Democracy in Action: A Deep Dive into Electoral Politics. As the face of FiveThirtyEight Politics, Galen Druke is privy to the trends and issues that will drive voters to the polls in upcoming elections, as well as what the numbers behind the most up-to-date polling data tell us about the current state of play. In this talk, Druke points to the facts, figures, and exclusive insights from the movers and shakers at the heart of politics and policy as he walks the audience through the intricacies of American electoral politics in a highly engaging and informative session. As Druke breaks down the numbers and leads a deep dive into topics, such as polling; primaries; debates; and redistricting, groups get a clearer picture of who’s in contention to win some of the most important races on the horizon, as well as a better understanding of the potential for future outcomes to reshape our nation.

Adding Context & Commentary to Today’s Headlines. Throughout his career, FiveThirtyEight Politics/ABC News podcast host and reporter Galen Druke has had a front-row seat to many of the defining events in this era of American politics, policy, and society. In his daily work, he has the opportunity to speak in-depth with people from various walks of life, getting to the bottom of what’s really going on behind the scenes in politics in his fascinating conversations with our nation’s leaders, as well as hearing directly from the American public what they think about the current challenges we face. In this talk, he draws from these conversations, and relevant data, to provide a comprehensive overview of the issues that matter most to the American people and are keeping our leaders up at night at such a pivotal moment in time. From politics and policy to social justice and the economy, Druke brings audiences up to speed on the conversations happening around these issues at all levels, and how we’re working to overcome the challenges they present in all facets of life.

The Inner Workings of America’s Political Parties. In an era of unprecedented divisiveness between America’s political parties, Galen Druke, a widely respected voice on politics and a podcast host and reporter for FiveThirtyEight Politics/ABC News, helps audiences understand how and why the political parties operate as they do. In a compelling session, he explains the values, policy priorities, and shifting demographics of both parties, as well as how they arrived at their overall ideologies, and what’s behind some of the most heated conflicts in politics — both between the two parties and within them. Druke’s observations on party dynamics are delivered in an unbiased manner and enable groups to draws their own conclusions on political matters, where they stand on the issues, and the challenges and opportunities for their organizations.

The Changing Tides of Public Opinion: Exploring the Evolving Attitudes of Today's Society. What distinguishes Galen Druke as a reporter is his ability to provide nuanced, down-the-middle analysis of some of the most polarizing issues at the forefront of the collective national conscious. In this talk, he uses the latest polling numbers to support his insights on where public opinion is when it comes to today’s top issues in politics and society, and how these sentiments have evolved over time. The historical context he provides is key to audience members understanding what’s influencing Americans to head to the polls and voting patterns within certain groups. Druke also looks at the benefits and limitations of the scientific method of polling, as well as how experts use the data collected to conceptualize the values of the American public, and how those values permeate into everything we do in business and beyond.

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