By John Sparks Peggy Wehmeyer was the national religion correspondent for ABC-TV. She spoke with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks on possible effects of the Tim Tebow/Focus on the Family Super Bowl Commercial. John Sparks Peggy, while there’ve been television commercials aired by Pro-Life groups in the past, there hasn’t really been such a precedent […]
The Future of Technology and Journalism
December 18, 2009
By John Sparks Sree Sreenivasan is the Dean of Student Affairs at the Columbia University School of Journalism and a contributing editor to DNAinfo. In an interview with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks, Sreenivasan discusses the advent of social networking, training journalists so that they’re equipped for the digital world, and why blogs and traditional […]
9/21: An Interview: The 2009 Mayor’s Race
September 21, 2009
By John Sparks Jay DeDapper is a veteran television political reporter who has covered New York politics for more than a decade. In an interview with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks, DeDapper considers the matchup between New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Democratic challenger Bill Thompson, and he discusses the impact of […]
9/1: Swine Flu from “Ground Zero”
September 1, 2009
By John Sparks The swine flu outbreak began last spring when the first cases were reported at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, New York. In an interview with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks, Assistant Principal Patrick McLaughlin recalls last April’s outbreak and addresses steps the school is taking this Fall to meet the threat […]
9/1: Preventing Swine Flu…An Interview with the CDC
By John Sparks Should Americans be concerned about H1N1 influenza, and what precautions should they take to be protected from the swine flu? The Marist Poll’s John Sparks talks with Joe Quimby of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Read the full interview below. John Sparks Joe, The Marist Poll conducted a […]
6/25: Parenting Advice from the Trenches
June 25, 2009
By John Sparks Kids…when it comes to parenting, even the littlest angels can be devils. In her new book, 13 is the New 18, author and Associated Press columnist and editor, Beth Harpaz, shares her experiences raising a trying teenager. When Harpaz spoke with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks, she offered her insights, advice, and […]
6/18: Health Care in the United States: An In-Depth Look
June 18, 2009
By John Sparks Dr. Irwin Redlener, Co-Founder and President of the Children’s Health Fund, discusses the Marist Poll’s findings on health insurance in the United States and shares his thoughts on President Barack Obama’s health care plan and the future of health care in the country. Dr. Redlener, also the Director of the National Center […]
6/5: Makeup for Summer
June 5, 2009
What are the hottest makeup trends for summer, and how can you incorporate them into your every day look? Celebrity Makeup Artist Vincenza Carovillano offers her tips in an interview with The Marist Poll’s Mary Azzoli. Read the transcript below. Mary So, Vincenza, let’s just get right down to it. The Marist Poll recently asked […]
6/2: Dugout Chatter — Baseball in NYC
June 2, 2009
By John Sparks Baseball season is in full swing! From Major League Baseball’s ticket prices to new stadiums’ impact on the game, there’s a lot of chatter surrounding the sport. In an interview with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks, sports journalist Len Berman weighs in. Check out their conversation below. John Sparks Len, we conducted […]
Cluing Kids In About Cash: An Interview
April 28, 2009
By John Sparks Talking to children about money can present its own set of problems. What’s the appropriate age to discuss money matters with your kids? And, how can you teach them financial responsibility? Parenting and Education Reporter Carol Anne Riddell shared some of her insights with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Read the transcript […]