http://odeo.com/channels/2111331-Gallup-Poll-Audio no Gallup Poll Editors report on the day's news from the perspective of the public. Gallup Poll Editors report on the day's news from the perspective of the public. Gallup Poll Editors report on the day's news from the perspective of the public. en-us 40 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:45:00 -0800 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:45:00 -0800 Copyright © 2008 The Gallup Organization. All rights reserved. Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25491579-Obama-Approval-by-Party-Not-Atypical President Barack Obama’s current support among Republicans and Democrats is similar to former President Bill Clinton’s at this time in his presidency and slightly less polarized than former President George W. Bush’s at this time. President Barack Obama’s current support among Republicans and Democrats is similar to former President Bill Clinton’s at this time in his presidency and slightly less polarized than former President George W. Bush’s at this time. President Barack Obama’s current support among Republicans and Democrats is similar to former President Bill Clinton’s at this time in his presidency and slightly less polarized than former President George W. Bush’s at this time. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25491579 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:45:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25487979-Americans-React-to-Obama%E2%80%99s-Afghanistan-Strategy A slim majority of Americans (51%) favor President Obama’s new strategy in Afghanistan, including a majority of Democrats (58%) and Republicans (55%). Independents, however, are split, with 45% in favor and 45% opposed. A slim majority of Americans (51%) favor President Obama’s new strategy in Afghanistan, including a majority of Democrats (58%) and Republicans (55%). Independents, however, are split, with 45% in favor and 45% opposed. A slim majority of Americans (51%) favor President Obama’s new strategy in Afghanistan, including a majority of Democrats (58%) and Republicans (55%). Independents, however, are split, with 45% in favor and 45% opposed. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25487979 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:30:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25484483-Job-Creation-Boost-in-the-South Gallup’s Job Creation Index in November found the best job market in the South, with more hiring than letting go and the most improvement since January. The worst job market is in the West, with more letting go than hiring and the least improvement since January. Gallup’s Job Creation Index in November found the best job market in the South, with more hiring than letting go and the most improvement since January. The worst job market is in the West, with more letting go than hiring and the least improvement since January. Gallup’s Job Creation Index in November found the best job market in the South, with more hiring than letting go and the most improvement since January. The worst job market is in the West, with more letting go than hiring and the least improvement since January. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25484483 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25478458-Americans-Mixed-on-U-S-Jobs-Outlook Over the next year, 35% of Americans believe the job market will get better, 36% say it will stay the same, and 28% expect it will get worse. Republicans name lower taxes as their preferred solution, while Democrats are most likely to suggest keeping manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Over the next year, 35% of Americans believe the job market will get better, 36% say it will stay the same, and 28% expect it will get worse. Republicans name lower taxes as their preferred solution, while Democrats are most likely to suggest keeping manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Over the next year, 35% of Americans believe the job market will get better, 36% say it will stay the same, and 28% expect it will get worse. Republicans name lower taxes as their preferred solution, while Democrats are most likely to suggest keeping manufacturing jobs in the U.S. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25478458 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473230-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Little-Holiday-Inspiration Americans reported spending an average of $69 dollars per day last week, including the weekend after Thanksgiving, compared with $92 the same week last year. Economic confidence is higher than it was at this time last year, but job creation remains lower. Americans reported spending an average of $69 dollars per day last week, including the weekend after Thanksgiving, compared with $92 the same week last year. Economic confidence is higher than it was at this time last year, but job creation remains lower. Americans reported spending an average of $69 dollars per day last week, including the weekend after Thanksgiving, compared with $92 the same week last year. Economic confidence is higher than it was at this time last year, but job creation remains lower. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25473230 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473231-The-Importance-of-Purpose-in-the-Workplace Haley Rushing, bestselling author and cofounder of the Purpose Institute has used her purpose-driven approach to business strategy to transform numerous companies. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Rushing discusses the power of purpose in enhancing the well-being of individuals and organizations. Haley Rushing, bestselling author and cofounder of the Purpose Institute has used her purpose-driven approach to business strategy to transform numerous companies. