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Hunger, Food Insecurity Still Higher Than Before Pandemic

The "State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" report shows global hunger stopped rising in 2022 but is still above pre-pandemic levels.

Obesity Rate Lowest in Hawaii, Highest in Mississippi

Hawaii had the lowest obesity rate in the U.S. in 2014, at 19.0%. For the second year in a row, Mississippi had the highest obesity rate, with 35.2% of residents classified as obese according to residents' self-reported height and weight.

Montana Ranks Highest in Employee Engagement for 2013 and 2014

Montana had the highest levels of employee engagement in the U.S. in 2013 and 2014, followed by Mississippi and Louisiana. The District of Columbia had the lowest employee engagement, followed by New York, Minnesota and Connecticut.

Corruption in Spotlight as Pakistan's Economy Spirals

Views of corruption in Pakistan reached new highs in 2022. Economic conditions have continued to worsen after devastating floods, leaving millions to struggle.

Desire to Migrate in Ukraine Hits Record Low

Before Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, a record-high 35% of Ukrainians said they would like to leave Ukraine permanently. But now, a record-low 9% say they want to leave.

States in West and Midwest Lead Nation in Teacher Respect

Eighty-nine percent of Wyoming residents believe their local teachers are well-respected, the highest percentage in the U.S. In Nevada and Louisiana, slightly more than six in 10 residents say this about their teachers.

Personal Religiosity and Attitudes Toward Abortion

Americans' personal religiosity is significantly related to their abortion attitudes, even after controlling for religious and political identity and other demographic variables.

In U.S., Smoking Rate Lowest in Utah, Highest in Kentucky

Utah has the lowest smoking rate (12.2%) for the sixth year straight, while Kentucky has the highest (30.2%). Alaska's smoking rate has improved the most since 2008.

AWS-Gallup Global Digital Skills Study

Download the 2022 AWS-Gallup Global Digital Skills Study

Cheryl Brown Henderson on Brown v. Board

Cheryl Brown Henderson joins the podcast to look back on Brown v. Board of Education and what education and life were like for African Americans before and after the decision.