GD POLITICS One Big Unpopular Bill
Jun 2, 2025
Carl Bialik, US politics editor and VP of data science at YouGov, along with Taylor Orth, Director of Survey Data Journalism at YouGov, dive into public responses to the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They discuss how Americans feel about Trump’s broader agenda and examine intriguing data on self-perception across genders. The duo also tackles the nuances of polling on defense spending and Medicaid, revealing how knowledge impacts opinions and the complexities behind citizens’ views on social programs.
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Age Divides on Banana Etiquette
- Younger Americans uniquely prefer opening bananas from the non-stem side and breaking off single bananas at the store.
- Social media reactions show strong divides on this quirky yet telling etiquette issue.
Misperceptions of Tax Burden Happen
- Americans expect Trump's budget to increase their tax burden despite the bill's detail showing otherwise.
- Political bias and skepticism likely skew public perceptions away from policy realities.
Work Requirements vs. Medicaid Cuts
- Americans simultaneously oppose cutting Medicaid and support implementing work requirements.
- Support for work requirements aligns with a desire for fairness alongside support for program funding.