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David Montgomery Breaks Down New Favorability Polling | Rhae Barnes on Darkology | Michael Chung on the Hidden Cost of an Oil Crisis
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- Jun 4, 2026
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- 6918
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Summary
Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: David H. Montgomery, Senior Data Journalist at YouGov, joins the show to break down new polling data showing Pope Leo XIV with a +37 net favorability rating, while President Trump sits at -17 and Tucker Carlson at -36. Montgomery examines the underlying data, demographic cross-tabs, and shifting attitudes among independent voters, while exploring how growing international polarization is influencing public trust in institutions and public figures. Rhae Barnes, author of “Darkology: Black Face and the American Way of Entertainment,” discusses the history of blackface in American culture and entertainment. Barnes explores how these portrayals shaped media, culture, and public perceptions, while examining their lasting impact on American society. Michael Chung, Senior Director of Market Intelligence for the Auto Care Association, joins the program to discuss why the next oil crisis may not show up at the gas pump but under the hood of your vehicle. Chung explains supply chain concerns, automotive maintenance challenges, and what drivers should know about keeping their vehicles running in an increasingly complex market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices