Skip Navigation

Survey results indicate many believe the “democracy is in crisis”

The Public Agenda survey still finds 'common ground' across party lines

Young woman with a raised fist protesting in the street

Young woman with a raised fist protesting in the street

Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9am and 7pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.”

Airdate: Tuesday, July 27, 2021

A survey by Public Agenda’s Hidden Common Ground initiative continues to take on the very common belief  that Americans are ideologically divided, to the point of being incapable of working together.

The organization’s most recent survey was “fielded” in May 2021 and finds that most Americans believe the democracy is in trouble. The respondents differ on ways to fix the problem, but either point to a need to change the political system or simply by electing the right leaders.

David Schleifer, PhD., is a Vice President and Director of Research for Public Agenda and he joins Smart Talk Tuesday to share the most significant findings on the survey and what Americans believe will fix the democracy.

Support for WITF is provided by:

Become a WITF sponsor today »

Support for WITF is provided by:

Become a WITF sponsor today »

Up Next
Smart Talk

Feelings of despair found to be connected to four common personal burdens