Americans have mixed feelings about the country’s future, especially when it comes to politics and the economy. Many expect political divisions to deepen by 2050, and they tend to view the past more favorably than the present. Views on the future vary widely along party lines, with Republicans and Democrats expressing different levels of optimism about what lies ahead.

Watch this 39-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz leads a discussion with everyday Americans about the country’s future and whether the next generation will be better or worse off.