America Speaks with Frank Luntz (Video)

Americans debate government shutdowns, spending priorities

Congress is once again approaching a possible federal government shutdown. Like several before, this shutdown originates from unresolved disagreements between Democrats and Republicans on federal spending and budget priorities. Pundits have speculated about the political future of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in the wake of this uncertainty.
In this 29-minute episode of America Speaks, political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz asks Americans for their opinions on a possible government shutdown and what programs they would choose to cut if they had to be the ones to resolve these spending disputes.

African youth leaders on Africa, US and the world

African youth represent a seismic demographic shift not only for their continent, but for the entire world. Some of the world’s largest economies are expected to emerge in Africa before the end of this century, and today’s young generation will be the driving force of that change.
In this 48-minute episode of America Speaks, political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz asks a room full of young students at the African Leadership University a number of deep questions, including what Africa and pan-Africanism means to them, what issues the continent has to confront, how they perceive their relationship to the outside world, and what their beliefs and perceptions are of the United States, China, corruption and foreign aid.

Americans discuss US support for Ukraine

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, U.S. political and military forces have directed tremendous resources towards Ukraine’s defense. But GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has argued that the U.S. should seek an immediate peace agreement using current lines of control, a proposal that rewards Russia with permanent territorial gains.
In this 35-minute episode of America Speaks, political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz interviews a group of 15 Iowans at political “ground zero” to assess their opinions on Ukraine, Putin, Zelenskyy, Ramaswamy’s proposal and the outcome of the war.

Is Trump securing the GOP nomination a done deal?

In a recent poll, some ⁠63% of Republicans⁠ say they want former President Donald Trump to run for president again. But if there was a candidate able to rise from the ⁠GOP pack⁠ as a viable challenger to President Joe Biden, ⁠would Republicans take a second look⁠ at their options?
In this 39-minute episode of ⁠America Speaks⁠, a group of undecided GOP voters — many weary of Trump’s negativity — sits down with political analyst and pollster ⁠Dr. Frank Luntz⁠ to weigh the pros and cons of each of the alternative GOP candidates.

What some religious Iowans really think of Donald Trump

They believe schools are failing our children. They say you can love gay people but disapprove of their lifestyle. They’re convinced the 2020 election was stolen. And they don’t trust our current government. Who are they?
They’re a group of born-again and evangelical Christians from Iowa and, in the latest hour-long episode of America Speaks, they sit down with political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz to discuss what matters to them most.
You’ll hear their views on public schools, the culture wars, and the upcoming election, but what they have to say about Donald Trump as our next president may surprise you most.

About half of voters would consider voting for a third-party candidate

A Quinnipiac University poll shows that nearly half of American voters (47%) would consider voting for a third-party candidate in next year’s presidential election. It’s another indication that many Americans are displeased with former President Trump and President Biden as candidates for president in 2024.
In this 24-minute episode of America Speaks, a group of voters dissatisfied with both Trump and Biden sat down with political analyst and pollster Dr. Frank Luntz to discuss why they don’t like the two likely nominees, what they’re looking for in a candidate, and whether they think a third-party candidate could win.You may be surprised to hear who they think could be viable alternatives.

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.