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In the post-World War II economy, most Americans lived in middle-income homes. But that has been shifting for decades. Today, middle-income families make up less than 50 percent of all households.

Airs Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20 & 27, 2016 at 8 p.m. & Sundays, Jan. 17, 24 & 31 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV

Social and demographic change has shaken the foundation for some of what it means to be American. It has set the backdrop of this campaign in ways that were predictable and completely surprising.

Social and demographic change has shaken the foundation for some of what it means to be American. It has set the backdrop of this campaign in ways that were predictable and completely surprising.

Some people in Egypt think autism is a curse. But a psychologist named Dahlia Soliman is determined to change attitudes.

Nancy Reagan finds her final resting place on a hilltop at the California ranch beside the grave of her husband, President Ronald Reagan. Thousands paid their respects this week as her casket was on public display at her husband's presidential library.

Every year, hundreds of people apply for a chance to volunteer to decorate the White House for the holidays. All 70,000 ornaments and 8,000 snowflakes of it.

Eight California ballot measures have already been qualified for this year's election — from a tobacco tax hike to a price control on state prescription drug purchases.

In a vote of confidence for citizen science, researchers who created an online RNA-folding game launched the project's first challenge aimed at a disease — creating a better tuberculosis test.

Congress has until Sept. 30th to pass a measure to keep the government funded. If no agreement is reached, federal agencies could be shuttered again — the second time in three years.