In this episode we're breaking down the recent "baby boom" proposals from the current administration, offering our own perspective as (currently childless) millenial women. We're also delving into why we think women may be holding back on motherhood, and what programs and initiatives have proven successful in supporting women and families.

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Episode Notes/Referenced Materials

1. White House Assesses Ways to Persuade Women to Have More Children -Caroline Kitchener
2. Project 2025
3. Project 2025 Tracker
4. The Number of People Over 40 Giving Birth Surpasses Teens for the First Time
5. The Impact of the Needs Based Childcare Scholarship Program in Park City and Summit County, One Year In
6. Reshma Saujani IG: @reshmasaujani Mom First Us: @momsfirstus
7. Brave Not Perfect- Reshma Saujani
8. How Trump 2.0 is slashing NIH-backed research — in charts

Join us as we explore community as the cornerstone of democracy, and the importance of social ties in building trust, accountability, and civic engagement. We reflect our own journey via interpersonal relationships, social groups, and grassroot networks.

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Episode Notes/Referenced Materials

1. Bowling Alone- Robert Putnam
2. Join or Die Documentary (Netflix)
3. Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope-Bell Hooks⁠
4. Christabel Mintah Galloway (IG ⁠@christabelmintahgalloway⁠)