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

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