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Report: Demographic Shifts Point Out Importance Of Kids For Economic Future

Like that old song says, the children are our future. But a new report suggests the country’s future economy depends on taking care of today’s kids and helping them become productive members of society.

With me to talk about this is Dr. David Alexander. He’s a pediatrician and president and CEO of the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, which co-funded the study, called " The New Importance of Children in America."

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.