96. Frank Luntz: The World’s Most Prolific Pollster

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  • 2 September 2024

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Can a pollster be apolitical? What issues are the American people most interested in Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tackling? How can politicians communicate their message most effectively?


Rory and Alastair are joined by pollster and advisor Frank Luntz to answer all these questions and more.


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One response to “96. Frank Luntz: The World’s Most Prolific Pollster”

  1. I saw the transcript of one of his focus groups he did shortly before the election published in the NYT. just after. I wonder if he’ll do a repeat session about mid 2025. It would be most interesting to see how he might have met their expectations. Especially fun would be if Ms. Harris would in the meantime do an interview with Joe Rogan. Or maybe you can get her on Leading…

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