Rethinking Afghanistan

In these complicated times it’s hard not to jump from one headline to another without catching your breath. The economy, jobs, immigrations, oil spills and again,the war in the Middle East dominate the news and Americans are worried or just plain exhausted. Sorting all that and more this week on “What Are We Thinking” with Frank Newport, Editor-in-Chief on the Gallup Poll and WHYY’s Dave Heller.

In these complicated times it’s hard not to jump from one headline to another without catching your breath. The economy, jobs, immigrations, oil spills and again,the war in the Middle East dominate the news and Americans are worried or just plain exhausted. Sorting all that and more this week on What Are We Thinking with Frank Newport, Editor-in-Chief on the Gallup Poll and WHYY’s Dave Heller. [audio: gallup20100625.mp3]

This week on What Are We Thinking:
– The latest on how Americans are feeling about progress in the war in Afghanistan?

– New data on President Obama’s approval rating on handling the oil spill and BP’s approval rating?

– Do Americans think the effects of the oil spill will be long lasting?

– The next chapter in the health care reform, and much more!