| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| National politics or government | 50% |
| State or local politics or government | 42% |
| Information on traffic, transportation or weather | 41% |
| Crime and public safety | 37% |
| Business and the economy | 35% |
| Health, mental health, wellness or self-care | 31% |
| The environment | 28% |
| Sports | 27% |
| Schools and education | 27% |
| Social issues (e.g. abortion, gun policy or LGBTQ+ issues) | 26% |
| Celebrities, music, TV, movies or entertainment | 25% |
| I don't follow any topics regularly | 20% |
| Gaming or puzzles | 17% |
| Information related to one's job, industry or profession | 17% |
| Other | 2% |
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Release date
April 2026
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Region
United States
Survey time period
February 2 to 16, 2026
Number of respondents
2,101 respondents
Age group
13 years and older
Special properties
methodology used was a mixture of interviews and omnibus surveys
Supplementary notes
Original question: "Here are some news and information topics. Which of these topics, if any, do you follow regularly? Please select all that apply."
Multiple answers were accepted.
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