Billionaires. Lest we forgot the ‘Trillionaires’. Terms that were arguably always inherently political but have never felt more so then in the run up to the 2026 U.S. Midterms. As the cost of living continues to erode the lifestyles of many folks at home, it is unsurprising attention has spun its head to what many…
What happens when voters hear promises about cheaper living — but see their government focused elsewhere? Dominic Bowen puts that question to international pollster Alex Tarascio of Cygnal in episode #405 of The International Risk Podcast. Their conversation examines voter frustration, the US #midterm #elections and the gap between political headlines and the choices people…
Alex Tarascio is an international pollster and strategist with expertise in political parties, democratic institutions, and civil society organisations. The Director of Policy and Political Strategy at Cygnal, his career began within conservative grassroots political organisation. He ran campaigns in over 12 U.S. States. Alex later went on to be a Senior Staff Assistant in…
