Poll Hub

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, the team at the Pew Research Center released new numbers on voting access in the United States. We pick up the conversation and discuss the changing perspectives of Democrats and Republicans, fraud, and so much more. 

Then, the Census population numbers are out! Has the U.S. population been accurately counted? How will the count impact our nation’s politics? We share our analysis.

And, Lee turns 70! Do Americans consider 70 to be young, middle-aged, or old? We have the numbers!

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy. 

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, The Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index stalled for three months with the same overall score. But, now there’s been a change, and it’s one for the better. We discuss the indicators driving the increased optimism in the nation.

Then, congrats, President Joe Biden! You’ve marked your first 100 days in office. Are Americans singing your praise? We have our latest Marist Poll numbers to assess President Biden’s performance compared with his predecessors.

Then, does anyone have spring fever? You don’t want to miss Lee’s fun fact this week!

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy.

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, Kwelina Thompson, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History at Cornell University, joins the team to talk about her article for the Roper Center blog, “Women and Public Opinion Polling.” What was it really like to be a female pollster in the 1940s and 1950s? Kwelina has the answer.

Then, how can people participate in a Marist Poll? It’s a question we get asked a lot. The answer: it’s random. We explain.

And, this week Barbara has a fun fact about Earth Day! (Uh oh, Lee’s not going to be happy about this one.)

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy.  

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, Joe Biden is becoming an increasingly popular president, implementing popular legislative proposals. Will his American Jobs Plan follow suit? We dig into the details and the proposed methods of this far-reaching initiative.

And, many Americans, according to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll, support the 2021 Equality Act. There is also bipartisan agreement that state laws which curtail the rights of transgender people should not be enacted. But, what about when it comes to student athletes on the playing field? We have the details.

Plus, Lee has a new “fun fact!”

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy.  

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, which academic grade levels are at greatest risk of suffering from the long-term effects of pandemic-induced remote learning? You may be surprised. Scott and Donya Bommer Professor of Economics at Stanford University Caroline Hoxby joins the team to discuss education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoxby also explains her latest research on “advanced cognitive skill deserts,” in the United States. Take a listen!

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy. 

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, President Joe Biden has a lot to be happy about in the latest NPR/Marist Poll, but there is one glaring warning sign. We discuss.

But first, what is the mood of the nation? At first glance, it might seem the same as it has been. That’s why we’re going below the topline in this month’s Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index. (Spoiler alert: there may be some signs of improvement on the economy.)

And, Lee has another fun fact, and it’s a “sweet one.”

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy. 

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, two mass shootings occurred in the United States within one week of each other. Consensus exists among Americans – they want the nation’s gun laws reformed. So, why has Congress failed to act?

Then, the allegations keep on coming. We discuss the latest poll numbers on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s spate of controversies. Can this one-time political heavyweight survive? We discuss. 

And, Lee has another fun fact!

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy.

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, we discuss the situation at the southern border. Every president since Ronald Reagan has faced challenges with immigration, will President Joe Biden be different? Is immigration reform more likely to be passed in pieces than in one comprehensive piece of legislation? We discuss.

Then, are Americans conflating unity with bipartisanship? We take a look at a new Pew Research Center Survey on President Biden’s ability to unify the country.

And, Lee has another fun fact, this time related to Women’s History! And, the research is compliments of our College 2 Career interns. You don’t want to miss it. 

And, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy.

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, we dive into the data from the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/ Marist Poll. Are Americans onboard with President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package? Do they approve of how he is doing his job? What are their views of the job performances of congressional Democrats and Republicans, and where does public opinion stand on coronavirus one year later? We break down the numbers. 

Then, Lulu Garcia- Navarro, host of  Weekend Edition Sunday and one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First, joins us to discuss, “the moment,” Americans realized the COVID-19 pandemic was about to change everything. That’s on this week’s episode of Poll Hub. 

And, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy. 

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, the mood of America remains cautiously optimistic. But, what’s driving Americans’ outlook. We break down the latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index. 

Then, the economy and COVID-19 have been the focus in the United States and rightfully so. But, there’s another important aspect of the Presidency – foreign policy. We analyze public opinion surrounding President Joe Biden’s handling of the issue.

Plus, Lee has another fun fact! That’s on this week’s episode of Poll Hub.

And, don’t forget to check out our series of free, short online courses. It’s called The Marist Poll Academy.

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.