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Americans’ Steady -- and Deeply Divided -- Views on Abortion Jan 21, 2022

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There have been many legal developments on the abortion issue in the U.S. over the past year, but have long-standing divisions in public opinion changed at all? “This is one topic that just hasn’t moved as much as almost everything else in the ... landscape of polling that we do,” says Lydia Saad, Gallup’s director of U.S. social research.

How Many Employees Will Return to the Office? Jan 13, 2022

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How many people want to continue working remotely -- and why? Will things go back to normal at some point -- and will we be more productive when they do? Gallup CEO Jim Clifton joins the podcast to talk about the number of empty desks in U.S. offices.

The Erosion of Rule of Law and Global Democracies Dec 17, 2021

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Why is the rule of law important for societies? How much did the COVID-19 pandemic affect law and order around the world? Ted Piccone, chief engagement officer at the World Justice Project, joins the podcast to discuss the global state of law and order.

Is Consumer 'Trust' the Right Metric for Media? Dec 09, 2021

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Have the news media's shortcomings cost them the public's confidence? Is there a healthy level of distrust in media that provides for greater accountability? And are Americans more likely to detect misinformation in the media than they are given credit for? Sarah Fioroni, a research consultant at Gallup, joins the podcast to discuss.

Economics and Politics of Inflation Dec 03, 2021

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Inflation in the U.S. is creating financial hardships for nearly half of Americans. What is driving up the cost of goods and services right now -- and how much is it related to supply and demand? Dr. Jonathan Rothwell, Gallup’s principal economist, joins the podcast to untangle these questions and more.

UNICEF on What It’s Like to Be a Child in Today’s World Nov 18, 2021

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What is it like being young today? Are there emerging challenges that are unique to this generation of young people globally? Laurence Chandy, director of the Office of Global Insight and Policy at UNICEF, joins the podcast to discuss The Changing Childhood Project, a partnership with Gallup. Do young people view themselves as global citizens? And how does this play out in their values? Whom do they trust?

How to Help U.S. Students Succeed in Computer Science Nov 11, 2021

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What role do mentors play in sparking and sustaining student interest in computer science as a field of study? And what role can parents take to help students hone computer science skills to secure the jobs of the future, even if they don't have tech industry experience themselves? Victor Reinoso, global director of Amazon Future Engineer, and Stephanie Marken, Gallup's executive director of education research, join the podcast to discuss Amazon's education initiative.

Ian Bremmer: America Needs to Stand for Something More Nov 05, 2021

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Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins the podcast to unpack the findings of Gallup’s latest Rating World Leaders report. What is to come for Germany’s global leadership approval rating now that Angela Merkel is leaving office? And how important is it for the U.S. to be viewed positively by the world? Bremmer opines about the relationship between Beijing and Washington, Big Tech’s role in the future global order and Russia’s struggles with COVID-19.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Bias, Hate Against Asian- Americans Oct 28, 2021

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins the podcast to discuss U.S. perceptions of how Asian Americans are treated as well as the recent end of the war in Afghanistan. The senator from Illinois, Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient shares her perspectives on U.S. military objectives, women in Afghanistan and the future of Iraq.

‘Exporting People’ from Central America to the U.S. Oct 21, 2021

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What drives migrants to come to the U.S. border? What kinds of factors lead people to flee their countries -- and what happens for those who arrive in the U.S.? Carlos Denton, a regional expert on Central America, joins the podcast to discuss the migration crisis, possible solutions to it and the role that remittances play in the global economy.

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