Podcasts about survey research

Liz Hamel, Vice President and Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research at KFF, discusses KFF's latest KFF Tracking Poll on Information and Trust; Tina Tan, State Epidemiologist at the New Jersey Department of Health, tells us about the Protect Me With 3+ program that aims to educate adolescents about the importance of vaccinations; and an ASTHO webinar on Thursday, June 12 at 2 p.m. ET will be a vital conversation on protecting public health and building trust. KFF Web Page: KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust – The Public's Views on Measles Outbreaks and Misinformation Protect Me With 3+ Program Web Page Protect Me With 3+ Program Web Page: NJ Students Recognized for Excellence in 13th Annual Vaccine Awareness Contest ASTHO Webinar Web Page: INSPIRE – Readiness - Tackling Public Health Communication Conundrums: Rumors and Public Trust ATSHO Web Page: Subscribe  

In the Bryan Kohberger trial, an expert report on survey research was prepared by Veronica Dahir. This report focuses on the methodologies and findings from surveys conducted to assess public opinion and awareness related to the case. The purpose of the report is to provide insights into how pre-trial publicity and public perceptions might impact the jury selection process and the defendant's right to a fair trial.Key Points of the Expert Report:Survey Methodology: Veronica Dahir outlines the survey design, sampling methods, and data collection procedures used to gather public opinion about the Bryan Kohberger case. This includes the selection of a representative sample, the framing of questions, and the statistical techniques employed to ensure reliability and validity.Public Awareness: The report examines the level of public awareness regarding the case. It assesses how widely the case has been reported in the media and the extent to which potential jurors might be exposed to information about the case.Pre-Trial Publicity: The report analyzes the nature and impact of pre-trial publicity on public opinion. It considers whether the media coverage has been neutral, biased, or sensationalized, and how this might influence potential jurors' perceptions of the defendant.Juror Impartiality: One of the key concerns addressed in the report is whether the pre-trial publicity has compromised the ability to select an impartial jury. The survey results are used to evaluate the potential biases and preconceived notions held by the public that could affect juror impartiality.Impact on Fair Trial: The report discusses the implications of the survey findings for ensuring a fair trial. It highlights the challenges of mitigating the effects of widespread media coverage and suggests strategies for addressing these issues during the jury selection process.Recommendations: Based on the survey findings, Veronica Dahir may provide recommendations for the court. These could include measures such as careful vetting of potential jurors, the use of detailed questionnaires during voir dire, and possible changes of venue to ensure a fair and unbiased jury.(commercial at 10:23)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:072224-Memorandum-Support-MCoV.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Does public opinion matter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Do leaders pay attention to the changing views of their respective constituencies? Each situation presents unique challenges for analysts and scholars trying to answer these questions. And those challenges have grown exponentially more complicated in the wake of October 7, 2023, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.  How have Israeli and Palestinian attitudes evolved toward their leaders and the region, one another, the United States' role, and the war?  And how do Israelis and Palestinians on all sides of the divide imagine their  future, particularly whether there's a pathway out of the ongoing crisis and any prospects for ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?   Join Aaron David Miller as he engages in conversation with Dahlia Scheindlin, a political strategist and a public opinion researcher, and Khalil Shikaki, the director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, two analysts and pollsters of Israeli and Palestinian politics and public opinion, on these and other issues on the next Carnegie Connects. 

Guest: Natalie Iciaszczyk, Program Manager of Survey Research, National Institute on Ageing 

In the Bryan Kohberger trial, an expert report on survey research was prepared by Veronica Dahir. This report focuses on the methodologies and findings from surveys conducted to assess public opinion and awareness related to the case. The purpose of the report is to provide insights into how pre-trial publicity and public perceptions might impact the jury selection process and the defendant's right to a fair trial.Key Points of the Expert Report:Survey Methodology: Veronica Dahir outlines the survey design, sampling methods, and data collection procedures used to gather public opinion about the Bryan Kohberger case. This includes the selection of a representative sample, the framing of questions, and the statistical techniques employed to ensure reliability and validity.Public Awareness: The report examines the level of public awareness regarding the case. It assesses how widely the case has been reported in the media and the extent to which potential jurors might be exposed to information about the case.Pre-Trial Publicity: The report analyzes the nature and impact of pre-trial publicity on public opinion. It considers whether the media coverage has been neutral, biased, or sensationalized, and how this might influence potential jurors' perceptions of the defendant.Juror Impartiality: One of the key concerns addressed in the report is whether the pre-trial publicity has compromised the ability to select an impartial jury. The survey results are used to evaluate the potential biases and preconceived notions held by the public that could affect juror impartiality.Impact on Fair Trial: The report discusses the implications of the survey findings for ensuring a fair trial. It highlights the challenges of mitigating the effects of widespread media coverage and suggests strategies for addressing these issues during the jury selection process.Recommendations: Based on the survey findings, Veronica Dahir may provide recommendations for the court. These could include measures such as careful vetting of potential jurors, the use of detailed questionnaires during voir dire, and possible changes of venue to ensure a fair and unbiased jury.(commercial at 10:23)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:072224-Memorandum-Support-MCoV.pdf

Catherine Nzuki is joined by Joseph Asunka, PhD, CEO of Afrobarometer, the leading source of public attitude data in Africa. Together, they discuss Afrobarometer's rise, its meticulous survey research methods, and case studies showcasing the policy impact of its data in Ghana, Malawi, and Botswana. They also discuss the difficulties of conducting surveys in conflict-afflicted or fragile contexts and how Afrobarometer has contributed to the growth of survey research organizations across Africa. Joseph Asunka also highlights how big data could be a changemaker in conducting research in Africa.

In the Bryan Kohberger trial, an expert report on survey research was prepared by Veronica Dahir. This report focuses on the methodologies and findings from surveys conducted to assess public opinion and awareness related to the case. The purpose of the report is to provide insights into how pre-trial publicity and public perceptions might impact the jury selection process and the defendant's right to a fair trial.Key Points of the Expert Report:Survey Methodology: Veronica Dahir outlines the survey design, sampling methods, and data collection procedures used to gather public opinion about the Bryan Kohberger case. This includes the selection of a representative sample, the framing of questions, and the statistical techniques employed to ensure reliability and validity.Public Awareness: The report examines the level of public awareness regarding the case. It assesses how widely the case has been reported in the media and the extent to which potential jurors might be exposed to information about the case.Pre-Trial Publicity: The report analyzes the nature and impact of pre-trial publicity on public opinion. It considers whether the media coverage has been neutral, biased, or sensationalized, and how this might influence potential jurors' perceptions of the defendant.Juror Impartiality: One of the key concerns addressed in the report is whether the pre-trial publicity has compromised the ability to select an impartial jury. The survey results are used to evaluate the potential biases and preconceived notions held by the public that could affect juror impartiality.Impact on Fair Trial: The report discusses the implications of the survey findings for ensuring a fair trial. It highlights the challenges of mitigating the effects of widespread media coverage and suggests strategies for addressing these issues during the jury selection process.Recommendations: Based on the survey findings, Veronica Dahir may provide recommendations for the court. These could include measures such as careful vetting of potential jurors, the use of detailed questionnaires during voir dire, and possible changes of venue to ensure a fair and unbiased jury.(commercial at 10:23)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:072224-Memorandum-Support-MCoV.pdf

Our guest today is Rose Quint, who has a new book out. Rose is the Assistant Vice President for Survey Research at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) where her responsibilities include planning and conducting industry surveys, specifically in the areas of builder sentiment, remodeling, and housing affordability. Periodically, the NAHB conducts a survey of home buyers to better understand what features and benefits are the most popular for consumers who have recently purchased a home, or, are currently looking to purchase a home. You'll find that research in Rose's new book, “What Home Buyers Really Want”. If you are a homeowner that is considering remodeling your home, or a builder looking to better understand which features today's home buyer is looking for, listen to this program and then order a copy of Rose's book. To order the book go to www.BuilderBooks.com, type “What Home Buyers Really Want” in the SEARCH box, chose the 2024 Edition of the book, and use the CODE (RWHBW25) to save 25% on your purchase.

