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US Birth Rates Hit Historic Lows: What’s Stopping Gen Z & Millennials?

Season 35 Episode 3518 | 26m 46s

US birth rates have hit an all-time low, sparking fears of an aging workforce and economic strain. In this episode of To The Contrary, Bonnie Erbé sits down with experts Dr. Leticia Marteleto and Dr. Jamila K. Taylor to discuss why younger women are delaying motherhood, how US trends compare to global population collapses, and what this means for the future of our society.

Aired: 07/16/26
Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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Is straight dating broken? We discuss heteropessimism & modern relationship burnout
For the first time in decades, young men are more religious than young women. Experts weigh in.
Bonnie Erbé & experts debate legal defense tactics, trial shifts, and if #MeToo has lost momentum.
Why are home births rising? We debate safety, midwives, and maternity care shortages.
Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok & social media impact body image with experts Dr. Terán & Dr. Vashi.
How weak regulations and AI chatbot design choices fuel real-world violence against women.
Are voters ready for a "rainbow wave," or do LGBTQ+ candidates still face gender-bias hurdles?
Why is the girls' sports dream gap widening despite record visibility?
Arkansas is building a national model to combat human trafficking. Here's how.
Cybersecurity experts expose romance scams, catfishing tactics, and ways to stay safe online.
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Is straight dating broken? We discuss heteropessimism & modern relationship burnout
For the first time in decades, young men are more religious than young women. Experts weigh in.
Bonnie Erbé & experts debate legal defense tactics, trial shifts, and if #MeToo has lost momentum.
Why are home births rising? We debate safety, midwives, and maternity care shortages.
Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok & social media impact body image with experts Dr. Terán & Dr. Vashi.
How weak regulations and AI chatbot design choices fuel real-world violence against women.
Are voters ready for a "rainbow wave," or do LGBTQ+ candidates still face gender-bias hurdles?
Why is the girls' sports dream gap widening despite record visibility?
Arkansas is building a national model to combat human trafficking. Here's how.
Cybersecurity experts expose romance scams, catfishing tactics, and ways to stay safe online.