Poll Hub

On this episode of Poll Hub, we dive into our new national poll with NPR and PBS News, examining how Americans are feeling headed into summer. Financial worries are still front and center as Trump's approval rating has hit a record low. Our second segment covers American sentiment on the World Cup. As we host the globe, why do Americans seem not to care, and how do factors like ICE presence and affordability affect Americans' views? And, lastly, we see which of us are right or left-handed and discuss an interesting fact about presidential hands.

On this week’s Poll Hub: In the aftermath of President Trump's State of the Union Address, we’re breaking down the data about how Americans view Trump’s priorities and the rising disapproval of his administration. What’s driving these opinions, and how do they differ across groups? Also on this week's episode: grocery prices. As costs remain top of mind, we explore how Americans are adjusting their shopping habits, spending, and expectations for the economy. maristpoll.com/podcast

On this week's Poll Hub: Just in time for Valentine's Day, does a potential partner's politics factor into your romantic intention? For many singles, it does. From abortion to transgender rights, the position a person holds plays a big role in the modern dating scene. Plus, we explore whether Americans think people are given enough time to grieve and what public opinion says about bereavement leave.

On this week's Poll Hub: Is Minnesota a tipping point for ICE? After two fatal shootings involving federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, we break down the public backlash, shifting polling, and what it could mean for the future of immigration enforcement. Then, we turn to a quieter crisis affecting millions of Americans: sleep deprivation. New polling shows most adults say they need more sleep but aren’t getting it. We explore who’s most affected and why it’s become a growing public health issue.

We look at a major shift in U.S. childhood vaccine policy as the CDC moves away from universal recommendations. While most Americans still support routine vaccines and school requirements, confidence in vaccine schedules and safety varies sharply by political and demographic factors. Then, we examine how Americans observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Admiration for Dr. King is nearly universal, but participation in service and civic activities remains limited, revealing gaps between shared values and civic engagement. And, for our fun fact, we are looking at which recent presidential election would have most surprised the Founding Fathers.

Holiday spending has a big impact on the US economy, so how many gifts people buy isn't just about smiling faces on Christmas morning. Will Americans' blue mood about the economy make things worse? We're also digging deep into our new poll about rising prices and household jitters plus how that's impacting Trump's approval rating. Finally, we share a fun fact from past polling about whether Americans ever give “rain check” gifts during the holidays.