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Rushing discusses the power of purpose in enhancing the well-being of individuals and organizations. Haley Rushing, bestselling author and cofounder of the Purpose Institute has used her purpose-driven approach to business strategy to transform numerous companies. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Rushing discusses the power of purpose in enhancing the well-being of individuals and organizations. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25473231 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473232-Americans-See-Access-as-Most-Urgent-Health-Problem One-third of Americans (32%) say access to healthcare is the most urgent health problem facing the country at this time, followed by cost of healthcare (18%) and the flu (16%). One-third of Americans (32%) say access to healthcare is the most urgent health problem facing the country at this time, followed by cost of healthcare (18%) and the flu (16%). One-third of Americans (32%) say access to healthcare is the most urgent health problem facing the country at this time, followed by cost of healthcare (18%) and the flu (16%). tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25473232 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473233-Views-of-U-S-Healthcare-Edge-Higher-From-08-to-09 In the midst of the debate over healthcare reform, Americans are about as likely to rank the quality of healthcare in the U.S. as excellent or good (58%) as they were last year (57%). At the same time, they are slightly more likely to rate U.S. health coverage as excellent or good (38%) than they were last year (26%). In the midst of the debate over healthcare reform, Americans are about as likely to rank the quality of healthcare in the U.S. as excellent or good (58%) as they were last year (57%). At the same time, they are slightly more likely to rate U.S. health coverage as excellent or good (38%) than they were last year (26%). In the midst of the debate over healthcare reform, Americans are about as likely to rank the quality of healthcare in the U.S. as excellent or good (58%) as they were last year (57%). At the same time, they are slightly more likely to rate U.S. health coverage as excellent or good (38%) than they were last year (26%). tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25473233 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473235-In-U-S-Cost-Bureaucracy-Top-Healthcare-Reform-Concerns Americans who favor the healthcare legislation are most concerned about the cost, while those who oppose the legislation are most concerned about bureaucracy. Americans who favor the healthcare legislation are most concerned about the cost, while those who oppose the legislation are most concerned about bureaucracy. Americans who favor the healthcare legislation are most concerned about the cost, while those who oppose the legislation are most concerned about bureaucracy. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25473235 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473237-Engaging-Students-to-Improve-Community-Well-Being The Gallup Student Poll tracks the hope, engagement, and well-being of students across the United States. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Shane Lopez, Ph.D., the architect of the poll, discusses the importance of measuring student engagement and how it relates to community well-being. The Gallup Student Poll tracks the hope, engagement, and well-being of students across the United States. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Shane Lopez, Ph.D., the architect of the poll, discusses the importance of measuring student engagement and how it relates to community well-being. The Gallup Student Poll tracks the hope, engagement, and well-being of students across the United States. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Shane Lopez, Ph.D., the architect of the poll, discusses the importance of measuring student engagement and how it relates to community well-being. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25473237 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473238-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Spending-Hardly-Inspires Americans reported spending an average of $62 per day last week, down from $65 the week prior and $81 a year ago -- not yet signaling a boost for the holiday spending season. Americans reported spending an average of $62 per day last week, down from $65 the week prior and $81 a year ago -- not yet signaling a boost for the holiday spending season. Americans reported spending an average of $62 per day last week, down from $65 the week prior and $81 a year ago -- not yet signaling a boost for the holiday spending season. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25473238 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25473239-U-S-Christmas-Spending-Forecast-Down-From-October Americans in November say they plan to roughly spend $638 on Christmas gifts this year, down from the $740 they projected in October and nearly identical to the $639 they projected last December. Americans in November say they plan to roughly spend $638 on Christmas gifts this year, down from the $740 they projected in October and nearly identical to the $639 they projected last December. Americans in November say they plan to roughly spend $638 on Christmas gifts this year, down from the $740 they projected in October and nearly identical to the $639 they projected last December. