The most recent programs for the Demographics Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1122 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 04:06:21 GMT Danielle Kurtzleben talked about the jobs numbers released the previous day and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. employers added 88,000 jobs in March, which was the fewest in nine months, but the unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent. She explained that the fall in official unemployment rates was due to the large number of people who had stopped looking for work. Topics included the demographic shifts that influence the employment figures. The program closed with a video clip of Larry Pratt being interviewed the previous day about gun ownership by Greta Brawner for "Newsmakers." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-3 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Demographers spoke about the latest U.S. Census report showing population changes in the nation's cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Topics included economic, demographic, transportation, housing and fiscal trends. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311679-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311679-6 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Jonathan Last talks about his book, [What to Expect When No One's Expecting: America's Coming Demographic Disaster], in which he discusses the population implosion in the U.S. and it's impact on the economy, culture and politics. He argued that if the U.S. wants to continue to be a world leader, Americans must have more children. He discussed the country's demographic changes with Pew Research Center's D'Vera Cohn. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310316-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about some of the voter trends in the 2012 elections. Researchers from the Pew Center and MIT outlined the results of studies taken on and after the 2012 election. By 2050 the population of white Americans would drop below 50% according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. Topics included differences in attitudes on voting between Republicans and Democrats, voting waiting lines, and voter ID laws. "Looking Back at 2012" was part of a Pew Center on the States day-long conference on the voter experience in 2012, held in the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309863-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the 2012 election results, focusing on the presidential race, including an in-depth look at the demographic breakdown of voter turnout and what the implications of the post-election statistics are on the new political landscape. The panelists agreed that minority voters and changing demographics hurt the Republican Party. "What Just Happened?" was a panel of CQ Roll Call's ""Election Impact Conference," held in the Ronald Reagan Building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309338-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists analyzed the impact of various voter demographics on the 2012 election results. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Gregory Capelli made luncheon remarks about the education of the work force. "The Day After: The 2012 Election Debrief" was held by the National Journal in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Atrium Ballroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309307-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309307-6 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the effects of demographic changes, voter perception of the economy, and ideology on the 2012 presidential election. They discussed at length the Latino voting bloc and also women voters. Other topics included electoral votes and "swing" states, and the latest polling data on President Obama and Mitt Romney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308398-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308398-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Taylor spoke about a recent Pew Research Center that indicated a decline in numbers and income levels in the American middle class. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307796-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307796-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Frank Newport talked about undecided voters and the 2012 presidential election. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the classification of "undecided" voters, and undecided voters' attitudes toward President Obama and Mitt Romney. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307893-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307893-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephanie Ventura and Adam Thomas talked about childbearing and fertility rates in the U.S., and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included teen and single-mother birthrates, infant mortality rates, and public policy considerations related to these issues. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307650-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307650-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Roberto Ramirez and Mark Lopez talked about the Hispanics living in the United States, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics Hispanics' percentage of the U.S. population, where they are living, and how they fare in terms of levels of education, employment and income. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306734-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306734-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Karl Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac look at places around the world where people of diverse ethnicities, races, and religions co-exist in peace to find out what can be learned and applied to troubled areas of the world. They responded to questions from members of the audience at the New York Society Library in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305433-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305433-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Grieco and Audrey Singer talked about the demographics of the foreign-born population living in the United States, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included their quantity, countries of origin, and location in the U.S; employment status and health insurance coverage; and those who have children under 18 and living in intergenerational households. The guests also discussed the recent decline in immigrants from Mexico, visa allotment, the naturalization and citizenship process, and border security. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305957-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305957-6 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Lynch and Michael Jacobson talked about population trends in U.S. federal and state prisons, jails, and people on parole and probation. Topics included the size and growth of the correctional population, reasons for imprisonment, the demographics of the correctional population, changes in sentencing laws and procedures, and how other state and federal legislation and initiatives are affecting the nation's correctional institutions. