Divided on Ukraine and Drained of Time

We track how Americans' opinions on Ukraine have shifted from Obama through Trump, then Biden, and now into Trump’s second term, where the country is deeply divided along party lines. From Crimea to sanctions to peace talks, we look at the key moments that shaped public attitudes and ask what role opinion will play in the next stage of the conflict.Then, we turn to the rise of "time poverty" with Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management, and author of Happier Hour (2022). An expert on time and happiness, Holmes has published award-winning research on how focusing on time rather than money increases well-being. She explains why Americans feel constantly pressed for time, even as work hours decline, how stress and daily obligations hit women hardest, and the toll this “time poverty” takes on health, sleep, and relationships.Finally, we mark a special Poll Hub birthday with a trip down memory lane. To celebrate, the team brought in childhood teddy bears to show off. From worn-down favorites to more unusual stuffed companions, it was a reminder of the comfort these old friends still bring.