters tremendously. Learn more: buff.ly/g3Zj7pK
May 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Unpredictability is destroying business playbooks faster than any recession could. Unlike recessions with predictable consumer patterns, wildly shifting policy changes are paralyzing strategic planning.
Farrah's latest Substack post discusses why a recession would be better: buff.ly/7G3n1jR
April 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Patrick Ruffini spotted something that most analysts completely missed in the 2024 election: a massive consumer realignment that defied every major forecast. Smart business leaders should take note: market segments are blurring in ways that create blind spots in consumer research. buff.ly/g3Zj7pK
April 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Educational background is now one of the strongest forces shaping American politics. In the latest Cross Tabs, Farrah talks with Patrick Ruffini about how working-class voters across all races are shifting toward populist candidates: buff.ly/ol81rWB
April 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"These people are making policy decisions." Civic tech expert Dan Hon highlights how tech professionals with government system access aren't just implementing tools, they're making consequential policy choices without proper oversight: buff.ly/zN90gZm
April 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
What happens when tech execs try to “fix” government without understanding how it works? On the latest Cross Tabs, Farrah talks with civic tech expert Dan Hon about Elon Musk’s DOGE, Silicon Valley's flawed approach to public services, and why "efficiency" isn't always effective: buff.ly/zN90gZm
April 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What truly drives consumer behavior? Lauren Goldstein reveals it's not rational cost-benefit calculations but symbolic attachments. Successful brands are those who create emotional connections and align with consumer values rather than focusing solely on product utility: buff.ly/AIQDcmO
April 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Change Research's Lauren Goldstein recruits fresh participants for every poll using targeted digital ads and direct text invitations, connecting with traditionally underrepresented groups without payment incentives—an important note for leaders gathering business intelligence: buff.ly/3DRZf4j
April 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Change Research's lead pollster Lauren Goldstein is challenging research norms by focusing on the WHY behind opinions. Her approach incorporates open-ended questions that reveal motivations, interpretations, and personal stakes—making research not just accurate but actionable: buff.ly/BVNtPLE
April 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Most Americans support abortion access, even some who identify as "pro-life." Why don’t polls always show that? On our new episode of Cross Tabs, Change Research’s Lauren Goldstein, PhD breaks down how open-ended questions, fresh samples, and nonpartisan framing reveal deeper values: buff.ly/XK7A8fR
April 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If you're already a fan of Cross Tabs Podcast, you know the audio version is packed with smart conversations and sharp takes. But if you're only listening, you're missing part of the experience. Every episode is also on YouTube — same guests, same insights. Check out the archive: buff.ly/GTMtoZK
April 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ever feel like politicians use polls as a smokescreen to dodge real action? Farrah's latest Cross Tabs post reveals how leaders cherry-pick data to fit their narratives, dismissing the public's true sentiments. She argues that this tactic erodes trust and stalls meaningful progress:
People don't know what they want...
Until you show it to them. So show it to them.
buff.ly
April 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“Create a brain trust and bring everybody into one strategy.” In this clip from Cross Tabs, Rachel Bitecofer calls out fragmented comms in Dem orgs and reminds us that message discipline & reaching new audiences is key for any org, from campaigns to corporations: buff.ly/2ES7aag
April 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Behind every viral trend is an invisible architecture of influence. Online misinormation expert Renee DiResta highlights how audiences often consume content without understanding the economic incentives driving influencers and algorithms in this clip from Cross Tabs Podcast: buff.ly/BQ5meq2
March 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The line between advertising and propaganda has never been more blurred. Renee DiResta calls out the contradiction in how platforms position themselves: selling targeting capabilities to advertisers while simultaneously denying their role as persuasion engines: buff.ly/C9oC2jV
March 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
What happens when social media conversations misrepresent majority opinion? Renee DiResta tackles the "majority illusion" problem where online discourse can create a distorted picture of public sentiment--which affects every brand and industry. Listen to the full cast to learn more: buff.ly/hqoSS9S
March 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM