The media are among the institutions in which Gallup has documented the greatest loss in public confidence. The trend -- which predates the Watergate scandal -- paints a picture of an institution that was once highly revered and is now hardly trusted.

Is this crisis in confidence unique to the U.S.? What role is technology playing in the decline in confidence in the media? And could local media provide a glimmer of hope for the industry?

Read Gallup’s latest update on confidence in mass media: Media Confidence in U.S. Matches 2016 Record Low  

This week’s guests include:

• Dr. Sarah Fioroni, Senior Researcher at Gallup
• Delano Massey, Managing Editor of Axios Local
• Amy Mitchell, founding Executive Director of the Center for News, Technology & Innovation

It’s arguable that, of all the items in Gallup’s annual Confidence in Institutions survey, higher education is the institution on the list that has endured the greatest number of destabilizing shocks in recent years.

As a new school year has begun, confidence in higher education is at a low point -- but new data from Gallup and Lumina Foundation paint a more detailed picture of why this is. And what are experts in the field doing to restore confidence?

Read Gallup’s latest update on confidence in higher education: U.S. Confidence in Higher Education Now Closely Divided

Learn more about Gallup’s research with Lumina Foundation: ​Gallup-Lumina State of Higher Education

This week’s guests include:
Stephanie Marken, Senior Partner, Education Division at Gallup
https://www.gallup.com/people/266078/Hrynowski.aspxCourtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning at Lumina Foundation
Zach Hrynowski, Senior Research Consultant at Galluphttps://news.osu.edu/ohio-state-names-nationally-recognized-legal-scholar-to-lead-salmon-p-chase-center/
Lee Strang, Director of The University of Toledo Institute of Constitutional Thought and Leadership

How have Israeli perspectives changed since the attacks on Oct. 7? Jay Loschky, Gallup’s regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, joins the podcast to discuss how Gallup has recently collected public opinion data in the country and how attitudes have shifted in recent months.

Gallup CEO Jim Clifton joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Wellbeing at Work, and how companies can build organizational resilience and improve employee wellbeing and mental health in the workplace.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Parents often rely on a small subset of measures to gauge their children’s progress, but there is a more holistic way of evaluating student performance. Cindi Williams, cofounder and senior adviser at Learning Heroes, joins the podcast to discuss the latest report, B-flation: How Good Grades Can Sideline Parents.

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.

Economic reform happens only when there’s crisis. CNN host and bestselling author Fareed Zakaria joins the podcast to talk social equity versus government control, reform versus revolution, how American exceptionalism feeds mediocrity and more from his new book, Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World.

As the world observes International Women’s Day, we hear from three of Gallup’s regional directors who lead Gallup’s World Poll research in the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Iman Berrached, Magali Rheault and Johanna Godoy discuss the challenges facing women in these regions and the future women see for themselves in the post-pandemic world.

Do the Republican and Democratic parties do an adequate job of representing the American people, or is a third major party needed? Gallup Senior Editor Jeff Jones shares how Americans answered in our latest poll.

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?

The world is a bit more confident in its local police, according to Gallup's latest update on its annual Law and Order Index. But that’s not to say it feels any safer. Julie Ray, managing editor for world news, joins the podcast to discuss the latest developments in perceptions of global law and order. Later, Jesus Rios, Gallup’s regional director for Latin America, breaks down the findings in Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil and the larger Latin American region.

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.

“Cultural Competence” is a diversity and inclusion podcast from the Gallup Center on Black Voices, hosted by Dr. Ella Washington and Camille Lloyd. We talk to employers and employees alike about what a workplace utopia for diversity, equity and inclusion looks like and the hard work it will take for us to get there. How can employers facilitate meaningful conversations on race in America? And what are the missteps they can avoid in the process? This season, we’ll talk tokenism, pay inequity, political polarization, hair in the workplace and much more. Tune in to “Cultural Competence: a Diversity and Inclusion Podcast” on Dec. 8 wherever you listen to your podcasts. And learn more about the Gallup Center on Black Voices at gallup.com.

What does inclusive leadership look like? And why is it key for teams’ and organizations’ success? Susan Brady, CEO of the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership, joins the podcast to talk about psychological safety, why employees need to feel safe speaking up at work and what she believes is the most important skill for leaders to have.

Leaders in education are being challenged like never before amid the COVID-19 pandemic and racial strife wracking the U.S. Lynn Perry Wooten, president of Simmons University, joins the podcast to talk wellbeing and self-care, being Black on campus, the education pipeline, strengths in education and more.

As the aftermath of the 2020 election leaves U.S. politics as contentious as they were before, Gallup Research Adviser George Friedman rejoins the podcast to assess the “deep, profound division in the country” and how this moment fits into a larger, cyclical nature of economic and social crises in the U.S.

With Election Day just days away, what did Gallup find in its final pre-election polling? What was Election 2020 like from the perspective of two seasoned U.S. pollsters? Lydia Saad, Gallup's director of U.S. social research, and Jeff Jones, Gallup senior editor, join the podcast to talk voter enthusiasm, the impact of early voting, top election issues and more.

