It's a Numbers Game: Can an Independent Save Politics? Medicare for All, Taxes & Anti-Corruption Clash

It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Trump's New GOP: Sen. Jim Banks on Working-Class Voters, Election Integrity & China

Has Donald Trump permanently transformed the Republican Party? On this episode of It's a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky sits down with Senator Jim Banks of Indiana to discuss the rise of working-class conservatism, the future of election integrity legislation, the battle over redistricting, America's economic challenges, and the ongoing effort to reduce dependence on China. Senator Banks shares personal stories about his union-worker father, explains why Trump's message resonated with working-class voters long before the political establishment understood it, and discusses how the GOP is evolving into a party focused on everyday Americans rather than political elites. The conversation also covers the SAVE Act, Senate filibuster reform, redistricting battles across the country, inflation, government spending, the national debt, manufacturing jobs, and efforts to bring critical supply chains back to the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: America’s Birth Rate Crisis Deepens, JD Vance 2028 Rumors & Graham Platner Controversy

America’s birth rate continues to decline, and the latest CDC data reveals troubling trends across nearly every demographic group. In this episode of A Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the newest fertility statistics, explores what they mean for America’s future, and examines why population growth is slowing despite major cultural and political shifts. Ryan also dives into the growing controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, analyzing his past comments, military service claims, and escalating political battle with Senator Susan Collins. Plus, Ryan answers audience questions on Hispanic identity and the U.S. Census, immigration, assimilation, and the latest rumors surrounding Vice President JD Vance’s potential 2028 presidential campaign. EMAIL RYAN [ryan@numbersgamepodcast.com] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Texas, Trump’s Latino Support & the AI Battle Ahead

How are Latino voters shaping the 2026 midterms? What does Ken Paxton’s dominant Texas primary victory reveal about Donald Trump’s influence with Hispanic voters? And why are growing concerns about artificial intelligence dividing policymakers in Washington? In this episode of It’s a Numbers Game, Ryan Girdusky breaks down new polling data on Latino voters, analyzes the political implications of Texas Senate primary results, and examines whether Republicans are maintaining the gains they made with Hispanic voters in 2024. Ryan also explores major developments in AI policy, including China’s restrictions on replacing workers with artificial intelligence, growing concerns over advanced AI models, and the debate inside the Trump administration over regulation and national security. Plus, Ryan discusses the legal challenges facing major social media companies, the future of tech regulation, and answers listener questions on topics ranging from congressional districts and census data to libertarian politics, foreign elections, and the future of the Republican Party. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind Immigration, Billion-Dollar Startups, & Ken Paxton's Big Win

Are immigrants really responsible for America’s biggest startup success stories? Ryan Girdusky breaks down the numbers behind billion-dollar “unicorn” companies, the debate over merit-based immigration, and what the data actually says about entrepreneurship and economic growth. He dives into where top startup founders come from, how immigration policy impacts innovation, and why this conversation has sparked major political debate. Plus, Ryan analyzes the Texas Senate race and Ken Paxton’s rise, what Trump’s endorsement means, whether Republicans should be worried in the general election, and the shifting demographics that could reshape Texas politics in the years ahead. EMAIL RYAN [ryan@numbersgamepodcast.com] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Numbers Game: Can an Independent Save Politics? Medicare for All, Taxes & Anti-Corruption Clash

Can an independent candidate break America’s two-party system? Ryan sits down with Nebraska congressional candidate Austin Ahlman for a wide-ranging discussion on healthcare, Social Security, wealth taxes, corporate power, immigration, and the growing frustration with establishment politics. Austin shares his personal story of growing up in a working-class Nebraska family, explains why he’s running outside the Republican and Democratic parties, and outlines his vision for tackling monopolies, lowering costs, and reforming government. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.