The Gallup Podcast

Besheer Mohamed, senior researcher at Pew Research Center, shares findings from a new and unique report that explores the nuances of faith, politics and more in the religious lives of Black Americans, as well as Black adults’ views on the role of the Black church.

In this episode, we take a closer look at recent events in Russia and Myanmar with the added context of public opinion. Julie Ray, Gallup's managing editor for World News, and RJ Reinhart, a Gallup analyst, discuss what we've learned measuring Russians' frustrations with corruption and lack of economic opportunity and how residents of Myanmar felt about personal freedoms and election security before the coup.

Dr. Adam Hickman, Gallup's senior workplace strategist and a remote worker himself, talks remote work strategies, isolation, wellbeing and how to stay productive as the world’s largest work-from-home experiment continues into 2021.

As the Gallup Center on Black Voices celebrates Black History Month, analyst Justin McCarthy joins the podcast to walk us through what we can learn from Gallup’s polling during pivotal moments in U.S. history and the trends and changes in American attitudes through the decades.Explore more on Black history here: https://news.gallup.com/322325/about-measuring-black-voices.aspx

Work is central to the American identity -- a tool for advancement and a crucial factor in financial and emotional wellbeing and quality of life. But it is also an experience that can differ greatly based on race and ethnicity. Camille Lloyd, Director of the Gallup Center on Black Voices and cohost of the Cultural Competence podcast, shares the latest findings from the Gallup Center on Black Voices about Black workers’ experiences at work.

Former Secretary of Defense and U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel takes an introspective look at the U.S. after the storming of the U.S. Capitol, as well as an outward look at what a change in leadership means for the United States’ role in the world. What global relationships have suffered under the Trump administration? And where does the U.S. go from here as a new administration takes the helm during one of the most turbulent moments in American history?

When it comes to healthcare relative to other wealthy countries, the U.S. ranks No. 1 in only one area: cost. Shelley Lyford, president and CEO of West Health, and Tim Lash, chief strategy officer and vice president, join the podcast to discuss why Americans pay more for less quality healthcare, and what COVID-19 reveals about healthcare for seniors and a better system for all Americans.

As Inauguration Day 2021 approaches, Europe watches from afar. What does a Joe Biden presidency spell for the shifting global order? Dr. Benedikt Franke, CEO of the Munich Security Conference, joins the podcast to talk about the future of the transatlantic relationship, how global views of German leadership have evolved in recent years, and more.

What exactly is independent work, and why is a larger portion of the overall U.S. workforce engaging in it? Miles Everson, chief executive officer of MBO Partners, joins the podcast to discuss how independent workers stay engaged, and more. What advice would he offer to those entering the workforce?

What are the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? And how can measuring them help lead the world to a better, more sustainable future? The Gallup World Poll, the most comprehensive and farthest-reaching survey of the world, tracks key development measures across more than 160 countries and areas -- including on issues that are crucial to the U.N.’s SDGs, such as food insecurity, financial inclusion and safety. Andy Rzepa, a partner at Gallup, joins the podcast to discuss.