Coming Soon—Fan Favorites

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Coming Soon—Fan Favorites

FromAfter the Fact

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Aug 6, 2019

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Story: This month, “After the Fact” has asked a few special guests to share their favorite episodes of the podcast. Tune in throughout August to hear some of these “fan favorites” from our archives.

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Aug 6, 2019

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After the Fact is a podcast from The Pew Charitable Trusts that brings you data and analysis on the issues that matter to you—from our environment and the sciences, to larger economic trends and public health. Experts from Pew and other special guests discuss the numbers and trends shaping some of society’s biggest challenges with host Dan LeDuc, then go behind the facts with nonpartisan analysis and stories.

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The Financial Toll of Flooding—Part 1: It’s hurricane season—and extreme weather events are on the rise. Along with the catastrophic losses that families face after the flood is the economic burden on taxpayers through the National Flood Insurance Program. It’s the financial lifeline... by After the Fact
15 min listen
Event Rebroadcast: The New Age of Invention: The digital revolution is transforming innovation, providing access to information in ways unheard of even a generation ago. Putting this knowledge to purpose is changing how we live, communicate, and govern—and raising new issues about equality and... by After the Fact
47 min listen
Reform in the Most Incarcerated State: Louisiana holds the No. 1 spot on an unenviable list: state imprisonment rates. The state has put more people behind bars per capita than any other, but Louisiana leaders intend to change that with new, comprehensive criminal justice reform passed... by After the Fact
12 min listen
Public Attitudes on Childhood Vaccines: While concern about childhood immunization stirs debate, Pew Research Center finds that the vast majority of Americans—88 percent—believe that the benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks. In this episode, host Dan LeDuc discusses that data point... by After the Fact
10 min listen
America’s National Parks: Upkeep Required: More than 331 million visits were made to America’s national parks last year—to hike stunning trails, drive scenic roads, and climb stairs in historic structures. But as the number of visitors has been growing, so have the maintenance needs for... by After the Fact
17 min listen
The State of the American Dream: Struggling to pay bills and set aside savings? You’re in good company: 92 percent of Americans say financial stability is more important to them than moving up the economic ladder. That’s just about everybody, and it makes for a new version of the... by After the Fact
16 min listen
Event Rebroadcast: A Tale of Two Floods: The devastating floods from Hurricane Harvey have left thousands of Texas residents homeless. The scenes of water spilling onto highways and rushing through neighborhoods have raised attention to the impacts of flooding. Fortunately, there are ways to... by After the Fact
27 min listen
Less Incarceration, Less Crime: States are finding new ways to get smart on crime and, in the process, changing how America views crime and punishment. After decades of rising prison populations, reforms in 33 states have helped cut the national incarceration rate by 13 percent... by After the Fact
19 min listen
Dental Care Gaps in America: Stat: 63 million Americans, many of them children, live in areas with a shortage of dental care. Story: To help alleviate this, a new kind of dental provider is being created: dental therapists, who are much like physician assistants in a medical... by After the Fact
14 min listen
Poverty and Connecting to Opportunity in Philadelphia: While the national poverty rate has been declining, Philadelphia’s has remained stubbornly high. At 25.7 percent, it is the highest among the nation’s 10 largest cities. That means 400,000 city residents, including more than one-third of the... by After the Fact
17 min listen
What Is the Blue Economy?: Stat: The ocean generates $2.5 trillion of economic benefits around the world each year. Story: Fisheries, tourism, and shipping are some of the ways we quantify the monetary value of the ocean—but it also drives weather patterns and provides more... by After the Fact
22 min listen
Inventing the Future: Technology is transforming our world and our workplaces. With the quick pace of change, the future can be as unsettling as it is exciting. However, in this episode, Brian David Johnson says we can invent the future. As a futurist for major... by After the Fact
13 min listen
Our Blue Planet–Protecting the Ocean: Three-quarters of our planet is covered with water—and it’s this water that sustains life as we know it. But our liquid planet, home to half of the world’s known creatures, isn’t getting the care it needs. That’s why leading scientists say... by After the Fact
22 min listen