This week, in a show taped in Beijing at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, I speak with Professor Da Wei about a new public opinion poll on China's perception of international security and review its important findings. We also discuss Chinese views on the Russo-Ukrainian War and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.2:11 – Da Wei's new podcast 4:05 – CISS's “Public Opinion Poll: Chinese Outlook on International Security 2024”7:46 – The poll's findings on pessimism about global security and the global influence of the U.S. and China11:56 – China's growing national confidence and growing pessimism about the U.S.-China relationship 18:26 – Paradoxical poll findings: proactive foreign policy stance vs. prioritizing domestic affairs, and involvement in global scientific cooperation vs. withdrawing in other areas of international agreement 24:30 – Why older respondents tended to be more pessimistic about China's international security situation 25:58 – Understanding negative attitude toward the United States and the effectiveness of diplomacy 30:17 – The belief that the U.S. goal is containment of China's development and the shift in view of America from a values-based country to a power-based country 36:12 – Chinese viewpoints on the Russo-Ukrainian war 39:22 – Da Wei's travels in the U.S. and the changes he has perceived 45:04 – The U.S. agenda to dissuade China from deepening its involvement with Russia 49:02 – How Chinese views on the upcoming U.S. election have changed since Kamala Harris' nominationRecommendations:Da Wei: Chen Jian's Zhou Enlai: A Life; for Chinese to travel to the U.S. moreKaiser: Chen Jian and Odd Arne Westad's The Great Transformation: China's Road from Revolution to Reform; for Americans to travel to China (and Beijing) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kamala Harris holds a national lead of three points over Donald Trump. And as the polls following her recent debate performance continue to trickle in, her lead is expected to grow. But can we trust the latest polls? This week, in our latest special election series, we talk with an undecided voter who doesn't trust what polls are saying. Then, a pair of political scientists break down how we can make polling better. We'll hear from Samaya Garza, J.D. Candidate at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Dr. Peter Francia, professor and director of the ECU Center for Survey Research, Justin Grimmer, political science professor and senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, and Dr. Natalie Jackson, vice president at GQR. Guests:    Samaya Garza, J.D. Candidate at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Dr. Peter Francia, professor and director of the ECU Center for Survey Research Justin Grimmer, political science professor and senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution Dr. Natalie Jackson, vice president at GQR Host:    Ray Suarez Mateo Schimpf, senior producer If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to Commonwealth Club World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Yesterday, Rettig Gur and Borschel-Dan attended a joint press conference for the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research and Tel Aviv University, where they heard the findings of the latest Palestine-Israel Pulse survey. They heard eye-opening perspectives of massive distrust in the other and how that influences any kind of vision of the future. They also learned that there is one sector -- Arab Israelis -- that is still optimistic and still thinks that peace can be achieved. The survey was conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) in Ramallah and the International Program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University with funding from the Netherlands Representative Office in Ramallah and the Representative Office of Japan to Palestine through UNDP/PAPP. The lead authors were Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, Dr. Khalil Shikaki and Dr. Nimrod Rosler. It polled 1200± Palestinians — over 800 from the West Bank and over 400 from Gaza in person — and 900 Israeli adults online, in the last half of July. Among other things, its findings addressed the impact of October 7 and the ongoing war on support for the two-state solution and support for various alternatives to the two-state solution, including one democratic state, one undemocratic state, a two-state confederation.We hear about attitudes toward the war and massive distrust of the other, extreme perceptions of the other and each side's sense of victimization. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Palestinian-Israeli Pulse: A Joint Poll Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod Waves. IMAGE: Displaced Palestinians live in shelter tents in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, September 12, 2024. (Ali Hassan/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SD Worx, formerly Intelligo, a leading payroll and HR solutions provider, has announced the results of its latest research which reveals the high levels of financial stress being felt by employees in Ireland. It found that nearly half (44%) of employees in Ireland are experiencing financial stress, while a third (33%) do not believe that their organisation shows concern for their financial wellbeing or reducing this stress. The independent study was commissioned by SD Worx and carried out by iVOX among 1,000 employees in Ireland to gain insights into their financial concerns and wellbeing. As the cost of living continues to rise, 41% of those surveyed believe that their employer did not adequately compensate for inflation last year, while 44% said that they would like to be able to request a salary advance. Just 28% of workers feel like they have a significant influence in their salary negotiations. SD Worx, which has software solutions that can support dynamic salary adjustments, including inflation-based salary reviews, found that many employees in Ireland believe they are not adequately compensated. Some 27% say they are dissatisfied with their complete reward package, which includes their salary, bonus, and other fringe benefits such as health insurance. The same percentage are not satisfied with the monetary part of their package such as the base salary and bonus. Meanwhile, 29% reported that personal performance is not sufficiently rewarded within their workplace. The survey also suggests that financial stress among employees can have a major impact on businesses. Some 23% of employees say that they would leave a job if they were dissatisfied with their financial stability and job security. Eimear Byrne, Country Leader, SD Worx Ireland, said: "In the current economic climate, organisations must take into account the impact that adequate rewards packages have on employees' financial wellbeing. Our research shows that employees are grappling with rising costs and are concerned with their financial stability. When not reflected by proportionate salary increases, the increasing cost of living amplifies the stress and pressure that employees and their families are placed under. "It's crucial that employers take a step back and understand the influence that this stress can have on their employees, both inside and outside of work. Payroll shouldn't be a silo - payroll and HR are closely linked, and they must work together to ensure a happy and well-rounded workforce. SD Worx's integrated payroll and HR software can enable more efficient salary management to support cost of living adjustments, enhance employees' financial wellbeing through industry insights and benchmarking, and adjust rewards packages to more accurately reflect individual performance - providing a holistic approach to improving the employee experience." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Staying current with new developments in the field of public opinion research is at the heart of Survey Practice's “Recent Books and Journals Articles in the Field” column. In this episode, Eva Aizpurua, PhD, Editor-in- Chief of Survey Practice talks with Mario Callegaro, PhD, curator of “Recent Books and Articles in the Field,” about how the field has changed since he started the column 16 years ago, the latest trends in survey research and the need for more books on topics such as user experience research and surveys in the medical field. Host: Eva Aizpurua, PhD, Research Director National Centre for Social Research, England and Editor-in- Chief of Survey Practice Guest: Mario Callegaro, PhD, Senior Staff User Experience Researcher in Google Cloud UX, London and curator of Survey Practice's column, “Recent Books and Articles in the Field”

