Tom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 6. He discussed recent polling around the federal government shutdown, recent special election results and what to watch for as we near the 2026 midterms.
Listen to “This Morning With Aaron Keck” for a longstanding regular segment featuring Tome Jensen called “What We’re Thinking,” looking at recent survey numbers and discussing what they tell us about American public opinion – election-related and otherwise.
On Air Today features interviews and conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community — including local elected leaders, educators, business owners, and anyone else with their finger on the pulse of the greater Chapel Hill community.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe:
Related Stories
‹
![]()
The Election Is Near: Keep Calm And Cast Your BallotCare about this election? Ignore the polls and get out the vote.
![]()
PPP: Dems Up In NC Early Voting, But It Ain't OverMore Democrats take advantage of early voting than Republicans - so the Democratic candidates' lead isn't too indicative.
![]()
Election Day Is Nigh, And We Still Don't Like AnybodyElection season is almost over. Thank goodness.
![]()
2014: Gains For Dems In NC?PPP director Tom Jensen says Democrats could pick up enough NCGA seats to end the GOP's veto-proof majority.
![]()
NC GOP Unpopular - But Are They In Danger?Public Policy Polling director Tom Jensen says the GOP isn't likely to lose control of the NCGA in 2014.
![]()
The Morning News: 'Hello, Dolly!' at PlayMakers, Animal Cruelty Charges in Siler CityIn today's news: PlayMakers Repertory Company's Summer Youth Conservatory celebrates its 20th year with the musical "Hello, Dolly!"
Trump’s Fixation on Voting Has Had Mixed Results. He Still Has Ways to Affect November’s ElectionsPresident Donald Trump has tried many ways to tighten his grip on U.S. elections, from signing executive orders to pushing restrictive legislation in Congress.
![]()
What We're Thinking: Democrats Reclaiming the NC House?This week, Tom and Aaron discuss new numbers that suggest a 13-point swing toward Democrats in 2026 versus 2024.
What’s in the Voting Bill That Republicans Are Pushing to the Senate FloorLegislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in November.
![]()
On Air Today: Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen On Government Shutdown and MoreTom Jensen, the director of Public Policy Polling, spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 6. He discussed recent polling around the federal government shutdown, recent special election results and what to watch for as we near the 2026 midterms.
›
