America Speaks with Frank Luntz (Video)

Affirmative action is more than a black and white issue

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that race-conscious admissions to colleges and universities violate the Constitution. The decision overturns a decades-long practice that allowed colleges to use affirmative action to achieve diverse student bodies.
This latest installment of America Speaks, an hourlong discussion moderated by political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz, takes a look at where Americans stand on the issue today. How important is diversity to the overall objectives of higher learning? Are there effective alternatives to affirmative action?

Can the United States become ‘united’ again?

Americans come together for the Fourth of July this week to celebrate our nation’s independence and unity. Yet polls show the majority of us believe America is more polarized than ever.
The latest installment of America Speaks, hosted by political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz, takes a closer look at what average Americans think of our country today. Have we lost our ability to find any common ground on the big issues that divide us, such as climate change, immigration, and equality? Can we argue that the United States is the greatest country on earth anymore? What caused us to lose trust in our government, the news media, our institutions — and each other?

Are America’s schools failing its children?

Education has become one of America’s most polarizing issues. Battle lines have been drawn over what kids are learning at schools, leading some states to ban controversial topics such as critical race theory from classrooms and even remove books from school libraries that some deem inappropriate.
Another worry is whether children are being taught the skills they need to succeed in life. In the latest 35-minute episode of America Speaks, hosted by political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz, parents from across America weigh in on their kids’ education and their concerns about the state of education.

Is parenting harder than ever in today’s media-obsessed society?

America’s parents are concerned that their kids are experiencing too much at too young an age in today’s media-obsessed society. After hearing from moms in the previous episode of America Speaks, political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz wanted to let dads weigh in, as well. The conversation reveals that many parents say raising children these days is harder than ever due to a myriad of factors.
In the series’ latest 39-minute episode, parents from different cities and backgrounds discuss their biggest fears about raising children, including bullying at school and online, rampant sexualization across popular culture and threats to traditional family values.

Moms fear dangers artificial intelligence and social media pose to kids

Parents across America are worried about the danger technology poses to their kids. They worry that social media sites like TikTok are damaging to children’s mental health and fear the arrival of artificial intelligence will only make things worse.

Do Democrats view Kamala Harris as an asset or liability in 2024?

Does Vice President Kamala Harris have what it takes to occupy the Oval Office? That’s a question Democrats are asking now, as the Biden-Harris ticket seeks reelection in 2024. Is Harris ready to step in if President Biden, already the oldest sitting president at 80, is unable to fulfill the duties of the office?

Do Republicans think DeSantis can beat Trump in the GOP primary?

The race for the Republican nomination is the focus of the latest episode of Straight Arrow News’ America Speaks video series, hosted by veteran political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz. In this 23-minute video, U.S. voters share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of DeSantis, Haley and Pence in comparison to former President Trump.

Do Americans blame Biden or Congress for the debt ceiling crisis?

The clock is ticking for the White House and House Republicans to cut a deal on increasing the debt ceiling to avoid a catastrophic default. The looming deadline has many people concerned and frustrated. A recent poll indicates two-thirds of U.S. adults fear the economic fallout if the government defaults on its debts. (Recorded prior to deal struck between Biden/McCarthy and passed by Congress)

How do Democrats view Biden, his age and reelection prospects?

President Biden’s age may be the greatest obstacle he faces on his road to reelection in 2024. Members of Biden’s own party worry the 80-year-old may not be up to the task of a second term in the White House. What do Democratic voters think about an octogenarian president running again?

Republican voters debate former President Trump’s 2024 prospects

President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will seek re-election in 2024 means that a rematch between him and Donald Trump is a distinct possibility. Most polls show the former president with a sizable lead for the GOP nomination over his presumed main challenger, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. How do voters feel about Trump’s chances at regaining the White House?