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Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe

Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe

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Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics.

Have you ever wanted to put a deeper lens on how culture is shaping our politics? For instance ... How did crypto bros. become a powerful political force? Why is the “right” considered today’s counter culture? And when exactly did green energy become so lib-coded?

Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put one of these loaded questions under the microscope.

© 2026 Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe
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Episodes
  • Is the term “toxic masculinity” cancelled? ft. Corey Oser
    May 28 2026

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics.

    Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope.

    Host Sources:

    • https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/81-599-x/81-599-x2022002-eng.htm
    • https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/education/article-canada-postsecondary-university-college-men-women-gender-gap/
    • https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1410001701&pickMembers%5B0%5D=1.1&pickMembers%5B1%5D=2.8&cubeTimeFrame.startMonth=04&cubeTimeFrame.startYear=2019&cubeTimeFrame.endMonth=04&cubeTimeFrame.endYear=2026&referencePeriods=20190401%2C20260401
    • https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-men-mental-health-1.5871935
    • https://menshealthfoundation.ca/research/2025-mens-mental-health-research/
    • https://www.ipsos.com/en-ca/most-canadians-feel-achieving-gender-equality-important-them
    • https://changeresearch.substack.com/p/has-this-become-a-gendered-election

    Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

    • https://www.opendemocracy.net/tag/5050/

    Random Sample Links:

    • https://abacusdata.ca/canadian-politics-carney-government-approval-and-liberal-lead-reach-new-highs-as-optimism-about-canada-improves/
    • https://www.chaoticera.news/p/big-on-tiktok-fox-news?utm_source=www.chaoticera.news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=big-on-tiktok-fox-news&_bhlid=c817c000943aa099365933095c883c9771455c3e

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    45 mins
  • Is Alberta separatism more bark than bite? ft. pollster Janet Brown
    May 21 2026

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics.

    Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope.

    Host Sources:

    • https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-separatism-janet-brown-mitch-sylvestre-9.7178496
    • https://www.pollara.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alberta_Spotlight-Apr-2026-media-v2.pdf
    • https://abacusdata.ca/alberta-independence-remains-a-minority-view-most-believe-premier-smith-would-vote-to-separate/
    • https://pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/bye-bye-mon-cowboy
    • https://angusreid.org/alberta-referendum-immigration-danielle-smith-social-services-temporary-residents/

    Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

    • https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/west-of-centre/id1496639620

    Random Sample Links:

    • https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2026/05/07/trust-in-health-and-wellness-influencers/
    • https://angusreid.org/sports-betting-addiction/

    Thank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

    Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

    Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media.

    The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Is Ozempic healthcare’s silver bullet? ft. Dr. Peter Singer
    May 15 2026

    Culture Lab: the marvelous mad science of how the zeitgeist shapes politics.

    Join data scientists and pollsters, Kyla Ronellenfitsch and Gabe De Roche, each week in the Culture Lab as they bring together the numbers, their own insights, and a special guest, to put a loaded question under the microscope.

    Host Sources:

    • https://www.emarketer.com/content/twice-many-us-consumers-now-using-glp-1s
    • https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/strategy/glp-1-trends-and-impact-on-business-models.html
    • https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/glp-1-use-cost-hurdles-axios-ipsos-poll
    • https://thenextbigthink.substack.com/p/what-happens-when-the-want-gets-quiet
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/travel/airlines-weight-loss-drugs.html
    • https://www.adaventures.com/the-glp-1-economy

    Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

    • https://x.com/DanielJDrucker
    • https://x.com/picardonhealth
    • https://x.com/natashaloder

    Random Sample Links:

    • https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/state-of-renting-2026-report
    • https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54707-how-many-americans-think-they-could-beat-donald-trump-in-a-fight

    Thank you for joining us on #CultureLab. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast app.

    Watch episodes of Culture Lab via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

    Culture Lab with Kyla and Gabe was created by Air Quotes Media.

    The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

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    56 mins
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