On today's episode, Manny asks whether Noah and Devan want kids, as a part of a conversation about the declining birth rate around the world. They hear from Anna Louie Sussman, author of the upcoming book "Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty," about what's actually causing the birth rate to decline, and then Manny has a heartfelt conversation with writer (and fellow dad) Derek Thompson.

Preorder Anna's book here, and check out Derek's Substack here.

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On today's episode, Manny asks whether Noah and Devan want kids, as a part of a conversation about the declining birth rate around the world. They hear from Anna Louie Sussman, author of the upcoming book "Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty," about what's actually causing the birth rate to decline, and then Manny has a heartfelt conversation with writer (and fellow dad) Derek Thompson.
Preorder Anna's book <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/inconceivable-anna-louie-sussman?variant=44299104190498">here,</a> and check out Derek's Substack <a href="https://www.derekthompson.org/">here</a>.
Check out our newsletter at <a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/">nosuchthing.show</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nosuchthing.show/">@nosuchthing.show</a>.
Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(860) 325-0286&nbsp;

Join Manny, Noah, and Devan — three best friends and journalists — as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research. 

Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don’t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.

NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can’t agree on. If you’ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.

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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan &mdash; three best friends and journalists &mdash; as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research.&nbsp;
Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
New episodes on Wednesdays.
For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nosuchthing.show">www.nosuchthing.show</a>.
And if you have any questions you&rsquo;d like us to get to the bottom of, email us at <a href="mailto:mannynoahdevan@gmail.com">mannynoahdevan@gmail.com</a> or leave a voicemail: ‪(860) 325-0286.

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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan &mdash; three best friends and journalists &mdash; as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research.&nbsp;
Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
New episodes on Wednesdays.
For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nosuchthing.show">www.nosuchthing.show</a>.
And if you have any questions you&rsquo;d like us to get to the bottom of, email us at <a href="mailto:mannynoahdevan@gmail.com">mannynoahdevan@gmail.com</a> or leave a voicemail: ‪(860) 325-0286.

Why aren't people having kids anymore? (ft. Derek Thompson)

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Today’s episode was inspired by a question from a listener who goes by Santa: What’s the deal with First Amendment auditors? We trace the history of people who film the police, from the Black Panther Party to Berkeley Copwatch and the rise of auditor culture on YouTube. We also explore the methods and influence of some of the movement’s biggest creators, from Philip Turner (The Battousai) to Jeff Gray of HonorYourOath Civil Rights Investigations and Christopher Ruff (Direct D).

Our guests are Robert Klemko, an investigative journalist at ESPN who previously reported on auditors and cop watchers for The Washington Post, and Dale Hiller, creator of the LackLuster YouTube channel and co-founder of Attorney Shield.

If you’re new here, listen to episode 28:Inside the violent world of online pedophile hunters and check out our NST starter pack. 

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Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(860) 325-0286 

Today&rsquo;s episode was inspired by a question from a listener who goes by Santa: What&rsquo;s the deal with First Amendment auditors? We trace the history of people who film the police, from the Black Panther Party to Berkeley Copwatch and the rise of auditor culture on YouTube. We also explore the methods and influence of some of the movement&rsquo;s biggest creators, from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdiRpq3iPQqlicPX38G5AbQ">Philip Turner (The Battousai)</a> to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HONORYOUROATH">Jeff Gray of HonorYourOath Civil Rights Investigations</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Direct_D">Christopher Ruff (Direct D)</a>.
Our guests are <a href="https://x.com/RobertKlemko">Robert Klemko</a>, an investigative journalist at ESPN who previously <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/08/07/cop-watchers-auditors-you-tube-police/">reported on auditors and cop watchers for The Washington Post</a>, and Dale Hiller, creator of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LackLusterMedia">LackLuster YouTube channel</a> and co-founder of <a href="https://attorney-shield.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopq1Z8lV7XU06uPBirSbC8BUgDE00wugMcHnNSlEcE4UY6GFa8p">Attorney Shield</a>.
If you&rsquo;re new here, listen to episode 28:<a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/p/is-taylor-swift-bigger-than-michael-jackson"> </a><a href="https://pod.link/1780210954/episode/Yjc5NjI1YWQtOTFjMi00NzY5LTk5NTYtYjMzODAwMTMzZDdj">Inside the violent world of online pedophile hunters</a> and check out our<a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/p/the-no-such-thing-starter-pack"> NST starter pack</a>.&nbsp;
Check out our newsletter at <a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/">nosuchthing.show</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nosuchthing.show/">@nosuchthing.show</a>.
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Can YouTubers actually hold police accountable?

