
Taylor Orth is a data journalist and public opinion researcher who covers national polling on news, politics, technology, and society. She has a PhD in sociology from Stanford and is now based in Austin, Texas. She can be reached at taylor.orth@yougov.com.
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The shutdown, Donald Trump approval, ICE, the economy, the DOJ, and conversion therapy: October 10 - 13, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers who's being blamed for the shutdown, Trump approval, ICE, economic sentiment, the DOJ, and conversion therapy
14 Oct 2025Article
The shutdown, the 2026 election, Donald Trump job approval, and the economy: October 4 - 6, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers blame for the shutdown and how it's affecting Americans, Democrats' lead for the midterms, new second-term lows for Trump approval of Trump among three groups, and negative sentiment about the economy
07 Oct 2025Article
A slight Trump approval rebound, shutdown chances, Comey, vaccines, and the economy: September 26 - 29, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a slight rebound in Trump approval, government shutdown chances, the Comey indictment, vaccines, and the economy
30 Sep 2025Article
What Americans think contributes to pregnancy risks and autism
While many Americans believe that acetaminophen poses some risk during pregnancy, only 18% see it as posing a high risk.
26 Sep 2025Article
Jimmy Kimmel, civil rights, Ukraine aid, tariffs, Venezuela, and King Charles III: September 19 - 22, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers reactions to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air, Democrats' prioritization of civil rights, Ukraine aid, opinion on whether Israel is committing genocide, Trump's tariffs, Venezuela and King Charles III
23 Sep 2025Article
How Americans rate Trump's top appointees
More Americans disapprove than approve of 15 out of the 16 appointees in the survey; Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has the lowest net approval rating.
19 Sep 2025Article
Trump's approval and attributes, the Charlie Kirk shooting, the parties, Epstein, and immigration: September 12 - 15, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers a new low for Trump's second-term approval, falling regard for his presidential qualities, reactions to the death of Charlie Kirk, perception of the political parties, Jeffrey Epstein, and immigration enforcement
16 Sep 2025Article
Who do Democrats and Republicans want as their 2028 presidential nominees?
Gavin Newsom's standing has risen significantly: The share of Democrats and Democratic-leaning Independents who say they would consider voting for him in 2028 has risen 24 percentage points since April.
12 Sep 2025Article
What do Americans think is part of MAGA culture?
The cultural entities that Americans are most likely to associate with MAGA Republicans are American flags, Confederate flags, Kid Rock, The Apprentice, Duck Dynasty, and Joe Rogan.
11 Sep 2025Article
Economic concerns, AI's effects, Trump's age, and the Epstein investigations: September 5 - 8, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers economic concerns, responsibility for the economy, AI's expected economic effect, Trump's age, and the Epstein investigations
09 Sep 2025