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How an aging population poses challenges for U.S. economy, workforce and social programs

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New numbers from the Census Bureau show the U.S. population is older than it’s ever been, with the nation’s median age over 38. William Brangham spoke with Philip Bump and Wendy Edelberg about how an older America could pose significant challenges for the economy, workforce and social programs in the years to come.

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U.S. & Canada
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aging, aging workforce, u.s. age
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