Seizing the Means of Reproduction

In this discussion, guest Kira, a pronatalism reporter, dives into the controversial American pronatalist movement, revealing its complex ties to tech, tradition, and nationalism. She explains the surprising alliances between religious traditionalists and tech entrepreneurs, both aiming to boost fertility rates. The conversation explores policy proposals, such as weighted voting for parents, and delves into the movement's exclusionary rhetoric targeting childless individuals. Kira also connects pronatalism to troubling historical parallels, examining its roots in eugenics and nationalistic ideas.