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305838-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305838-6 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charlie Firestone and David Cohen made welcoming remarks at the opening session of the Aspen Institute's conference on the state of race in the United States. Professor James Jackson then talked about racial demographics and gave statistics on minorities living in the United States. The Symposium on the State of Race in America was held at the Newseum by the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast Corporation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Archives held a ceremony to mark the release of an online database with detailed, individual information on more than 15 million Americans who filled out a 1940 census. Panelists talked about the significance of the 1940 Census and the impact of the Great Depression on the era. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305261-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Mesenbourg and Connie Potter talked about the first-ever release of records and surveys from the 1940 U.S. decennial census after the expiration of a 72-year confidentiality clause. The guests discussed major demographic and social changes that have occurred between the 1940 and 2010 censuses. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305230-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305230-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Murray argued that white America's classes have diverged in a way different than ever seen before. Utilizing census records from 1960 to 2000, Mr. Murray examined the growth of the class divide, the demise of a shared civic culture, and the development of separate cultural understandings for the upper and lower classes. He argued that the growth of this inequality would spell the end of the "American project" and discussed the the probability of that happening. Mr. Murray also responded to questions from members of the audience. "Alternative Futures for a Fractured American Culture" was a monthly Bradley Lecture at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304306-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304306-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Klinenberg explores the growing trend in America of adults of all ages choosing to live alone. He analyzes the impact the trend has on business, politics, and culture and predicts significant social change for the country as a result. He discussed his findings with Kim Blankenship, director of American University's Center on Health, Risk, and Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303680-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author and columnist Mark Steyn talked about topics such as American culture, free speech, terrorism, the economy, and the worldwide demographic shift to Muslims. He responded to telephone calls and electronic commmunications. Mark Steyn is a regular guest host of Rush Limbaugh's radio show, a visiting fellow in journalism at Hillsdale College, and the author of nine books: [Broadway Babies Say Goodnight: Musicals Then and Now] (1997); [The Face of the Tiger: And Other Tales from the New War] (2002); [From Head to Toe: An Anatomical Anthology] (2004); [America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It] (2006); [Mark Steyn's Passing Parade: Obituaries & Appreciations] (2006); [Mark Steyn's American Songbook] (2008); [A Song for the Season] (2008); [Lights Out: Islam, Free Speech and the Twilight of the West] (2009); A[fter America: Get Ready for Armageddon] (2011). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Grieco and Rob Margetta talked about the demographics of foreign-born population in the United States. Other topics included visa allotment, the naturalization and citizenship process, border security, and worksite issues. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program is part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302969-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302969-4 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chris Lehmann talked about his book [Rich People Things: Real-Life Secrets of the Predator Class]. He was interviewed while at the Texas Book Festival. The program included a festival overview and schedule information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302139-11 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward Sondik and Michael O'Grady talked about U.S. rends in and demographics of mortality rates. Topics included life expectancy rates, the leading causes of death, motor vehicle and poisoning death rates, HIV and AIDS, suicide and homicide rate, infant mortality, and stroke rates by region. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The video was lost about 16 minutes into the program, but the audio was not affected. This was part four in a four-part "Washington Journal" series on weather and the government. The product identification number for the other parts are 301285-7 (Preparations for Weather Emergencies), 301325-5 ational Oceanic Atmospheric Administration ), and 301305-5 (Climatology). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301341-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301341-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ted Fishman talked about his book, [Shock of Gray: The Aging of the World's Population and How It Pits Young Against Old, Child Against Parent, Worker Against Boss, Company Against Rival, and Nation Against Nation], in conversation with Jerome McDonnell, host of WBEZ's "Worldview." In his book he assesses what the world would be like in 2030, when one billion people would be over the age of 65 and the number of people over 50 would, for the first time ever, outnumber people under 17. Mr. Fishman also responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the University Center's Lake Room at the 2011 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299820-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299820-3 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Karlyn Bowman talked about a report on American attitudes about patriotism. The report looks at the results of several polls (recent and previous) that examined such topics as pride in America, what is considered patriotic, and the connection between military service and patriotism. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300332-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300332-3 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ted Fishman talked about his book [Shock of Gray: The Aging of the World's Population and How It Pits Young Against Old, Child Against Parent, Worker Against Boss, Company Against Rival, and Nation Against Nation]. In his book he assesses what the world would be like in 2030, when one billion people would be over the age of 65 and the number of people over 50 would, for the first time ever, outnumber people under 17. Mr. Fishman spoke at Half King in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296788-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christian Dorsey talked about the definition of "middle class" and what the Democratic and Republican Parties are proposing to help Americans in this group. