The Gallup Podcast

“Systemic racism” has become a widely used term that is now part of the lexicon in Americans’ conversations on race. But what does it mean -- and how does systemic racism play out in U.S. courts and workplaces? Dorothy A. Brown, professor of law at Emory University School of Law, joins the podcast to explain.

Andre M. Perry, fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings and author of Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities, joins the podcast to talk about the stories of Black Americans -- including his own -- that are hidden in larger data and research on structural racism. What is the "Black tax"? And how have policies and research fallen short from "White centering"?

Why has change in American cities been so elusive? Justin M. Bibb, Chief Strategy Officer at Urbanova, joins the podcast to discuss how events in U.S. cities are critical to the national discussion on race. Can anyone be an agent for change? Bibb also talks about his work in using data to improve urban residents' experiences, address environmental justice and engage residents on green energy.

Why can't equity in the U.S. be discussed without talking about white supremacy? Ronald Mason Jr., the ninth president of the University of the District of Columbia, joins the podcast to discuss race in America, inequality and more.

Do ideas about wellbeing vary around the world? Gallup’s partnership with the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation reconceptualizes the idea of wellbeing from a global perspective. This week’s guests include:•Alden Lai, Executive Adviser to the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation and Assistant Professor of Public Health Policy and Management at NYU•Joe Daly, Gallup Senior Partner•Ed Diener, Gallup Senior Scientist

Americans' satisfaction with their life has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic -- but their anticipation of their future life remains intact. How can people use life challenges as opportunities for personal progress? Gallup Senior Scientist and Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, Arthur C. Brooks, joins the podcast to discuss maintaining happiness during a pandemic.

Is the U.S. heading into a recession or a depression? And how is the global crisis affecting China's role as the world's leading manufacturer? Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group and host of "GZERO World with Ian Bremmer," joins the podcast to discuss the global and U.S. economies, how artificial intelligence has endured disruptions from the coronavirus, and more.

How have U.S. workers handled disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak? And how have key measures like employee engagement and wellbeing fared? Jim Harter, Gallup’s Chief Scientist on Workplace and Wellbeing, joins the podcast to break down Gallup’s latest findings.

How has Americans' wellbeing been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak? And what impact has the crisis had on how people rate their current lives and their anticipated futures? Dan Witters, research director of the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, joins the podcast to break down Gallup's findings on U.S. wellbeing in the age of COVID-19.

Many facets of U.S. work and life have had to adapt to changes resulting from the outbreak of the coronavirus -- and this includes how Gallup polls Americans every day. What are the challenges of collecting data during an international health crisis? And what have we found in the thousands of interviews we have done since the beginning of the pandemic?