Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOur 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 …
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
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 in…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
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 be…
Published on 8 years, 5 months ago
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 epi…
Published on 8 years, 5 months ago
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 cu…
Published on 8 years, 5 months ago
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 …
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
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 pligh…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago