In this episode, Ryan discusses the current political landscape as it pertains to the upcoming 2026 midterms, focusing on polling data and its implications for both the Republican and Democratic parties. He highlights the challenges Republicans face in key states and the shifting voter registration dynamics. Additionally, Ryan addresses changes to the U.S. citizenship test, advocating for a more rigorous assessment of potential citizens. And ends with an Ask Me Anything segment, where he answers listener questions about immigration and polling. It's a Numbers Game is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.

In this episode, Ryan discusses the current political landscape as it pertains to the upcoming 2026 midterms, focusing on polling data and its implications for both the Republican and Democratic parties. He highlights the challenges Republicans face in key states and the shifting voter registration dynamics. Additionally, Ryan addresses changes to the U.S. citizenship test, advocating for a more rigorous assessment of potential citizens. And ends with an Ask Me Anything segment, where he answers listener questions about immigration and polling. It's a Numbers Game is part of the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday &amp; Thursday.

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Dive into the world of data with Ryan Girdusky, an acclaimed American political commentator and writer, on "It&rsquo;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!
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In this episode, Ryan discusses the current political landscape as it pertains to the upcoming 2026 midterms, focusing on polling data and its implications for both the Republican and Democratic parties. He highlights the challenges Republicans face in key states and the shifting voter registration dynamics.

It's a  Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Polling for the 2026 Midterms

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Welcome to a Numbers Game with Ryan Grodowski

A Personal Connection to 9/11

Setting the Stage for a Powerful Story

The Morning of September 11th

The Plane Hits and the Initial Response

Escaping the Tower

The Aftermath and Reunion

The Long Road to Processing

Remembering the Victims and Reflecting on the

Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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 smoke fill her floor to learning that the stairwells appeared blocked. Port Authority employees Frank De Martini and Pablo Ortiz eventually helped clear an escape route, allowing Linda and her coworkers to begin the long journey down the tower. Linda says she would not be alive without them.

After making it out of the World Trade Center complex, Linda recalls seeing police officers and firefighters running, turning around and seeing the enormous cloud from the collapsing South Tower, and realizing she couldn't outrun it. She grabbed onto a fire truck and thought she was going to die.

Linda also describes the mysterious NYPD officer who found her in the darkness and debris, the emotional phone call that finally let her family know she was alive, and the trauma and survivor's guilt that followed in the months and years after September 11.

Twenty-five years later, Linda shares her story so a new generation can understand not only the horror of September 11, but also the courage, sacrifice, and humanity of the people who helped one another that day.

Never forget.

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&mdash;from feeling the building shift beneath her and seeing smoke fill her floor to learning that the stairwells appeared blocked. Port Authority employees Frank De Martini and Pablo Ortiz eventually helped clear an escape route, allowing Linda and her coworkers to begin the long journey down the tower. Linda says she would not be alive without them.
After making it out of the World Trade Center complex, Linda recalls seeing police officers and firefighters running, turning around and seeing the enormous cloud from the collapsing South Tower, and realizing she couldn't outrun it. She grabbed onto a fire truck and thought she was going to die.
Linda also describes the mysterious NYPD officer who found her in the darkness and debris, the emotional phone call that finally let her family know she was alive, and the trauma and survivor's guilt that followed in the months and years after September 11.
Twenty-five years later, Linda shares her story so a new generation can understand not only the horror of September 11, but also the courage, sacrifice, and humanity of the people who helped one another that day.
Never forget.

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.

It's a Numbers Game: “I Thought I Was Going to Die”: A 9/11 Survivor Tells Her Story

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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-class voters, and whether pollsters are once again struggling to accurately measure the electorate.

They also dig into Black voter turnout, why Democrats are increasingly focused on electability, the limitations facing far-left candidates outside major cities, and what the latest numbers could mean for Republicans trying to hold the House and Senate in November.

Could a small polling error in states like Texas, Ohio, Iowa or Maine determine control of Congress? And are the warning signs from the Rust Belt pointing toward a much different 2026 midterm election than the national polls suggest?

Ryan and Zach break down the numbers—and what both parties should be watching as November approaches.

