Podcast Episodes

Why Didn’t the Elk Cross the Road?

Season 1 Episode 156

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Can State Budgets Withstand Natural Disasters?

Season 1 Episode 155

Story:  Wildfires have once again made headlines, highlighting the growing intensity and frequency of natural disasters across the United States. And these disasters leave more than destruction in …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

From Lab to Life: The Forgotten Organ That Built You

Season 1 Episode 154

Stat: 1/3: Placental-related disorders, such as miscarriage and pre-eclampsia, affect around a third of human pregnancies.

Story: The placenta is a temporary yet vital organ that can have long-t…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Turning Surplus Food into Millions of Meals

Season 1 Episode 153

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: When you see the perfect displays of produce in grocery …

Published on 6 months ago

How Student Loans Shape Financial Futures

Season 1 Episode 152

Stat: $1.6 trillion: The amount that Americans collectively owe in student loan debt.

Story: In the United States, getting a college degree is often seen as a pathway to a prosperous future. But …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Living Longer: Our 100-Year Life

More people are living longer. According to Pew Research Center, within the next 30 years, the population of Americans age 100 and over is expected to increase more than fourfold. With an aging p…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

A Conversation With Hank Green

Season 1 Episode 151

Stat: 45%: The share of U.S. adults who describe research scientists as good communicators. 

Story: How does good communication help build trust in science? In this episode of “After the Fact,” …

Published on 8 months ago

The Long Journey for Reasonable Opioid Care

Season 1 Episode 150

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 become a major public health problem in the United Stat…

Published on 9 months ago

The Pursuit of Homeownership on Tribal Lands

Season 1 Episode 149

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 concept of land or home ownership can stand in oppos…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Untangling Consumer and Medical Debt in the Courts

Season 1 Episode 148

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 credit card bills to unexpected medical expenses. And many…

Published on 10 months ago