One year after its lowest-rated telecast ever, the Academy is looking for ways to bring viewers back — and entice younger audiences to watch. A THR/Morning Consult poll of adults 18-34 is shedding light on what that age group really wants. The Academy’s choice to pretape eight categories sparked controversy […] Read more »
Most don’t see enough Black influence and representation in corporate America, politics, policing
When it comes to Black influence and representation in the U.S., most agree there’s still room for improvement. Americans generally don’t think Black Americans have enough representation in various areas, including in corporate America, politics, and law enforcement. CONTINUED Kabir Khanna, CBS News The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown […] Read more »
California: Voters offer some but not overwhelming support for the idea of legalizing sports betting
Later this year it is likely that voters around the state will be asked to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting in California. In its latest survey of the state’s registered voters, the Berkeley IGS Poll asked voters their initial opinions about the idea. The […] Read more »
Nearly half of Washingtonians don’t like Commanders name
Washington hasn’t warmed up to the Commanders just yet. According to a citywide Washington Post poll, close to half of D.C. residents have a negative view of the team’s new name, with 32 percent disliking it and 17 percent saying they “hate” it. … As the Commanders kicked off a […] Read more »
The NFL is the rare thing that brings all Americans — Democrats and Republicans — together
Almost everything in our world today is divided along political lines. Whether it be something as important as a life saving vaccine or something as simple — and you would think would be non-partisan — as what TV programs people watch or jeans people wear, everything seems to be polarized […] Read more »
Uptick in Concern over COVID Infection
As public health officials closely monitor the spread and severity of the omicron variant, more Americans are concerned about coronavirus infection compared to recent months. Nonetheless, fewer Americans are taking precautions compared to the spring and many are returning to pre-pandemic activities. Thirty-six percent of Americans are extremely or very […] Read more »