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Adam Carlson

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Oct 2026

Adam Carlson is a political pollster and founding partner of Zenith Research, where he works in political polling and market research. His analysis has been featured in The New York Times and The Economist.

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Oct 2026

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What Adam Carlson has said on podcasts

11 statements

  1. on 2026 election pollingMixedOct 9, 2026· The Bulwark Daily

    Current polling could underestimate Democrats or Republicans equally plausibly.

    “I think there's a good case to be made for polls underestimating Democrats as there is for polls underestimating Republicans.”

    Listen at 1:02:04

    Open the episode · Derek Thompson and Adam Carlson: The Republicans' Strength Is Now Their Weakness
  2. on Midwestern economically distressed votersMixedOct 9, 2026· The Bulwark Daily

    Many economically distressed Midwestern voters may vote Republican or abstain despite anger.

    “my gut says, particularly in the Midwest, right, where there are a lot of folks who are being hammered by tariffs, beef imports, diesel prices. who are just like really just trying to make ends meet and really pissed, but don't like Democrats, but are probably going to end up voting for Republicans or staying home.”

    Listen at 1:05:55

    Open the episode · Derek Thompson and Adam Carlson: The Republicans' Strength Is Now Their Weakness
  3. on Mike Rounds South Dakota Senate racePositiveOct 9, 2026· The Bulwark Daily

    Adam Carlson’s South Dakota poll showed Mike Rounds ahead by six points.

    “It had rounds up by six points”

    Listen at 1:07:15

    Open the episode · Derek Thompson and Adam Carlson: The Republicans' Strength Is Now Their Weakness
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Episodes

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