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Majority Worldwide Cannot Swim; Most of Them Are Women

The first World Drowning Prevention Day is Sunday. Research from the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll in 2019 found that 55% of the world's adults could not swim unassisted.

'People Want to Work for a Company That Cares About Them'

Jane Miller, president and chief operating officer at Gallup, joins the podcast to talk about why employers should be invested in workers' wellbeing.

Suffering Reaches Unprecedented Levels in Afghanistan

As the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan, 94% of Afghans rated their lives poorly enough to be considered suffering.

U.S. Adults Rate Their Diet as Healthy, Worry About Food Safety

Most Americans consider their diet to be healthy, and many read nutrition labels. Yet, confidence in food safety oversight has hit a new low.

Shadow Pandemic: How Widespread Is Violence Against Women?

The Hologic Global Study on Women's Health offers insight into how widespread domestic violence is worldwide by asking women and men about the scope of the problem in their countries.

Challenges for Women Globally Made More Daunting by Pandemic

As the world observes International Women's Day, we hear from three Gallup World Poll regional directors on the challenges facing women and the future women see for themselves in the post-pandemic world.

Almost a Quarter of the World Feels Lonely

A Meta-Gallup survey of more than 140 countries shows 24% of people worldwide feel very or fairly lonely -- but about half do not feel lonely at all.

Women in Tech -- Starting Young(er)

Although demand for computer scientists remains high, women remain significantly underrepresented in the field. Early exposure to CS education is critical to improving the rate of girls who consider it as an academic and career path.

"Women Are the Backbone" of Africa

Dr. Robin R. Sanders joins the podcast to talk about her work in measuring and impacting human development in Africa -- and the role women play in the process.

At Year Three, Americans Split on Whether Pandemic Is Over

Three years into the pandemic, Gallup reviews how Americans view the situation today and what, if any, precautions they are still taking.