Archive - Demography Unplugged

America’s Birth Dearth Deepens

According to the CDC’s preliminary 2025 birth data, US fertility continues to decline.

Apr 11 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

Episode 92: Will the Ceasefire Last?

This week, we break down the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, the scramble to end the war, Trump’s off ramps, and the political risks mounting at home.

Apr 10 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

1:01:58

4th Turning Economy: Missile Shortage

News: According to Bloomberg, the US military is committing nearly its entire stockpile of JASSM-ER cruise missiles to the war with Iran.

Apr 9 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

Heavy Social Media Users Hold Darker Political Views

Time spent online is closely tied to how Americans see politics.

Apr 4 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

4th Turning Economy: ARKK ETF Tumbles

News: Since October 8, 2025, Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF ($ARKK) has declined by over -25%.

Apr 1 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

March 2026

The Anglosphere Happiness Recession

The world is getting happier, but not the English-speaking world.

Mar 29 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

Episode 91: Peace Deal or Prolonged War?

This week, we break down the fragile push for a US-Iran peace deal and whether it has any chance of holding. We also explore Trump’s remaining options…

Mar 27 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

52:21

4th Turning Economy: The Helium Squeeze

News: Since March 2, QatarEnergy has indefinitely halted helium and LNG production at Ras Laffan Industrial City.

Mar 25 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

Younger Generations Are Betting on Riskier Assets

From crypto to prediction markets, young Americans are embracing higher-risk bets.

Mar 22 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

4th Turning Economy: Nicotine Pouches

News: In 2025, Philip Morris International (PM) shipped 794 million cans of Zyn nicotine pouches in the United States.

Mar 19 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

Protect the Pile: War, Oil, and a Market Repricing

Mar 17 • Neil Howe

Hollywood’s Biggest Flop: Movie Theaters

Movie theater revenue and attendance remain stuck below pre-pandemic levels.

Mar 15 • Neil Howe and Christian Ford

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