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Phew! Are we tired? From President Joe Biden’s job performance, to the economy, to COVID-19, and summer vacations, our new national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll delves into Americans’ attitudes. We discuss. Then, Americans remain cautious in the June Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index . Where is there the most optimism? We’ll tell you. And, Lee’s takes a bite out of his latest fun fac...

It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month in much of the U.S. with the post-COVID return of the big annual parades in NYC and San Francisco. Seems like a good time to look back at how quickly Americans’ opinions moved on a key issue to the community -- same-sex marriage. Pollsters didn’t even ask about it until the mid-90s and two decades later, it was the law of the land. But does that mean similar acceptance will...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , it is here – ranked-choice voting in New York City! As Democrats citywide cast their ballot for their party’s nominee for mayor, what could be the impact of ranked-choice voting? According to our new WNBC/Telemundo 47/POLITICO/Marist Poll, Eric Adams is ahead as likely Democratic primary voters’ first choice. How does that play out as the elimination rounds pro...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of the Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative (PRRI) at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, joins the team to discuss where the nation stands in terms of the COVID-19 vaccination rate, whether or not we have turned a corner in the fight against the virus, and where we go from here. Then, the team welcomes Steve Thomma, Executi...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , one year after the Marist Poll introduced its America Now: National Outlook Index , what are Americans’ perceptions of daily life as society opens up in an increasingly post-pandemic era? We discuss. And, Pew Research Center has new numbers out on climate change. With younger Americans driving the movement, what are the policy implications? Is there any consens...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Senior Writer and Analyst at CNN (and a good friend) Harry Enten joins the team to talk about President Joe Biden’s job approval rating during his first months in office. The political environment has changed over the last few months, but Biden’s approval rating has not. What’s the deal? Harry weighs in.  Then, Harry sticks around for this week’s fun fact. And,...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , what are Americans’ perceptions about race relations in the United States? Has their outlook changed? Do Americans approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the issue, and do they think future generations will be able to bridge the racial divide? We analyze the results of the latest national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. Then, the NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist P...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Senior Political Editor at NBC News, Mark Murray, joins the team. The topic: a new NBC News poll about social media. Turns out, many Americans use social media and agree that it can be divisive. Which groups believe that social media divides us the most? We dig into the details. Then, we take a look at a recent Pew Research Center poll about mainstream media. W...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the team at the Pew Research Center released new numbers on voting access in the United States. We pick up the conversation and discuss the changing perspectives of Democrats and Republicans, fraud, and so much more.  Then, the Census population numbers are out! Has the U.S. population been accurately counted? How will the count impact our nation’s politics? We...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , The Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index stalled for three months with the same overall score. But,  now there’s been a change, and it’s one for the better. We discuss the indicators driving the increased optimism in the nation. Then, congrats, President Joe Biden! You’ve marked your first 100 days in office. Are Americans singing your praise? We hav...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Kwelina Thompson, Ph. D. candidate in the Department of History at Cornell University, joins the team to talk about her article for the Roper Center blog, “Women and Public Opinion Polling.” What was it really like to be a female pollster in the 1940s and 1950s? Kwelina has the answer. Then, how can people participate in a Marist Poll? It’s a question we get as...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Joe Biden is becoming an increasingly popular president, implementing popular legislative proposals. Will his American Jobs Plan follow suit? We dig into the details and the proposed methods of this far-reaching initiative. And, many Americans, according to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll, support the 2021 Equality Act. There is also bipartisan agreemen...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , which academic grade levels are at greatest risk of suffering from the long-term effects of pandemic-induced remote learning? You may be surprised. Scott and Donya Bommer Professor of Economics at Stanford University Caroline Hoxby joins the team to discuss education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoxby also explains her latest research on “advanced cognitive sk...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , President Joe Biden has a lot to be happy about in the latest NPR/Marist Poll, but there is one glaring warning sign. We discuss. But first, what is the mood of the nation? At first glance, it might seem the same as it has been. That’s why we’re going below the topline in this month’s Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index . (Spoiler alert: there may b...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , two mass shootings occurred in the United States within one week of each other. Consensus exists among Americans – they want the nation’s gun laws reformed. So, why has Congress failed to act? Then, the allegations keep on coming. We discuss the latest poll numbers on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s spate of controversies. Can this one-time political heavyweight surviv...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we discuss the situation at the southern border. Every president since Ronald Reagan has faced challenges with immigration, will President Joe Biden be different? Is immigration reform more likely to be passed in pieces than in one comprehensive piece of legislation? We discuss. Then, are Americans conflating unity with bipartisanship? We take a look at a new P...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we dive into the data from the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/ Marist Poll. Are Americans onboard with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package? Do they approve of how he is doing his job? What are their views of the job performances of congressional Democrats and Republicans, and where does public opinion stand on coronavirus one year later? We break...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the mood of America remains cautiously optimistic. But, what’s driving Americans’ outlook. We break down the latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index.  Then, the economy and COVID-19 have been the focus in the United States and rightfully so. But, there’s another important aspect of the Presidency – foreign policy. We analyze public opinion surrou...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Governor Andrew Cuomo faces criticism about his management of the state’s nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, he faces allegations of sexual harassment. What do New Yorkers think of Cuomo’s handling of the nursing homes? Where does his job approval rating stan d, and is he well-positioned to run for a fourth term? We discuss. Then, President Joe Bi...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , former President Donald Trump has been acquitted of impeachment charges. What does that mean for the future of the GOP? Will Trump remain the party’s standard bearer, or will Republicans map out a new course? We discuss. Then, new CDC guidelines are out regarding the opening of public schools. We dig into the data and discuss the political ramifications. And, d...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we discuss the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump as the nation continues to grapple with the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where does public opinion stand on the impeachment of the president? Will it influence the outcome? We pick up that topic. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic. Has the nation turned the corner? Are Americans willin...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , President Joe Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion C OVID-19 stimulus package. Are Americans onboard? We break down the plan and public support. But first , we kick off Poll Hub with a look at The Marist Poll’s inaugural job approval rating of President Biden. Where does he stand in the eyes of the public ? Do the numbers indicate that he can make good on his pro...

On this week’s episode of our podcast, Poll Hub , the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. We discuss the constitutionality of the action with Frank O. Bowman, III, Floyd R. Gibson Missouri Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law and author of High Crimes and Misdemeanors: A History of Impeachment for the Age of Trump . Is impeaching a president after h...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , President Joe Biden assumes office during the most tenuous of times. What are his policy priorities, and what are the chances, in our divided society, that he will be able to make headway during his f irst 100 d ays in office? We discuss public opinion on some of the day’s most pressing issues. Plus, a look at our most recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll on Bid...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , David Lightman, Chief Congressional Correspondent for McClatchy, joins the team. He provides an inside look at life on Capitol Hill following last week’s violent insurrection. And, the second impeachment of Donald Trump. What does it mean for the nation and the incoming Biden Administration? Plus, Lightman discusses the power players and dynamics on Capitol Hil...