Former President Donald Trump leads by one point in North Carolina against Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a new poll from ECU. Dr. Peter Francia, Director of the ECU Center for Survey Research, joins Brittany Lewis on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Bryan Kohberger trial, an expert report on survey research was prepared by Veronica Dahir. This report focuses on the methodologies and findings from surveys conducted to assess public opinion and awareness related to the case. The purpose of the report is to provide insights into how pre-trial publicity and public perceptions might impact the jury selection process and the defendant's right to a fair trial.Key Points of the Expert Report:Survey Methodology: Veronica Dahir outlines the survey design, sampling methods, and data collection procedures used to gather public opinion about the Bryan Kohberger case. This includes the selection of a representative sample, the framing of questions, and the statistical techniques employed to ensure reliability and validity.Public Awareness: The report examines the level of public awareness regarding the case. It assesses how widely the case has been reported in the media and the extent to which potential jurors might be exposed to information about the case.Pre-Trial Publicity: The report analyzes the nature and impact of pre-trial publicity on public opinion. It considers whether the media coverage has been neutral, biased, or sensationalized, and how this might influence potential jurors' perceptions of the defendant.Juror Impartiality: One of the key concerns addressed in the report is whether the pre-trial publicity has compromised the ability to select an impartial jury. The survey results are used to evaluate the potential biases and preconceived notions held by the public that could affect juror impartiality.Impact on Fair Trial: The report discusses the implications of the survey findings for ensuring a fair trial. It highlights the challenges of mitigating the effects of widespread media coverage and suggests strategies for addressing these issues during the jury selection process.Recommendations: Based on the survey findings, Veronica Dahir may provide recommendations for the court. These could include measures such as careful vetting of potential jurors, the use of detailed questionnaires during voir dire, and possible changes of venue to ensure a fair and unbiased jury.(commercial at 10:36)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:072224-Memorandum-Support-MCoV.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode of DISINFORMATION WARS, host Ilan Berman speaks with Dr. Khalil Shikaki, director of the Ramallah-based Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, regarding the state of Palestinian sentiment, ideology and media, post-October 7th. BIO: Khalil Shikaki is a Professor of Political Science and director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR), which is based in Ramallah. Since 2005, he has been a senior fellow at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University. He finished his Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University in 1985, and taught at several Palestinian and American universities. MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: PCPSR's latest poll (July 2024) -- https://www.pcpsr.org/en/node/985

In the Bryan Kohberger trial, an expert report on survey research was prepared by Veronica Dahir. This report focuses on the methodologies and findings from surveys conducted to assess public opinion and awareness related to the case. The purpose of the report is to provide insights into how pre-trial publicity and public perceptions might impact the jury selection process and the defendant's right to a fair trial.Key Points of the Expert Report:Survey Methodology: Veronica Dahir outlines the survey design, sampling methods, and data collection procedures used to gather public opinion about the Bryan Kohberger case. This includes the selection of a representative sample, the framing of questions, and the statistical techniques employed to ensure reliability and validity.Public Awareness: The report examines the level of public awareness regarding the case. It assesses how widely the case has been reported in the media and the extent to which potential jurors might be exposed to information about the case.Pre-Trial Publicity: The report analyzes the nature and impact of pre-trial publicity on public opinion. It considers whether the media coverage has been neutral, biased, or sensationalized, and how this might influence potential jurors' perceptions of the defendant.Juror Impartiality: One of the key concerns addressed in the report is whether the pre-trial publicity has compromised the ability to select an impartial jury. The survey results are used to evaluate the potential biases and preconceived notions held by the public that could affect juror impartiality.Impact on Fair Trial: The report discusses the implications of the survey findings for ensuring a fair trial. It highlights the challenges of mitigating the effects of widespread media coverage and suggests strategies for addressing these issues during the jury selection process.Recommendations: Based on the survey findings, Veronica Dahir may provide recommendations for the court. These could include measures such as careful vetting of potential jurors, the use of detailed questionnaires during voir dire, and possible changes of venue to ensure a fair and unbiased jury.(commercial at 10:23)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:072224-Memorandum-Support-MCoV.pdf

In the Bryan Kohberger trial, an expert report on survey research was prepared by Veronica Dahir. This report focuses on the methodologies and findings from surveys conducted to assess public opinion and awareness related to the case. The purpose of the report is to provide insights into how pre-trial publicity and public perceptions might impact the jury selection process and the defendant's right to a fair trial.Key Points of the Expert Report:Survey Methodology: Veronica Dahir outlines the survey design, sampling methods, and data collection procedures used to gather public opinion about the Bryan Kohberger case. This includes the selection of a representative sample, the framing of questions, and the statistical techniques employed to ensure reliability and validity.Public Awareness: The report examines the level of public awareness regarding the case. It assesses how widely the case has been reported in the media and the extent to which potential jurors might be exposed to information about the case.Pre-Trial Publicity: The report analyzes the nature and impact of pre-trial publicity on public opinion. It considers whether the media coverage has been neutral, biased, or sensationalized, and how this might influence potential jurors' perceptions of the defendant.Juror Impartiality: One of the key concerns addressed in the report is whether the pre-trial publicity has compromised the ability to select an impartial jury. The survey results are used to evaluate the potential biases and preconceived notions held by the public that could affect juror impartiality.Impact on Fair Trial: The report discusses the implications of the survey findings for ensuring a fair trial. It highlights the challenges of mitigating the effects of widespread media coverage and suggests strategies for addressing these issues during the jury selection process.Recommendations: Based on the survey findings, Veronica Dahir may provide recommendations for the court. These could include measures such as careful vetting of potential jurors, the use of detailed questionnaires during voir dire, and possible changes of venue to ensure a fair and unbiased jury.(commercial at 10:23)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:072224-Memorandum-Support-MCoV.pdf

Dr. Deepak Pradhan chats with Dr. Chad Hochberg about his paper, "Keys to Successful Survey Research in Health Professions Education."

As peace efforts and proposed solutions abound, it is imperative that we listen to the voices of Palestinians themselves, whose aspirations and grievances have often been overshadowed or misrepresented. Matthew Petti from Reason shares that the latest polling data from the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research offers a rare glimpse into the sentiments and priorities of the Palestinian public, challenging preconceived notions in the news headlines. It is another example that we need to dig deeper and see past the personal agendas to look at the facts. As we do, we might just be able to pave the way for a more just and lasting resolution in the Middle East, one that genuinely addresses the hopes and concerns of all those affected by this enduring conflict.   

In mid-December of 2023 the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (details here) polled over 1200 adults from the West Bank and Gaza during the time of the latest ceasefire. With a 4+- margin of error, the following are highlights of that poll.Those who are theologically dispensationalists (explanation here) will likely continue to support Israel and their right to both protect themselves and exist as a nation. For them, it is not a function of who is right and who is wrong in the conflict. It comes from a view of Scripture that God's chosen people will return to Him as Messianic Jews (here). However, for those who reject dispensationalism, covenant theology (here) offers a more pragmatic view of the conflict. Whichever is valid, or some combination of the two, the fact remains that this small piece of land, (85 miles by 290 miles), has seen continuous conflict for thousands of years and will likely be the center of the conflict that ends all conflicts. 