On this episode of It&rsquo;s a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky is joined by <a href="https://votehub.com/">VoteHub</a> 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-class voters, and whether pollsters are once again struggling to accurately measure the electorate.
They also dig into Black voter turnout, why Democrats are increasingly focused on electability, the limitations facing far-left candidates outside major cities, and what the latest numbers could mean for Republicans trying to hold the House and Senate in November.
Could a small polling error in states like Texas, Ohio, Iowa or Maine determine control of Congress? And are the warning signs from the Rust Belt pointing toward a much different 2026 midterm election than the national polls suggest?
Ryan and Zach break down the numbers&mdash;and what both parties should be watching as November approaches.

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?

It's a Numbers Game: The Polling Error That Could Decide the 2026 Midterms

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Welcome to A Numbers Game

Dinner with Democratic Consultants

Polling Misconceptions and Trump's

The Jewish Vote and Rubio Speculation

VP Speculation and Insufferable Democrats

New York City News Roundup

Immigration Decline Under Trump

Ted Cruz's Presidential Bid

New York State and National Polls

Ask Me Anything: 9/11 Memories

Georgia Politics and Voter Trends

Georgia's Shifting Political Landscape

The Impact of Demographic Changes in Georgia

Trump's Role in Shaping Georgia's Election

The Importance of Rural Votes

College Football and Political Advertising

More 9/11 Stories and Polling Insights

Polling Accuracy and Early Voting

Wrapping Up and Call to Action

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 trips to Iowa, outreach surrounding a potential 2028 campaign, and Cruz’s increasingly public criticism of Vice President JD Vance. Ryan examines Cruz’s potential strategy, his effort to position himself as an alternative to Vance, and why he’s skeptical that Cruz has learned the right lessons from his 2016 presidential campaign.

But first, Ryan shares some fascinating inside information from a private dinner with Democratic political consultants. They discuss internal polling ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a massive 2024 Democratic ad campaign against Donald Trump that may have actually helped Trump, the changing Jewish vote, and why some Democrats are already preparing for the possibility of Marco Rubio running for president.

Ryan also weighs in on New York City’s move to restrict AI in classrooms, the city’s plans to bring eighth graders to the 9/11 Memorial, new immigration numbers under President Trump, and the latest polling from Iowa and New York. He also looks ahead to Kamala Harris and the 2028 Democratic primary and explains why organized labor could become increasingly important as artificial intelligence transforms the American workforce.

Plus, in Ask Me Anything, Ryan shares deeply personal memories of New York City in the days after September 11, 2001, including his mother’s experience at the World Trade Center and what he remembers about the missing-person posters, uncertainty, fear, and grief that followed the attacks.

Ryan Girdusky has fresh political intel &mdash; and the 2028 Republican presidential race may already be heating up.
On this episode of It&rsquo;s a Numbers Game, Ryan breaks down signs that Sen. Ted Cruz is positioning himself for another run for president, including repeated trips to Iowa, outreach surrounding a potential 2028 campaign, and Cruz&rsquo;s increasingly public criticism of Vice President JD Vance. Ryan examines Cruz&rsquo;s potential strategy, his effort to position himself as an alternative to Vance, and why he&rsquo;s skeptical that Cruz has learned the right lessons from his 2016 presidential campaign.
But first, Ryan shares some fascinating inside information from a private dinner with Democratic political consultants. They discuss internal polling ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a massive 2024 Democratic ad campaign against Donald Trump that may have actually helped Trump, the changing Jewish vote, and why some Democrats are already preparing for the possibility of Marco Rubio running for president.
Ryan also weighs in on New York City&rsquo;s move to restrict AI in classrooms, the city&rsquo;s plans to bring eighth graders to the 9/11 Memorial, new immigration numbers under President Trump, and the latest polling from Iowa and New York. He also looks ahead to Kamala Harris and the 2028 Democratic primary and explains why organized labor could become increasingly important as artificial intelligence transforms the American workforce.
Plus, in Ask Me Anything, Ryan shares deeply personal memories of New York City in the days after September 11, 2001, including his mother&rsquo;s experience at the World Trade Center and what he remembers about the missing-person posters, uncertainty, fear, and grief that followed the attacks.

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 trips to Iowa, outreach surrounding a potential 2028 campaign, and Cruz’s increasingly public criticism of Vice President JD Vance. Ryan examines Cruz’s potential strategy, his effort to position himself as an alternative to Vance, and why he’s skeptical that Cruz has learned the right lessons from his 2016 presidential campaign.

It's a Numbers Game: Is Ted Cruz Running for President in 2028? The Signs Are Adding Up

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It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Polling for the 2026 Midterms

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