Introducing After the Fact: Join experts from The Pew Charitable Trusts and other special guests for the story behind the numbers and trends shaping some of society’s biggest challenges. Whether it’s data on the financial plight of American families or research on how to... by After the Fact
1 min listen
Antibiotic Resistance: When Drugs Don’t Work Anymore: What happens when the medicine we rely on to fight infections stops working? It’s been 30 years since a new type of antibiotic has made it to market. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 2 million Americans fall... by After the Fact
18 min listen
Event Rebroadcast: Can Technology Save the Earth?: The planet is facing increased environmental pressures—from warming oceans to species loss. At the same time, new tools such as satellite monitoring and forensic science continue to support conservation gains around the world. But will technology... by After the Fact
61 min listen
Event Rebroadcast: U.S. Senator Susan Collins on Addressing Rising Drug Prices: Stat: $477 billion. That’s the amount spent on prescription drugs in the United States last year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Story: Skyrocketing prescription drug prices have long troubled U.S. Senator Susan Collins of... by After the Fact
39 min listen
Technology Today and Tomorrow: As 2017 draws to a close, 88 percent of Americans are connected online—more than ever before—and nearly half of adults use voice assistants. This growing connectivity makes our world safer, more efficient, and more convenient, but it also leaves... by After the Fact
19 min listen
From TV to Twitter: How Americans Get News Now: Although Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other sites weren’t designed as places to get news, that’s what they’ve become. Today, 67 percent of Americans report that they get at least some of their news on social media. In fact, according to the... by After the Fact
12 min listen
The Next Generation: While millennials have dominated news headlines, there is a new generation on the scene. Our guest— Jean Twenge, author and psychology professor at San Diego State University—calls this group “iGen,” a nod to the impact that mobile phones and... by After the Fact
19 min listen
Treating the Opioid Epidemic: The nation’s opioid epidemic has been making headlines, and much is required to curtail this public health crisis. In this episode, we learn more about increasing public awareness and expanding treatment opportunities from those on the front lines.... by After the Fact
23 min listen
Rising Spirituality in America: Americans have become less religious but more spiritual over time, with 59 percent saying they regularly feel a deep sense of spiritual peace and well-being. Host Dan LeDuc interviews the Pew Research Center’s Greg Smith about these trends. We also... by After the Fact
20 min listen
Bonus: Responding to the Opioid Crisis: President Donald Trump recently declared the nation’s opioid epidemic a public health emergency—but what will it take to connect patients with effective treatment? Our previous episode explored the scope of the crisis and proven solutions. In this... by After the Fact
11 min listen
Impacts of Illegal Fishing: Up to 1 in 5 fish taken from the sea is caught illegally, costing as much as $23.5 billion globally each year and harming ocean health and fishing communities. Through technology and coordination between governments, law enforcement, industry, and... by After the Fact
19 min listen
The Financial Toll of Flooding—Part 2: We’ve all seen the devastating photos in news coverage following a big storm, but what happens after the flood? Pew’s Fred Baldassaro travels to Norfolk, Virginia, a coastal U.S. city that has endured rising waters, to find out. Listen as he and... by After the Fact
9 min listen
Event Rebroadcast: Deep Seabed Mining and the Environment: The deepest, darkest parts of the world’s ocean are filled with abundant marine life and rich mineral deposits. But a newly forming seabed mining industry is setting its sights on exploiting these valuable minerals in these fragile ecosystems.... by After the Fact
20 min listen
Scientists at Work: Ira Flatow Talks Science: Stat: 44 percent. The percentage of Americans who think the public doesn’t know enough about science to understand new findings in the news. Story: Ira Flatow, the host of “Science Friday,” has been with National Public Radio since it went on... by After the Fact
13 min listen
Scientists at Work: The Secret Life of Manatees: Stat: 21. The number of African countries where manatees live. Story: If you’ve ever seen a manatee, chances are you were in Florida, where these aquatic relatives of the elephant may have poked their faces above the water’s surface to get a look... by After the Fact
18 min listen
Serve the Country, Save the Parks: More than a third of America’s national parks are battlefields, cemeteries, and other sites that honor our military veterans. But those 156 landmarks are awaiting $6 billion in needed repairs—accounting for nearly half of the National Park... by After the Fact
10 min listen
What's Happening in the States: Money makes policy. As states plan for the future, tax revenue helps them decide what it can be. And nearly half the states still don’t have the revenue they did before the Great Recession. Host Dan LeDuc interviews Pew’s Kil Huh about this and... by After the Fact
21 min listen

