By John Sparks Carol Anne Riddell is a veteran reporter who specializes in issues dealing with children. She is also a mother. And, when she talked with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks, they discussed sports and what it teaches our children. Listen to the interview or read the transcript below. John Sparks Carol Anne, the […]
7/7: World Cup (Vuvuzela) Buzz
By Stephanie Calvano GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!! Get your vuvuzelas ready because the World Cup semi-finals are underway … or you can do what I did and download the vuvuzela app! After nearly a month of competition, a new country will be crowned World Cup King on July 11th. A quick look at the history books will […]
6/30: Spill in the Gulf — On the Ground
June 30, 2010
By John Sparks How well are President Obama and the federal government responding to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico? Tom Bancroft is the Chief Scientist for the National Audubon Society which is extremely concerned about restoring the ecosystems damaged by the oil. While on the Gulf Coast to assess the damage and […]
6/30: The U.S. Economy
By John Sparks What is the current state of the economy? Who’s to blame, and what is the possible impact of unemployment on long-term earning potential? Phil Izzo is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and he recently discussed these issues and more with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Read the transcript below. John […]
American Millennials
June 23, 2010
By John Sparks Director of Media Relations for The Knights of Columbus, Andrew Walther, speaks with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks about the survey, American Millennials: Generations Apart. The survey, undertaken by The Knights of Columbus in partnership with The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, was released in January and aimed at identifying the […]
6/10: Alzheimer’s Disease: An Expert’s Perspective
June 10, 2010
By John Sparks Dr. Maria Carrillo is the Senior Director for Medical and Scientific Relations for the Alzheimer’s Association, a national group headquartered in Chicago. Its goal is a world without Alzheimer’s. Dr. Carillo talks with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks about the prevalence of the disease, the costs of caring for Alzheimer’s patients, the […]
5/19: An American Student’s Experience with Global Perceptions of the U.S.
May 19, 2010
Rob Schmidt, a Marist College political science major, spent his spring semester studying in London and working in the British Parliament as part of the Hansard Scholars Program. And, in an interview conducted before the British Parliamentary elections, Schmidt spoke with Political Communication and Politics student, Andrew Overton, about the results of the latest national […]
4/1: Big Apple Baseball, Past and Present
April 1, 2010
By John Sparks Sports journalist Len Berman has been a fan of New York baseball since the 1950’s, when the city boasted three teams. He talks with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks about what Yankees’ and Mets’ fans can expect from the 2010 season. John Sparks Len, baseball season’s just around the corner. The Marist […]
2/11: The Winter Games: An Interview
February 11, 2010
By John Sparks The Winter Olympics come around once every four years, but how popular are the games today? Verne Lundquist is CBS Sports Play-By-Play Broadcaster who has covered the 1992, 1994, and 1998 games. And, in a candid interview with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks, he discusses this year’s competition, addresses the issue of […]
2/5: Advocacy Ads: A Broadcast Veteran’s View
February 5, 2010
By John Sparks What do those in broadcasting have to say about the Tim Tebow ad? Lee Salzberger has a worked in the broadcast industry for 40 years. He has managed television station affiliates of CBS and ABC and, as a group head, has additional Fox responsibilities. Salzberger has served on the ABC Board of […]