Poll Hub Podcast
Poll Hub goes behind the science to explain how polling works, what polls really show, and what the numbers really mean.
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Jul 03, 2025
Intervention in Iran
We're breaking down our brand-new numbers with NPR and PBS! With concern among the American public about retaliation by Iran, was military intervention in Iran necessary? Then, has Trump's immigration policies made the nation safer? Or has ICE gone too far? Finally, just in time for the fireworks tomorrow, we have a festive fun fact about the 4th!
Jun 27, 2025
Episode 400! Trivia Time
It's Poll Hub's 400th Birthday! To commemorate, we're turning back the clock with a special historical trivia episode of Poll Hub! We discuss stories from the show's early days, have cameos from student producers past and present, and rounds of trivia that test how well we really know our polling history. Finally, as always, we wrap it up with a fun fact, this time exploring the celebrity stardom of the 80s!
Jun 20, 2025
NYC Mayoral Primary: The Final Poll & How Ranked Choice Voting Works
We've released the final Marist NYC poll before the primary, and there's plenty to discuss. Then, we talk about Ranked Choice Voting with Stephen Pettigrew from the University of Pennsylvania. Next, trust in police has been rising over the past few years, including among Black Americans, but racial gaps still remain. And do you remember when movie night meant a trip to Blockbuster? That's our fun fact.
Jun 13, 2025
If Surveys Please the Court
Most Americans consider inflation a key issue and feel its impact but...opinions about the economy are sharply divided along party lines. How do lawyers use public opinion surveys? It might surprise you. Then, our fun fact, a 1939 poll reveals college students' favorite drink of choice...a long time ago.
Jun 06, 2025
Milestones and Borders
Right now, Trump's second term may be best known for mass deportations of immigrants. It's precisely what he ran on doing, but what do Americans think now that it's the real deal? Is there a right age for important life milestones? This week, we take a look at the global perspectives on when people should get married, buy a home, retire, and become a parent. And finally, we go back to prom night for this week's fun fact.
May 23, 2025
Politics and Religion: The View from the Pews
The new Pope has gotten a lot of media attention, including harsh treatment from some prominent MAGA commentators here in the U.S. Surprised? You shouldn't be, since religion and politics have mixed pretty much since the invention of both... but, what do the people in the pews think? Then, by this point, you've probably heard enough about the "loneliness crisis" to be ready to donate some of your own friends to the cause... but don't! We have some really interesting data that looks behind the headlines. And, we finish with a truly bizarre fun fact from the dawn of civilization. Cue the cave man jokes!
May 16, 2025
What's Next For fivethirtyeight's G. Elliott Morris
With the renowned polling site FiveThirtyEight recently shutting down, G. Elliott Morris is on to talk about what happened and what it means. He's also recently written about low-interest voters and how they're shifting. Finally, Morris sticks around for a fun fact about the prestige (or lack thereof) of being a politician.
May 09, 2025
Bot Friends and Book Bans
Is Zuck right? Will AI bots be the way we solve the "loneliness crisis"? We're digging into the data about something that's quickly moved from scary science fiction to reality. Is banning books the best -- or only -- way to protect kids? We're talking to librarians about the reality of America's new book banning binge. And, as we approach summer, is this your vacation time? Our fun fact panel has some split views.
May 02, 2025
Grading Trump's Second Start
We have brand-new numbers that break down how Americans feel about Trump's first 100 days! Then, with mental health issues on the rise among young Americans, we discuss how social media and the pandemic have created lasting effects among America's younger generations. Finally, with graduation season approaching, we wrap it up with a fun fact about life post-academia!
Apr 25, 2025
Digging in with Harry Enten
We are exploring the continuing decline in President Trump's approval rating. Poll Hub fave special guest Harry Enten from CNN joins to discuss how it's not only due to the economy nor is it only because of independents! Then, we take a look at the trust Americans have in their government, or rather the lack thereof. Finally, as travel season approaches, we have a fun, or maybe nerve-wracking, fact about airplanes!