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296187-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296187-3 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Striffler talked from New Orleans about who left New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, who has returned, and the current population demographics in the area. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295234-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295234-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Crystal Kayiza spoke from Tulsa, Oklahoma about her video, [The American Melting Pot], the high school section first prize-winning video. She is an eleventh grader at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN's StudentCam is an annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students are asked to create a short (5-8 minute) video documentary on one of the country's greatest strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Cox Communications. She was joined by Christopher Metzler, Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Associate Dean, who talked about the issue of diversity and the "melting pot" of U.S. culture. They both responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nicholas Jones, U.S. Census Bureau Racial Statistics Branch Chief, talked by telephone about how the Census Bureau works to make sure the diverse population of the U.S. is accurately counted, as well as past trends in diversity across the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293179-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293179-6 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The high school section first prize-winning video, [The American Melting Pot: Our Nation's Greatest Strength], was produced by Crystal Kaylza, an 11th grade student from Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on one of the country's strengths or a challenge the country is facing. The local cable company was Cox Communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-26 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292400-26 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Friedman discussed what the world might be like over the next century (which countries will rise in power, where the wars will be fought, etc.). He spoke at the Carnegie Council in New York City. Included audience Q&A. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291911-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel presentation on what the demographics of the U.S. will be at mid-century. But author Joel Kotkin also discussed projected cultural changes, explaining evolving trends through the prisms of industry, education, gentrification, migration and politics. One of his predictions speculates that there will be a resurgence of "heartland living" in a country that is far more "post-racial." The event was in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292109-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292109-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Kenneth White talked about his book [Barack Obama's America: How New Conceptions of Race, Family and Religion Ended the Reagan Era] (University of Michigan Press; August 4, 2009). In his book Mr. White argues that Barack Obama's election marks a new era in U.S. politics, based largely on many demographic changes. Using polls, census data, popular media, and political anecdotes, he describe a "new" society, in which interracial marriage, divorce, single motherhood, and cohabitation are no longer taboo, in which gay rights gain ground, and people attend church more for entertainment and community than for religion. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. The event was a Women's National Democratic Club lunch held Thursday, October 29, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289761-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rich Benjamin talked about his book [Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America] (Hyperion; (October 6, 2009). In his book he explores the growing phenomenon of self-imposed residential segregation, arguing that as the country becomes more diverse, the creation of all-white communities is on the rise. He talked about the months he spent living in three representative "whitopias," which he characterizes as being among the fastest-growing communities, populated by white migrants, and charming escapes from racial and cultural diversity. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Benjamin is a senior fellow at Demos and a commentator for National Public Radio and Fox Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289775-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the political and social divide in America and discussed how it came about. America may be more diverse than ever, but people increasingly choose to live in neighborhoods of people who live, think, and vote as they do -- with polarizing results. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Political documentary filmmaker Paul Stekler moderated. Bill Bishop is the author of [The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America Is Tearing Us Apart] (Houghton Mifflin; May 7, 2008). It was originally begun as a series of articles for the [Austin American-Statesman] that he wrote with Robert Cushing, a retired sociologist and statistician from the University of Texas. Ronald Brownstein is the author of [The Second Civil War: How Extreme Partisanship Has Paralyzed Washington and Polarized America] (Penguin Press; November 1, 2007). "America - United We Stand?" was a panel of the Texas Book Festival held in the Texas State Capitol House Chamber. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282241-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282241-2 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Frey talked about yesterday's release by the Census Bureau of figures which project that minorities, now about one-third of the U.S. population, are expected to become a majority by 2042 and be 54 percent of U.S. residents by 2050. The nation's population will also be significantly older by that time. Current U.S. population is now 302 million, and is expected to reach 439 million by 2050. Mr. Frey responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280469-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280469-4 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Bishop spoke about his book, [The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America Is Tearing Us Apart] (Houghton Mifflin; May 7, 2008). It was originally begun as a series of articles for the [Austin American-Statesman] that he wrote with Robert Cushing, a retired sociologist and statistician from the University of Texas. In his book Bill Bishop contends that Americans have