There are a lot of causes of the declining global birth rate – education, freedom, and even the decline of subsistence agriculture. But what if one of the biggest factors was … plastic? Epidemiologist and author Dr. Shanna Swan joins Adam this week to break down why phthalates affect our fertility as well as our overall health. They cover her scientific rese ... Show More
Nov 11
Yes, Dinosaurs Had Feathers with Steve Brusatte
It's been stressful lately on the show and in the world, so today we're taking a break from apocalyptic fascism and the AI revolution to talk about BIRDS! Isn’t that nice? Joining me today is return guest Steve Brusatte, a paleontologist, science writer, and professor at the Univ ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 2024
Ep427 - Shanna Swan | Count Down: The Future of the Human Race
<p>Dr. Shanna Swan visits Google to discuss her book "Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race".</p> <p>In 2017, Dr. Shanna Swan and her team of researchers complet ... Show More
58m 43s
Nov 2024
How to Safeguard Your Hormone Health & Fertility | Dr. Shanna Swan
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Shanna Swan, Ph.D., professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Swan is the world’s leading expert on the harmful impact of chemicals in our food, water, cosmetics, and various household a ... Show More
2h 18m
Sep 2025
Why Population Collapse is Closer Than You Think - Stephen J. Shaw - #996
Stephen J. Shaw is a data scientist and filmmaker. Birth rates in Western countries are collapsing, a trend even Elon Musk calls an existential threat. But what’s the true cause? Is it economics, fear of the future, cultural shifts, or something deeper? And more importantly, can ... Show More
2h 53m
Jun 2024
The Pregnancy Doctor: Pregnancy Halves Every Year After 32! If You Want 2+ Children, You Need To Know This! If You Experience This Pain, Go See A Doctor!
Where have all the babies gone? Dr Natalie breaks down everything you need to know about fertility. Dr Natalie Crawford is a double board-certified fertility doctor. She is also the co-founder of Fora Fertility clinic and Pinnacle Conference, a leadership conference for women in ... Show More
2h 21m
Oct 2025
Birth Rates: Are We Running Out of Babies??
Birth rates are falling all over the world, and some people are freaking out, saying this could tank our society — and even spell the end of humans. In the U.S., so-called pronatalism is having a major moment, with lots of people making the case for more babies — President Trump ... Show More
43m 8s
Mar 2024
Birthrates Are Plummeting Worldwide. Why?
<p>For a long time, the story about the world’s population was that it was growing too quickly. There were going to be too many humans, not enough resources, and that spelled disaster. But now the script has flipped. Fertility rates have declined dramatically, from about five chi ... Show More
1 h