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On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , pro-Trump insurgents invaded the U.S. Capitol Building to thwart the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election. How cou ld this unthinkable event happen? Do Americans agree with the actions of the rioters, and what is the challenge for the nation ? We di s cuss. Then, it was the biggest story of the week prior to the violence at the Capitol. Democrats Rap...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , from the pandemic to the presidential election and everything in between... Americans are feeling the toll of 2020. Our team analyzes new G allup poll data on Americans’ mental health. Then, so many historic events shook the nation in 2020. Which do Americans consider to be the most impactful, and are they optimistic about 2021? We break down our latest nationa...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we’re at it again. We’ve just released new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll results, and there’s a lot to unpack. We dig deep into the numbers an d analyze Americans’ perceptions of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition to the White House, the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election, the coronavirus, and yes, even whether or not President Donald Trump should...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , a consensus exists among Americans that a second COVID-19 stimulus bill is needed, but will this l ame d uck Congress pass the required legisla tion? We discuss . Then, do Americans feel their lives have returned to a pre-coronavirus normalcy? The answer may surprise you. Find out more in this week’s episode of our podcast, Poll Hub And, don’t forget to check o...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , The Marist Poll has just released its November America Now: National Outlook Index , and the mood of the nation i s more wary. Which indicators have shifted the overall index? We discuss . Then, we always hear about the horse race, but what about questions like have you ever been in jail ? Sound far-fetched? Believe it or not, poll questions like that were once...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , President-elect Jo e Biden has ambitious plans for his first 100 days in office. Can he get it done? We discuss. Then, our new Marist Poll data shows that more than one in three Americans plan to gather on Thanksgiving with the same number of peopl e as last year. This data comes as cases of coronavirus spike across the country. Where does public opinion stand...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the composition of the U.S. government literally hangs in the balance with two U.S. Senate race runoffs in Georgia serving as arbiters. As time elapses from Election Day to January, what are the challenges for both parties? We discuss . Then, Pfizer’s announcement of a potentially effective vaccine for COVID-19 certainly gained a lot of attention. But, will Ame...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Election Day has turned into Election Week. We assess where the count stands and tackle the criticism about this year’s pre-election polls. Is the criticism warranted, or is it to o soon to judge? We have our take. And, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy . About Poll Hub Poll Hub goes behind t...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Election Day is just five days away, and we have new NBC News/Marist Polls of two of the most competitive swing state races around! Where does the contest stand in Florida and North Carolina? We've got the numbers. Then, Ron Brownstein, Senior Political Analyst for CNN and Senior Editor for The Atlantic , joins the team. Brownstein offers his insights into the...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , with less than two weeks to go until Election Day, Americans are offering an interesting perspective on the state of the nation. How do they feel about their financial picture, their health and well-being, their community, and society and government? We dig into the latest America Now: National Outlook Index. Then, all eyes are on the race for the White House,...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we ’ re discussing the results of our latest national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll . With less than three weeks until Election Day, where does the presidential contest stand? Can anything change its trajectory ? Do Americans consider the Trump Presidency to be a success or failure? We break it down. And, it’s time for a change of pace! Jane McManus, Director of...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we dive into this wild week in the news. First, we take a look at the polls post Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. Pollsters can barely get the polls out fast enough before a new piece of news is revealed. How are Americans responding to Trump’s diagnosis? Then, we take a look at Biden’s lead as new polls come out in reaction to the first presidential debate. How did...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we assess the presidential contest in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania . What’s different from 2016? Where is Biden’s weakness? We examine the latest NBC News/Marist Poll s . Then, we go behind the “what” and look at the “why.” The Marist Poll conducts qualitative focus groups. Our latest venture: a discussion with persuadable vo...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg less than two months before the presidential election set into motion a political battle royal. Where does public opinion stand? We tell you. Then, Patrick Murray, Director of the Polling Institute at Monmouth University, discusses Monmouth’s battleground state survey of Georgia and how his team is ensuri...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , our just-released national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll is very telling in terms of the presidential contest. With which groups does former Vice President Joe Biden draw his greatest support? Where are his weaknesses? We’ve got that and more. Plus, we discuss everything from election security to a coronavirus vaccine. That’s on this week’s Poll Hub . And, d on’...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we’re digging down deep below the toplines and analyzing our new NBC News/Marist Polls of Florida and Pennsylvania. Which key demographics have experienced the most movement, and do those changes benefit President Donald Trump or Joe Biden in this year’s election? We tell you. Then, Gallup has new numbers out on the proportion of Americans who are working from...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the week welcomed a flood of post-convention polls. We dissect the findings and the various methodologies used. Plus, now that we have the numbers, we share our final word on the issue of a post-convention bounce . Then, we’re moving onto the presidential debates. Did we mention the NPR/ PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll will play a humble part in the process? We explai...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the DNC and RNC have wrapped their conv entions. Will they have any impact on public opinion? We share our analysis. Then, enthusiasm for this year’s presidential election is up. We discuss why. Plus, our friends at the Pew Research Center released new numbers on social media censorship. Is it a question of social media or the media in general? We pick up that...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the Democrats wrapped up a powerful convention filled with political and celebrity heavyweights. Will it translate in the polls? We look at what history tells us and assess whether and why this year could be different. Plus, the United States Postal Service has taken center stage this election season. We discuss the concerns about mail-in voting and why the iss...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 11 points nationally among registered voters. What does Trump need to do to close the gap? Is his base of support still strong? And, how do the candidates fare on the issues driving the contest ? We break down our new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll results. Oh, yeah, we’re also talking about Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris as his VP...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Americans are apprehensive about the state of the nation. We break down the latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index and discuss the indicators driving the mood of Americans. Then, it’s back to school season. But, school districts across the nation are still assessing different models to adapt to this pandemic era. What do parents want? We dig int...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the general election cycle is in full swing. And, we’re taking on two of the most watched states in the presidential contest – Arizona and North Carolina. Our expert team breaks down the latest NBC News/Marist Poll s of these two states. Is Biden or Trump ahead? Whose supporters are strongest in their support? And , which candidate is preferred by those who dis...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the team shares the findings of a new NBC News/Marist Poll study which debunks the commonly held claim that weighting 2016 battleground state polls by education would have improved their accuracy. The Poll Hub team explains how an analysis of the 2019 gubernatorial race in Kentucky offers clues into what went wrong and what can be don e about it during the 2020...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Pallavi Gogoi, Chief Business Editor for NPR, joins the team. The topic: whether the U.S. economy is on the path to recovery. Her expertise sheds light on the unique relationship between Americans’ perceptions of health and the economy. Then, we pick up the topic of education. Should schools reopen in September? It’s a debate which consumes the headlines. We lo...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , CNN’s Harry Enten sheds light on the 2020 presidential election. Enten analyzes where Joe Biden’ s poll numbers stand at this time and compares them to those of previous presidential candidates. It’s always a good time when Enten visits the podcast. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled on the TCPA. What does their decision about robocalls mean for pollsters ? We tell...