GovExperts Insights is a series that for discussions about public policy and politics and the pratice of both.
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GovExperts Insights is a series that for discussions about public policy and politics and the pratice of both. Additional Links: https://www.facebook.com/GovExperts https://www.linkedin.com/company/govexperts/ https://govexperts.com/
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January 28, 2026
John Vinson | The Evolution of Political Polling
<p>In this episode of GovExperts Insights, host Chris Britton talks with John Vinson, Senior Vice President at Ragnar Research, about how political polling is adapting to new technology, shifting voter behavior, and a fragmented media landscape—and what campaigns, candidates, and citizens should take from the numbers.Vinson draws on nearly a decade of campaign experience and years of polling leadership to explain how research drives modern campaign strategy: building message plans, testing attacks, targeting persuadables, and directing limited resources. He also breaks down a critical distinction in today’s polling environment—how private, client-funded polling differs from public surveys built for headlines.“Accuracy is our currency—Election Day is our report card.” — John VinsonKey InsightsFrom landlines to mobile-first research: Polling now relies heavily on mobile phones, expanding contact windows and requiring new outreach methods to reach representative voters.Fragmented media raises the stakes: Polls must measure not only what voters think, but where they’re getting information as audiences splinter across platforms.Benchmarks vs. brushfires: Early benchmark polls shape message strategy; late-cycle “brushfire” polls test whether ads and field efforts are actually moving voters.Regression testing and message impact: Ragnar uses regression tools to identify which messages shift opinions—so campaigns invest in what moves numbers, not noise.“Don’t trust polling you don’t pay for”: Vinson explains how incentives differ between campaign polling and media polling, and why methodology (live calling, mobile reach, stratification) still matters.Covid’s political aftershocks: The pandemic reshaped issue priorities, fueled school board activism, and shifted party registration patterns in states like Florida and Tennessee.About John VinsonJohn Vinson is Senior Vice President at Ragnar Research, one of the nation’s leading political and corporate polling firms. After nearly a decade working on campaigns nationwide, he moved into polling in 2019—bringing both campaign and research perspectives to survey design, message testing, and strategy.Why It MattersIn a crowded, fast-moving information environment, high-quality polling offers a disciplined read on what voters actually think. Reliable research helps leaders set priorities, refine messages, and avoid costly missteps. And for citizens, understanding polling methods makes it easier to separate meaningful insights from headline noise.Follow GovExperts Insights on LinkedIn or Spotify and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
January 28, 2026
Peter Pomerantsev | Propaganda and How It Shapes Our World
<p>In this episode of GovExperts Insights, host Chris Britton sits down with Peter Pomerantsev—author, documentary producer, and senior fellow at Johns Hopkins University—to examine how propaganda distorts reality during wartime and what it takes to preserve truth when information itself is weaponized.Pomerantsev discusses his work documenting alleged war crimes tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and why even a negotiated peace could leave profound legal and moral questions unresolved. Central to the conversation is The Reckoning Project—an initiative that blends journalism and law to preserve evidence, confront state-sponsored denialism, and ensure facts endure long after the fighting stops.“We need evidence that lasts longer than propaganda.” — Peter PomerantsevKey InsightsIdentity and propaganda are deeply linked: how regimes exploit uncertainty to impose new narratives and identities.Russian propaganda adapts to each audience: different messaging across Europe, the U.S., Africa, and Latin America—yet a consistent core claim that Russia is the victim and the West is to blame.The Reckoning Project bridges journalism and prosecutions: detailed testimonies that support public storytelling and future war-crimes cases—so evidence doesn’t disappear.Ukraine’s identity has strengthened: increased unity and civic cohesion since 2014 and 2022 despite attacks on language, culture, and sovereignty.Child deportations as a totalitarian tactic: separating children from families to break cultural continuity and reshape a nation.Disinformation now enables war crimes: false “pretexts” spread before attacks may become part of future legal accountability efforts.About Peter PomerantsevPeter Pomerantsev is a leading thinker on propaganda, narrative, and political identity. He is the award-winning author of How to Win an Information War and Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, and his work explores how authoritarian systems manipulate truth to evade accountability.Why It MattersWars may end on paper, but accountability rarely does. This conversation explores how modern conflict blurs the line between combat, propaganda, and crime—and why courts, evidence, and legal standards may be among the last institutions capable of anchoring truth when political narratives diverge from reality.Follow GovExperts Insights on Spotify or LinkedIn and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
November 30, 2025
Jessica Melugin: An Exclusive Look Into The World of Antitrust
<p>In this episode, GovExperts Insights host Chris Britton is joined by the Director of The Competitive Enterprise Institute, Jessica Melugin, who is an expert on technology policy, antitrust and competition in digital markets, and the impact of regulatory interventions on innovation and free-market economics.</p><p>Read more about our interview with Jessica Melugin here: <a href="https://govexperts.com/jessica-melugin-an-exclusive-look-into-the-world-of-antitrust/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jessica Melugin: An Exclusive Look Into The World of Antitrust</a></p><p>Read more about The Competitive Enterprise Institute here: <a href="https://cei.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Competitive Enterprise Institute</a></p>
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