segregated themselves into like-minded communities that include everything from their neighborhoods to social organizations and argues this homogeneity has produced a polarized political and social culture. Following his remarks, Mr. Bishop responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205962-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tim Harford talked about his book [The Logic of Life: The Rational Economics of an Irrational World], published by Random House. In his book Mr. Harford uses economic research and principles to demonstrate that there is usually a rationality behind seemings illogical human behavior. He gives examples from topics such as racism, teenage sex, and voting to explain why behaviors, although not always justified, can be proven to be rational. He responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203380-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Passel described the Pew Research Center's recent study predicting that there will be a significant growth in population by 2050, including the impact of immigration on population growth. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203098-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203098-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Penn talked about his book [Microtrends: The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow's Big Changes], published by Twelve. Mr. Penn discussed his theory that special interest groups that contain a small percentage of people (1% of the population) can wield great social and political change. In his book Mr. Penn reports on 70 such societal identity groups and how they are changing our social structure. Mr. Penn responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202271-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participating by remote connection from New York City, Mr. Shilling talked about his recent analysis of the number of Americans who receive a significant amount of their income from the federal government. They included federal employees and their dependents, those who receive pensions, and food stamp and welfare recipients. Mr. Shilling is an economist whose statistics were part of an April 16 [Christian Science Monitor] article. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197123-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197123-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sarah Igo talked about her book, [The Averaged American: Surveys, Citizens, and the Making of a Mass Public], published by Harvard University Press. She argued that opinion polls, sex surveys, and consumer research are a 20th-century innovation that changed the way Americans think about themselves. Studies such as the Gallup Poll and the Kinsey Reports prompted Americans to begin defining themselves and their nation in terms of majority opinion and mainstream beliefs. After her presentation she responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197089-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dixon talked about the impact of 300 million Americans upon the natural resources of the Earth and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. In an effort to preserve resources, the group endorses the control of population growth primarily by reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies. The group says the federal government should do its part by fully funding the Title X domestic family program under Health and Human Services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194537-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194537-6 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Frey talked about the implications of the United States reaching an estimated population of 300 million. He also commented on population by race, gender and age, quality of life issues, the impact of immigration and a historic view of population growth. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194536-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194536-5 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Population Reference Bureau released the "2006 World Population Data Sheet," that provides information on the forces shaping migration rates around the world. It provides demographic, health, and environmental data for all the countries and major regions of the world. Participants talked about the findings in the report, significant trends, and answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193918-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT [USA Today] personnel talked about demographic changes in the U.S. Topics included census data analyzing, editorial implications, investigative reporting, increasing diversity in the U.S., Hurricane Katrina, and the implications of immigration. After their presentation they answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192138-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nick Gowing moderated a panel of travel industry executives, government officials, and business consultants on international travel to the U.S. and the impact of global terrorism on the travel and tourism industry. They also talked about the demographics and demographic changes that are taking place in the world. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192011-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192011-3 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Population Reference Bureau held a forum moderated by Mr. Butz at the National Press Club on their 44th annual "World Population Data Sheet". A panel used charts and graphs to discuss global population trends, health, and the environment. Mr. Haub highlighted the contrast between the populations of developed and developing countries. Ms. Jacobsen compared the United States population to the population of other developed countries as well as differences between minorities and Caucasians within the United States. Mr. De Souza discussed how population trends, environmental services, and poverty interact in developing countries. After their presentation, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188551-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bureau officials announced the annual World Population Report. Mr. Haub also showed charts and explained them. Topics included lower fertility in industrialized countries than in developing countries, the gap between rich and poor globally, the aging of some populations, and demographics and the global economy. After his presentation he answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183132-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Reed and others talked about the new U.S. Census Report on Income and Poverty. They showed charts and talked about lower median household incomes, shares of total income, poverty rates and other findings. They also said that the loss of 3 million jobs in the past two years has contributed to these figures. They answered reporters' questions. The final one minute of the program was not aired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178374-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT