It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky
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 b…Social links:
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Texas Political Scandals, Primary Chaos & the Gonzalez Affair Fallout
What’s really happening in Texas politics—and what do the numbers tell us? In this explosive episode, Ryan breaks down the data, timelines, and political impact behind one of the most shocking stories in the country: the allegations surrounding Congressman Tony Gonzalez and the tragic death of a s…
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It's a Numbers Game: Oren Cass on Financialization—How Wall Street “Grifts” the Real Economy
On this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan sits down with Oren Cass—chief economist and founder of American Compass—to unpack one of the most important economic debates in America right now: financialization. Cass explains what financialization means in plain English, why the financial sector has bal…
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It's a Numbers Game: Ask Me Anything: Trump Strategy, Immigration, Polling Myths & Ranked Choice Voting
On this special Ask Me Anything episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky dives into listener-submitted questions covering the biggest political, economic, and cultural debates shaping America today. From media narratives around immigration enforcement to the disconnect between economic data and pu…
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Starmer’s Collapse, Farage’s Rise & Labour’s Leadership Crisis
Is UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer running out of time? In this data-driven breakdown, pollster James Johnson of J&L Partners joins Ryan to unpack the numbers shaping Britain’s political future—and the warning signs flashing for Labour. From collapsing approval ratings to rising support for Nigel F…
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Texas Going Blue in 2026: Cornyn’s Poll Slide, Paxton Factor & GOP Turnout Alert
Is Texas actually in play for 2026 — or is the “Texas is turning blue” storyline getting ahead of the data? In this episode of The Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky starts with a look at the left’s escalating race-and-identity rhetoric, breaking down viral clips and why mainstream media outlets keep run…
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Republican Loyalty to Trump—and What It Means for the GOP’s Future
In this episode, Ryan is joined by political analyst and Wake Up to Politics author Gabe Fleisher to break down the hard data behind Republican loyalty to Donald Trump. Drawing on an original analysis of nearly 500 Republicans who have served in Congress since 2017, Fleisher explains which lawmaker…
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind the Texas Election Shock, the GOP’s Warning Signs & What Comes Next
In this episode, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the numbers behind the surprising results of a recent Texas special election and the significant swing toward Democrats that has Republicans on edge. Ryan analyzes what really drove the outcome — from flawed candidate selection and turnout dynamics to mes…
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind GOP Midterm Targets, Ato Cash, and Pro-Israel Political Spending
In this episode, Ryan Girdusky and POLITICO's Jessica Piper break down the financial forces shaping the next election cycle. The conversation focuses on GOP midterm targets and how massive spending from the AI and cryptocurrency sectors is transforming modern political fundraising. They also exami…
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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Florida’s Wildest House Race
In this episode, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the numbers behind the new Melania Trump movie, reviewing its documentary-style approach, soundtrack choices, and where it falls short in offering deeper insight into Melania Trump’s life and public image. He then turns to Florida’s 19th congressional dist…
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It's a Numbers Game: Lee Fang on Donor-Driven Identity Politics, Immigration Failures & the AI Economic Shock
In this wide-ranging conversation, investigative journalist Lee Fang breaks down how wealthy donors shape modern identity politics and why many of today’s most controversial policies are more symbolic than substantive. Fang examines Democratic leadership failures on immigration, arguing the party o…
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