In the first half, demographer and marketer Kenneth Gronbach discussed the profound demographic shifts currently shaping the global landscape. He highlighted a startling trend: "We literally have 75% of the countries in the world below replacement level of fertility," and this could lead to a shrinking global population rather than the feared overpopulation. The implications of declining global populations on markets and economies will be particularly dire in countries like China and Japan, he reported.
China benefited from essentially doubling their working population in the early 1980s, but their one-child policy has now left them with a disproportionate number of elderly, Gronbach stated, adding that China's population could plummet from 1.3 billion to as low as 800 million, resulting in a nation of dependent elderly, and a loss of their manufacturing dominance.
Gronbach contrasted this with the demographic situation in the Americas, stating, "You want to live in the Americas... Mexico has the perfect balance of elderly, workers, and young people." He pointed out that the US has absorbed a significant number of Hispanic immigrants, which bolsters the labor force and economic stability. He also addressed the implications of the aging baby boomer population (who are currently 61 to 80 years old), noting that "they have trillions of dollars" and so they continue to be a force to be recognized. States like Florida will likely see a rise in population as more of the boomers move there in retirement, he added.
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In the latter half, author, researcher, and producer Tobe Johnson presented his research and personal encounters on the link between Sasquatch & the supernatural. His conviction grew stronger after witnessing "inexplicable giant bursts of white light" and experiencing strange occurrences, such as large footprints appearing and his tent being moved 49 feet and stuck up in a tree. Bigfoot or Sasquatch may be trans-dimensional, taking the form of an orb or ball lightning, Johnson hypothesized. "In our documentary, we talked to a couple of witnesses that see a cube of yellow light that is transformed...from this kind of orangutan-looking Bigfoot standing in the middle of the road." He compared Bigfoot phenomena to the enigmatic nature of UFOs and poltergeists.
The discussion touched on the intriguing concept of what he called the "Tailor effect," where inexplicable gifts manifest in relation to personal conversations or needs. Johnson recounted a striking incident involving a muddy cell phone appearing unexpectedly, illustrating the playful or trickster nature he attributes to Sasquatch. He also detailed the notion of "Alba Vernix," a mysterious oily or waxy substance left behind by these beings that can appear as handprints. Lastly, he recalled the insights of psychic Tara Harris, who suggested that Sasquatch can read human energy fields. For more, check out Johnson's YouTube channel, Olympic Strange Days.
News segment guests: John M. Curtis, Catherine Austin Fitts