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://relaywithkyla.substack.com/p/ai-euphoria-will-kill-your-brand
• https://abacusdata.ca/canadians-split-on-ai-data-centres-as-cost-concerns-and-local-opposition-emerge/

Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

• https://www.economist.com

Random Sample Links:

• https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/about-us/newsroom/gen-z-resentment-toward-ai-grows-as-adoption-stagnates-and-workplace-fears-mount
• https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54567-how-strong-is-uk-support-for-rejoining-the-european-union

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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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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/

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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

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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.tiktok.com/@kinji.qc/video/7528783343312276742
• https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/young-proud-online-quebecs-newest-sovereigntists-hope-to-revive-an-aging-movement/article_2dc14e86-998d-5e2e-96bf-2675cd56a0c8.html
• https://qc125.com/20260301-leg-ind.htm
• https://qc125.com/20260419-leg-ind.htm

Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

• https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/an-astronauts-guide-to-life-on-earth/9780345812704.html

Random Sample Links:

• https://substack.com/@natesilver/note/c-251637583
• https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2026/

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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://x.com/edels0n/status/2044080758164472058
• https://sproutsocial.com/insights/short-form-video/
• https://yougov.com/en-gb/articles/54298-how-short-form-video-on-social-media-is-impacting-tv-viewership-in-2026
• https://research.mountain.com/insights/audience-deep-dive-generation-z/
• https://bradstulberg.substack.com/p/a-new-study-shows-short-form-video
• https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/toxic-politics-and-tiktok-engagement-in-the-2024-u-s-election/
• https://www.pollara.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/RoganPodcast-MediaRelease.pdf

Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

• https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm

Random Sample Links:

• https://navigatorresearch.org/one-in-five-trump-2024-voters-regret-their-vote/
• https://relaywithkyla.substack.com/p/ai-euphoria-will-kill-your-brand

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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://researchco.ca/2026/04/02/climate-change/
• https://reclimate.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Re.Climate-Public-Opinion-Summary-2025-Report.pdf
• https://researchco.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tables_Environment_CAN_02Apr2026.pdf
• https://cleanenergycanada.org/poll-two-thirds-of-canadians-favour-developing-clean-energy-over-fossil-fuels-while-85-wish-to-maintain-or-increase-federal-climate-action/

Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

• Take a break from politics!

Random Sample Links:

• https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/2/pgaf017/8016017?login=false

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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:

• The Potential of Left Populism
• Pollara

Guest "Go-To" Data Source:

• Kyla Scanlon's newsletter

Random Sample Links:

• Premiers’ Performance
• Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker

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