Poll Hub

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, a consensus exists among Americans that a second COVID-19 stimulus bill is needed, but will this lame duck Congress pass the required legislation? We discuss.

Then, do Americans feel their lives have returned to a pre-coronavirus normalcy? The answer may surprise you. Find out more in this week’s episode of our podcast, 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 Marist Poll has just released its November America Now: National Outlook Index, and the mood of the nation is more wary. Which indicators have shifted the overall index? We discuss.

Then, we always hear about the horse race, but what about questions like have you ever been in jail? Sound far-fetched? Believe it or not, poll questions like that were once asked. We speak with Karlyn Bowman, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about her research into how poll questions have evolved over time.

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, President-elect Joe Biden has ambitious plans for his first 100 days in office. Can he get it done? We discuss.

Then, our new Marist Poll data shows that more than one in three Americans plan to gather on Thanksgiving with the same number of people as last year. This data comes as cases of coronavirus spike across the country. Where does public opinion stand on COVID-related restrictions? We break it down.

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 composition of the U.S. government literally hangs in the balance with two U.S. Senate race runoffs in Georgia serving as arbiters. As time elapses from Election Day to January, what are the challenges for both parties? We discuss.

Then, Pfizer’s announcement of a potentially effective vaccine for COVID-19 certainly gained a lot of attention. But, will Americans line up to get the vaccine if approved? We have the numbers.

Plus, the latest in the assessment of the pre-election polls.

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, Election Day has turned into Election Week. We assess where the count stands and tackle the criticism about this year’s pre-election polls. Is the criticism warranted, or is it too soon to judge? We have our take.

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, Election Day is just five days away, and we have new NBC News/Marist Polls of two of the most competitive swing state races around! Where does the contest stand in Florida and North Carolina? We've got the numbers.

Then, Ron Brownstein, Senior Political Analyst for CNN and Senior Editor for The Atlantic, joins the team. Brownstein offers his insights into the coalitions backing President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Is this election likely to rock the political composition of the nation? What will Brownstein be tracking on Election Night? He tells us.

And, check out Poll Hub on Election Night! We’ll be streaming a very special edition live on The Marist Poll Facebook page from 6:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Then, make us your second (or third screen) as the results come in. We’ll be providing our detailed analysis of the Presidential, Senate, and House races on our social media platforms -- MaristPoll on Facebook and @MaristPoll on Twitter. We’ll be taking your questions in real time. https://www.facebook.com/maristpoll/

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, with less than two weeks to go until Election Day, Americans are offering an interesting perspective on the state of the nation. How do they feel about their financial picture, their health and well-being, their community, and society and government? We dig into the latest America Now: National Outlook Index.

Then, all eyes are on the race for the White House, but let’s not forget the power of the U.S. Senate. We discuss the most hotly contested Senate races on the ballot and the possibility of the chamber turning blue.

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’re discussing the results of our latest national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. With less than three weeks until Election Day, where does the presidential contest stand? Can anything change its trajectory? Do Americans consider the Trump Presidency to be a success or failure? We break it down.

And, it’s time for a change of pace! Jane McManus, Director of the Center for Sports Communication at Marist College, joins the team to discuss our new joint venture. The topic: the declining viewership of live sports broadcasts. Spoiler alert: there are different reasons for different demographics.

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 this wild week in the news. First, we take a look at the polls post Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis. Pollsters can barely get the polls out fast enough before a new piece of news is revealed. How are Americans responding to Trump’s diagnosis?

Then, we take a look at Biden’s lead as new polls come out in reaction to the first presidential debate. How did voters feel about the first presidential debate and the vice-presidential debate? Is there anything at this point that can change the trajectory of the election? We discuss 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, we assess the presidential contest in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. What’s different from 2016? Where is Biden’s weakness? We examine the latest NBC News/Marist Polls.

Then, we go behind the “what” and look at the “why.” The Marist Poll conducts qualitative focus groups. Our latest venture: a discussion with persuadable voters in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Marist Poll’s Director of Research and Data Analysis, Mike Conte, shares his observations.

Then, what is Americans’ outlook on the state of the nation? We have the results of our latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index. That’s on this week’s 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.