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Crooked Media 1 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

Each week, Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke dig into the latest in politics and the numbers behind it. They break down what's happening, why, and what might happen next, covering everything from elections to betting markets to AI. The show promises rigorous analysis and a few hot takes, but no spin and no false sense of certainty. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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5: Our First 2028 Democratic Primary Draft! Oct 8, 2026 4840 Galen, Clare, and Nate check the latest FLIPR forecasts for the House and Senate before discussing the closer than expected Senate race in Minnesota. Then it’s time for the first-ever Still Counting Draft! The hosts make their picks for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary, including frontrunners like AOC and Gavin Newsom. They also talk about the reason for doing a draft now and after the mi

4: Are Democrats Losing Maine? Oct 1, 2026 4180 Nate, Galen, and Clare break down the latest midterm polling in some of the most competitive congressional contests and Democrats’ continued edge. In Maine, they discuss the NYT/Siena numbers and what Senator Susan Collins’ lead over Troy Jackson in that poll indicates about the race. In Ohio, they unpack what Republican Senator Jon Husted’s low name recognition means for his unusual matchup agai

3: The Polls Look Fantastic for Democrats. Should We Believe Them? Sep 23, 2026 4010 On today’s episode, Galen, Clare, and Nate take a closer look at the latest midterms polling, where the data could be wrong, the likelihood for errors, and whether the apparent blue-wave story is as convincing as it looks. Then, they stress-test the case for and against the polls, examining both the bull and bear cases for believing the numbers.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts

2: The Midterms Move Toward the Democrats, and is AI about to Break Politics? Sep 17, 2026 3481 On today’s show, Nate, Clare, and Galen dig into new polling suggesting Democrats are in a stronger position than ever heading into the midterms. Then, they turn to the latest issue making its way into the political debate: AI. What do the polls tell us about how Americans really feel about AI safety—and will it matter in November?You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com.

1: Trump vs. The Blue Wave: A Midterm Extravaganza Sep 9, 2026 4258 Nate, Clare, and Galen discuss the most competitive Senate races heading into the midterms, preview the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention, take the temperature on Trump’s support within the Republican coalition, and reflect on how the political mood has changed in the year since Charlie Kirk’s assassination.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast na

We’re Back! What’s Changed in US Politics? Sep 2, 2026 2213 In this preview episode, Nate Silver, Clare Malone, and Galen Druke discuss what they’ve been up to since the end of FiveThirtyEight, why they are turning the mics back on, and how politics and media have changed since they last had a show together. Then, they pick the most important numbers in American politics over the last five years.The first official episode of Still Counting releases Wednes

Introducing Still Counting (Coming September 9th) Aug 24, 2026 116 Each week, Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke dig into the latest in politics and the numbers behind it. They break down what's happening, why, and what might happen next. They'll be covering everything from elections to betting markets to AI. Expect rigorous analysis and a few hot takes, but no spin and no false sense of certainty. New episodes drop every Wednesday wherever you get your po

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