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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 with host Dan LeDuc, then go behind the facts with nonpartisan analysis ... more

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At Gallaudet University, one of the world's only universities designed to serve deaf and hard of hearing students, a groundbreaking project is underway: a campus-wide microgrid designed to power the entire school with sustainable energy. Gallaudet's ... more

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One of the most powerful natural tools we have to protect our environment lives out of sight, just beneath the ocean surface: seagrass. It exists on every continent except Antarctica, serves as an essential habitat for fish, and defends coastlines fr... more

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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 episode between "After the Fact" and the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF's) "Nature Breaking" podcast dives into th... more

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Text message reminders help many of us manage our busy, day-to-day lives—especially for important appointments. But what happens when that appointment is a court date? These systems are often not digital and not set up to help people who forget or ar... more

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Recent Guests

David Good
Director of Energy Utilities and Sustainability at Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University
Episode: When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered
Graham Ludwig
Student intern working on the microgrid
Gallaudet University
Episode: When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered
Stacy Baez
Colleague at Pew working on coastal wetlands and seagrass,
Pew Charitable Trusts
Episode: You're Probably Wrong About Seagrass
Annike Faure
Project manager at Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeCat)
SeCat
Episode: You're Probably Wrong About Seagrass
Subhash Lohani
Leads Pew's Global Conservation Initiatives, involved in Enduring Earth
Pew Charitable Trusts
Episode: What Happens When You Invest Money in Nature
Matthew Cranford
WWF's Nature Finance and Investment Team leader
World Wildlife Fund
Episode: What Happens When You Invest Money in Nature
Michelle Russell
Pew researcher on Courts and Communities project
Pew Charitable Trusts
Episode: Message Received: A Solution for Missed Court Hearings
Spencer Cox
Governor of Utah
Utah Governor
Episode: How Civil Discourse Can Help the U.S. Find Common Ground
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland
Maryland Governor
Episode: How Civil Discourse Can Help the U.S. Find Common Ground

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Dan LeDuc
Host of After the Fact
Emily Chow
Host of After the Fact

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • A podcast for everyone

    Some of the episodes on this podcast are some of my favorite things I’ve listened to. Interesting interviews, fact-driven, nonpartisan. Professional host. Although the episodes begin with a data point, the narrative style showcases some of the most poignant journalism in the business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig2372
    United States5 years ago
  • Excellent

    Good content and concise presentation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ok tr
    United States6 years ago
  • Very informative and non-ideological

    This podcast is a great source for insights into emerging trends in American society, without an ideological axe to grind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LogeNonDorma
    United States7 years ago
  • Great insight in short amount of time

    Pew presents clear insights on a wide range of topics in a short amount of time. Great for those of us interested in a wide variety of subjects and curious about what we don’t know as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshevilleintheFall
    United States7 years ago
  • this is a great and informatic podcast!!!

    listen to it!!! and learn !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stells <3
    United States7 years ago

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You're Probably Wrong About Seagrass
Q: How did Seychelles approach making seagrass visible to the public?
They launched a public education campaign, created Creole terminology for seagrass, used newspapers and radio to raise awareness, and organized nationwide advocacy to move seagrass from unseen to recognized as a key natural asset.
You're Probably Wrong About Seagrass
Q: What makes seagrass important beyond being just underwater plants?
Seagrass serves as a critical habitat for marine life, helps prevent coastal erosion, stores significant amounts of carbon as blue carbon, and supports climate adaptation by stabilizing shorelines and protecting coastlines, while also contributing to food security and livelihoods.
What Happens When You Invest Money in Nature
Q: What is nature finance and why is it needed at scale?
Nature finance encompasses a mix of public, philanthropic, and private funding mechanisms aimed at protecting ecosystems, with a focus on scalable, durable funding sources beyond government grants; it's needed to reach the large funding gap and sustain protections long-term.
Message Received: A Solution for Missed Court Hearings
Q: How are state and local legislatures responding to the desire for these reforms to some of these changes?
Legislatures have given positive feedback and are exploring rollout strategies, with data and research on reminders strengthening the case for cost-effective reforms and several bills already being discussed to adopt or improve reminder programs.
Message Received: A Solution for Missed Court Hearings
Q: Based on your research, what's the real story behind why people miss their court dates?
People miss dates because life stuff gets in the way—work schedules, transportation, or simply forgetting—rather than a general lack of responsibility; this is supported by poll data where forgetting was the top reason for missing a court date.

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Frequently Asked Questions About After the Fact

What is After the Fact about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently centers data-driven conversations on pressing societal issues, spanning environment, science, public health, economics, and public policy. Episodes feature Pew researchers and external experts who translate numbers and trends into practical storytelling, often highlighting policy implications, prevention strategies, and nonpartisan analyses. A few standout patterns include accessible explainers (often anchored by frameworks and checklists), cross-cutting topics like health outcomes, housing, and budgeting, and a bias toward journalistically rigorous, evidence-based discourse. A notable strength is the mix of Pew-backed research with expert guests that informs audiences who want clear, data-backed perspectives witho... more

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