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‘We want to find common ground’: Gen Z’s stubborn optimism
Younger Americans came of age amidst significant change, turmoil and partisanship. Many observers have wondered how this might impact their civic engagement and political opinions as adults. Approximately 41 million Gen Z Americans will be eligible to vote in the 2024 elections. In this unique 31-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr.…
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‘Take the job seriously’: Why Americans are fed up with Congress
In March, U.S. public approval of Congress stood at only 15%. Americans have a wide range of concerns across the political spectrum, but what they have in common is a frustration with what they perceive as widespread dysfunction inside of the nation’s legislature. In this 16-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr.…
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‘If we can shrink it, it will stop growing’: Americans talk debt, deficit
As of March 28, 2024, the official figure for the United States’ national debt comes up just shy of $34.6 trillion. While this debt empowers the government to fund important programs and agencies, critics warn that it becomes more and more of a liability the longer it goes unaddressed and unresolved. In this unique 36-minute…
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‘I don’t think they care’: Undecided voters explain their reasons
While most voters already have an idea of how they’ll be voting — or not voting — in November’s presidential election, a small minority of Americans remain undecided. How they ultimately choose to cast their ballots might influence the results of tight races in key swing states. In this 30-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster…
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‘He was gaslighting us’: Undecided voters on State of the Union
President Biden identified many key concerns as he delivered his annual State of the Union address. He confronted foreign wars in Ukraine and Gaza and domestic issues relevant to rural America, sparking a range of reactions from prospective voters. In this 30-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz interviews a…
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Geopolitical StrategistGlobal warming won’t impact Russian-Chinese shipping
Can other nations replicate success of US shale revolution?
Peace between Israel and Iran, at least for now
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Pollster and Political Analyst‘Take the job seriously’: Why Americans are fed up with Congress
‘If we can shrink it, it will stop growing’: Americans talk debt, deficit
‘I don’t think they care’: Undecided voters explain their reasons
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