The Gallup Podcast
A podcast on what the world’s citizens think about the most pressing issues, and how leaders can use the wisdom of the people to make more informed decisions.
Latest episodes
May 20, 2021 • 30min
How Has Wellbeing Fared Throughout the Pandemic?
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, a leading expert on behavioral economics and the study of happiness, discusses findings from the 2020 World Happiness Report, how policy can help wellbeing recover and the downsides of indefinite remote work.
May 14, 2021 • 42min
Expert Views on Escalating Violence in the Middle East
How do Americans view the long-standing conflict in the Middle East? What led to the latest escalations across the Holy Land this week? And what challenges do these rising tensions pose to U.S. leadership?This week, we are joined by:•Lydia Saad, Gallup Director of U.S. Social Research•Khaled Elgindy, Director of Program on Palestine and Palestinian-Israeli Affairs at the Middle East Institute•Dr. Natan Sachs, Director of the Center for Middle East Policy at Brookings
May 13, 2021 • 19min
A Tribute to Happiness Scientist Ed Diener (1946-2021)
Ed Diener was a trailblazer in the field of psychology and wellbeing. To celebrate the life of this Gallup senior scientist -- whose passion for research and wellbeing paved the way to changing policy and bettering lives around the globe -- we revisit a past conversation with him on The Gallup Podcast.
May 6, 2021 • 29min
Wellbeing and Happiness Lessons From the Pandemic
What can we actually do to make people happier? Dr. Lesley Lutes, professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia and director of The Centre for Obesity and Well-Being Research Excellence, discusses her work combining clinical and behavior health psychology with wellbeing research for evidence-based happiness interventions.
Apr 30, 2021 • 13min
Lt. Gen. Russel Honore on Climate Change and Rise of China
Every generation deals with a significant war, according to Lt. Gen. Russel Honore. The next generation's will be population growth, finding solutions to pollution and navigating relations with China.
Apr 22, 2021 • 26min
What the U.S. Doesn't Understand About China
Christopher Schroeder -- American entrepreneur, adviser and investor -- shares what he has been learning about China’s tech scene and why the old American playbook for global business won’t fit a world where consumers have choice and innovation in their own backyard.
Apr 15, 2021 • 29min
Disparities From COVID Should Accelerate Change in Higher Ed
Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and Vice President for Student Affairs Frank Shushok discuss leading with values through the COVID-19 crisis and how higher education can be redesigned to meet new demands from students and the world.
Apr 8, 2021 • 32min
Is U.S. Public’s Fear of Cyberthreats and China Justified?
With new data in on Americans' views of critical threats to U.S. interests, renowned analyst Reva Goujon breaks down why a majority of the public fears cyberterrorism and China’s economic power. She also discusses what a successful foreign policy strategy could look like for the Biden administration.
Apr 1, 2021 • 24min
'Debated but Not Counted': Measuring the LGBT Community
Leading LGBT demographer Dr. Gary Gates helps unpack Gallup's 2021 update on the size of the U.S. LGBT community and discusses why these numbers make a big difference for policy, visibility and increasing social acceptance.
Mar 25, 2021 • 33min
The Role of Germany’s Economy and Workplaces in the EU
What have we seen in 20 years of tracking German employee engagement? Untapped potential. Pa Sinyan, Gallup’s managing partner for Europe, discusses why disengagement remains high and how large German organizations are making strides to fight for diverse talent and build engaged cultures for a thriving economy.
