Light at the end of the tunnel?

While state and local governments are cutting and slashing their budget, there are some indications that the federal government is hiring. New numbers about what Americans think about praying and the separation of church and state. All that and more, in this week’s “What Are We Thinking” with Frank Newport, Editor-in-Chief on the Gallup Poll and WHYY’s Dave Heller.

While state and local governments are cutting and slashing their budget, there are some indications that the federal government is hiring. New numbers about what Americans think about praying and the separation of church and state. All that and more, in this week’s What Are We Thinking with Frank Newport, Editor-in-Chief on the Gallup Poll and WHYY’s Dave Heller. [audio: gallup20100507.mp3]

This week on What Are We Thinking:

– Obama’s approval rating remains steady at 50%

– How are Americans feeling the impact of a slight economic recovery.

– Do Americans think that prayers are answered? And more!