Earlier this month, the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research released a poll of Palestinian attitudes—attitudes towards Israel, towards Hamas, towards the Palestinian Authority, about the Hamas attacks of October 7, about the conduct of the war since that time, and more. The findings are eye-opening. Asked if the October 7 attacks were the right thing to do, in light of all that's happened since, 72% of Palestinians think they were. A further 85% said that they have not seen the videos of the October 7 attacks, and the vast majority do not believe that Hamas committed the atrocities that the videos show. Meanwhile, 66% of Palestinian respondents do not support the idea of a two-state solution. Approximately the same number, 63% of Palestinian respondents, believes that armed struggle is the best means of achieving, in the words of the poll, “an end to the occupation and the building of an independent state.” Ghaith al-Omari is a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the former executive director of the American Task Force on Palestine, and served as an advisor to the Palestinian negotiating team during the 1999–2001 permanent-status talks (in addition to holding various other positions within the Palestinian Authority). Here, in conversation with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver, he breaks down some of this data and offers historical and political context for it. Musical selections in this podcast are drawn from the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a, composed by Paul Ben-Haim and performed by the ARC Ensemble.

The Israeli government continues its military campaign against Hamas, despite mounting international pressure over civilian casualties in Gaza. What are Israelis and Palestinians thinking as the conflict drags on and the death toll mounts? Matt Galloway talks to Dahlia Scheindlin, a political analyst and polling expert in Jerusalem; and Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research in the West Bank.

In this episode of his "Thinking Out Loud" series, Double D analyzes a poll from the 'Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research' which asked a wide sample of Palestinians their thoughts on the conflict in Gaza. The polling suggests that not only do an increasing number of Palestinians support armed resistance, but that they believe the militants can and will achieve victory. The polling also dispels Israeli narratives about Palestinians being anti-Semitic and desiring to push Israeli Jews in to the sea. Moving on, Double D goes over some points laid out by an 'Electronic Intifada' roundtable, which suggests that despite Israeli rhetoric, Palestinian militant groups are fighting steadily and continue to have resolve. Double D also rolls a clip depicting Palestinian guerilla fighters. Double D points out that such clips depict the absolute free range of motion militants still have despite the Israeli bombardment. He also notes that these videos serve as far superior propaganda in the war for hearts and minds as compared to Israeli's cartoonish PR campaign. Ending the video, Double D dissects why he believe Israel's war is untenable, and that their final defeat is inevitable.Don't forget to support our Independent Media work on Patreon for only $1 a month!patreon.com/entitledmillennialsOne-time donations through PayPal are GREATLY appreciated!paypal.me/entitledmillennials

A new polling of Palestinians by Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research gave us our first real glimpse at what the people in the Gaza Strip and West Bank believe about Hamas, Israel and all things war. The results may surprise some in the West. Also, Vivek makes CNN defend the Cops and what about pharmacies violating your civil liberties? Palestine Research: https://pcpsr.org/en/node/961Pharmacy Reason Article: https://reason.com/2023/12/13/major-pharmacies-give-cops-patient-records-without-a-warrant-lawmakers-investigation-finds/Visit our sponsor at Coffee Brand Coffee: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/discount/CriticalThinker?ref=m597JEC6V_ceI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Green brings you a portion of the latest episode of the Delaware Humanities' podcast 2023/1973 In Conversation. The podcast celebrates Delaware Humanities' 50th anniversary by focusing on the conversations it's engaged in with Delawareans for more than 50 years and continues to encourage today.In this episode, Ed Ratledge – Director of the University of Delaware's Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research – examines the First State's demographic shifts and the issues communities face as those demographics change.

The Israel-Hamas war has pushed the Palestinian issue to center stage both in the region and internationally. Have Hamas's October 7 attack, Israel's blockade and airstrikes, and the ensuing humanitarian catastrophe altered Gazans' views on Hamas? What did Hamas hope to gain from the attack? Has the Palestinian Authority been weakened further by the escalating violence in the areas under its control, and would its influence be strengthened or weakened if Israel were to succeed in destroying Hamas's military capabilities? Are there any circumstances in which the Palestinian Authority might return to Gaza?Aaron David Miller sits down with pollster and analyst Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, in conversation on these and other issues.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveIn a charged and often emotional conversation, and welcome Robert Nicholson, the president of the Philos Project, to discuss the pro-Israel perspective as the war in Gaza intensifies. Many Israeli voices have veered sharply to the right. However much we may disagree with these views, we have to understand them. Robert, a Christian and self-described Zionist, expresses empathy for the Israeli perception of an existential threat next door. Hamas' attacks have undermined, perhaps fatally, any hope that Israelis might have had that peaceful co-existence is possible not just with Palestinians but with Arabs more broadly. The three consider alternative scenarios, including a reoccupation of Gaza or a policy of complete and total separation. In the United States, meanwhile, Arab Americans are reacting with despair at President Biden's stalwart support of Israel. Shadi finds himself in the unenviable position of writing a book subtitled “The Case for American Dominance.” If this is what American dominance looks like, Shadi wonders, can he really support it? And how is he supposed to make the case to Arabs and Muslims that America is, on balance, a force for good? In the full episode (for paying subscribers only), Shadi, Damir and Robert delve into tricky territory, debating whether “Islamic exceptionalism” makes it difficult for Muslims to ever really accept a U.S.-led order and to ever accept a world in which Israel is as powerful as it is. Were the religious passions that are now being unleashed across the Arab world inevitable—or could they have been tamed and contained by democracy? Damir and Robert argue that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict isn't really about Israel or Palestine but is a proxy for a deeper set of religious, cultural, and civilizational fault lines. In this sense, there may be no way out and no room for compromise. And Arabs and Muslims—as well as much of the Global South—may feel compelled to choose between two drastically different visions of world order: one led by the United States and the other led by America's growing list of adversaries. There is, as they say, no alternative. Required Reading:* “The Death of the Two-State Solution,” by Damir Marusic (The American Interest).* “Eight Steps to Shrink the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” by Micah Goodman (The Atlantic).* “Support for Mass Protest on the Rise in Gaza and the West Bank,” by Catherine Cleveland (The Washington Institute for Near-East Policy).* Public Opinion Poll Number 89 (The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research).* Islamic Exceptionalism, by Shadi Hamid (Amazon).* ‘I Have No Pain Left to Feel,' by Shadi Hamid (Substack).* Our first episode after Hamas' attacks in Israel, a classic Damir and Shadi conversation. * Our conversation with on Israel, Hamas, and why nonviolence failed. Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us!

Recently on the The Deep Map podcast, Robert Nicholson, founder of the Philos Project, a Christian Middle East advocacy group, said that he finds it “amazing” that “the people who claim to love Palestinians don't know anything about them, and they're not even trying to learn.”   In the interview, Nicholson emphasized findings of The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. For example, over two-thirds of Palestinians reject a two-state solution. Ninety-three percent of Palestinians reject Israel's claim to the land, while 58% support armed confrontation. Even more shocking is that two-thirds (67%) of the residents of the Gaza strip support armed attacks on Israeli civilians.   Along with the capacity of fallen humans to do evil, there is also the power of cultural ideology. Radical Islamic ideology, such as is held by Hamas, has shaped that region for a long time. Westerners shaped by secularism tend to think of religion as personal and private, which makes the terror carried out in Israel even harder to understand. 

