Poll Hub

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, where do Americans stand on the issue of voting rights? We look at the latest polls and break down the latest developments in this highly charged, partisan issue.

And, President Joe Biden has been in office for nearly six months. What propelled him to office? The team takes a look at a new report out of the Pew Research Center.

Plus, it’s time to take the field, or the court, or the pitch. Sports are at the heart of this week’s fun fact. 

About Poll Hub    

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, the Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.   

This week, Eric Adams was projected to be the winner of the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor (and most likely the Big Apple’s next mayor). Adams’ victory  may be a road map for Democrats on the national stage on how to balance the debate over police reform. We discuss Adams’ victory and his uncertain path to the nomination.

Then, what’s next in the fight against COVID-19? President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of Americans vaccinated against the virus fell short. With a large proportion of Americans hesitant to get the shot, will the nation ever reach that milestone? We pick up that discussion.

And, it’s a controversial blast from the past! Hear Lee’s “fun fact” on this week’s Poll Hub. (Guess we were in a New York City kind of mood.)

About Poll Hub    

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, the Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves. 

Phew! Are we tired? From President Joe Biden’s job performance, to the economy, to COVID-19, and summer vacations, our new national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll delves into Americans’ attitudes. We discuss.

Then, Americans remain cautious in the June Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index. Where is there the most optimism? We’ll tell you.

And, Lee’s takes a bite out of his latest fun fact. (Hint!) Happy July 4th!

About Poll Hub 

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, the Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.

It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month in much of the U.S. with the post-COVID return of the big annual parades in NYC and San Francisco. Seems like a good time to look back at how quickly Americans’ opinions moved on a key issue to the community -- same-sex marriage. Pollsters didn’t even ask about it until the mid-90s and two decades later, it was the law of the land. But does that mean similar acceptance will come at a similar trajectory on other concerns to the queer community such as trans rights?

And, Infrastructure Week is back! Well, not exactly, but the Senate seems closer than it’s been in at least a decade to cobbling together a bipartisan bill to rebuild some of America’s allegedly crumbling infrastructure. What do Americans think about the various proposals being discussed?

Then, we end with a Fun Fact near and dear to Lee’s heart: the NY Yankees. A question from the distant past raises some tough questions this year….

About Poll Hub    

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, the Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.   

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, it is here – ranked-choice voting in New York City! As Democrats citywide cast their ballot for their party’s nominee for mayor, what could be the impact of ranked-choice voting? According to our new WNBC/Telemundo 47/POLITICO/Marist Poll, Eric Adams is ahead as likely Democratic primary voters’ first choice. How does that play out as the elimination rounds progress? We discuss that, as well as the polling complexity surrounding the contest. 

Then, Father’s Day is Sunday, and Lee’s fun fact is all about honoring dad!

About Poll Hub

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, The Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of the Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative (PRRI) at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, joins the team to discuss where the nation stands in terms of the COVID-19 vaccination rate, whether or not we have turned a corner in the fight against the virus, and where we go from here.

Then, the team welcomes Steve Thomma, Executive Director of the White House Correspondents’ Association, to join in on this week’s fun fact. Hot dog!

Happy 200th episode!

About Poll Hub    

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, The Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, one year after the Marist Poll introduced its America Now: National Outlook Index, what are Americans’ perceptions of daily life as society opens up in an increasingly post-pandemic era? We discuss.

And, Pew Research Center has new numbers out on climate change. With younger Americans driving the movement, what are the policy implications? Is there any consensus among the generations? We take up that topic.

Plus, Lee’s fun fact is, well, a bit of a shocker. We’ll let him explain on this week’s episode of Poll Hub.

About Poll Hub    

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, The Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, Senior Writer and Analyst at CNN (and a good friend) Harry Enten joins the team to talk about President Joe Biden’s job approval rating during his first months in office. The political environment has changed over the last few months, but Biden’s approval rating has not. What’s the deal? Harry weighs in. 

Then, Harry sticks around for this week’s fun fact. And, we’re going to the dogs! How spoiled is your dog? We take a look at a Gallup/CNN/USA Today poll from 1996 which asks about different things people do for their dogs. Don’t miss it!

About Poll Hub    

Poll Hub  goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub  is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, The Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, what are Americans’ perceptions about race relations in the United States? Has their outlook changed? Do Americans approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the issue, and do they think future generations will be able to bridge the racial divide? We analyze the results of the latest national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll.

Then, the NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll also released new numbers on the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast crew dives deep into the numbers to explain the latest figures on vaccinated Americans and what those numbers mean in light of the CDC’s recently announced, relaxed mask-wearing guidelines for vaccinated Americans.

And, turn off your television because Lee has another fun fact! Wait, do you even have a TV? You don’t want to miss this one.

About Poll Hub   

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, The Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.   

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, Senior Political Editor at NBC News, Mark Murray, joins the team. The topic: a new NBC News poll about social media. Turns out, many Americans use social media and agree that it can be divisive. Which groups believe that social media divides us the most? We dig into the details.

Then, we take a look at a recent Pew Research Center poll about mainstream media. What’s that?! Spoiler alert, there’s consensus about which media outlets are mainstream, even if they don’t watch them.

Then, Lee has another fun fact, or not so fun fact…. We’ll let him decide!

About  Poll Hub  

Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean. Poll Hub is produced by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, home of America’s leading independent college public opinion poll, The Marist Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), and Jay DeDapper (Director of Innovation at the Marist Poll) dig deep to give you a look at the inner workings of polls and what they tell us about our world, our country, and ourselves.