The Wall Street Journal recently reported on new census data showing populations declines for the 25-39 year-olds in cities, including NYC. Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic talks about the demographic change, its causes and effects and listeners share their stay-or-go decisions.
Plus, Joseph Salvo, director of the population division at the New York City Planning Department, pushes back on the idea that NYC is losing population.
@BrianLehrer I relate to every native New Yorker, who is a millennial, that has said they are basically being forced out. This city is stifling and is outrageously unaffordable
— ms. Nelms (@blssfllylost) October 2, 2019