In this episode, we discuss what cities can do - and are already doing - to combat climate change, while also considering how cities can communicate these policies. Communication means exchanging and listening to ideas; and in the climate context, to fight back against the propaganda of the fossil fuel industry, far-right political movements and online conspiracy theorists. Mayors and governments need to think about how they communicate with their constituents about their plans for phasing out fossil fuels and the path towards a healthier climate - especially our youth leaders, who deserve a seat at the table today to help shape the world they will inherit tomorrow. Featured guests:Andrea Everett is the Senior Director of Survey Research and Data Science at Climate Nexus. Her interest in opinion research began in graduate school, with a desire to understand how public attitudes affect foreign policy outcomes. She holds a PhD in politics from Princeton University and a BA in political science from Stanford.Lori Lodes has been the Executive Director of Climate Power since its inception in 2020. She is a communications specialist who has worked for prominent advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and corporations. Climate Power and Lori are also helping cities and mayors to seize the opportunities presented by the Act.Alysa, Ecrin, and Zeynep are middle school students from Toronto, Canada in Miha Isik's social awareness project class. Along with their classmates, they wrote, composed, performed, and directed the music video “No Future No Children.”Links for this episode:“The City Research and Innovation Agenda: Prioritizing Knowledge Gaps and Policy Processes to Accelerate City Climate Action,” by Cathy Oke et al, Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy5 myths about gas stoves, the latest culture war clash - Vox, 20 January 2023The cost of fossil gas: The health, economic and environmental implications for cities - C40 Knowledge HubWhat is the Inflation Reduction Act? - USA TodayClimate action and the Inflation Reduction Act: A guide for local government leaders - C40 Knowledge HubMaximizing the impact of US federal climate investments: The unique role of cities - C40 Knowledge HubImage credit: © Ngadi If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Isabel Sitcov, Peggy Whitfield, Jessica Abraham, Claudia Rupnik, and Dali Carmichael.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is ageing and his ruling Fatah party is deeply unpopular. There have been protests against him and the Palestinian Authority. Many Palestinians feel the PA has lost legitimacy. There's no plan for how to choose a successor to Mahmoud Abbas and any candidate is likely to be controversial. There's a risk that an unpopular replacement may throw the occupied territories into chaos, even violence, and have major implications for the future goals of Palestinian people. Presented by Emily Wither Produced by Louise Clarke Researched by Matt Toulson Edited by Tara McDermott Mixed by Jack Wood Contributors: Dalia Hatuqa, independent Palestinian journalist. Khalil Shikaki, Professor of Political Science and director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. Ahmad Khalidi, political analyst and writer on Palestinian and Middle East political and strategic affairs. Ines Abdel Razak, executive director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy. Image: Palestinians celebrate vote, Credit: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images

Join the Benzodiazepine Survey Research Team for a lively roundtable discussion about their research, the findings from the survey, and their latest paper which formally introduces the term benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction, or BIND. Benzodiazepine use and discontinuation are associated with nervous system injury and negative life effects that continue after discontinuation, according to the article “Long-term consequences of benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction: A survey” published June 29, 2023, in the open access journal PLOS ONE.The research team in attendance includes A. J. Reid Finlayson, MD, D E Foster, BA, Christy Huff, MD, Peter R. Martin, MD, MSc, and Alexis D. Ritvo, MD, MPH, along with moderator Angela Peacock, MSW.CHAPTERS00:00 Introductions (Peacock)06:02 Where It All Started (Huff)07:27 Intro to the 3rd Paper (Ritvo) 09:15 Recognizing BIND Differentiation (Foster)09:51 Is Withdrawal and BIND Different? (Martin)12:00 Limitations and Research (Finlayson)13:32 Delphic Process for Determining BIND (Ritvo) 16:23 Appropriateness of the Term BIND (Finlayson) 16:44 BIND Definition (Ritvo)17:18 Neuroadaptation & Neurotoxicity (Martin)20:40 Adverse Life Events (Ritvo) 22:22 What's Next for the Team? (Martin)24:45 What About Other Psych Drugs? (Ritvo)28:12 Any New Research Projects? (Foster) 28:44 Narrative Study of Benzo Buddies (Huff)29:22  Scoping Literature Review on Long-Term Benzo Effects (Ritvo)30:35 Overuse, Effectiveness, & Mental Health (Finlayson)32:17 Toxicity of Benzodiazepines (Martin) 34:54 Confusing for Doctors Too (Martin)36:11 Most Symptoms Are New (Martin)37:44 Large Data Analysis (Finlayson) 38:04 Any Research on Actual Neurology (Martin)38:55 Important to Narrow Down Symptoms of BIND (Finlayson) 39:17 Long Term Effects of Benzos & Other Psych Drugs (Finlayson)41:31 Neurotoxicity & Hope / People Do Heal (Foster)42:41 People Do Heal / She Is Healed (Huff)43:18 Connections with Others (Finlayson)45:16 It's Hard on Doctors Too (Martin)49:40 Marathon Not a Sprint (Ritvo)51:47 That's a Wrap (Peacock)52:22 Acknowledgments (Foster)REFERENCESNEW PUBLICATION (3rd Paper / Focus of Roundtable)— Ritvo A, Foster DE, Finlayson R, Silvernail B, Martin P. Long-term consequences of benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction: A Survey. PLOS ONE. June 29, 2023. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0285584. OTHER PUBLICATIONS ON THE BENZODIAZPINE SURVEY OF 2018/2019— Reid Finlayson AJ, Macoubrie J, Huff C, Foster DE, Martin PR. Experiences with benzodiazepine use, tapering, and discontinuation: an Internet survey. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 2022;12. doi:10.1177/20451253221082386. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20451253221082386. — Huff C, Finlayson AJR, Foster DE, Martin PR. Enduring neurological sequelae of benzodiazepine use: an Internet survey. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 2023;13. doi:10.1177/20451253221145561. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20451253221145561. BIND INFOMORMATION— BIND Definition (The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices) — https://benzoreform.org/BIND — Basics of BIND (Easing Anxiety) — https://easinganxiety.com/BINDBENZODIAZEPINE RESOURCES— The Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices — https://benzoreform.org — Benzodiazepine Information Coalition (BIC) — https://benzoinfo.com — Easing Anxiety (The Benzo Free Podcast) — https://easinganxiety.com — The Benzodiazepine Action Work Group (BAWG) — https://benzoaction.org— A Peacock Consulting (Angela Peacock) — https://apeacockconsulting.com **************************************************************Produced by Easing Anxiety (The Benzo Free Podcast)https://easinganxiety.com **************************************************************DISCLAIMERAll content provided in this video is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical or health advice. The presenters in this roundtable are not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal or professional services. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.Please visit Easing Anxiety's website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. PRODUCTION CREDITSEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com 

Discusses the impact of bots on online survey research, what Institutional Review Board (IRB) members should look for when reviewing related protocols, and how IRB members can proactively help researchers mitigate the impact bots may have on their research.Our guest is Myra Luna-Lucero, EdD, the Research Compliance Director at Columbia University's Teachers College. She spearheaded the College's “Ethics & Safety Amid Uncertainty” initiative and co-chaired the Research Compliance & Safety Committee. She has also recently launched the “Research Writing & Ethics” internship program and oversaw an extensive transformation of the College's IRB website. She regularly offers seminars and workshops on research compliance and IRB leadership. A researcher and teacher herself, Dr. Luna-Lucero has studied and published on student motivation in STEM fields, barriers to accessing education for students in rural communities, and community activism.

