Other than tariffs, Donald Trump's signature achievement of his second term has been mass deportations. Masked, badge-less agents have swept across cities and states detaining men, women, and children, shipping most off to detention centers here in the US but plenty of others have been put on planes and flown to countries near and far. There's been plenty of outcry and court action but are a majority of Americans upset? We're looking at what the data says.

Then, we're looking at a really fascinating set of polls from around the world that show how people in other places think about life milestones. When's the best time to get married in Turkey? What about the best age to buy a house in India?

And, we finish with a VERY timely fun fact that has us digging through our closets to find our finest clothes...

Religion has probably always been a part of politics, but, in modern America, it's often linked with how the Civil Rights movement was powered from the pulpit and pews and the conservative "Silent Majority" Evangelical Christian political movement that began in the 80s. There's an assumption that when preachers and other religious figures take public political positions these influence the flock. But, do they? The data suggest otherwise.

Then, we're revisiting the national issue of loneliness to talk about some really interesting data sets that speak to it in very different ways.

Finally, Lee brings it home with a crazy fun fact right out of the Flintstones.

We're diving into the final chapter of one of the most recognizable names in polling: FiveThirtyEight. @GElliottMorris joins us to break down what led to the site's closure and what it all means for people who rely on quality data.

In the meantime, he's launched a Substack, Strength in Numbers, and has been writing about some notable trends, including how voters who are not very engaged with politics have dramatically shifted their attitudes about Donald Trump in just 6 months.

We wrap with a fun fact about political prestige, and whether it's still something people respect. Of course, we kept G. Elliott on for this one.

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Can AI really be your friend? Well, for starters, an AI friendbot will always listen and never argue with you! But there are plenty of worrisome downsides.

Then, as book bans continue to spread throughout cities and states across America, we're talking to two @Marist University librarians about the notion that protecting kids from harmful material doesn't necessarily mean removing books from shelves.

Finally, with the weather getting warmer, we have a fun fact for everyone looking to travel this summer!

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President Trump has wrapped up his second "first" 100 days, and our latest poll shows Americans are largely unimpressed. We even asked people to grade him like a student... a lot of red ink was involved.

Then, rates of anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues among teens have risen dramatically, and many experts are calling it a national crisis. From social media use to post-pandemic adjustment, we take a look at what's really going on with younger generations.

Finally, this week's fun fact brings us back to the youth of... 1939?! You don't want to miss our Student Producers' reactions to this one.

One of our favorite data minds, polling guru Harry Enten from CNN, joins us to break down what the polls really say about President Trump and his policies. Trump's approval ratings have been declining for most of his first 100 days back in office but recently it's gotten much worse. Why? And what, if anything, does it say about the next elections?

Then, we've covered America's trust issues with institutions before, but are we hitting a new low? We're diving into data, new and old, that shows just how far confidence has fallen, and what it means for democracy.

Finally, summer means travel, and for some... turbulence! This week's fun fact is a sky-high stat about air travel that might make you think twice before your next flight.

The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago with the fall of Saigon. For America, it was a bitter end to a conflict that ripped both Vietnam and America apart. So much has changed since, but long-held feelings remain. We're looking at what Americans -- most of whom were not alive or old enough to really remember -- think now.

We're starting with a deep dive into our recent New York State survey in which we found a lot of unhappiness. There's pretty widespread negativity about the state's leadership, direction, economy, and even congestion pricing! We're discussing what it means that one of America's bluest states is so....blue.

And we finish with an Easter treat -- actually two Easter treats and a big disagreement about which is best.

We take a close look at the true role of the executive branch. From the limits outlined in the Constitution to the growing expectations placed on presidents, we explore how much power the Oval Office really holds versus how much the public thinks it should.

As budget cuts hit beloved national parks, we dive into the relationship between federal spending cuts and the public's desire to protect the environment. With record-breaking park attendance and widespread support for funding, are lawmakers listening?

Finally, in this week's fun fact, we discuss what happens when you are suddenly a pro... no training required. The real question is: are you more blackbelt or brushstroke?

Could you go an entire month without the Internet? As technology advances, some argue we've become too dependent on it while others see it as unavoidable.

Then, we shift gears to driving where most people think they are great behind the wheel and rate everyone else as less than stellar. We break down the numbers on road safety and people's attitudes about driving.

Finally, our fun fact takes us back in time to a debate that once divided the nation... freight trucks on highways.

For years, the debate over taxing the wealthy has been a key issue in political debates, but with billionaires now holding key positions in the Trump White House, are public attitudes shifting? We take a look at how Americans feel about taxation and how the issue splits by party.

Then, from the Monopoly Man's missing monocle to misquoted movie lines, collective false memories have confused people for years. We dive into the Mandela Effect, why our brain misremembers things, and even how this plays into political misinformation.

Finally, do the stars have any guidance on your future? This week's fun fact takes a look at zodiac signs and their predictions!