Drew chatted with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk about something that’ll knock your socks off – the population collapse! 😲

The Unexpected Threat: You might think, “Nuclear war? Natural disasters?” Nope, think again! 🌍 The biggest threat to us right now is… drumroll, please… population collapse! 📉 That’s right, we’re not overpopulated; we’re UNDERpopulated! Mind blown, right? 🤯

The Misunderstanding of Overpopulation: Remember those scary overpopulation warnings from the 70s? Well, turns out, they were more off than a GPS in a tunnel. 🚗💨 We’re actually seeing birth rates dip below replacement levels globally – from the U.S. to China. Yeah, China! They’re losing folks faster than you can say “population crisis.”

The Irony of Affluence: Here’s a brain teaser: as countries get richer, they get… fewer babies! 💸👶 Wealth, better education, and healthcare lead to fewer kids. Talk about a plot twist!

The Curious Case of Macron’s Misconception: Drew and Dr. Pakaluk dove into French President Emmanuel Macron’s puzzling views. He thinks educated women = fewer children. But guess what? That’s not always the case! 🎓🍼 Some educated women, like Amy Coney Barrett and Dr. Pakaluk, are happily embracing larger families. Take that, stereotypes!

The Economic Impact: Dr. Pakaluk, an economics wizard at the Catholic University of America, shares an eye-opener: families are the heart of a country’s economy. No people, no growth. Simple as that. 📈💡

Faith, Family, and Fertility: They highlight stories of trust in God’s providence and the joy of large families, challenging the fear that often limits family size. It’s all about embracing life and trusting in a higher plan. 🙏✨

The Bottom Line: Dr. Pakaluk is crafting a book called “Hannah’s Children,” spotlighting women who defy the birth dearth trend. It’s not just about having a soccer team of kids; it’s about trust, faith, and saying yes to life’s possibilities. 📚👩‍👧‍👦

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