Immigration's role in state populations

In this episode, Ryan Girdusky breaks down the data driving some of the most consequential political and global trends right now. He examines the sharp decline in China’s birth rate and what it signals for the country’s economic stability, workforce crisis, and long-term foreign policy ambitions.

Ryan also dives into fresh polling ahead of the 2026 U.S. elections, unpacking which issues are resonating most with voters and how key demographic shifts could reshape the political map. Ryan continues with a look at newly released census data, revealing population movements across states—and what those shifts mean for representation, policy, and power.

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