The Brian Lehrer Show
Many New Yorkers Think Inequality Is a Problem the Government Can’t Solve
This conversation is part of a larger look at findings from a Public Agenda/WNYC poll of residents in the NY Metro area. Head here for more insight into public opinions on government, policing, inequality, and what matters most.
A recent Public Agenda/WNYC poll found that 70% of people in the New York Metro area think the government serves only the elite. So what do we expect government to do about inequality?
Will Friedman, Ph.D., president of Public Agenda and Carolin Hagelskamp, vice president and director of research for Public Agenda, add context to this facet of the Public Agenda/WNYC pre-election poll.
People seem at a loss about what government CAN do to address inequality. #NYMetroSurvey All findings: http://t.co/FwE76ABvzK @BrianLehrer
— PublicAgenda (@PublicAgenda) October 13, 2015
.@PublicAgenda experts brought notes - poll suggests people are at a loss about what gov't can do about inequality. pic.twitter.com/je7glAZLDf
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) October 13, 2015
"People want solutions & they want investments in solutions. They're also willing to volunteer time & help out" @wkfriedman on @BrianLehrer
— PublicAgenda (@PublicAgenda) October 13, 2015
Would $15 min wage help or hurt workers? 60% of those polled by @PublicAgenda/@WNYC say help. White respondents 2x more likely to say hurt.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) October 13, 2015