After the Fact Podcast Seasons

Tune in to listen to past seasons of “After the Fact” that explore expansive topics that shape our world.

The State of Housing in America

An After the Fact podcast season

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A Pew Research Center survey found that 60% of Americans are concerned about the cost of housing, and rural and urban communities are struggling amid restrictive zoning policies, but there is bipartisan support for solutions. In this season of “After the Fact,” we speak with experts and policymakers who are trying to help more people find a place to call home.

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Ocean, People, Planet
Ocean, People, Planet

Ocean, People, Planet

There is only one ocean, essential to the life of everyone on Earth—and it faces perils like never before

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The ocean covers nearly three-fourths of the Earth. Vast and powerful, it is central to the life of everyone on the planet, supplying more than half of the world’s oxygen, providing food, recreation, and supporting economic vitality. Yet for all its seeming invincibility, the ocean has never been more in danger. Its very chemistry is changing as ocean waters become more acidified through climate change. Its inhabitants—from large sharks to tiny crustaceans the size of a human finger—are under assault with XX percent of fish stocks overfished. And ocean levels continue to rise, challenging the barriers separating people from water.