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1. Some Americans are weary of food recalls, but only 1 in 4 say they’ve decreased how often they dine out.
Amid a flurry of active food recalls, CivicScience data show 2 in 5 U.S. adults report having either purchased a recalled item or knowing someone who has, though notable differences exist across demographic groups. Forty-two percent of Gen Z respondents, aged 18-29, and 26% of urban respondents stated that they purchased a recalled product. In contrast, Baby Boomers (65+) and rural residents were the least likely, with 87% of those 65+ reporting no personal connection to the recent recalls.
Additional data show these food recalls are having at least somewhat of an impact on dining habits. More than one-quarter (27%) say they’re dining and ordering out less often, with Gen X leading the trend (excluding ‘I’m not sure’). Meanwhile, a small minority of consumers – 12% overall – indicate that they are actually dining out or ordering food more frequently.
2. Local TV news stations are the go-to source for information when severe weather moves in, but not all generations agree.
For portions of the U.S., severe weather has been a frequent feature this summer. CivicScience has recently found that some Americans are taking a proactive approach to prepare for future impacts, but where do they turn when the storm is actually hitting home? According to new consumer-declared data, Americans are most likely to turn to their local TV news first when severe weather rolls in, coinciding with an overall rising interest in local TV news. General weather apps and websites follow in a distant second while all other sources are much less common overall.
However, consumer sources for severe weather vary drastically by age. Data show 52% of Baby Boomers and 41% of Gen X report that they turn to their local station/meteorologist for when severe weather is impacting them, rates far higher than their younger counterparts. Meanwhile, Gen Z prefers to check apps and sites like AccuWeather, followed closely by national cable weather channels like The Weather Channel. While YouTube and live streaming is an emerging space for weather coverage with upstarts like Ryan Hall Y’all and Max Velocity bursting onto the scene, it remains largely an uncommon source. That said, Gen Zers are twice as likely as Gen Pop to check a weather live stream when severe weather hits.
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3. A rise in sports betting has consumers across political parties wanting more regulation in the industry
As sports betting becomes more prevalent, questions about potential regulations are rising, too. More than half (52%) of U.S. adults now believe the government should do more to regulate the sports betting industry – a 17-percentage-point increase from 2024. Notably, the share who ‘strongly’ agree is up 72% over that same time period. Consequently, opposition to government oversight has shrunk drastically, with only 15% of adults remaining opposed to stricter regulation.
Additionally, there is rare alignment across the political spectrum around sports gambling regulations, with more than half of self-described Republicans and Democrats believing that the government should regulate the industry. Support for regulation is highest among Democrats at 70% followed by Republicans at 52% and Independents at 45%. This level of support demonstrates that the desire for oversight transcends traditional party lines as the market expands.
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