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On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we provide analysis of new results from The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index. On tap is an assessment of the trajectory of Americans’ attitudes about their health and finances. We also take a look at their opinions about society and government and their local communities. Then, what is party identification, and how has it changed? We explain wh...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , President Donald Trump’s job disapproval rating, according to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll, is at an all-time high with the proportion of those who say they strongly disapprove reaching a new height. What could this mean for this fall’s presidential election? We discuss. Then, we pick up the topic of post-pandemic America. What guidance can the past...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that it is illegal for an employer to fire a person based on his or her sexual orientation. Public opi nion has been trending in this direction for decades. So, what took the Court so long to catch up? We discuss. Then, a recent Gallup Poll highlights a decline in Americans’ sense of national pride. Is it a lack of p...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , America is being rocked by a level of turmoil not seen since the 1960’s. How do Americans’ perceive the condition of the nation? Where do they see the United States heading? We analyze the recent polls on race relations, COVID-19, and the economy. Then, it’s a familiar refrain. President Donald Trump thinks a poll is skewed. Um, not so fast. We take a look at t...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the nation faces heightened racial tensions as demonstrators across the United States make their voices heard following the police-involved death of George Floyd. The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll has brand new numbers out on how Americans perceive the protests, how local police officers are handling them , and how President Donald Trump’s response is impacting...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we introduce the Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index . This simple measure assesses Americans’ views about their finances, health, and vision for the future. The baseline results are out, and we have all the details on this week’s episode. For even more information, head over to our website, maristpoll.marist.edu . Then, science is central to unde...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we provide our in-depth analysis of our new national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. Are Americans concerned about a second coronavirus wave? When do they think daily life will get back to some sense of normal? We have the answers. Then, it’s a highly controversial study out of Stanford University that received much media play and criticism. We share the latest d...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , more Americans are foregoing social distancing to gather in small groups. What’s behind this change in public opinion? Are Americans ready to return to normal and, if so , under what conditions? We take a look at the latest poll numbers. Then, one poll of the Lone Star state recently received a lot of attention and criticism. We tell you why on this week’s epis...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we turn to the U.S. Senate. Is there a viable pathway for the Democrats to regain control of the chamber? Which seats are the most competitive, and what is the potential effect of the top of the ballot on these contests? We’ll tell you. Then, a new phase begins for the Class of 2020... under the most unusual of circumstances. We speak with Mari st College gradu...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves throughout the world. Where do Americans stand on re-opening the U.S. economy? How do the y perceive President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis? Do they think their s tate governor is better skilled at managing the situation? And, w hat has the impact been on the 202 0 presidential contest ? We have the results of...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 is an election year. Our crackerjack team of politicos and pollsters takes a look at the electoral landscape and discusses where the presidential contest stands amid the coronavirus crisis. Is Donald Trump or Joe Biden perceived to have the upper hand in terms of how to handle the pandemic? Are the candidates viewed favorably...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Larry Rosin, President of Edison Research, joins the team. Rosin shares Edison Research’s analysis of the 2020 Democratic primary exit polls. What are the challenges facing presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden? Where does he stand among those all-important independent voters, and which five battleground states are critical come the fall? We discuss all that...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver examined the data surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic with the goal of provid ing context to the number of cases being reported. Our Poll Hub team breaks down the analysis and explains why this research is so important. And, the decennial census is upon us. We discuss challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presents to accurately and fairly...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , President Donald’s Trump’s job approval rating has gone up in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss whether the boost will be long-lasting or a short-lived imp rovement. Plus, we take an in-depth look into the dramatic change in public opinion about the severity of the COVID-19 crisis. And , don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online course...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we break down the latest national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll results on the COVID-19 pandemic. Are Americans concerned about the spread of the virus in their local communities? Do they think the virus is a real threat or being blown out of proportion? From whom do they trust to receive information about the pandemic? We have the answers and look at who is dri...

The nation faces a pandemic. On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , our team digs deep into the existing poll data about COVID-19 and assesses Americans’ opinion s about our nation’s preparedness to deal with this ever - changing crisis. Plus, we assess the political implication s in this election year. And , don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we’re digging deep into the data with The Marist Poll’s Director of Data Management and Technology, Stephanie Calvano. What can we learn from Super Tuesday exit polls? What does that information mean for the next round of Democratic primary states, and why do field dates matter? We have all that and much more on this week’s episode of our podcast, Poll Hub . An...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the nation’s eyes turn to South Carolina where it’s make or break time for many of the Democratic presidential candidates, including Joe Biden. We assess the latest polls of South Carolina voters and share our observations as the contest moves on to Super Tuesday. Oh, yeah! Super Tuesday is the first set of contests where Michael Bloomberg will actually be on t...

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg received the green light and made the Democratic debate stage on Wednesday night. On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we assess Bloomberg’s debate performance and whether or not he punched through as a true force to be reckoned with this election season. And, all eyes are on the Nevada caucuses! What can poll watchers gather from the latest surveys of Sil...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we’re wrapping up New Hampshire! Our team takes a look at how the Democratic primary contest shaped up, what we know about the electorate who voted in it, and what it all means as the candidates head to Nevada and South Carolina. Plus, we left with 27, and we came back (thankfully) with 27! Those twenty-seven Marist College students embarked on the adventure of...

Uh oh, Iowa! Monday night’s Iowa caucuses left journalists, pundits, and pollsters dumbfounded. What went wrong? What impact will this have on the future of the Iowa caucuses? Patrick Murray, Director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, joins the discussion. Murray also addresses the decision to pull the Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom poll hours before the so-called gold standard poll...

After months of anticipation, the Iowa caucuses are just days away. On this week’s episode of our podcast, Poll Hub , we look at the recent polls of Iowa and analyze some disparate results. Plus, the American Association for Public Opinion Research cautions journalists about jumping to poll conclusions following the Iowa caucuses. Was that statement a good idea? Then, we’re on to New Hampshire. Th...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Brett Neely, an editor with NPR’s Washington desk, joins the discussion. Are Americans confident that this November’s elections will be safe and secure? What do they think is the biggest threat to the integrity of the nation’s elections? Neely offers his insight as we discuss the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll on election security. But first, what would a...

It’s feast or famine! A bunch of new Iowa polls have been released, but their results greatly differ. Why, and can we accurately get a sense of where the Iowa contest stands? We pick up those questions on Poll Hub . But, first, Tuesday was the last chance Iowa caucus-goers had to see the candidates on the debate stage. We share our thoughts on the debate and what the debate means leading into the...

On this week’s episode of our podcast, Poll Hub , Nate Cohn, domestic correspondent for The Upshot at The New York Times, joins the team. Few polls have been released since the last Democratic primary debate, and supporters of the lower-tier candidates are in an uproar. We discuss why this poll shortage has occurred and whether the criticism is warranted. Plus, we re-visit the use of public opinio...