What is cognitive interviewing, and how does it make the research we do better? Eileen Irvin (Associate Director in Ipsos' Public Affairs team) is joined by Margaret Blake (Research Director), Anna Beckett (UK Freelance Researcher), and Jack Watson (Research Manager), to discuss the benefits and challenges of doing cognitive interviewing, and what impact it has on how we do research.

In EPISODE 62 I fly solo. I share the data collected from survey research on a few polls I conducted on the @Therapy4Dads IG account. I combed through the data of over 250+ responses (I know it's not a ton, but it gave enough information to draw some themes). I discuss the nine important needs (themes) that new parents have during the first year of their baby's life, including taking initiative and acting without being asked, being connected and attuned to, and the importance of ongoing dialogues and empathy towards each other. Tune in as we discuss how to navigate changes, prioritize the needs of both partners, and ensure long-term success as a couple during the postpartum phase.SUPPORT THE SHOW:CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4DadsJOIN the MAILING LIST & GET INVOLVED!CLICK HERE: MAILING LISTConnect and Support Travis:YouTube: Travis GoodmanInstagram: @Therapy4DadsCheck out the Website: Therapy4Dads.com

Another mass shooting with an AR-15 armed shooter brings more thoughts and prayers from NRA-owned politicians … and that's about all. In Washington. While Republicans in the U.S. House focus on protecting kids from drag queens and classic books … instead of protecting them from being shot in their classrooms … Michigan's Legislature continues to do just the opposite. Gun safety is the latest issue to move from campaign promises all the way to the Governor's desk. Also enacted in this hyper-active legislative session: returning union rights to workers and civil rights for all Michiganders regardless of sexual identity or orientation. Joining the discussion this week is Democratic Party pollster Celinda Lake with insights on how Democrats can leverage the MAGA takeover of the Republican Party and reclaim the allegiance of Midwest blue-collar voters. Celinda is one of the Democratic Party's leading political strategists. She was one of two lead pollsters for the Biden campaign in 2020 and continues to serve as a pollster to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), other national party committees, and dozens of Democratic incumbents and challengers at all levels of the electoral process. Celinda and her firm, Lake Research Partners, are known for cutting-edge research on issues including the economy, health care, the environment, and education. Celinda, a native of Montana—born and raised on a ranch—and one of the political world's most avid whitewater rafters, holds a master's degree in Political Science and Survey Research from the University of Michigan and her undergraduate degree from Smith College in Massachusetts, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is co-author of a must-read book on political strategy, “A Question of Respect.” Celinda teamed up with Republican pollster Ed Goeas to provide a political resource and a compelling case for how the nation reached a moment of massive political divisions, where it needs to go, and what it will take to get there. She also led research on behalf of American Family Values of how the Democrats' brand in the Midwest is damaged in blue-collar counties. The report concludes that “Democrats have their best opportunity to make progress in these counties in a generation.” =========================== This week's podcast is underwritten in part by EPIC-MRAEPIC ▪ MRA is a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== Links to Stories We're Following This Week Democratic Report Explores Blue-Collar Struggles: ‘Our Brand Is Pretty Damaged' - The New York Times A Question of Respect Path to the Majority: Expanding the Map - Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Opinion | The GOP gains among ‘voters of color' are overhyped - Perry Bacon/The Washington Post Democratic Report Explores Blue-Collar Struggles: ‘Our Brand Is Pretty Damaged' - The New York Times Path to the Majority: Expanding the Map - Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Opinion | The GOP gains among ‘voters of color' are overhyped - Perry Bacon/The Washington Post Benson won't run for U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2024 - Detroit News Legislature's three-month sprint reflects sea change in Michigan politics - Detroit News Michigan 1st state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' law - AP News New Laws Enacted so far in 2023 - Legislative Service Bureau Michigan GOP shoots itself in foot linking gun control to Holocaust - Detroit Free Press Michigan GOP slammed for comparing gun reform to Holocaust - AP News Michigan is passing gun safety laws.

Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupSome of the most popular influencers today are being hailed as guides and teachers for boys and men. They claim to understand the challenges that men are facing, and they say they have the solutions. Why are people talking so much about masculinity, and are these conversations productive? What does the Islamic tradition have to say about what it means to be a real man? What are the values that men should be building in order to thrive in the modern world? In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Dr. Osman Umarji, the Director of Survey Research and Evaluation at Yaqeen.#podcast #masculinity #islam 

When people think about social media, they think about the upsides of it. It speaks to what they want in democracy that they're not getting. They feel disconnected, voiceless, and not empowered. So, if there's ways that social media can play a role in empowering people and giving them a voice and holding accountable leaders that they don't think listen to them, those are upsides and that's some of the reasons why you get more positive evaluations of social media than we might think.Richard WikeBecome a Patron!Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Richard Wike is director of global attitudes research at Pew Research Center. He conducts research and writes about international public opinion on a variety of topics, such as America's global image, the rise of China, democracy, and globalization. His latest report (coauthored with Laura Silver, Janell Fetterolf, Christine Huang, Sarah Austin, Laura Clancy and Sneha Gubbala) is   "Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. is a Major Outlier."Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:47Role of Survey Research - 2:47Views on Social Media and Democracy - 5:27Differences by Age - 16:35Social Media Engagement - 24:23 Key Links"Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. is a Major Outlier" by Richard Wike, Laura Silver, Janell Fetterolf, Christine Huang, Sarah Austin, Laura Clancy and Sneha Gubbala"Liberal Democracy's Crisis of Confidence" by Richard Wike and Janell Fetterolf in the Journal of DemocracyLearn more about Richard Wike at the Pew Research CenterDemocracy Paradox PodcastAllie Funk of Freedom House Assesses Global Internet FreedomRonald Deibert from Citizen Lab on Cyber Surveillance, Digital Subversion, and Transnational RepressionMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracyDemocracy Paradox is part of the Amazon Affiliates Program and earns commissions on items purchased from links to the Amazon website. All links are to recommended books discussed in the podcast or referenced in the blog.Support the show

Where can we make best use of push-to-web and how can we tailor it to meet audience need? Sam Clemens, Research Director, Public Affairs, Ipsos is joined by Eileen Irvin, Associate Director, Public Affairs, Ipsos and Laura Wilson, a lead within the UK Government Data Quality Hub at ONS, to discuss what the future is for push-to-web methodologies, and how respondent-centred design can improve the way we conduct these surveys. Laura is co-author of the book “Respondent Centred Surveys; Stop, Listen and then Design”.

How can we make the Qur'an's stories feel more relatable to our lives? What can we do to always feel like the Qur'an is speaking to us personally? If the Qur'an is meant for everyone, how can we nurture a personal relationship with it? In this episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani talks to Dr. Jinan Yousef and Dr. Osman Umarji about how to feel like the Qur'an is speaking to you directly. Dr. Jinan is a Senior Fellow at Yaqeen and the author of the recently published book, “Reflecting on the Names of Allah.” Dr. Osman is the Director of Survey Research and Evaluation at Yaqeen, as well as an Associate Editor for the Editorial Review Board.