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25473239 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25445051-Fewer-In-U-S-See-Health-Coverage-as-Gov%E2%80%99t-Responsibility For the first time this decade, more Americans (50%) say providing healthcare for all is not the government’s responsibility than say it is (47%). For the first time this decade, more Americans (50%) say providing healthcare for all is not the government’s responsibility than say it is (47%). For the first time this decade, more Americans (50%) say providing healthcare for all is not the government’s responsibility than say it is (47%). tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445051 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25440340-Americans-Split-on-What-to-Do-in-Afghanistan While 42% of Americans would like to see President Obama send more troops to Afghanistan, 44% would prefer he begin to withdraw troops from the country. While 42% of Americans would like to see President Obama send more troops to Afghanistan, 44% would prefer he begin to withdraw troops from the country. While 42% of Americans would like to see President Obama send more troops to Afghanistan, 44% would prefer he begin to withdraw troops from the country. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25440340 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25437767-Republicans-Take-Lead-in-2010-Generic-Ballot For the first time this year, more registered voters said they would vote for the Republican candidate than said they would vote for the Democratic candidate if elections for Congress were held today. For the first time this year, more registered voters said they would vote for the Republican candidate than said they would vote for the Democratic candidate if elections for Congress were held today. For the first time this year, more registered voters said they would vote for the Republican candidate than said they would vote for the Democratic candidate if elections for Congress were held today. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25437767 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25429570-The-Well-Being-Explosion-and-What%E2%80%99s-Next Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman says interest in what drives well-being is exploding worldwide now that economists have gotten involved. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Kahneman also describes why the study of emotions may be the future of well-being research. Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman says interest in what drives well-being is exploding worldwide now that economists have gotten involved. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Kahneman also describes why the study of emotions may be the future of well-being research. Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman says interest in what drives well-being is exploding worldwide now that economists have gotten involved. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Kahneman also describes why the study of emotions may be the future of well-being research. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25429570 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25437768-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Jobs-Holding-Constant American workers last week reported similar job market conditions as during the prior week, while economic confidence declined. American workers last week reported similar job market conditions as during the prior week, while economic confidence declined. American workers last week reported similar job market conditions as during the prior week, while economic confidence declined. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25437768 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25410546-Uptick-in-Reported-Flu-and-Cold-Cases-in-U-S In October, an average of 2.7% American adults reported that they were "sick with the flu yesterday," up from 1.9% in September. At the same time, an average of 7.7% adults reported having a cold, up from 5.4% in September. In October, an average of 2.7% American adults reported that they were "sick with the flu yesterday," up from 1.9% in September. At the same time, an average of 7.7% adults reported having a cold, up from 5.4% in September. In October, an average of 2.7% American adults reported that they were "sick with the flu yesterday," up from 1.9% in September. At the same time, an average of 7.7% adults reported having a cold, up from 5.4% in September. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25410546 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25404303-Republicans-Like-Huckabee-Best-for-2012 About 7 out of 10 Republicans (71%) say they would seriously consider supporting Mike Huckabee for president in 2012, putting him tops on the list of likely contenders though just slightly ahead of Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin. About 7 out of 10 Republicans (71%) say they would seriously consider supporting Mike Huckabee for president in 2012, putting him tops on the list of likely contenders though just slightly ahead of Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin. About 7 out of 10 Republicans (71%) say they would seriously consider supporting Mike Huckabee for president in 2012, putting him tops on the list of likely contenders though just slightly ahead of Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25404303 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25386782-Americans-Less-Optimistic-Obama-Can-Achieve-Key-Goals One year after electing Barack Obama president, Americans are less optimistic he can achieve eight key goals measured by Gallup. However, majorities are still hopeful about four of the eight goals. One year after electing Barack Obama president, Americans are less optimistic he can achieve eight key goals measured by Gallup. However, majorities are still hopeful about four of the eight goals. One year after electing Barack Obama president, Americans are less optimistic he can achieve eight key goals measured by Gallup. However, majorities are still hopeful about four of the eight goals. