Beyond MAGA: How Trump Supporters Really Vote
Beyond MAGA: How Trump Supporters Really Vote  
Podcast: The Democracy Group
Published On: Mon Feb 09 2026
Description: In this episode, Jesse Nguyen of the Democracy Group speaks with Paul Oshinski, research manager at More in Common, about their extensive study titled 'Beyond MAGA.' The study, which included over 18,000 survey responses and 13 focus groups, aimed to understand the nuances within the Trump voter base. They discuss the segmentation of Trump voters into four distinct groups, their attitudes towards Trump’s policies, and their views on key issues like immigration and democracy. The episode also touches upon the surprising demographic diversity within Trump's coalition and the role of economic concerns in shaping voter preferences. Lastly, upcoming webinar details are provided for those interested in a deeper dive into the study's findings.00:00 Introduction 00:49 Research Manager's Role and Survey Details02:11 Inspiration and Process Behind the Study03:27 Segmentation of Trump Voters04:50 Reluctant Right and Immigration Views09:06 Diversity in Trump's Coalition14:37 Views on DEI and Critical Race Theory17:36 Concluding Thoughts and Webinar InformationTo learn more about each of the featured podcasts, visit the Shows page at democracygroup.org/shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.