The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America
Philip Bump
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Society & Culture Politics Economics History
Will the baby boomer generation's influence dwindle or continue to shape America's future?
How will the massive wealth transfer from boomers impact economic inequalities?
How does the generational divide manifest itself in politics, culture, and social attitudes?
Will America successfully navigate the impending demographic shifts and ensure financial stability for future generations?
Will the baby boomer generation's influence dwindle or continue to shape America's future?
How will the massive wealth transfer from boomers impact economic inequalities?
How does the generational divide manifest itself in politics, culture, and social attitudes?
Will America successfully navigate the impending demographic shifts and ensure financial stability for future generations?
Key Ideas
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#1
Is Kathleen Kirschling the Defining Face of America's Baby Boomer Legacy?
01 Jan 1970
02:55
02:55
#2
Boomers' Legacy: From The Villages to a New Age of Senior Living
01 Jan 1970
02:20
02:20
#3
Can a Viral TikTok Song Like OK Boomer Bridge the Generational Divide?
01 Jan 1970
02:41
02:41
#4
Generational Clash: Roseberry's Bomb Threat Highlights America's Deep Divides
01 Jan 1970
04:17
04:17
#5
Is the Era of Boomer Influence Ending as Millennials Take the Spotlight?
01 Jan 1970
02:37
02:37
#6
How Baby Boomers Like Dolores Buguliskis Are Shaping America's Economic Future
01 Jan 1970
02:53
02:53
#7
Will Birmingham's Time Capsule Reveal the Unexpected Future Predicted by Bull Connor and Hill Ferguson?
01 Jan 1970
02:29
02:29
#8
Takao Ozawa and Bhagat Singh Thind: The Supreme Court’s Influence on Racial Identity in America
01 Jan 1970
02:49
02:49
#9
Can Young Politicians Like Alex Lee and Saurabh Sharma Bridge America's Growing Political Divide?
01 Jan 1970
02:41
02:41
#10
Bob Martinez's Legacy: Florida's Evolution as a Demographic and Political Bellwether
01 Jan 1970
02:53
02:53
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Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:52
02:52
About Author
Philip Bump is a national correspondent for The Washington Post, where he writes about politics and demographics. He is the author of "The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America," a book that explores the sociopolitical and economic impacts of the Baby Boomer generation as they age. Bump often delves into data-driven analysis to provide insights on current events and trends. His work examines the significant shifts in power and influence as the Baby Boomer generation transitions out of the workforce.
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