Frank Luntz

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

Part Of The Problem Civics 101 The Tucker Carlson Show Capitalisn't Autocracy in America

Episode Appearances

Part Of The Problem · Feb 26, 2026

Thoughts from the State of the Union

“Political analyst whose tweet criticized Trump's inflation messaging as ineffective”

State of the Union Speech AnalysisBorder Security and Immigration PolicyInflation and Cost of Living Crisis

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Civics 101 · Feb 10, 2026

When did immigrants become "illegal?"

“Republican political consultant who advised using 'illegal immigrants' over 'illegals' in 2005 memo, influencing political framing of immigration terminology.”

Immigration Law History (1790-2025)National Origins Quota System (1924-1965)Eugenics and Immigration Policy

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The Tucker Carlson Show · Jan 12, 2026

Tucker’s Brother Buckley Carlson on Dogs, Childhood, Nicotine, Frank Luntz and America’s Future

“Republican pollster and messaging strategist; Buckley worked for him for six years; known for developing political language”

Government and institutional corruptionIntelligence agency influence on American politics and cultureMessaging and narrative control in corporate America

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Capitalisn't · Jan 6, 2026

How To Fix The American Tax System - ft. Ray Madoff

“Political strategist who rebranded 'estate tax' as 'death tax' in 1990 to mobilize opposition to wealth transfer taxation”

Estate Tax Reform and LoopholesTaxable Income vs. Tax RatesWealth Transfer Taxation

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Civics 101 · Dec 30, 2025

Restoring Civility in our Politics (on The Middle)

“Political consultant referenced for developing terminology strategies to frame political issues”

Political Polarization and Civil DiscourseSocial Media Algorithms and Conflict EntrepreneurshipCivics Education Funding and Curriculum

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Autocracy in America · Jul 18, 2025

The Pollster

“Republican pollster and focus group pioneer; instructor at West Point; primary guest discussing 35 years of polling data revealing American institutional distrust”

Democratic Institutional Collapse and Trust DeficitEconomic Anxiety and Wage Stagnation as Political DriversPolarization and Communication Breakdown in Democracy

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Autocracy in America · Jul 11, 2025

The Return

“Pollster featured in upcoming episode to discuss American electorate apathy, partisanship, and trust issues”

Autocratic consolidation of executive power in AmericaOligarchy formation and kleptocracy in Trump administrationErosion of separation of powers and judicial independence

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