Episodes

  • ‘I’ve learned nothing’: Young undecided voters on debate, election

    ‘I’ve learned nothing’: Young undecided voters on debate, election
    Sep 24 2024
    Only a small percentage of Americans who said they plan to vote in the November elections have not yet made up their minds up about who they’ll be voting for. However, at least in the Electoral College, the upcoming election is projected to be a tight race, and a small number of undecided voters in just a handful of states could make a difference. In this 40-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz interviews a group of young undecided American voters to understand what they care about, how they perceive the presidential debate, and what their concerns are as November approaches.
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    41 mins
  • ‘I don’t trust Kamala’: Why some Black men are voting Trump

    ‘I don’t trust Kamala’: Why some Black men are voting Trump
    Sep 20 2024
    An overwhelming majority of Black Americans say they plan to vote for Kamala Harris as the next U.S. president. Around one-quarter of Black men under 50, however, say they plan to support Donald Trump instead. In this 47-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz asks a group of Black U.S. voters under 40 who are planning to vote for Donald Trump why they’re making the choice to support him over Kamala Harris.
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    47 mins
  • ‘If not me, then who?’ West Point cadets say why they serve

    ‘If not me, then who?’ West Point cadets say why they serve
    Sep 9 2024
    The United States Armed Forces today is collectively considered the most powerful national military in the world. While part of that supremacy stems from technology, logistics, diplomacy, and other key variables, a great deal of it also stems from the values, discipline and integrity of the men and women who serve. And for many of these young Americans, their journey of national service begins at West Point. In this 18-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz interviews a focus group of West Point cadets and asks them to share their stories about why they enlisted, what they’ve learned, and what they hope to accomplish for themselves, each other and their country.
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    19 mins
  • ‘The lesser of two evils’: Undecided Gen Z on 2024 election

    ‘The lesser of two evils’: Undecided Gen Z on 2024 election
    Sep 5 2024
    Most U.S. voters already have an idea of how they’ll be casting their ballots in November. Among Gen Z Americans specifically, roughly half say they support Harris-Walz, while one-third support Trump-Vance. Yet some younger Americans remain uncommitted, and there’s a wide range of issues that might tip the balance for how they vote. In this 42-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz interviews a group of young, undecided U.S. voters to discuss their concerns about the candidates in the 2024 election.
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    42 mins
  • ‘Administration doesn’t care’: Jewish students on campus antisemitism

    ‘Administration doesn’t care’: Jewish students on campus antisemitism
    Sep 3 2024
    Following Israel’s military response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Gaza, U.S. college students at universities nationwide started organizing protests, boycotts, sit-ins, and other forms of non-violent protest against continued U.S. military support to Israel. Whether or not those protesters ever intended it, many Jewish students started reporting that they felt pressured to change their behavior or how they spoke about certain issues, some out of fear for their safety. And while some of these protestors are Jewish themselves, that has not stopped a documented trend of rising antisemitism both off and on campus. In this 41-minute episode of America Speaks, pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz asks Jewish college students in the U.S. to share their experiences on campus and what they’ve seen from the protests. They describe a culture of antisemitism, with an administration that is reluctant to provide support.
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    41 mins
  • ‘The prices on everything’: What keeps Americans up at night

    ‘The prices on everything’: What keeps Americans up at night
    Aug 20 2024
    With less than three months until the general election, Americans will soon choose the nation’s direction on key issues for the next four years. Concerns range from immigration and political polarization to crime, inflation, foreign policy, AI and job security, with the list continuing to grow. These issues and more might all play a significant role in shaping voter decisions this November. Watch the above 11-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz engages in an uncensored, raw conversation about the day-to-day anxieties of average Americans — and explores potential solutions to address these pressing concerns.
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    12 mins
  • ‘Mean or extreme’: Americans discuss Harris and Trump

    ‘Mean or extreme’: Americans discuss Harris and Trump
    Aug 12 2024
    President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris has thrown a wrench into pollsters’ predictions for the election outcome. Harris now enjoys a lead over Trump in the polls both nationally and within key swing states. Trump and Harris agreed to debate on Sept. 3, which will give Americans a first-person view of how the campaigns have changed in the wake of Biden’s announcement. Watch the above 41-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz is interviewed by a group of American voters about the new choice they have and where he thinks the two major presidential campaigns are headed.
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    41 mins
  • ‘Young and thoughtful’: Why American voters are switching to Harris

    ‘Young and thoughtful’: Why American voters are switching to Harris
    Aug 6 2024
    In the wake of growing public concern over his declining health, President Biden officially announced he would not seek reelection in November, and endorsed Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee. That announcement changed the dynamics of a presidential election between the two oldest-ever candidates that few Americans had been excited for. Kamala Harris, at 59, is roughly two decades younger than Trump and Biden. After the announcement, her campaign broke fundraising records, and her candidacy has energized voters across the political spectrum. Watch this 36-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz interviews a group of Americans who say they would not have voted for Biden but that they will vote for Kamala Harris. He seeks to understand what they see in Harris that they did not see in Biden.
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    36 mins