Topic: Census

William Shockley cites Census Bureau data to argue that black women of the "lowest intellectual social class" have significantly more children than those with college degrees. He claims this pattern is "unfavorable" for the future of intellectual capacity. He notes that while this trend exists among whites, he views it as more "severe" in the black community.

The hosts discuss the nuances of immigration, including the use of IRS tax identification numbers by undocumented workers. They propose a compromise where parents remain non-citizens while children gain a path to citizenship. The conversation touches on the "over-marketed hype" of the American Dream and the burden of student debt on young workers.

Adam Curry performs a "live" play-by-play of a demographic chart showing racial percentages in the U.S. from 1610 to 2060. The data shows white populations peaking in the early 20th century and declining toward 41% by 2060, while Hispanic populations eclipse Black populations around 1999. The hosts discuss Joe Biden's observation of biracial couples in commercials as a sign of this "browning" trend.

The conversation shifts to how "People of Color" serves as a political designation rather than a biological one, effectively lumping all non-white individuals into a single category. Reference is made to J. Edgar Hoover's racial identity and the historical fluidity of "passing" in America, suggesting that these broad labels strip individuals of their specific cultural identities for political utility.

New census data reveals that 1.2 million Hispanics have changed their racial identification to "white." The show concludes with a call for listener support via the "value for value" model and an announcement that the podcast will be moving its regular recording schedule to Tuesday nights.

The ADOS movement advocates for the federal government and universities to prioritize descendants of American slavery in affirmative action policies, arguing these programs have been co-opted by immigrants. The Census Bureau recently announced that African Americans can now list specific origins rather than just checking "black." This shift toward disaggregated data is seen as a way to accurately track which groups are actually benefiting from diversity initiatives.

Professor Kevin Brown provides statistical data on the rise of interracial marriage in the black community, noting it has doubled nearly every decade since 1970. He highlights that 25% of black men married in 2012 chose non-black spouses. Brown predicts that within a generation, the majority of the black population in the U.S. will be mixed-race.

A CNBC article based on US Census Bureau data suggests that a $350,000 annual salary barely qualifies as middle class in major hubs like New York City and San Francisco. The analysis of a family of four shows that after expenses for housing, cars, and childcare, only $121 in monthly cash flow remains.