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25386782 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25386783-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Hopeful-Signs-in-Jobs-Data Gallup’s Job Creation Index increased to +3 last week, closing in on its high for the year. Gallup's Economic Confidence and Consumer Spending measures also improved compared with the prior week. Gallup’s Job Creation Index increased to +3 last week, closing in on its high for the year. Gallup's Economic Confidence and Consumer Spending measures also improved compared with the prior week. Gallup’s Job Creation Index increased to +3 last week, closing in on its high for the year. Gallup's Economic Confidence and Consumer Spending measures also improved compared with the prior week. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25386783 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25386784-Editor-in-Chief%E2%80%99s-Insights-What-to-Watch-for-2010 With the 2010 congressional elections now one year way, Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport discusses the key indicators to watch. With the 2010 congressional elections now one year way, Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport discusses the key indicators to watch. With the 2010 congressional elections now one year way, Gallup Editor in Chief Frank Newport discusses the key indicators to watch. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25386784 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25386785-Engaging-Employees-in-Wellness Joseph Coughlin, Ph.D., named by The Wall Street Journal as one of America's 12 pioneers inventing the future of retirement and aging, asserts that everyday complexities of life can be the greatest barrier to individual well-being. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Coughlin how employers can engage workers in wellness and integrate emerging technologies. Joseph Coughlin, Ph.D., named by The Wall Street Journal as one of America's 12 pioneers inventing the future of retirement and aging, asserts that everyday complexities of life can be the greatest barrier to individual well-being. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Coughlin how employers can engage workers in wellness and integrate emerging technologies. Joseph Coughlin, Ph.D., named by The Wall Street Journal as one of America's 12 pioneers inventing the future of retirement and aging, asserts that everyday complexities of life can be the greatest barrier to individual well-being. In this segment of Gallup's special series, "Next Steps: Transforming Americans' Health and Well-Being," Coughlin how employers can engage workers in wellness and integrate emerging technologies. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25386785 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25386786-Fewer-Americans-See-Economy-as-Top-Priority-for-Obama While Americans are still most likely to say that the economy should be Obama’s top priority as president (41%), that is down from the 64% who said the same in November of last year. While Americans are still most likely to say that the economy should be Obama’s top priority as president (41%), that is down from the 64% who said the same in November of last year. While Americans are still most likely to say that the economy should be Obama’s top priority as president (41%), that is down from the 64% who said the same in November of last year. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25386786 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25383544-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Confidence-Jobs-Spending-Down Gallup's Economic Confidence, Job Creation, and Consumer Spending measures all trended downward last week. Gallup's Economic Confidence, Job Creation, and Consumer Spending measures all trended downward last week. Gallup's Economic Confidence, Job Creation, and Consumer Spending measures all trended downward last week. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25383544 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25380236-First-Lady-s-Favorable-Rating-Still-Tops-President-s While more than half (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Barack Obama, 61% view Michelle Obama favorably. While more than half (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Barack Obama, 61% view Michelle Obama favorably. While more than half (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Barack Obama, 61% view Michelle Obama favorably. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25380236 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:15:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25377748-Favorable-Rating-Higher-for-First-Lady-Than-for-President While more than half (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Barack Obama, 61% view Michelle Obama favorably. While more than half (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Barack Obama, 61% view Michelle Obama favorably. While more than half (55%) of Americans have a favorable opinion of Barack Obama, 61% view Michelle Obama favorably. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25377748 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:15:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25345680-Many-in-U-S-See-Own-Care-Worsening-With-Healthcare-Bill Americans are more likely to say that their own healthcare costs, coverage, insurance requirements, and quality of care will get worse than get better if a healthcare bill passes this year. Americans are more likely to say that their own healthcare costs, coverage, insurance requirements, and quality of care will get worse than get better if a healthcare bill passes this year. Americans are more likely to say that their own healthcare costs, coverage, insurance requirements, and quality of care will get worse than get better if a healthcare bill passes this year. