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What happens when fewer people choose to have children?

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June 3, 2026 · 5:00 PM

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Episode 249: For most of human history, starting a family was seen as a normal part of adulthood. Today, that assumption is changing. Across the United States and much of the world, birthrates are falling, family sizes are shrinking, and more adults are deciding that parenthood is not part of their future. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore what may be driving that shift and what it could mean for society. Are concerns about housing costs, politics, climate change and eco