NYTIMES (Sabrina Tavernise and Jeff Adelson) - Utah, Known for Big Families, Leads the U.S. in Dropping Birthrates
Forget tradwives. When it comes to plummeting fertility rates, Utah is leading the country.
Forget tradwives. When it comes to plummeting fertility rates, Utah is leading the country.
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Aired On: 5/6/2026
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