
David H. Montgomery is a journalist, programmer, and history podcaster based in Minneapolis. Before joining YouGov as a senior data journalist, he wrote for outlets including CityLab and Minnesota Public Radio.
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This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump's declining job approval, his tariffs, their economic impact, the possibility of a third term, and assessments of inflation and the economy.
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Speaking their mind or listening well? How Americans prefer to make conversation
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