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25345680 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25341820-Obama-Sees-Approval-Slide-in-His-Third-Quarter President Barack Obama's average job approval rating dropped to 53% in the third quarter of 2009, from 62% in the second quarter; the largest second to third quarter drop for an elected president. President Barack Obama's average job approval rating dropped to 53% in the third quarter of 2009, from 62% in the second quarter; the largest second to third quarter drop for an elected president. President Barack Obama's average job approval rating dropped to 53% in the third quarter of 2009, from 62% in the second quarter; the largest second to third quarter drop for an elected president. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25341820 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25322902-One-in-Four-Support-Healthcare-Bill-33-Oppose Twenty-five percent of Americans say they think they will support the final healthcare bill, 33% say they think they will oppose the bill, and another 39% say their decision depends on some of the decisions that have yet to be made about the bill. Twenty-five percent of Americans say they think they will support the final healthcare bill, 33% say they think they will oppose the bill, and another 39% say their decision depends on some of the decisions that have yet to be made about the bill. Twenty-five percent of Americans say they think they will support the final healthcare bill, 33% say they think they will oppose the bill, and another 39% say their decision depends on some of the decisions that have yet to be made about the bill. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25322902 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25316874-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Job-Creation-Improves Gallup's Job Creation Index rose to 4 last week, the most positive reading for this measure so far in 2009. Gallup's Job Creation Index rose to 4 last week, the most positive reading for this measure so far in 2009. Gallup's Job Creation Index rose to 4 last week, the most positive reading for this measure so far in 2009. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25316874 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25314271-Support-for-Legalizing-Marijuana-Reaches-All-Time-High Forty-four percent of Americans think the use of marijuana should be made legal, up from the 36% who said the same at this time last year, and the highest in Gallup's history of asking this question. Forty-four percent of Americans think the use of marijuana should be made legal, up from the 36% who said the same at this time last year, and the highest in Gallup's history of asking this question. Forty-four percent of Americans think the use of marijuana should be made legal, up from the 36% who said the same at this time last year, and the highest in Gallup's history of asking this question. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314271 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:15:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25314272-Boosting-Well-Being-for-a-Longer-Healthier-Life Bestselling author Dan Buettner journeyed around the globe, investigating the places where people live the longest to find the secrets to living longer, healthier lives. Buettner discusses the practical implication of the lessons he learned in the first segment of Gallup’s special series, “Next Steps: Transforming Americans’ Health and Well-Being.” Bestselling author Dan Buettner journeyed around the globe, investigating the places where people live the longest to find the secrets to living longer, healthier lives. Buettner discusses the practical implication of the lessons he learned in the first segment of Gallup’s special series, “Next Steps: Transforming Americans’ Health and Well-Being.” Bestselling author Dan Buettner journeyed around the globe, investigating the places where people live the longest to find the secrets to living longer, healthier lives. Buettner discusses the practical implication of the lessons he learned in the first segment of Gallup’s special series, “Next Steps: Transforming Americans’ Health and Well-Being.” tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314272 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25299005-Identity-Theft-Tops-Americans-Crime-Concerns Asked how much they worry about a list of 12 different types of crime, Americans were most likely to say they worry frequently about identity theft (31%), followed by having their home burglarized (21%), and having their car stolen or broken into (19%). Asked how much they worry about a list of 12 different types of crime, Americans were most likely to say they worry frequently about identity theft (31%), followed by having their home burglarized (21%), and having their car stolen or broken into (19%). Asked how much they worry about a list of 12 different types of crime, Americans were most likely to say they worry frequently about identity theft (31%), followed by having their home burglarized (21%), and having their car stolen or broken into (19%). tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299005 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:15:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25283153-About-Half-of-Americans-See-Crime-Increasing Fifty-one percent of Americans say there is more crime in their area than there was a year ago, up from 44% at this time last year, but exactly on par with 2007 and 2006. Fifty-one percent of Americans say there is more crime in their area than there was a year ago, up from 44% at this time last year, but exactly on par with 2007 and 2006. Fifty-one percent of Americans say there is more crime in their area than there was a year ago, up from 44% at this time last year, but exactly on par with 2007 and 2006. