The Ipsos Care-o-Meter asks Americans what they know about vs. what they care about, twice every month. From sports to political fights, the answers say as much about Americans as they do about the world at large. Here's the latest.
Below are five charts on the stories Americans are paying the most attention to and the stories Americans care most about
The number of workers who commute five days a week or more has risen to half (49%), according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Divided on Whether Anthrax Incidents are Part of Same Terrorist Attack; Split on Whether Muslims in Afghanistan and Elsewhere Have Legitimate Complaints About U.S.; Not Willing to Call U.S. Media One-Sided on Failing to Report Muslim Side of Issues
Airlines, Air Travel and Bailouts
Good Time to Buy Stocks
Looking Ahead One Year: The Overall Economy And Personal Finances
"Quality Of Life" Scores Are Up, Despite Drop In U.S. Economy; A Sense Of Purpose Adds What Economic Worries Take Away
U.S. Ipsos-Reid Poll
Most Say The Bush Tax Cut Rebate Checks "Not A Mistake"
Labor Day Views: Making Leisure Time Work