# poll hub (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover poll hub. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Future of MAGA](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-maga-XrfWQzXS) _2026-08-14 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith, Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho) · Poll Hub_ As the 2026 midterms approach, we're taking on a defining question in American politics: is MAGA the same as Trump, and is Trump the same as the Republican Party? MAGA has become the party's public face, yet many of Trump's own voters don't consider themselves part of the movement. We examine whether that coalition can hold together with Trump off the ballot, what happened the last time his name… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/96af1d5e-c8aa-42c2-a748-cfd67e9fb0c7/group-item/026de55e-3b71-43bf-ab09-8b6eb174d673/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [Are Data Centers the 2026 Election Surprise?](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/are-data-centers-the-2026-election-surprise-53v3IqZ5) _2026-08-06 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho, Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ Artificial intelligence may be transforming the way we work, but the infrastructure behind it is creating new questions for communities across the country. As demand for AI grows, so does the need for massive data centers that power everything from cloud computing to new AI tools. While supporters point to jobs, investment, and economic growth, many Americans are raising concerns about electricity… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/08663bf4-0a7a-477b-a6dd-7b36c1203f57/group-item/c325a65d-18b2-48f9-b71f-51b7744e3227/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [Looksmaxxing: New Name, Same Old Problem?](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/looksmaxxing-new-name-same-old-problem-Y8fzleoS) _2026-07-30 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Jay DeDapper, Barbara Carvalho, Lee Miringoff, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ Americans are spending more time, money, and energy trying to change how they look. Many adults want to lose weight; millions are using GLP-1 drugs, and the anti-aging industry continues to grow. For teens, appearance concerns are increasingly shaped by social media, with girls reporting especially high levels of pressure to look good. At the same time, the rise of looksmaxxing shows how boys and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/74f22f01-4ba7-4dab-8215-8ad5aaef9ae6/group-item/64dda89d-901d-474a-bf05-9930dea7e94d/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [Pop Sports Politics: Too Much Mixing?](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/pop-sports-politics-too-much-mixing-QAXGTail) _2026-07-24 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho, Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ Politics is no longer confined to campaigns and government. It now appears across sports, music, movies, social media, and celebrity culture. In this episode, we explore how Americans feel about athletes and entertainers speaking on political and social issues, whether those messages influence public opinion, and why many people think politics has become too present in everyday life. And, we… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/f66204dc-a53d-4356-9e33-56101066448e/group-item/68dcaa8f-a8b0-4098-948e-601b17e81deb/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [Age and Congress: How Old is Too Old?](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/age-and-congress-how-old-is-too-old-BlFG159z) _2026-07-17 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith, Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho) · Poll Hub_ In a week where one Senator died and another released hospital photos after public questions about whether or not he was alive, we're looking at what Americans think about our elderly political class. While Americans remain deeply divided on many political issues, there is broad bipartisan agreement on proposals like congressional age limits and term limits. This week, the Poll Hub team explores… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/25b8b01a-f022-48b6-98a5-c2611cf3d012/group-item/c9d9fa9f-5f6f-40a8-8321-34685a377c0e/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [China: Enemy? Competitor? Frenemy?](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/china-enemy-competitor-frenemy-BOWiiklH) _2026-07-10 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho, Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ This week on Poll Hub , we begin with the complicated relationship between the United States and China. Americans see China as one of the country’s most important global rivals, especially when it comes to trade, technology, national security, and influence abroad. But public opinion is not only about conflict. Many Americans also understand that China remains deeply connected to the U.S. economy,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/41f72fca-91e3-4d5c-85b5-da011ff64064/group-item/23c5a103-0c6c-4ca9-a186-3cb42bdb1c25/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [Happy 250th Birthday, America!](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/happy-250th-birthday-america-fw_3RbpF) _2026-07-02 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho, Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ America on its 250th birthday. As the country prepares to mark the occasion, public opinion shows a complicated picture of national pride. While many Americans still say they are proud to be American, that pride is not felt equally across political parties, generations, or views of the country’s future. This week, the Poll Hub team looks at what American pride means today and how it compares with… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/bbee9907-42de-49b2-8da7-73c41d3e8717/group-item/33503d7f-3ec9-4b8d-a587-cf4ccd3cf2c3/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [Pride, Politics, and the Acceptance Divide](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/pride-politics-and-the-acceptance-divide-cLRHfV0k) _2026-06-25 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Michael Bronski, Lee Miringoff, Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ More Americans than ever identify as LGBTQ+, but the story of acceptance in the United States is becoming more complicated. As Pride Month comes to a close, we look at new polling that shows LGBTQ+ visibility at a record high, while public acceptance has slipped in recent years, and we are joined by Michael Bronski , whose landmark book, A Queer History of the United States for Young People , has… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/fa81022b-846c-4ffd-b169-1f09fc5986bf/group-item/3ba7b69e-263a-4f9a-819f-a394ef4d7f2b/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [World Cup...No Fever?](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/world-cupno-fever-o1rC6V3g) _2026-06-18 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho, Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ In our latest poll with NPR and PBS News, Donald Trump hits several record lows on his approval among Americans. The economy appears to be the main driver of this as rising costs continue to shape daily decisions, from filling up at the gas pump to planning a summer getaway. While most Americans still expect to take a vacation, many say financial pressures have forced them to adjust their plans.… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/6af9aab0-53bd-45b6-8cf7-c315daef7e46/group-item/70487b59-3593-4f13-a3f9-67c22b5a4d10/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rd3i2MeVpNYZ) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Trillionaires in Space, or, To the Moon, Elon!](https://poll-hub.simplecast.com/episodes/trillionaires-in-space-or-to-the-moon-elon-b5qtsh_p) _2026-06-12 · adminmaristpoll@marist.edu (Lee Miringoff, Barbara Carvalho, Jay DeDapper, Mary Griffith) · Poll Hub_ This week, Poll Hub examines the intersection of space exploration, private wealth, and public trust. SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO that will make the company the most valuable in the world, at least for a time. It should also push Elon Musk’s personal wealth to a level never seen before. The conversation goes beyond the stock market to ask what this moment says about concentrated wealth… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/32e9cd24-17b5-47ff-8525-52f9d11f513e/990189a6-8552-42b3-99d6-70c2dc63ce41/episodes/audio/group/cdf35749-4ee8-4ffe-981f-78fdbe5c1120/group-item/2b49a378-d3d9-4c75-adcf-c7b4443bf7fb/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=XldCGHXm)