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Worldwide, more people today are satisfied with their freedom to choose what they do with their lives than were satisfied two decades ago.

Gallup polling that began after the start of the Iran war shows no significant increase in Americans' energy concerns.

Gallup trends show long-term increases in Iraqis' feelings of safety and trust in institutions that could be tested by further instability in the region.

Ratings of U.S. leadership across NATO suggest America's image abroad was closer to "better" than "back" throughout Joe Biden's presidency.

In 2019, the median approval rating for Germany's leadership was 44%, while ratings for the U.S., China and Russia all clustered in the lower 30s.

Russia hit a record COVID-19 death toll on Wednesday. Before the surge, 75% of unvaccinated Russians said they would not take the vaccine.

Americans see much room for improvement in the nation's global position and image. The majority of Democrats are content with the nation's status, while most Republicans are dismayed.

Americans view Russia slightly more favorably now than they did in 2015, yet these favorability ratings are still half as high as they were a decade ago. U.S. adults also are less likely to see Russia as a critical threat to the U.S.

In the midst of the war with Russia, Ukrainians' confidence in their president, government and major institutions -- particularly their military -- are at all-time highs.

Dean Baker joins the podcast to discuss inflation in the U.S. and what is to come. Is a recession on the horizon? How does he think the Federal Reserve and the White House should address the situation?