The Gallup Podcast

What does a presidential campaign veteran make of the fast-paced events taking place as the 2020 presidential election nears? Political public opinion expert, pollster and author V. Lance Tarrance joins the podcast to discuss his long-term analysis of the trajectory of the U.S. Hispanic vote and more. Which states is he most focused on, and what does he foresee as the impact of first-time voters? Is the Republican Party changing?

The traditional college-to-career path hasn’t worked for many Americans -- and it has limited U.S. economic growth. Gallup CEO Jim Clifton joins the podcast to discuss the “straight to business” concept -- a nontraditional path to employment that identifies young Americans who are driven to build. Later, we talk with Dashon Ridley, a strategic partnerships consultant at Gallup, who discusses his straight-to-business career path.

How do researchers gather diverse perceptions of wellbeing across various cultures of the world? Gallup's continued work with the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation supports research that aims to establish more inclusive concepts of global wellbeing - and creating new metrics that can be tracked across collective and individualistic cultures alike. This week's guests include:•Dr. Tim Lomas, senior lecturer in positive psychology at the University of East London•Dr. Louise Lambert, assistant professor at the United Arab Emirates University•Dr. Jim Harter, Gallup's Chief Scientist, Workplace Management and Wellbeing

How pivotal is this moment in time for U.S. race relations and how the media cover and talk about racism? Michel Martin, weekend host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” joins the podcast to discuss this and more. What was Martin’s career path like, and what does she make of Americans’ confidence in the media as a veteran reporter? What reporting does she admire and what are her concerns for the industry?

What is Philip Bump, The Washington Post's national correspondent, watching in the final weeks before the presidential election? How can traditional metrics like presidential approval ratings inform us about President Donald Trump's reelection prospects? And how much will this election play into conversations about the electoral college versus the popular vote?

Ronald Brownstein, a senior political analyst at CNN and senior editor at The Atlantic, rejoins the podcast to look back at the spot-on 2020 Democratic ticket prediction he made two years ago. How does this seasoned analyst assess the U.S. political landscape in the 10th presidential election he has covered?

How does this election year compare with past elections? What do Gallup's historical measures suggest about today's political landscape -- and what does this mean for President Donald Trump's reelection prospects? Gallup's Director of U.S. Social Research Lydia Saad and Senior Editor Jeff Jones join the podcast to discuss presidential approval ratings, satisfaction with the direction of the U.S. and more.

Gallup has made a 100-year commitment to report on the Black experience in America. Camille Lloyd, director of the Gallup Center on Black Voices, joins the podcast to talk about the Center’s current work and future research, and how they align with Gallup’s mission since 1935.

The U.S. GDP suffered its worst decline in history in Q2 of this year. Gallup Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Clifton joins the podcast to offer his assessment of the state of the U.S. economy -- and how it can be saved. What creates organic economic growth? And how can startups and small businesses play a role in an economic rebound for the U.S.?

Where in the world has democracy been hurt the most? What does global leadership look like in the future -- and what does the future of U.S. partnership with Europe look like? Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer-prize winning historian and author of “Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism,” joins the podcast to discuss her book and more.

Getting the U.S. economy “back to normal” largely hinges on citizens’ own attitudes and behaviors, which the Franklin Templeton-Gallup Economics of Recovery Study will capture in its research on Americans’ readiness to resume pre-COVID-19 activities. Sonal Desai, chief investment officer, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, and Jonathan Rothwell, Gallup principal economist, join the podcast to discuss this new research.

Water insecurity has been a major problem for communities across the world and has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sera Young, associate professor at Northwestern University, joins the podcast to unpack the wide-ranging impacts that water scarcity has, even in first-world nations.

People's wellbeing is significantly affected in times of crisis, but there are still ways to care for oneself. Why is social connection more important than ever -- even as people are taking efforts to physically distance themselves? Gallup Senior Scientist Ed Diener and Lesley Lutes, professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, join the podcast to talk about the importance of simple emotional connections, managing stress, self care and more.

“Systemic racism” has become a widely used term that is now part of the lexicon in Americans’ conversations on race. But what does it mean -- and how does systemic racism play out in U.S. courts and workplaces? Dorothy A. Brown, professor of law at Emory University School of Law, joins the podcast to explain.

Andre M. Perry, fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and author of Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities, joins the podcast to talk about the stories of Black Americans -- including his own -- that are hidden in larger data and research on structural racism. What is the "Black tax"? And how have policies and research fallen short from "White centering"?

Why has change in American cities been so elusive? Justin M. Bibb, Chief Strategy Officer at Urbanova, joins the podcast to discuss how events in U.S. cities are critical to the national discussion on race. Can anyone be an agent for change? Bibb also talks about his work in using data to improve urban residents' experiences, address environmental justice and engage residents on green energy.

Why can't equity in the U.S. be discussed without talking about white supremacy? Ronald Mason Jr., the ninth president of the University of the District of Columbia, joins the podcast to discuss race in America, inequality and more.

Do ideas about wellbeing vary around the world? Gallup’s partnership with the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation reconceptualizes the idea of wellbeing from a global perspective. This week’s guests include:•Alden Lai, Executive Adviser to the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation and Assistant Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at NYU•Joe Daly, Gallup Senior Partner•Ed Diener, Gallup Senior Scientist

Americans' satisfaction with their life has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic -- but their anticipation of their future life remains intact. How can people use life challenges as opportunities for personal progress? Gallup Senior Scientist and Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, Arthur C. Brooks, joins the podcast to discuss maintaining happiness during a pandemic.

Is the U.S. heading into a recession or a depression? And how is the global crisis affecting China's role as the world's leading manufacturer? Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group and host of "GZERO World with Ian Bremmer," joins the podcast to discuss the global and U.S. economies, how artificial intelligence has endured disruptions from the coronavirus, and more.