The American Family

Series produced by After the Fact

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Image by: The Pew Charitable Trusts 

In a special series, Pew’s “After the Fact” podcast explores the changing nature of the American family—from marriage trends to retirement finances—blending individual and family voices with expert perspectives on trends and their implications.

In a special series, Pew’s “After the Fact” podcast explores the changing nature of the American family—from marriage trends to retirement finances—blending individual and family voices with expert perspectives on trends and their implications.


4 Pieces

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Does putting off marriage mean people no longer want to say “I do?” To learn more about this trend, we spoke to couples who are waiting to wed—in t...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 24:49
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American women are waiting longer to have children—but are more likely to have kids than they were a decade ago. In this episode, a Pew researcher ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 18:39
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From diapers to day care and beyond, it’s getting more expensive to raise a family in the U.S. We speak with three families about what it takes to ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 21:57
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After all the hard work and child rearing, do Americans get to finally relax and retire with some financial stability? Research shows the golden ag...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 15:54