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Housing in America: A Foundation in Montana: Stat: : The share of Americans who say the availability of affordable housing in their local community is a major problem, compared to 39% in 2018. Story: Montana has been rapidly attracting new residents for more than a decade and during... by After the Fact
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Housing in America: A Blueprint in Minneapolis: Stat: : From 2017 to 2022, Minneapolis increased its housing stock by 12% while rents remained flat. Story: Minneapolis is drawing positive national attention for the city’s approach to curbing soaring housing costs. In this episode, we hear... by After the Fact
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Housing in America: Pathways to Homeownership: Stat: The share of Americans who think young adults today have a harder time than their parents’ generation when it comes to buying a home. Story: Putting a roof over their heads is a struggle for many Americans. Rising house prices,... by After the Fact
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Housing in America: Where Is Home?: Stat: : The share of Americans who say they’re very concerned about the cost of housing. Story: In just a few years, from 2019 to 2022, the national median sale price for a single-family home increased by 25%. And the rising costs... by After the Fact
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Coming Soon: Housing in America: Rising rents, escalating home prices, and limited housing supply. They are some of the forces pushing the American Dream of homeownership out of reach for many. Increasingly, there is bipartisan support to find a way forward. In this season, After the... by After the Fact
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Bonus Episode: Reflections on Bridging Divides: Story: Over most of last year, “After the Fact” looked at how people are restoring and building community at a time when the nation is divided and exhausted. From faith leaders to community activists, and from academics to policymakers, we... by After the Fact
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Beyond Polarization: Finding a Way Forward: Stat: : The percentage of Americans who believe that partisan conflicts receive too much attention these days. Story: A majority of Americans say partisan fighting gets too much attention while important issues facing the country get too little. In... by After the Fact
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Beyond Polarization: Talking It Out: Stat: : The share of Americans who believe access to the internet and social media has made people more divided in their political opinions. Story: Social media plays a significant role in society, but data shows that most Americans believe it ... by After the Fact
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Beyond Polarization: Where Americans Agree: Stat: : The share of Americans who say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics. Story: Political polarization has become overwhelming for the majority of Americans, with most agreeing that more attention is being paid to... by After the Fact
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Beyond Polarization: Where We Are Today: Stat: An inaccurate “double”: Both Democrats and Republicans imagine that almost twice as many of their political opponents hold more extreme views than they really do, according to a study by More in Common. Story: During times of increased... by After the Fact
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Coming Soon: Beyond Polarization: If discussing politics feels different today, that’s because it is. Pew Research Center reports that of Americans say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics because of the country’s deep partisan divisions. As... by After the Fact
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Strengthening Democracy in America: For the People: Stat: : The percentage of Philadelphians who said the city is “on the wrong track” in 2023. Story: Philadelphia is a thriving city with a deep history as the birthplace of American democracy. But Philadelphians, like residents of other... by After the Fact
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Strengthening Democracy in America: Government in Action: Stat: - The share of U.S. adults who have at least some confidence in the future of the U.S. Story: A vibrant democracy requires a government responsive to the people it serves. And although polls show strong dissatisfaction with American democracy,... by After the Fact
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Strengthening Democracy in America: Voice of the People: Stat: 6 in 10: The share of Americans who are dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the United States. Story: Increased political polarization, shifting societal values, and growing distrust in institutions threatens the... by After the Fact
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Event Rebroadcast: Reflections on America – Then and Now: Only 19% of Americans are satisfied with the current state of the nation and 58% say that life for people like them is worse today than it was 50 years ago, according to an from Pew Research Center. During an event on “Strengthening Democracy in... by After the Fact
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Event Rebroadcast: In Conversation With Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: In celebration of Pew’s 75th anniversary, we hosted a special live event titled “Strengthening Democracy in America,” featuring a conversation between Pew’s president and CEO, Sue Urahn, and Carla Hayden, the current librarian of Congress.... by After the Fact
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Restoring Community: Celebrating Diversity: Belonging to a religious community is linked with higher levels of civic engagement, according to data from Pew Research Center. In the U.S., for example, who are religiously active say they also vote in national elections. In this final episode of... by After the Fact
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Restoring Community: Building Understanding: At a time when many people lament divisions in society, some interfaith organizations are showing that seemingly disparate religious groups can bring people together and build community. In this episode of our “Restoring Community” season, we... by After the Fact
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Restoring Community: Embracing Interfaith: Religious diversity is a characteristic that defines American society, and today, more people are embracing interfaith connections. Seventy-two percent of Americans say they have built a relationship with someone from a different religion than their... by After the Fact
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Restoring Community: Valuing Dignity: In this episode, part of our season on “Restoring Community,” we travel to Philadelphia, Pew’s hometown, to learn how Project HOME has created a supportive gathering place for people experiencing homelessness. Although Philadelphia has the... by After the Fact
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Restoring Community: Breaking Bread: In this episode of “Restoring Community,” we travel to the Kinship Community Food Center, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We hear from the center’s executive director, Vincent Noth, about how he transformed a former community pantry into a... by After the Fact
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Restoring Community: Showing Up: shows many Americans believe that trust in each other is eroding. But a greater amount—86%—of U.S. adults believe that it is possible to improve people’s confidence in one another. In this episode of “Restoring Community,” we travel to... by After the Fact
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