Did you know that humans now have a shorter attention span than goldfish? Unbelievable, right?  But according to research, our attention span has markedly decreased since the turn of the century. In 2000, it was 12 seconds. By 2015, it had shrunk to a mere 8.25 seconds.The question now is: How does that information affect your approach to business strategy?When you are a company decision-maker who needs to use consumer data and insights, you're not going to read a 200-plus page report.Listen to my conversation with Camille Nicita, CEO of Gongos Inc., who shares how to take all that consumer knowledge and create customer-focused strategies that will give you a market advantage. Listen to Episode 701 to learn more!Other Resources Mentioned:Gongos.comThriving Points:If you don't like change, you'll like irrelevance a whole lot less. - Camille NicitaThe market is always changing. Change is constant and will always be there and being perfect in a market that's always changing is impossible. So focus on the small wins that you're achieving each and every day. - Camille NicitaProgress over perfection. And that requires that nurturing a spirit of knowing what you do well and what you want to keep investing in and also knowing what you don't do too well.  - Camille NicitaGet to Know the Guest:Camille is the former sole owner of Gongos, Inc., a WBENC company that was named a Forbes “Small Giant” in 2020. Camille is on the board of the Insights Association, a contributing member of the Forbes Agency Council and is an official judge of the North American Customer Centricity awards. She has served as Chairperson of the Advisory Board of Michigan State University's Master of Science in Marketing Research Program and has contributed to the University of Michigan's Institute for Survey Research. She earned a BBA at the University of Michigan and an MBA at Wayne State University.Connect with Camille:WebsiteLinkedInAbout the Show:     Women Thriving in Business features candid unscripted conversations with entrepreneurs, business experts, authors, and academics aimed at contributing to business success. This weekly show provides interviews with business leaders who have built, grown, and are thriving in business. Nikki A. Rogers, host of the show, also discusses achievements, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring business owners to develop the mindset, strategies, and connections necessary to thrive in business. Whether you are just starting or you have been in business for decades, WTiB offers inspiration, strategies, and resources to help you THRIVE in business.Connect with Nikki:LinkedInInstagramYoutube

John Quick sits down with Ivan Moore of Alaska Survey Research to discuss how he started in the survey business some 30 years ago, his take on ranked choice voting, and the major races happening in Alaska right now.    Check out Alaska Survey Research here. https://alaskasurveyresearch.com

Housing prices have skyrocketed since the pandemic, but so have construction costs. Join Brandi Snowden, part of the Survey Research and Communications group at the National Association of Realtors, as well as agent Frank DeValdivielso of the Keyes Company/Luxury Portfolio International in South Florida, for a discussion with Mansion Global reporters Virginia K. Smith and Leslie Hendrickson. 

Planning your first multinational survey research project? Let's make sure you avoid 3 common newbie mistakes that can cost you money, time, and (frankly) credibility. These are three common, REAL WORLD mistakes-- let's help you to avoid them! Multinational market research projects are always fascinating learning opportunities, but they can be a bit tricky. Start by making deliberate decisions about how to maximize data quality on a per-country basis (hint: the best options for data collection mode may not be universal for your populations of interest). Enjoy this conversation to learn more about global market research.    Conversations for Research Rockstars is produced by Research Rockstar Training & Staffing. Our 25+ Market Research eLearning classes are offered in both real-time and on-demand formats and include options to earn Insights Association Certificates. Our Rent-a-Researchers staffing service places qualified, fully-vetted market research experts, covering temporary needs due to project and resource fluctuations.  ***We believe it: Inside every market researcher, is a Research Rockstar!*** Hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations for Research Rockstars.  http://www.researchrockstar.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ResearchRockstarTraining Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/ResearchRocks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2038750 877-Rocks10 ext 703 for Support, 701 for Sales Info@ResearchRockstar.com  

As market researchers, we often have projects where we are gathering data about emotions. But identifying and describing emotions can be tricky. This Conversation will help researchers who have experienced the common challenge of how to accurately report emotion-related research results in a way that will be useful to research clients. Emotional content relates to many types of market research studies, most commonly those related to product testing, ad testing and brand perceptions. For an image of the emotions model referenced, visit: https://bit.ly/3w0evtW   Conversations for Research Rockstars is produced by Research Rockstar Training & Staffing. Our 25+ Market Research eLearning classes are offered in both real-time and on-demand formats, and include options to earn Insights Association Certificates. Our Rent-a-Researcher staffing service places qualified, fully-vetted market research experts, covering temporary needs due to project and resource fluctuations. ***We believe it: Inside every market researcher, is a Research Rockstar!*** Hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations for Research Rockstars. http://www.researchrockstar.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ResearchRockstarTraining Twitter - https://twitter.com/ResearchRocks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2038750 877-Rocks10 ext 703 for Support, 701 for Sales Info@ResearchRockstar.com

Want to feel more confident in your ability to optimize survey data quality? In this Conversation, Research Rockstar instructors Kathryn Korostoff and Julie Worwa share some of the key steps professional survey researchers take to optimize data quality. Even if you are new to professional-level market research, or feel uncertain about your statistical knowledge, these topics will help amp up your research success. Topics in this conversation are also covered in more depth in Research Rockstar's eLearning courses on Quantitative Data Analysis, Questionnaire Design and SPSS. Conversations for Research Rockstars is produced by Research Rockstar Training & Staffing. Our 25+ Market Research eLearning classes are offered in both real-time and on-demand formats, and include options to earn Insights Association Certificates. Our Rent-a-Researcher staffing service places qualified, fully-vetted market research experts, covering temporary needs due to project and resource fluctuations.   Conversations for Research Rockstars is produced by Research Rockstar Training & Staffing. Our 25+ Market Research eLearning classes are offered in both real-time and on-demand formats, and include options to earn Insights Association Certificates. Our Rent-a-Researcher staffing service places qualified, fully-vetted market research experts, covering temporary needs due to project and resource fluctuations.   ***We believe it: Inside every market researcher, is a Research Rockstar!*** Hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations for Research Rockstars. http://www.researchrockstar.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ResearchRockstarTraining Twitter - https://twitter.com/ResearchRocks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/2038750 877-Rocks10 ext 703 for Support, 701 for Sales Info@ResearchRockstar.com

This week, we wrap up our series on the the future of work with Founder and CEO of Freedom, Fred Stutzman. Freedom is developing the essential toolset for the future of focused work. In a distraction-first world, we believe that the ability to reliably and consistently do focused, deep work is a differentiating skillset. In this episode we reflect on Fred's own thoughts on the future of work, how the Freedom team is organized to embrace asynchronous, remote working, and some of his favourite insights from our most recent series. We cover: what initially attracted Fred to building a productivity tool reflections on his own productivity how Freedom works in an asynchronous remote way (and the roles of Trello, Slack and email in all that) why 4 Day Work Weeks are better than holidays the tension between new ways of working, and the return to the office as a celebration of normalcy the role of office and workplaces in the future of work Fred is a seasoned GTM executive and serial entrepreneur, having taken multiple consumer technology companies from the idea/R&D phase to market. His core strengths include technology development, remote team formation and management, and using research-driven strategies to identify market needs. Fred has conducted research at both UNC-Chapel Hill and Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Science (HCI), and degrees in Survey Research and Economics from UNC-Chapel Hill. Additionally, he completed postdoctoral work in Behavioral Economics at CMU. Previously, he co-founded ClaimID, a distributed social identity provider, served as Director of Technology for Ibiblio.org/Metalab, where he managed large, distributed technical projects. In his spare time, Fred is a competitive masters racer on the bike. You can find out more about Fred here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fstutzman/ Or at Freedom here: freedom.to Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

