Poll Hub

Dec 06 2024 376 ep. 26 mins 346

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Each week, Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what survey really show, and what the numbers actually 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 College Poll. Lee Miringoff (Director of MIPO), Barbara Carvalho (Director of the Marist Poll), Jay DeDapper (Director of Strategy + Innovation), Mary Griffith (Associate Director), and frequent expert guests, 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.

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The New Space Race + EV Stall Out

Dec 06 2024 30 mins

The old space race was America versus the Soviet Union, but the new one is more Musk versus Bezos. What do we think of the privatization of space? And in other tech news...EV sales have flatlined, but most experts still believe we'll all eventually be driving electric vehicles. What will it take to convince the driving public? And the holiday fun fact themes continue into Decembe

Talking Turkey...and Football

Nov 27 2024 10 mins

Then, what's Thanksgiving without a bit of football... or a lot of debate?

Mainstream Media Makeover...or Extinction?

Nov 22 2024 40 mins

Is the "mainstream media" liberal, conservative, or...vanishing? We're looking at how the old arguments about the media no longer apply. Then, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel shares his insights into the ethical and moral complexities surrounding doctor-assisted suicide. What do Americans really think? Are you a master Thanksgiving chef or barely making it out of the kitchen unscathed? You d

Election Aftermath: What's Next, America?

Nov 15 2024 25 mins

So, what’s next, America? We take a closer look at election results to see if the narratives line up with the polling data...and we have some differences to debate! And, our fun fact this week takes on a Thanksgiving twist!

How the Polls Did This Time Around

Nov 08 2024 27 mins

The election is over, so we are, of course, looking at how the polls did. Until researchers have full data on who actually voted, we're doing a first look. And since we have a lot to talk about, we'll cut right to the monumental fun fact!

What To Watch For On Election Night

Nov 01 2024 29 mins

In this week's episode of Poll Hub, we discuss our final battleground numbers for the election season. With Election Day around the corner, where do the candidates stand in the critical "Blue Wall" states? And, what will we be looking for as the results roll in on Election Night? Then, as the season comes to an end, so does the trend! We are wrapping up with our final spooky fun fa

Creeping Authoritarianism?

Oct 25 2024 44 mins

On this week's episode, we take a look at our new state polls from Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina, as well as the impact they may have on each candidate. Then, is authoritarianism really on the rise? We discuss with a special guest. Finally, with one week until Halloween, we wrap with a ghostly fun fact.

No More Summer Vacation

Oct 18 2024 28 mins

This week, the gender gap seems to be growing. We discuss why women are exhibiting higher rates of voter turnout and Democratic support. Then, we talk about the possibility of a year-round schooling model. Will the US be the latest country to adopt this model? Finally, we have another spooky fun fact!

Relying on Washington

Oct 10 2024 31 mins

This week's episode breaks down some new battleground numbers from Florida, Ohio, and Texas. Then, a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted how Americans are becoming increasingly reliant on federal funding...especially in areas supportive of Donald Trump. In the spirit of the season, we wrap with another ghostly fun fact!

NYC to Mayor: Time to Go

Oct 04 2024 34 mins

This week on Poll Hub, we dive into two fresh polls: New Yorkers' views on Mayor Eric Adams and a new national poll on the Presidential race. Then, the second part of our conversation with President Kevin Weinman about Marist's efforts to guide students after college. Finally, we embrace spooky season with a fun fact about spells and witchcraft!