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Census: More Seats For Texas, Fewer For California and New York

Apr 29, 2021

Hansi Lo Wang, NPR's Census correspondent, dives into the latest Census numbers and their seismic impact on the political landscape. He discusses Texas's surprising growth in congressional seats and the implications for states like California and New York, which are losing representation. The conversation unveils the connection between demographic shifts, lower birth rates, and immigration debates, all while examining accuracy concerns for marginalized communities. Tune in for insights on how these changes will shape the 2024 election!

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Intro

3min

Implications of Slow Population Growth on Democracy and Political Power

4min

Implications of Census Data on Political Landscape

2min

Census Impact on the Electoral Landscape and Counting Accuracy

4min

Census Controversies and Redistricting Challenges

4min

The first round of Census numbers out this week will help to determine each community's electoral clout and share of federal resources. An ongoing audit will help to determine if groups were correctly counted and the margin of error.

This episode: demographics and culture reporter Danielle Kurtzleben, congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and Census correspondent Hansi Lo Wang.

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