Study: Americans Trust In Government, And Each Other, Is Low

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Government mosaic in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda
Detail of the “Government” mosaic in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. Barry Dale Gilfry (CC BY-SA)

Three-quarters of Americans say that their fellow citizens’ trust in government is shrinking, and 64 percent believe the same about peoples’ trust in each other, according to a new Pew Research Center report. We’re exploring our confidence or lack thereof in government, nationally and here in Wisconsin, and learning how it impacts our ability to solve problems.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Lee Rainie Guest
  • Lilly Goren Guest

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