Rose Quint is NAHB Assistant Vice President for Survey Research. Quint holds a B.S. in Economics/International Business as well as a master's degree in Economics. Her responsibilities include planning and conducting industry surveys, specifically in the areas of builder sentiment, remodeling, housing affordability, and AD&C financing issues. Quint is also responsible for special research projects, such as studies on builders' profitability, consumer preferences, construction costs, and membership census.The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show

Uncertainty sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already pushed up the price of gasoline. Russia and Ukraine are major wheat and corn growers, and their conflict will raise prices at the grocery stores, said Charles Ballard, MSU economist and a member of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) podcast team.“There's already been an effect,” he said during the podcast recording. “I don't think that will be enormous.” With war-strangled supply disruptions and shortages, along with rising demand powered by economic stimulus checks, extra unemployment benefits, consumers are likely to find goods and services in short supply or delayed, Ballard said.This month's IPPSR State of the State Podcast features IPPSR Director Dr. Matt Grossmann and IPPSR Associate Director Arnold Weinfeld.Other highlights from the monthly internet broadcast produced in partnership by IPPSR, a campus center for policy education, political leadership development and survey research, and WKAR Radio:·       Inflation, up 5.2% in January and the biggest annual gain since 1983, is likely to make a “negative dent” in President Biden's approval, Grossmann said. How large a dent depends on inflation's duration, how long inflation stays in the news and how strong public perceptions are in the wake of rising prices.·       Retirees' effect on the economy looks under the public radar, Ballard observed. In the past 20 years, Baby Boomers, the generation of people born from 1946 to 1964, have hit retirement years. In the past months, workers wrung out by the pandemic have left jobs. “That contributes to the supply disruptions,” he said. “It contributes to higher prices.”·       IPPSR's latest State of the State Survey (SOSS) shows an especially sour Michigan view of inflation and politicians. The latest survey, in December 2021, found that 70 percent of those responding to the survey expect the rate of inflation to rise; only 11 percent expect decline. In the 2020 survey, some 48 percent of SOSS respondents expected inflation's uptick, 12 percent foresaw downturn. “As we know, perception is everything,” Weinfeld commented.·       Rising gasoline prices is a particular distaste, Grossmann said. “Voters notice those gas prices. “Voters take note and react negatively. Voters don't like it.” Historically, rising gasoline prices are related to declining voter favor not only for the president, but also for election losses for the president's political party.·       Even Biden's Build Back Better initiative, addressing infrastructure and now before the U.S. Congress, came in for doubt in the State of the State Survey. When interviewers asked about Biden's Build Back Better plan, it was opposed 47 percent-30 percent, Grossmann said. When the plan's components were explained, it gained majority support from SOSS respondents.·       In statewide politics, Michigan still favors Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the state's 2022 gubernatorial race and Democrats in congressional voting, Grossmann said. However, races should narrow as November draws nearer, he cautioned.·       Tax cuts are on the table in Michigan's Legislature with budget surpluses, due primarily to federal economic stimulus, giving rise to proposals to cut taxes for individuals, corporations, retirees with pensions and certain 401(k) investments. ·       Resources are available now to pay down long-term debt, cut taxes and increase benefits, Grossmann said. During times of strong resources, decisionmakers can make changes “we then regret a few years later,” he added. Strong resources now don't mean “good times are here for good.”The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research is a part of the College of Social Science at Michigan State University. It specializes in policy education, leadership training and survey research. IPPSR is the home of the Michigan Political Leadership Program, the Office for Survey Research, State of the State Survey, Legislative Leadership Program, Rosenthal Legislative Internship Program, more than 60 affiliate faculty members, student policy fellows and major research databases on topics of interest to academic researchers, legislators, policy makers, elected leaders and journalists around the world. IPPSR's monthly State of the State Podcast is broadcast with the assistance of WKAR Radio along with radio stations on the air and over the internet, on SoundCloud and ITunes. You'll also find this edition of the State of the State Podcast on MSU Today with Russ White. Find IPPSR on social media @IPPSR on Twitter and Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) | Facebook on Facebook.MSU Today airs Sunday mornings at 9:00 on WKAR News/Talk and Sunday nights at 8:00 on 760 WJR. Find, rate, and subscribe to "MSU Today with Russ White" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

In the first State of the State Podcast of the new year, podcasters from Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research talk taxes, the economy, the elections near term, mid-term and long-term.Highlights:·      Institute Director Dr. Matt Grossmann: New surveys show Michigan's public and policy insiders believe Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will win re-election in November 2022's vote. National trends and election history predict the in-power party – the Democrats – are likely to lose to Republicans in off-presidential year elections. “The mood of the state is relatively sour” in survey results, but Whitmer was upbeat in her State of the State speech. “She said the word ‘bipartisan' three or four times. Nonetheless, “she still is vulnerable.”·      Associate Institute Director Arnold Weinfeld, host of the IPPSR Podcast, navigated the conversation through Whitmer's upcoming budget message, new General Motors Corp. investments in Michigan, the choice between short-term tax cuts and investment in long-term state needs, long-term concerns about the viral pandemic COVID-19.·      IPPSR Podcast Guest Simon Schuster, former IPPSR Graduate Fellow and now executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, outlined a general lack of transparency in campaign finance regulations in Michigan, especially compared to other states.·      Emeritus MSU Economics Professor Charles Ballard noted Whitmer State of the State speech call for more mental health funding, especially for K-12 pupils. He questioned Whitmer's call to repeal the “pension” tax, primarily on retirees. Affluent retirees still pay fewer taxes than those still in the workforce. He issued a strong call for efforts everywhere to reduce the spread and threat of COVID-19 and its variants. “If you haven't been vaccinated, please do so. It might save your life and the life of your loved ones.”The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research is a part of the College of Social Science at Michigan State University. It specializes in policy education, leadership training and survey research.  IPPSR is the home of the Michigan Political Leadership Program, the Office for Survey Research, State of the State Survey, Legislative Leadership Program, Rosenthal Legislative Internship Program, more than 60 affiliate faculty members, student policy fellows and major research databases on topics of interest to academic researchers, legislators, policy makers, elected leaders and journalists around the world. IPPSR's monthly State of the State Podcast is broadcast with the assistance of WKAR Radio along with radio stations on the air and over the internet, on SoundCloud and ITunes. You'll also find this edition of the State of the State Podcast on MSU Today with Russ White. Find IPPSR on social media @IPPSR on Twitter and Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) | Facebook on Facebook.MSU Today airs Sunday mornings at 9:00 on WKAR News/Talk and Sunday evenings at 8:00 on 760 WJR. Find, rate, and subscribe to "MSU Today with Russ White" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.