U.S. birth and fertility rates have been falling for nearly two decades, and now, the government is rolling out new ideas to try to turn that around. In this episode, we explore what’s behind the decline, how much public policy really shapes family decisions, and how the U.S. stacks up to other countries when it comes to child care, paid leave, and family support.

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We're talking about billions of dollars in government spending that have now been canceled. We'll tell you exactly what's being cut.

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We’ll tell you how one of the biggest divisions between President Trump and his own followers is getting more tense and personal.

Also, why the U.S. government is now destroying food that was supposed to go to hungry people.

And where a major earthquake sent people running.

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 16, 2025!

We’re talking about the most significant break between President Trump and right-wing Republicans yet—it all goes back to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Also, what’s in the latest tariffs deal and the newest report about inflation.

Plus, what was stolen when a National Guard unit got hacked, what the future holds for the infamous Fyre Festival, and what to expect from this year’s Emmys and ESPY Awards.

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We’re talking about the new plan for the Education Department now that the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in.

And more flash flooding on the East Coast.

Also, President Trump’s plans to help Ukraine and punish Russia as the war drags on.

Plus, the grocery store staple that could be getting more expensive, Meta’s new push toward superintelligence that’s costing hundreds of billions of dollars, and the secrets of longevity from the oldest woman who ever lived.

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We’ll tell you about more floods hitting the Texas Hill Country and the new backlash over the response to the first flooding that ended in disaster.

Also, what a federal judge decided regarding racial profiling during the immigration crackdown.

And how a couple of America’s largest trading partners are responding to new tariffs.

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The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” (yes, that’s the official name) is nearly 1,000-pages long and touches nearly every part of American life. So how did so much end up in one bill? And what does it really mean for your wallet, your community, and the future of how Congress gets things done?

We’re breaking down the key takeaways and the political strategies behind one of the most sweeping pieces of legislation in recent history.

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The news to know for Friday, July 11, 2025!

We’ll tell you about another legal setback for President Trump’s immigration agenda.

Also, how Trump is joining FEMA in a disaster zone as his administration talks about cutting the agency.

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