
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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Howitzer, chenille, and other words that men or women are more likely to know
Men are more likely to understand words like parsec, boson, and checksum, while women are more likely to know words like tulle, chignon, and whipstitch.
23 Dec 2025Big survey
Trump's job approval falls, the Epstein investigation, Venezuela, and holiday arguments: December 20-22, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Trump's falling job approval, the Epstein investigation, scant support for military action against Venezuela, and political arguments over the holidays
23 Dec 2025Big survey
There is scant American support for military action against Venezuela
Majorities of Americans oppose the U.S. using military force to invade Venezuela and overthrow Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro
23 Dec 2025Big survey
Less than half of MAGA Republicans strongly approve of Trump's handling of the Epstein investigation
The vast majority of Americans want the U.S. government to release all of its files from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
23 Dec 2025Big survey
Donald Trump's job approval falls, reversing recent gains
After two weeks of rising job approval, Donald Trump's net job approval fell this week and is near the lowest approval numbers he has ever received across his two terms
23 Dec 2025Article
Most Americans say Trump's post about Rob Reiner is inappropriate
When shown a screenshot of Trump's post, 72% of Americans say it's inappropriate, and only 17% say it is appropriate.
19 Dec 2025Big survey
Trump's age, a third term, tourist screening, and the economy: December 12-15, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
Concern about Trump's age, little support for a third Trump term, opposition to enhanced screening for tourists, and Americans' different views about the future of the U.S. economy and their personal finances
16 Dec 2025Big survey
Negative views of the economy abound, but many are hopeful for their own finances
While many Americans still hold negative views about the U.S. economy, a declining share are pessimistic about their own finances.
16 Dec 2025Big survey
Few Americans want Donald Trump to attempt to serve a third term
Americans are split on whether Trump is too old to be president, but regardless of his age, very few are in favor of him seeking to serve a third term.
16 Dec 2025Big survey
Trump approval rebounds, housing affordability concerns, drug smuggling, and presidential pardon power: December 5-8, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
Donald Trump's job approval rebounds and majorities of Americans say housing isn't affordable, drug smuggling is a big problem, and Trump gives out too many pardons
09 Dec 2025