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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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America has a milestone birthday coming up: This July, the nation will turn 250. As many pause to reflect on the past 250 years, there's also an opportunity to think about our shared future. While political polarization remains one of the greatest ch... more

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The U.S. housing shortage has rapidly increased rents in lower-income neighborhoods—making secure housing hard to find. But how does building high-end apartments address availability across income brackets?

This episode of "After the Fact" explore... more

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With the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the youngest generation of lawmakers is demonstrating how they're working together more effectively and rebuilding trust in U.S. democracy.

Layla Zaidane, who leads Future Caucus, shares h... more

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Meet the "barbie pig," "gummy squirrel," and "headless chicken monster": These fantastical-sounding nicknames belong to real creatures living in the deep sea—one of the most extreme environments on Earth. And taxonomists, the scientists who discover ... more

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Recent Guests

Sue Urahn
Pew Charitable Trusts CEO
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Episode: What's Next for America at 250?
Scott Shigeoka
Author and TED Democracy Founding Futures emcee
Independent author/curator of curiosity road trips
Episode: What's Next for America at 250?
Miss Titi
DC shelter worker and mother whose story anchors the episode
Shelter system / DC resident
Episode: The Butterfly Effect of Apartment Vacancies
Evan Nast
Housing economist focusing on how new construction affects the housing market
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Episode: The Butterfly Effect of Apartment Vacancies
Nina Albert
Deputy Mayor of DC in charge of housing
District of Columbia government
Episode: The Butterfly Effect of Apartment Vacancies
Layla Zaidane
President and CEO of Future Caucus
Future Caucus
Episode: The Next Generation of Lawmakers: Young, Scrappy, and… Bipartisan?
Julian Jackson
Pew Charitable Trusts policy expert in deep seabed mining
Pew Charitable Trusts
Episode: What Does a Barbie Pig Have to Do With Seabed Mining?
Eleanor Mortimer
Director/Producer of How Deep Is Your Love, documenting deep-sea expedition
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Episode: What Does a Barbie Pig Have to Do With Seabed Mining?
Jacob Thomas
Director/Producer of How Deep Is Your Love, collaborating on documentary storytelling
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Episode: What Does a Barbie Pig Have to Do With Seabed Mining?

Hosts

Gabriella Domensine
One of the most frequent hosts with Pew Charitable Trusts; leads discussions on conservation and policy topics.
Dan LeDuc
Host focusing on environment, conservation, and policy with a background in Pew and WWF collaborations.
Juliana Pence
Co-host with extensive involvement across Pew's After the Fact episodes; experienced in policy and environment topics.
Benny Martinez
Host known for data-driven storytelling and live tours of energy projects.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 154 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 States6 years ago
  • Excellent

    Good content and concise presentation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ok tr
    United States7 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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The show is concise and accessible, balancing depth with time-efficient formats.
Listeners value data-driven, nonpartisan storytelling with clear expert insights.
Guests are diverse and bring practical perspectives across policy and science.

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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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A data-driven show that profiles energy systems, environmental policy, public health, and governance through interviews with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Episodes emphasize practical solutions, from campus microgrids and seagrass mapping to court reminders and civil discourse, always grounded in data and nonpartisan analysis. A standout pattern is blending on-the-ground case studies with policy context, making complex topics accessible and actionable for professionals evaluating trends and potential partnerships.

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2. Scott Shigeoka
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