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Farrah Bostic @farrahbostic.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'm starting outreach to potential guests for @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social going into the fall and would love to know:
* Who do you think I should interview?
* What topics would you like me to explore?
* What do you wish you knew more about?
@ me or email me! [email protected]

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Aug 18

Great being on the @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social with you, @farrahbostic.bsky.social!

Farrah Bostic @farrahbostic.bsky.social · Aug 18

August is kicking my ass, but the latest ep of @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social is out, feat Michael D. Cohen, PhD, author of Modern Political Campaigns. We talk about how tech, speed & money intersect to create more professionalization of campaigns & more! Listen:
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Reposted by Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic

Farrah Bostic @farrahbostic.bsky.social · Aug 18

August is kicking my ass, but the latest ep of @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social is out, feat Michael D. Cohen, PhD, author of Modern Political Campaigns. We talk about how tech, speed & money intersect to create more professionalization of campaigns & more! Listen:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Jul 28

Some reflections (and then a little meander) on the latest episode of Cross Tabs, featuring @gelliottmorris.com on the latest edition of our newsletter: www.crosstabspodcast.com/p/representa...

Representative Democracy is an Interface

Some reflections on my conversation with G. Elliott Morris, all while reading a book literally called Oligarchy.

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Jul 27

Do you like direct links to actual episodes? Here's the link to our latest, featuring Strength in Numbers author/founder @gelliottmorris.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Strength in Numbers with G. Elliott Morris

Podcast Episode · Cross Tabs · 07/25/2025 · 1h 1m

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Jul 25

All supplement recommendations will be supported by data ;)

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Jul 25

Coming up in the feed, my latest interview with @gelliottmorris.com about his latest poll from Strength in Numbers, and his vision for pollster-led poll-based journalism. Subscribe to the show here to get it in your feed: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Cross Tabs: People • Data • Power
Episode 17, "Strength in Numbers" featuring G. Elliott Morris
Listen Now
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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Jun 26

“You can’t vote your way to democracy.”

In this episode of Cross Tabs, @anatosaurus.bsky.social explains why mobilization—not persuasion—is what wins, and why too much message testing is just expensive copy editing.

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#Messaging #Organizing #CampaignStrategy

Say What You're For, with Anat Shenker-Osorio

Podcast Episode · Cross Tabs · 06/26/2025 · 1h 16m

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Jun 18

New episode featuring @aedwardslevy.bsky.social talking about the importance of designing for - and looking for - nuance in survey data.

Subscribe at www.crosstabspodcast.com for updates on new episodes and more.

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · May 8

Latest episode is available on your podcast players!
Featuring @farisyakob.com talking about whatever this economy is now.
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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · May 1

Patrick Ruffini's research identifies a crucial evolution in consumer psychology: today's customers remain loyal to brands they perceive as "fighting for" and "delivering for" them, not just "caring about" them. For businesses, this distinction matters tremendously. Learn more: buff.ly/g3Zj7pK

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 30

Unpredictability is destroying business playbooks faster than any recession could. Unlike recessions with predictable consumer patterns, wildly shifting policy changes are paralyzing strategic planning.
Farrah's latest Substack post discusses why a recession would be better: buff.ly/7G3n1jR

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 29

Patrick Ruffini spotted something that most analysts completely missed in the 2024 election: a massive consumer realignment that defied every major forecast. Smart business leaders should take note: market segments are blurring in ways that create blind spots in consumer research. buff.ly/g3Zj7pK

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 24

Educational background is now one of the strongest forces shaping American politics. In the latest Cross Tabs, Farrah talks with Patrick Ruffini about how working-class voters across all races are shifting toward populist candidates: buff.ly/ol81rWB

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 22

"These people are making policy decisions." Civic tech expert Dan Hon highlights how tech professionals with government system access aren't just implementing tools, they're making consequential policy choices without proper oversight: buff.ly/zN90gZm

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 17

What happens when tech execs try to “fix” government without understanding how it works? On the latest Cross Tabs, Farrah talks with civic tech expert Dan Hon about Elon Musk’s DOGE, Silicon Valley's flawed approach to public services, and why "efficiency" isn't always effective: buff.ly/zN90gZm

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 15

What truly drives consumer behavior? Lauren Goldstein reveals it's not rational cost-benefit calculations but symbolic attachments. Successful brands are those who create emotional connections and align with consumer values rather than focusing solely on product utility: buff.ly/AIQDcmO

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 14

Change Research's Lauren Goldstein recruits fresh participants for every poll using targeted digital ads and direct text invitations, connecting with traditionally underrepresented groups without payment incentives—an important note for leaders gathering business intelligence: buff.ly/3DRZf4j

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 11

Change Research's lead pollster Lauren Goldstein is challenging research norms by focusing on the WHY behind opinions. Her approach incorporates open-ended questions that reveal motivations, interpretations, and personal stakes—making research not just accurate but actionable: buff.ly/BVNtPLE

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 9

Most Americans support abortion access, even some who identify as "pro-life." Why don’t polls always show that? On our new episode of Cross Tabs, Change Research’s Lauren Goldstein, PhD breaks down how open-ended questions, fresh samples, and nonpartisan framing reveal deeper values: buff.ly/XK7A8fR

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 7

If you're already a fan of Cross Tabs Podcast, you know the audio version is packed with smart conversations and sharp takes. But if you're only listening, you're missing part of the experience. Every episode is also on YouTube — same guests, same insights. Check out the archive: buff.ly/GTMtoZK

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 4

Ever feel like politicians use polls as a smokescreen to dodge real action? Farrah's latest Cross Tabs post reveals how leaders cherry-pick data to fit their narratives, dismissing the public's true sentiments. She argues that this tactic erodes trust and stalls meaningful progress:

People don't know what they want...

Until you show it to them. So show it to them.

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Apr 3

“Create a brain trust and bring everybody into one strategy.” In this clip from Cross Tabs, Rachel Bitecofer calls out fragmented comms in Dem orgs and reminds us that message discipline & reaching new audiences is key for any org, from campaigns to corporations: buff.ly/2ES7aag

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Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Mar 27

Behind every viral trend is an invisible architecture of influence. Online misinormation expert Renee DiResta highlights how audiences often consume content without understanding the economic incentives driving influencers and algorithms in this clip from Cross Tabs Podcast: buff.ly/BQ5meq2

Cross Tabs Podcast with Farrah Bostic @crosstabspodcast.com · Mar 25

The line between advertising and propaganda has never been more blurred. Renee DiResta calls out the contradiction in how platforms position themselves: selling targeting capabilities to advertisers while simultaneously denying their role as persuasion engines: buff.ly/C9oC2jV