Gallup and Lloyd's Register Foundation have completed the first-ever global study of perceptions and experiences of risk in our daily lives: the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll. Why is it important to understand and measure risk? Lloyd’s Register Foundation CEO and Managing Director, Professor Richard Clegg, and Director of Insight and Evidence, Sarah Cumbers, join the podcast to discuss global findings from this unprecedented research.

People who enjoy cooking and dine frequently with friends or family may receive a boost in their wellbeing, according to new research from the Ajinomoto Group and Gallup. The new report, Wellbeing Through Cooking: Global Insights Into Cooking Enjoyment and Eating Together, explores how people’s relationships with cooking and dining vary across the world. The report also examines those in high-income countries who habitually eat alone -- and the implications for their wellbeing. Gallup Research Director Andrew Dugan joins the podcast to discuss the latest findings.

Democrats, including presidential candidate Joe Biden, stand strong in the polls -- but unpredictability reigns in 2020. "We're in such a unique time that you don't know what the next week is going to bring," says Harry Enten, senior writer and analyst for CNN Politics, in this week's episode. Assessing the latest polls as well as elections past, Enten offers his take on Biden's and President Donald Trump's respective paths to 270 electoral votes. What impact will the proliferation of mail-in ballots have on the election? And do the candidates' favorability ratings matter?

What does a presidential campaign veteran make of the fast-paced events taking place as the 2020 presidential election nears? Political public opinion expert, pollster and author V. Lance Tarrance joins the podcast to discuss his long-term analysis of the trajectory of the U.S. Hispanic vote and more. Which states is he most focused on, and what does he foresee as the impact of first-time voters? Is the Republican Party changing?

The traditional college-to-career path hasn’t worked for many Americans -- and it has limited U.S. economic growth. Gallup CEO Jim Clifton joins the podcast to discuss the “straight to business” concept -- a nontraditional path to employment that identifies young Americans who are driven to build. Later, we talk with Dashon Ridley, a strategic partnerships consultant at Gallup, who discusses his straight-to-business career path.

How do researchers gather diverse perceptions of wellbeing across various cultures of the world? Gallup's continued work with the Wellbeing for Planet Earth Foundation supports research that aims to establish more inclusive concepts of global wellbeing - and creating new metrics that can be tracked across collective and individualistic cultures alike. This week's guests include:

•Dr. Tim Lomas, senior lecturer in positive psychology at the University of East London
•Dr. Louise Lambert, assistant professor at the United Arab Emirates University
•Dr. Jim Harter, Gallup's Chief Scientist, Workplace Management and Wellbeing

How pivotal is this moment in time for U.S. race relations and how the media cover and talk about racism? Michel Martin, weekend host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” joins the podcast to discuss this and more. What was Martin’s career path like, and what does she make of Americans’ confidence in the media as a veteran reporter? What reporting does she admire and what are her concerns for the industry?

What is Philip Bump, The Washington Post's national correspondent, watching in the final weeks before the presidential election? How can traditional metrics like presidential approval ratings inform us about President Donald Trump's reelection prospects? And how much will this election play into conversations about the electoral college versus the popular vote?

Ronald Brownstein, a senior political analyst at CNN and senior editor at The Atlantic, rejoins the podcast to look back at the spot-on 2020 Democratic ticket prediction he made two years ago. How does this seasoned analyst assess the U.S. political landscape in the 10th presidential election he has covered?

How does this election year compare with past elections? What do Gallup's historical measures suggest about today's political landscape -- and what does this mean for President Donald Trump's reelection prospects? Gallup's Director of U.S. Social Research Lydia Saad and Senior Editor Jeff Jones join the podcast to discuss presidential approval ratings, satisfaction with the direction of the U.S. and more.

Gallup has made a 100-year commitment to report on the Black experience in America. Camille Lloyd, director of the Gallup Center on Black Voices, joins the podcast to talk about the Center’s current work and future research, and how they align with Gallup’s mission since 1935.

The U.S. GDP suffered its worst decline in history in Q2 of this year. Gallup Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Clifton joins the podcast to offer his assessment of the state of the U.S. economy -- and how it can be saved. What creates organic economic growth? And how can startups and small businesses play a role in an economic rebound for the U.S.?

How big of a problem is food waste in the United States, and how much are we wasting? What causes us to waste food? Are we taking the wrong messages from expiration dates? And could waste have broader consequences than many are aware of? MITRE’s Dr. Laura Leets, senior principal social scientist, and Dr. Jay Schnitzer, senior vice president, corporate chief engineer and chief medical officer, join the podcast to discuss the latest report from MITRE and Gallup, The State of Food Waste in America.

Where in the world has democracy been hurt the most? What does global leadership look like in the future -- and what does the future of U.S. partnership with Europe look like? Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer-prize winning historian and author of “Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism,” joins the podcast to discuss her book and more.

Getting the U.S. economy “back to normal” largely hinges on citizens’ own attitudes and behaviors, which the Franklin Templeton-Gallup Economics of Recovery Study will capture in its research on Americans’ readiness to resume pre-COVID-19 activities. Sonal Desai, chief investment officer, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, and Jonathan Rothwell, Gallup principal economist, join the podcast to discuss this new research.

Water insecurity has been a major problem for communities across the world and has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sera Young, associate professor at Northwestern University, joins the podcast to unpack the wide-ranging impacts that water scarcity has, even in first-world nations.