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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 financ...
At Gallaudet University, one of the world's only universities designed to serve deaf and hard of hearing students, a groundbreaking project...
One of the most powerful natural tools we have to protect our environment lives out of sight, just beneath the ocean surface: seagrass. It e...
How much does it cost to protect a forest, an ocean, or an entire ecosystem? And where does that money come from? This special crossover epi...
Text message reminders help many of us manage our busy, day-to-day lives—especially for important appointments. But what happens when that a...
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans are growing more concerned about the state of the nation's democracy. Accor...
Getting a first smartphone has become a modern rite of passage for many children and teens. And with the rise of social media and the consta...
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating. And the chemotherapy that often follows can be particularly rigorous. The American Cancer Society pro...
Last year, a devastating and deadly fire in Milwaukee forced residents to confront a painful reality: The places where many people can affor...
Each January brings legislators back to their statehouses, where budget decisions once again take center stage. In the past few years, state...
For the first time in history, the world has formally agreed to protect nearly half the planet. In September 2025, the United Nations ratifi...
In the heart of South America, the Chaco-Pantanal region holds the planet's largest tropical wetland. It's a place that's teeming with color...
As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Ken Burns offers the nation his latest documentary, "The American Revolution."...
Millions of Americans are behind on their retirement savings goals, and nearly 70% of those already retired wish they had started saving ear...
While opioid use disorder dominates headlines, alcohol quietly remains America's most problematic—and overlooked—drug. Nearly 30 million peo...
The ocean's coral reefs support an estimated 25% of all known marine life yet are threatened by rising ocean temperatures and bleaching. In...
As home prices continue to climb, many Americans are seeking more affordable options. And manufactured homes could be the solution. A new ma...
The way Americans consume information is evolving fast, and younger Americans are increasingly turning to nontraditional sources for their n...
Take a road trip with us this summer as we revisit one of America's most iconic landscapes: the Grand Canyon. This episode originally aired...
In this episode, acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns offers us a look into his dynamic creative process and shares what inspires him to create...
This summer, we're taking another look at one of the peskiest and deadliest insects on the planet: the mosquito. Millions of people are infe...
As artificial intelligence grows in popularity, new data centers must accommodate the systems' enormous need for energy. At the same time, h...
Because of their massive size, blue whales are known as the ocean's "gentle giants." They are vital to the ocean ecosystem, but their number...
Have you tried to figure out whether the fish you eat is sustainably sourced? At least 1 in 5 fish caught in the global ocean is a product o...
Each year, The Pew Charitable Trusts releases the "State of the City" report, which offers a data-rich snapshot of Pew's hometown, Philadelp...
According to Pew Research Center, 55% of U.S. parents report being extremely or very concerned about the mental health of teens today. And s...
Join experts from The Pew Charitable Trusts and other special guests for the story behind the numbers and trends shaping some of society’s b...
Story: Wildfires have once again made headlines, highlighting the growing intensity and frequency of natural disasters across the United Sta...
Stat: 1/3: Placental-related disorders, such as miscarriage and pre-eclampsia, affect around a third of human pregnancies. Story: The placen...
Stat: 40%: Up to 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Story: Wh...
Stat: $1.6 trillion : The amount that Americans collectively owe i n student loan debt. Story: In the United States, getting a college degre...
More people are living longer. According to Pew Research Center, within the next 30 years, the population of Americans age 100 and over is e...
Stat: 45% : The share of U.S. adults who describe research scientists as good communicators. Story: How does good communication help build t...
Stat: 1 in 4 : More than 2 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder, but only about 1 in 4 receive any care. Story: Opioid use has...
Stat: 4 million to 7 million : The United States has a shortage of 4 million to 7 million homes. Story: For many Indigenous communities, the...
Stat: 41% : The share of U.S. adults who have some form of health care debt. Story: Millions of Americans are struggling with debt, from cre...
Stat: 1 foot : the amount the sea level rose in the Chesapeake Bay in the last century, twice as fast as the global average. Story: Climate...
The rise of deepfakes—realistic fake videos made with artificial intelligence software—is making it even more difficult to sort fact from fi...
Stat: 2 million : The number of times people with mental health conditions in the United States are jailed annually. Story: In the United St...
If you've ever seen a manatee, chances are you were in Florida — but these aquatic relatives of the elephant also live across 21 African cou...
Story: Mangrove forests are natural protectors, shielding coasts from storms, sheltering species, and soaking up carbon. In 2019, when this...
The "After the Fact" team provides data and expert analysis on the biggest challenges facing society today. We go behind the scenes with exp...
Stat: 13% : The average five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. This is co...
Stat: 11% : An estimated 11% of U.S. adults who have ever had COVID-19 are currently experiencing symptoms of long COVID, which can last thr...
Stat: 150%-300%: Beaches maintained with Indigenous management techniques experience 150% to 300% more clam production than beaches without....
Stat: 41% : The share of adults who experienced high levels of psychological distress at some point during the pandemic. Story: New studies...
Stat: 73% : The percentage of U.S. adults who have a great deal or fair amount of confidence in scientists to act in the public's best inter...
Every day, science is improving the world. A new series from "After the Fact" tells you how. Featuring conversations with scientists from a...
Stat: 49% : The share of Americans who say the availability of affordable housing in their local community is a major problem, compared to 3...
Stat: 12% : From 2017 to 2022, Minneapolis increased its housing stock by 12% while rents remained flat. Story: Minneapolis is drawing posit...
Stat: 70%: The share of Americans who think young adults today have a harder time than their parents' generation when it comes to buying a h...