Some Sobering Statistics
Podcasts > The Seth Leibsohn Show
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Despite our having more wealth and access to information than ever before, we are experiencing record high depression rates, declining life expectancy, and declining educational outcomes. Seth references philosopher Eric Hoffer's book "The True Believer" and Eric Hanushek's research on the impact of school closures during the Coronavirus pandemic. Seth also touches on the importance of teaching civics and history, citing former Secretary of Education William Bennett's quote on the value of knowing who we are and our country's history. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Listener call-in commentary on media manipulation and church attendance statistics in America.
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