There’s a large contrast between how Americans view small business versus big business in Gallup’s annual “confidence in institutions” list. But there is more to Americans’ attitudes toward and expectations of business, research with Bentley University finds. At the local level, businesses are crucial. Gallup’s partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber sheds light on the role business can play in supporting cities and localities across the U.S. This week’s guests include:

• Kristjan Archer, senior communications consultant at Gallup
• Cynthia Clark, Poduska Professor of Governance at Bentley University
• Justin Lall, principal at Gallup
• Sandy Baruah, president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber