Why do affluent suburbs in Boston and Houston vote completely differently, yet share one surprising thing in common? Economist Melissa Kearney, author of The Two-Parent Privilege, reveals that one of America's most consequential divides isn't about red states versus blue states. It's about whether you're raising kids with a partner, and the economic advantages are stark and surprising. Subscribe to our newsletter on Substack, for more on Kearney and her work.Did you know you can also watch the show? Subscribe to the show on YouTube!
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