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On today's episode of NO SUCH THING, we’re talking about so-called “Super Agers,” the term used to describe people who are at least 80 years old, but are still sharp as a tack. Maury Povich. Joy Behar. Anthony Fauci. Bernie Sanders. Martha Stewart. There are a ton of octogenarians who are cognitively impressive. Of course, there are many who… aren’t. What differentiates these two groups?

A groundbreaking new study endeavors to answer that question, and in today’s episode, we talked to one of the study’s authors, and to one of the super-agers in question.

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On today's episode of NO SUCH THING, we&rsquo;re talking about so-called &ldquo;Super Agers,&rdquo; the term used to describe people who are at least 80 years old, but are still sharp as a tack. Maury Povich. Joy Behar. Anthony Fauci. Bernie Sanders. Martha Stewart. There are a ton of octogenarians who are cognitively impressive. Of course, there are many who&hellip; aren&rsquo;t. What differentiates these two groups?
A groundbreaking new study endeavors to answer that question, and in today&rsquo;s episode, we talked to one of the study&rsquo;s authors, and to one of the super-agers in question.
Check out our <a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/">newsletter here.</a>
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Super-Agers: Why do some old people age better than others?

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New data shows that less than half of American newborn boys are circumcised, a major decrease from around 90% in the 1960s. But how and why did circumcision become so common here in the United States? This week, we speak to an epidemiologist, a sociologist, and an anti-circumcision “intactivist” to explore the origins of the procedure, its health impacts, and why attitudes around it are changing. 

Our guests this week are Johns Hopkins epidemiologist Dr. Kate Grabowski, Vanderbilt University associate professor of sociology Laura Carpenter, and Intact America founding executive Georganne Chapin.

NOTE: Due to time restraints, not everything can make it into the final episode. We tried our best to represent all sides of the issue fairly and respectfully. With that said, some claims around the African VMMC trials in particular may be misleading. To clarify: these trials produced high quality peer-reviewed studies documenting medical benefits, particularly in relation to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. They were also conducted in partnership with some of the world’s most respected African scientists and research institutions. They are not simply colonial interventions. 

For additional information, please go to our newsletter to find links to research and more. NST has no particular agenda here, so please take a look at all the info yourself to decide what’s best for you.

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New data shows that <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2025/09/johns-hopkins-study-newborn-male-circumcision-rates-in-us-dropped-between-2012-and-2022">less than half of American newborn boys are circumcised</a>, a major decrease from around 90% in the 1960s. But how and why did circumcision become so common here in the United States? This week, we speak to an epidemiologist, a sociologist, and an anti-circumcision &ldquo;intactivist&rdquo; to explore the origins of the procedure, its health impacts, and why attitudes around it are changing.&nbsp;
Our guests this week are Johns Hopkins epidemiologist<a href="https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/kate-grabowski/2777015"> Dr. Kate Grabowski,</a> Vanderbilt University associate professor of sociology<a href="https://as.vanderbilt.edu/sociology/bio/laura-carpenter/#:~:text=Gender%20%26%20Sexuality%20Studies-,Laura%20M.,health%20over%20the%20life%20course."> Laura Carpenter</a>, and<a href="https://intactamerica.org/"> Intact America</a> founding executive Georganne Chapin.
NOTE: Due to time restraints, not everything can make it into the final episode. We tried our best to represent all sides of the issue fairly and respectfully.&nbsp;With that said, some claims around the African VMMC trials in particular may be misleading. To clarify: these trials produced high quality peer-reviewed studies documenting medical benefits, particularly in relation to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. They were also conducted in partnership with some of the world&rsquo;s most respected African scientists and research institutions. They are not simply colonial interventions.&nbsp;
For additional information, <a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/p/should-we-still-circumcise-babies">please go to our newsletter</a> to find links to research and more. NST has no particular agenda here, so please take a look at all the info yourself to decide what&rsquo;s best for you.
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Should we still circumcise babies?

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Why aren't people having kids anymore? (ft. Derek Thompson)

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