Why aren't people having kids anymore? (ft. Derek Thompson)

About this episode

Manny discusses the declining birth rate with guests Anna Louie Sussman and Derek Thompson.

On today's episode, Manny asks whether Noah and Devan want kids, as a part of a conversation about the declining birth rate around the world. They hear from Anna Louie Sussman, author of the upcoming book "Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty," about what's actually causing the birth rate to decline, and then Manny has a heartfelt conversation with writer (and fellow dad) Derek Thompson. Preorder Anna's book here, and check out Derek's Substack here . Check out our newsletter at nosuchthing.show and follow us on Instagram @nosuchthing.show . Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(860) 325-0286  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Manny

Guests: Anna Louie Sussman, Derek Thompson

Topics covered

• birth rate
• parenthood
• family
• society
• uncertainty

Keywords

• birth rate
• parenthood
• family planning
• society
• Derek Thompson
• Anna Louie Sussman
• uncertainty

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty

More episodes of NO SUCH THING

• Are personal injury lawyers frauds and scammers? · June 10, 2026 · 1h 4m
• Can YouTubers actually hold police accountable? · May 27, 2026 · 1h 0m
• Super-Agers: Why do some old people age better than others? · May 20, 2026 · 50 min
• Should we still circumcise babies? · May 13, 2026 · 1h 15m
• Why did Taylor Swift stop singing in a country accent? · May 6, 2026 · 1h 8m
• Does micromanaging actually work? · April 29, 2026 · 1h 3m