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25283153 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25272021-Predicted-Christmas-Spending-Less-Than-Last-October Americans currently esitmate that they will spend an average of $740 on Christmas gifts this year, less than the average of $801 recorded at this same time last year. Americans currently esitmate that they will spend an average of $740 on Christmas gifts this year, less than the average of $801 recorded at this same time last year. Americans currently esitmate that they will spend an average of $740 on Christmas gifts this year, less than the average of $801 recorded at this same time last year. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25272021 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25258435-Fewer-Americans-Want-Stricter-Gun-Laws A record-low 44% of Americans say that the laws covering the sale of firearms should be made more strict, while another 43% say they should be kept as they are now, and 12% say they should be made less strict. A record-low 44% of Americans say that the laws covering the sale of firearms should be made more strict, while another 43% say they should be kept as they are now, and 12% say they should be made less strict. A record-low 44% of Americans say that the laws covering the sale of firearms should be made more strict, while another 43% say they should be kept as they are now, and 12% say they should be made less strict. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25258435 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25247974-Dems-GOP-Poised-for-Tight-2010-Congressional-Race Forty-six percent of registered voters say that if the elections for Congress were being held today, they would vote for the Democratic Party's candidate, and 44% say they would vote for the Republican Party's candidate. Forty-six percent of registered voters say that if the elections for Congress were being held today, they would vote for the Democratic Party's candidate, and 44% say they would vote for the Republican Party's candidate. Forty-six percent of registered voters say that if the elections for Congress were being held today, they would vote for the Democratic Party's candidate, and 44% say they would vote for the Republican Party's candidate. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247974 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:30:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25243853-Congressional-Job-Approval-Slides-to-21 The percentage of Americans who approve of the way Congress is handling its job fell to 21% in October, from 31% in late August, with the biggest decline coming among Democrats. The percentage of Americans who approve of the way Congress is handling its job fell to 21% in October, from 31% in late August, with the biggest decline coming among Democrats. The percentage of Americans who approve of the way Congress is handling its job fell to 21% in October, from 31% in late August, with the biggest decline coming among Democrats. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25243853 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:15:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25242204-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Consumer-Confidence-Falls Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index fell to -29 last week, the lowest level recorded since mid-July of this year. Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index fell to -29 last week, the lowest level recorded since mid-July of this year. Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index fell to -29 last week, the lowest level recorded since mid-July of this year. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242204 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25240764-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Downtick-in-Consumer-Confidence Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index fell to -29 last week, the lowest level recorded since mid-July of this year. Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index fell to -29 last week, the lowest level recorded since mid-July of this year. Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index fell to -29 last week, the lowest level recorded since mid-July of this year. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25240764 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25237703-Young-Americans-Are-the-Happiest Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data reveal that happiness is highest among younger Americans and lowest for those in their 50s and late 80s. Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data reveal that happiness is highest among younger Americans and lowest for those in their 50s and late 80s. Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data reveal that happiness is highest among younger Americans and lowest for those in their 50s and late 80s. