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 podcasts, or subscribe at youtube.com/@stillcountingpodcast (http://youtube.com/@stillcountingpodcast)
What this show covers
DemocratsmidtermsSenate racespollingelectionsdata analysis2028 electionDemocratic primaryelection forecastsMinnesota politicsOhio politicsMaine Senate raceMidterm pollingAlaska politicsAI safety
What listeners will find here
A first look at the 2028 Democratic field, plus a surprise Senate warning sign
The episode checks the latest FLIPR forecasts for the House and Senate, then digs into a closer-than-expected Senate race in Minnesota. From there, Galen, Clare, and Nate launch a 2028 Democratic primary draft featuring names like AOC and Gavin Newsom.
Competitive Senate races, with a close look at Maine’s warning signs for Democrats
This episode examines fresh midterm polling in key congressional contests, with Democrats still holding an overall edge. The conversation zeroes in on Maine, Ohio, and Alaska to test what specific numbers and narratives may actually signal about each race.
A skeptical look at whether strong Democratic polling will hold
Midterms polling points to a strong Democratic showing, but this episode asks how much confidence those numbers really deserve. Galen, Clare, and Nate examine where the data could be wrong, how likely polling errors are, and the strongest arguments for both trusting and doubting the apparent blue-wave story.
New polling, AI anxiety, and what could matter by November
This episode looks at two live political questions: whether Democrats are entering the midterms from a position of unusual strength, and how AI is starting to shape political debate. Nate, Clare, and Galen focus on what polling says about both the race ahead and public concern over AI safety.
Competitive Senate races, GOP strategy, and Trump’s standing in one midterm snapshot
The episode focuses on the most competitive Senate races heading into the midterms and what they could signal for the balance of power. It also looks at the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention, Trump’s support inside the Republican coalition, and how the political mood has shifted over the past year.
