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Can the United States become ‘united’ again?
Jul 03, 2023
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Americans come together for the Fourth of July this week to celebrate our nation’s independence and unity. Yet polls show the majority of us believe America is more polarized than ever.
The latest installment of America Speaks, hosted by political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz, takes a closer look at what average Americans think of our country today. Have we lost our ability to find any common ground on the big issues that divide us, such as climate change, immigration, and equality? Can we argue that the United States is the greatest country on earth anymore? What caused us to lose trust in our government, the news media, our institutions — and each other?
During the 36-minute episode, people from around the country discuss whether the “United” States of America can live up to its name once again.
‘The worst it’s ever been’: Young Americans on democracy
Democracy is a flawed and fragile form of government, famously described by Winston Churchill as “the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried.” Churchill’s comment spoke to a world where fascism and democracy were at war. In America today, concerns regarding the erosion of democracy at home and…
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Gen Z debates capitalism vs. socialism, meritocracy vs. equality
Capitalism and socialism offer two different economic models, each with their own unique pros and cons. And while it is rare to find any modern economy that is either entirely capitalist or entirely socialist, citizens frequently use these terms to represent the general direction in which they believe the economy and society should progress. Similarly,…
May 2
‘We want to find common ground’: Gen Z’s stubborn optimism
Younger Americans came of age amidst significant change, turmoil and partisanship. Many observers have wondered how this might impact their civic engagement and political opinions as adults. Approximately 41 million Gen Z Americans will be eligible to vote in the 2024 elections. In this unique 31-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr.…
Apr 11
‘Take the job seriously’: Why Americans are fed up with Congress
In March, U.S. public approval of Congress stood at only 15%. Americans have a wide range of concerns across the political spectrum, but what they have in common is a frustration with what they perceive as widespread dysfunction inside of the nation’s legislature. In this 16-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr.…
Apr 4
‘If we can shrink it, it will stop growing’: Americans talk debt, deficit
As of March 28, 2024, the official figure for the United States’ national debt comes up just shy of $34.6 trillion. While this debt empowers the government to fund important programs and agencies, critics warn that it becomes more and more of a liability the longer it goes unaddressed and unresolved. In this unique 36-minute…
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