A Profile of the Top-Ranked Podcasts in the U.S.
Although it’s much newer than other media like television or books, the podcast ecosystem has created a rich library of content covering a wide range of topics both popular and niche. A new Pew Research Center study of 451 of…
Most U.S. parents pass along their religion and politics to their children
Which are American parents more likely to pass along to their kids – their religion or their politics? Turns out, most parents pass along both kinds of affiliation, and they do so at similarly high rates, according to a new…
Biden’s Job Rating Slumps as Public’s View of Economy Turns More Negative
Americans take a dim view of both political parties, leading Republican and Democratic figures With public views of the nation’s economy at their most negative in years, Joe Biden’s political standing is at the lowest point of his presidency. Yet…
7 facts about Americans’ views of money in politics
Widespread dissatisfaction with the role of money in American politics is one of the many themes in Pew Research Center’s recent report on Americans’ dismal views of the nation’s political landscape. Large shares of the public see political campaigns as…
The Data on Women Leaders
As women’s representation in U.S. politics has grown, 53% of Americans say there are still too few women in high political office in the United States, and many see significant obstacles for women candidates. Our 2023 report on women leaders…
Women and Political Leadership Ahead of the 2024 Election
For the most part, Americans don’t think a woman president would do better or worse than a man when it comes to key leadership traits or the handling of various policy areas. At the same time, the public sees differences…
Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics
Americans have long been critical of politicians and skeptical of the federal government. But today, Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon. Majorities say the political process is dominated…
Americans More Upbeat on the Economy; Biden’s Job Rating Remains Very Low
Americans’ views of the nation’s economy – while mostly stagnant for the past few years – are showing signs of improvement. Slightly more than a quarter (28%) rate economic conditions as excellent or good, a 9 percentage point increase from…
Positive Impact of Protestant Missionaries
Are Christian missionaries harmful or helpful? The research of Dr. Robert Woodberry has found that Protestant missionaries have had significant positive impacts. One example of this is the 19th-century missionary, John Mackenzie, who helped blacks in South Africa protect their…
Pastor Comments on Christians in Politics
The heated political discourse found in many countries is often affected by religious voices who seek to drive the conversation in one direction or the other. In some countries, such as the United States, Christians form a significant portion of…