After the Fact

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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, then go behind the facts with nonpartisan analysis and stories.

In each episode, host Dan LeDuc discusses pressing policy issues with featured experts and relevant voices to the conversation. If you like what you hear, we hope you will subscribe to “After the Fact” and share it with others.

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Pew Research Center reports that 65% of Americans say they always or often feel exhausted when thinking about politics because of the country’s deep partisan divisions. As polarization increases and trust in democratic institutions declines, how can we move forward and maintain a functioning democracy?

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In a new season of Pew’s “After the Fact” podcast, we talk about science—what it is, how it’s conducted and explained to the public, and how it affects our lives.

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Political polarization. Climate change. Racial reckoning. Income inequality. A global pandemic. Since 2020, all five of these immense challenges emerged or deepened, commanding our attention and prompting major societal and cultural shifts. How has the social sector responded and what’s coming next?

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Rising rents and home prices as well as financing challenges and a limited housing supply are putting the American Dream of homeownership out of reach for many.

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The percentage of Americans experiencing symptoms of depression has tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the long-term effects on the nation’s mental health are still unclear.

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There is only one ocean, essential to the life of everyone on Earth—and it faces perils like never before.

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In a new season of Pew’s “After the Fact” podcast, we explore diversity in America and how race intersects with research in a range of fields—from public opinion polling to medicine to economics.

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The effects of the pandemic, including increased levels of distrust in each other and in the government, continue to reverberate for Americans. But amid the challenges, there’s also a growing sense of civic renewal. According to data from the Pew Research Center, 86% of U.S. adults believe that it is possible to improve people’s confidence in one another.

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The latest season of Pew’s “After the Fact” podcast looks at the innovative solutions some states are developing to meet long-standing problems. From making small loans more affordable for consumers, to improving community flood preparedness, to designing corridors for wildlife to migrate safely across high-traffic roads—protecting animals and drivers—state leaders are working together to tackle big challenges.

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In this season of “After the Fact,” we explore how The Pew Charitable Trusts is using data to make a difference and helping communities thrive. We also highlight the state of democracy and its underlying principles through interviews with experts and leaders of organizations working to rebuild trust and create a better future.


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In this episode of our season on race and research, our guests examine the impact of race on economic mobility.

  • Added: Jun 11, 2021
  • Length: 21:04
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Continuing our look at race and research, we turn to health care. We hear about the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, how to build trust ...

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  • Added: Jun 04, 2021
  • Length: 25:27
  • Purchases: 1
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The census shows that the U.S. is growing more diverse racially and ethnically, and reflecting this evolution in research data has become even more...

  • Added: May 28, 2021
  • Length: 22:52
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In our first episode on race and research, we explore the diverse story of America. And we examine what these changes mean for society—and the evol...

  • Added: May 21, 2021
  • Length: 20:02
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here’s a light appearing at the end of a long tunnel in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: the emergence of effective vaccines to prev...

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  • Added: Mar 12, 2021
  • Length: 15:47
  • Purchases: 1
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Debt collection cases are the most common civil court cases today, but many Americans are navigating the civil legal system without legal represent...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2021
  • Length: 18:34
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Public employees count on pensions when they retire, but most states haven’t adequately funded their obligations. As of 2018, the funding gap for a...

  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 19:30
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n America’s West, animal herds follow ancient migration routes that are bisected by roads and highways. In this episode, we hear from Matt Skroch, ...

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  • Added: Jan 22, 2021
  • Length: 17:27
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As the coronavirus pandemic grips the world, the opioid epidemic continues to affect millions of Americans. Several states are developing innovativ...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2021
  • Length: 22:30
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Floods are the costliest natural disasters in the United States, but there are ways to prepare for the storms ahead.

  • Added: Jan 08, 2021
  • Length: 17:27