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After the Fact

Dan LeDuc

Booking Overview

This is a data-driven public-interest interview and analysis show featuring Pew experts, academic and scientific specialists, and occasional people with direct experience of the issues discussed. Credible pitches would include researchers, public-health and environmental experts, policy analysts, and other specialists who can explain research and societal trends; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong institutional or subject-matter credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 234

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 20.9k subscribers

Instagram: 18.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@pewtrusts.org

aqualls@pewtrusts.org

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Host

Dan LeDuc - Host of After the Fact at The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, scientists, policy specialists, and other subject-matter experts with relevant institutional affiliations and the ability to explain data and complex public issues to a broad audience.
Required Achievements:  
Academic or institutional research experience, Specialized expertise in a significant public-interest issue, Research or analysis that informs understanding of societal challenges

Recent Guest Discussions

Matthew Gribble - Harmful Algal Blooms, Red Tides, Food Safety, And The Connections Between Human, Wildlife, And Ocean Health.

Ben Andrews - Volcanic Eruptions, Eruption Prediction, And Assessing When Eruptions Will Occur, How Large They May Be, And How Quickly They May Develop.

Recent Topics

Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Environment, Demographics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
After the Fact
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The Invisible System Keeping Us Healthy

October 09, 2026

This past summer, at least 20,000 people throughout the United States became sick from cyclospora, a parasite linked to contaminated produce that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness. But how did public health officials go from hearing about a single case to sounding the alarm on a much larger outbreak? Lettuce explain. In this episode, we speak to Margaret Arnesen, who works on Pew's public health data improvement project, to learn how officials use public health data to detect and res...

10 Minutes That Can Save a Life

September 25, 2026

This year, suicide reentered the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. And although it can be a difficult topic to discuss, speaking openly about suicide risk can be the first step toward reducing stigma and connecting people to the help they need. In this episode, we'll hear about who may be most at risk, including student athletes, and how tailored prevention programs can offer hope and support. And we'll learn about how mental health resources at the University of Washington...

From Lab to Life: Algae, Red Tide, and What's on Your Plate

September 11, 2026

How can what's happening in the ocean directly affect the environment, the food we eat, and our health? In this episode, the "After the Fact" team travels to San Francisco to hear about harmful algal blooms (or "red tides"), which occur when certain algae grow out of control and create dangerous toxins. The effects of these blooms can harm the health of humans and marine life and affect the livelihoods of people living in coastal communities. Matthew Gribble — an environmental health scientis...

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Frequently asked questions

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After the Fact
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How do I get in touch with After the Fact?

After the Fact is hosted by Dan LeDuc. Its publicly listed emails are podcasts@pewtrusts.org and aqualls@pewtrusts.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for After the Fact?

The publicly listed emails for After the Fact: podcasts@pewtrusts.org and aqualls@pewtrusts.org.

How many listeners does After the Fact have?

Podseeker estimates After the Fact reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for After the Fact?

After the Fact typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Researchers, scientists, policy specialists, and other subject-matter experts with relevant institutional affiliations and the ability to explain data and complex public issues to a broad audience. Common among recent guests: Academic or institutional research experience; Specialized expertise in a significant public-interest issue; Research or analysis that informs understanding of societal challenges. Recent guests include Matthew Gribble and Ben Andrews.

How hard is it to get booked on After the Fact?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does After the Fact cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Environment, and Demographics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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aqualls@pewtrusts.org

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