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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 46 MIN

Is having children a choice or responsibility?

from Doha Debates · host Al Jazeera Media Network

Is having children a choice or responsibility? In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Soraya Salam is joined by Stephen Shaw, Laurie DeRose, Alaka Basu, and Antonina Lewandowska to explore falling birth rates, changing ideas around family and parenthood, and what our reproductive choices may mean for society. The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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