Boo! Halloween is Big Business
New York City is poised to elect a new mayor, and the choice may have national implications. Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a large lead in our new poll over both Republican Cur...
31 Okt 202526min
Strong Leader or Strongman?
When people describe a leader as "strong," it often has less to do with policies or accomplishments and more to do with language and style. At least that's what Dr. Jennifer Mercieca, a political rhet...
24 Okt 202532min
Israel-Palestine War Impacts American Views on Both
After two years of war in Gaza, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal and the conflict appears to have ended but many doubt that lasting peace is possible, and support for a two-state solution has drop...
17 Okt 202531min
Celebration and Citizenship
Columbus Day has been part of American tradition for decades, but many people are beginning to see it differently. We explore how the growing recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day is changing the way...
10 Okt 202526min
Class Matters
On this week’s Poll Hub: Class in America isn’t only about money or jobs; it shapes everyday life in powerful ways. New research shows that education and income influence who people consider close fri...
3 Okt 202533min
Free Speech and Forgotten Memories
Free speech has long been seen as a core American value but recent events are testing just how deeply people believe in it. Following the killing of Charlie Kirk, scores of people were fired for speak...
26 Sep 202528min
NYC Mayor’s Race and Capitalism in America
New York City’s mayoral race is heating up. Zohran Mamdani leads the field, but his advantage somewhat narrows in a head-to-head match-up with Andrew Cuomo. This hotly contested race highlights how vo...
19 Sep 202523min
Pennies and Pillows
The American penny is headed into the history book. The Trump Administration announced pennies will stop being minted early next year. So, we're wondering if this is the start of a much bigger transit...
12 Sep 202526min
