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GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: The Global Baby Bust

Host Ian Bremmer
Richard Jopson Photography. Courtesy of American Public Television
Host Ian Bremmer

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app

The world faces a demographic time bomb: populations are rapidly aging and birthrates are plummeting, with huge implications for the future of work, pensions, and healthcare. Is a slow-moving crisis inevitable or can we adapt before it's too late? Guest: Jennifer Sciubba, President & CEO, Population Reference Bureau.

The world is facing a demographic time bomb: populations are rapidly aging and birthrates are plummeting. By the end of the century, the global population will start decreasing, with huge implications for the future of work, pensions, and healthcare. Is a slow-moving crisis inevitable or can we adapt before it’s too late? Ian Bremmer sits down with demographic expert Jennifer Sciubba.

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Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist, entrepreneur and bestselling author, shares his perspective on recent global events and interviews the world leaders, experts and newsmakers shaping today’s international politics.

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