There are fewer babies born in the United States these days than in years past. But is it all about choice, or could there be medical reasons, too? We're talking about falling fertility rates, as well as the rise of IVF – including what it involves and why it's sometimes put in the same conversation as abortion.

Our guest today is fertility specialist Natalie Crawford, MD. Dr. Crawford is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and she hosts the podcast "As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones and Beyond."

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The news to know for Friday, August 16, 2024!

We'll tell you about President Biden's show of support for his vice president and the Secret Service's new plan to better protect former President Trump ahead of the November election.

Also, who's now charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry's overdose death?

Plus, we'll update you on the latest track of Hurricane Ernesto, how two Olympians are responding to online criticism, and which fast-food chains are serving up nostalgia this summer.

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The news to know for Thursday, August 15, 2024!

We're telling you about a key milestone in America's inflation rate and the presidential candidates' plans to improve the economy.

Also, we're talking about the damage done by what is now Hurricane Ernesto and where the storm is headed next.

Plus, the government plans to make online reviews more reliable; a new AI tool lets people create some pretty wild images and post them online, and a famous street artist inspired a treasure hunt that may have a hidden message.

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 14, 2024!

We'll explain why some union leaders are upset with former President Trump as both presidential campaigns try to win over workers.

Also, we're talking about America's latest show of support for Israel and new information about Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings.

Plus, a massive data breach may have impacted billions of people; Google revealed its latest plans to compete with ChatGPT, and there is a new TikTok trend for fall that's basically the opposite of brat summer.

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 13, 2024!

We'll tell you what the FBI has learned about attempts to hack both presidential campaigns and what happened during an unusual interview between former President Trump and the world's richest businessman.

Also, we have the latest track of Tropical Storm Ernesto.

Plus, what to know about a possible subscription crackdown, the latest feature that makes TikTok more like Whatsapp, and changes Taylor Swift fans may notice at her next five shows.

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The news to know for Monday, August 12, 2024!

We're discussing which presidential campaign may have been hacked and why former President Trump now threatens to sue major news outlets.

Also, that's a wrap on the Paris Olympics. We'll bring you the biggest victories from Team USA and highlights from an epic closing ceremony.

Plus, there's a possible game-changer for people with severe allergies, how much you can expect to spend on back-to-school shopping, and what new attractions are coming to Disney theme parks.

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It's official – the U.S. has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas for the first time in more than two decades, making their debut at the San Diego Zoo this week. Of course, the pandas are incredibly cute, but they represent so much more.

Later in this episode – we're talking about so-called "panda diplomacy." How did the animals become such an important symbol on the global stage? Our guest Yun Sun is a senior fellow at the Stimson Center and an expert on Chinese foreign policy.

But first – are American zoos ultimately good or bad for animals? And is it ethical to visit zoos? We're discussing all this and more with wildlife biologist and host of the "Fancy Scientist" podcast, Dr. Stephanie Manka.

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The news to know for Friday, August 9, 2024!

We're telling you about former President Trump's first major event since the Democrats' presidential ticket was finalized.

Also, we have the latest track of what was once Hurricane Debby. It's still doing damage on the East Coast.

Plus, a positive sign for the U.S. housing market, what to expect from the Olympics' closing ceremony, and how to see the best meteor shower of the year this weekend.

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The news to know for Thursday, August 8, 2024!

We're telling you about a tropical storm coming ashore on the East Coast and hundreds of earthquakes out west.

Also, we have details about an alleged terror plot that was meant to target Taylor Swift concerts.

Plus, how long it could take to get a couple of stranded astronauts back on Earth, what new pain management options could now be offered before getting an IUD, and how classroom meditation seems to make a difference for kids.

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 7, 2024!

We're talking about Vice President Harris' new running mate: what he brings to the table and how the Trump campaign is responding.

Also, the FBI says it uncovered a plot to assassinate U.S. government officials. We'll tell you who was behind it.

Plus, what to know about whiplash on Wall Street, how high schoolers are now dealing with mental health, and which one of Netflix's hit shows is coming to Broadway.

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