The Gallup Podcast

Are colleges and universities in the U.S. in danger of becoming obsolete? Some observers say so. Brandon Busteed, Gallup’s Executive Director of Education and Workforce Development, weighs in with his take. Busteed offers insights for a new era in higher education, in which we could see significant numbers of colleges going out of business or merging in an effort to remain viable. Later, we discuss Americans’ preferences for the gender of their boss and how those preferences have changed over time.

For decades, Gallup has asked Americans what they think is the most important problem facing the nation, and their answers have varied over time. In this episode, Gallup Senior Editor Jeff Jones gives us a rundown of Americans’ views on what the nation’s biggest problems are today. Later, we share the percentage of Americans who plan to do their holiday shopping online.

Where in the U.S. is well-being highest? What boosts well-being in communities? And has there been a “Trump effect” on well-being in the U.S.? In this episode, Dan Witters, Research Director of the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index, joins us to answer these questions and discuss key trends in Americans’ health and well-being. Later, we reveal the percentage of Americans who say they would feel unsafe walking alone at night.

In today’s podcast, Gallup Senior Editor Lydia Saad discusses the percentage of Americans who say they have experienced sexual harassment at work.

Former Secretary of Defense and U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel offers a unique insight into how military leaders and elected officials use public opinion in their decision-making. Hagel sits down to discuss public opinion on actions against North Korea, confidence in the U.S. military and the proposed ban on transgender people serving in the military.

How do we measure happiness? And what can this measure tell world leaders about the citizens they serve? Gallup Managing Partner Jon Clifton drops by to talk about Gallup’s tracking of happiness around the world. He covers which countries are at the top and bottom of the list and how these measures can foreshadow major world events, such as Brexit.

Gallup’s Chief Scientist for Workplace Jim Harter, reveals Americans’ assessments of President Donald Trump’s strongest and weakest leadership traits. He then shares how Trump’s perceived leadership qualities stack up against those of America’s CEOs.

Gallup Senior Economist Jonathan Rothwell debunks common misconceptions about manufacturing jobs in the U.S., and shares results from his new study about manufacturing job loss. He also reveals what factors companies should consider when opening new locations.

Gallup Poll Senior Editor Jeff Jones shares the history of Gallup’s presidential job approval measure, noting the records Trump has set on this metric so far. He also reviews what Trump’s approval rating means for his possible re-election chances and for the GOP in the 2018 midterms.

Gallup Senior Poll Editor Lydia Saad discusses Gallup’s latest data on how Americans would like to see the conflict with North Korea resolved. She also delves into Americans’ views on how well President Donald Trump is handling the situation.