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25237703 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25220834-Jews-Non-Religious-Most-Likely-to-Approve-of-Obama At 65%, non-religious Americans are the most likely of any religious group in the U.S. to approve of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president, Jewish Americans are the second most likely group to approve at 64%, and Mormons are the least likely group to approve at 32%. At 65%, non-religious Americans are the most likely of any religious group in the U.S. to approve of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president, Jewish Americans are the second most likely group to approve at 64%, and Mormons are the least likely group to approve at 32%. At 65%, non-religious Americans are the most likely of any religious group in the U.S. to approve of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as president, Jewish Americans are the second most likely group to approve at 64%, and Mormons are the least likely group to approve at 32%. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25220834 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25214835-Americans-Tilt-Toward-Saying-Media-Too-Liberal Nearly half of Americans (45%) think the news media are too liberal, 35% think they are about right, and 15% think they are too conservative. Nearly half of Americans (45%) think the news media are too liberal, 35% think they are about right, and 15% think they are too conservative. Nearly half of Americans (45%) think the news media are too liberal, 35% think they are about right, and 15% think they are too conservative. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25214835 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25203084-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Confidence-Jobs-Improve Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index rose to a new 21-month high of -20 last week and Job Creation remained positive (3), tying its best level of the year. Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index rose to a new 21-month high of -20 last week and Job Creation remained positive (3), tying its best level of the year. Gallup's Consumer Confidence Index rose to a new 21-month high of -20 last week and Job Creation remained positive (3), tying its best level of the year. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25203084 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25179227-Despite-Media-Blitz-Little-Change-in-Obama-Job-Approval Despite the recent media blitz, President Obama's weekly average job approval rating continues to hover in the low 50% range. Despite the recent media blitz, President Obama's weekly average job approval rating continues to hover in the low 50% range. Despite the recent media blitz, President Obama's weekly average job approval rating continues to hover in the low 50% range. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25179227 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25177620-Blacks-Nonwhites-Most-Supportive-of-Healthcare-Reform Sixty-five percent of black Americans and 50% of nonwhites say they would advise their member of Congress to vote for a healthcare bill this year, while 31% of whites say the same. Other demographic groups that show the most support for healthcare reform include women, those with a post-graduate degree, and those making less than $30,000 a year. Sixty-five percent of black Americans and 50% of nonwhites say they would advise their member of Congress to vote for a healthcare bill this year, while 31% of whites say the same. Other demographic groups that show the most support for healthcare reform include women, those with a post-graduate degree, and those making less than $30,000 a year. Sixty-five percent of black Americans and 50% of nonwhites say they would advise their member of Congress to vote for a healthcare bill this year, while 31% of whites say the same. Other demographic groups that show the most support for healthcare reform include women, those with a post-graduate degree, and those making less than $30,000 a year. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25177620 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25169234-Americans-Cite-Affordability-as-Biggest-Healthcare-Problem In an open-ended question, Americans are most likely to say cost (38%) is the biggest problem with healthcare in the United States today, followed by too many uninsured (15%), and insurance companies (13%). In an open-ended question, Americans are most likely to say cost (38%) is the biggest problem with healthcare in the United States today, followed by too many uninsured (15%), and insurance companies (13%). In an open-ended question, Americans are most likely to say cost (38%) is the biggest problem with healthcare in the United States today, followed by too many uninsured (15%), and insurance companies (13%). tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25169234 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25163635-Weekly-Economic-Insights-Status-Quo-Entrenched In the week ending Sept. 20, 2009, Gallup's measure of Economic Outlook, Consumer Spending, and Job Creation remain essentially on par with recent weeks. In the week ending Sept. 20, 2009, Gallup's measure of Economic Outlook, Consumer Spending, and Job Creation remain essentially on par with recent weeks. In the week ending Sept. 20, 2009, Gallup's measure of Economic Outlook, Consumer Spending, and Job Creation remain essentially on par with recent weeks. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25163635 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio http://odeo.com/episodes/25159430-In-U-S-Nearly-6-in-10-See-Government-Doing-Too-Much At 57%, the number of Americans who say the government is doing too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses is at a 10-year high. At 57%, the number of Americans who say the government is doing too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses is at a 10-year high. At 57%, the number of Americans who say the government is doing too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses is at a 10-year high. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25159430 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Gallup Poll -- Audio