Archive - Demography Unplugged

The Sports Betting Backlash Has Begun

As sports betting spreads nationwide, Americans are growing wary.

Oct 11 •

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Episode 75: Trump vs. Posse Comitatus — The Battle Over Federal Troops in US Cities

Listen now | This week, we cover Trump’s National Guard fight, Pam Bondi’s Senate hearing, the government shutdown, the Gaza peace deal, France’s…

Oct 10 •

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US Mortality Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

US mortality has returned (approximately) to its pre-pandemic baseline.

Oct 4 •

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Episode 74: The Shutdown Gamble

Listen now | This week, we discuss the government shutdown, Hegseth’s fiery military address, Trump and RFK Jr.’s autism push, Trump’s Gaza peace plan…

Oct 3 •

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Chart of the Week: Coffee Prices Surge

Monday was National Coffee Day.

Oct 1 •

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September 2025

Globally, Childhood Obesity Surpasses Malnutrition

Childhood obesity has overtaken malnutrition worldwide for the first time.

Sep 27 •

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Chart of the Week: What Young Americans Think Success Really Means

In this week’s podcast, we broke down an NBC News poll of 18–29-year-olds on what counts as “success.” We recreated the chart so you could take a look.

Sep 26 •

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Episode 73: Fourth Turning Flashpoints — Christian Nationalism & Free Speech

Listen now (83 mins) | We cover flashpoints at home & abroad: Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Jimmy Kimmel vs the FCC, H-1B visa fees, Trump’s support for…

Sep 25 •

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The Fading College Dream

Confidence in higher education has cratered.

Sep 20 •

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K-12 Proficiency Scores Continue to Tumble

Student test scores continue to drop.

Sep 13 •

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Episode 72: Political Violence and the Fourth Turning

Listen now | This week, we discuss the killing of Charlie Kirk, the Department of War, NATO’s direct strike on Russian drones, growing tariff tensions…

Sep 12 •

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A Dark Year for Unions

Under Trump’s orders, federal agencies have started terminating union contracts.

Sep 6 •

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