US Birth Rates Hit Historic Lows: What’s Stopping Gen Z & Millennials?
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.
Season 35 Episode 3518
Length 26:46
Premiere: 07/17/26
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