Episode
How marriage became a luxury good
- Podcast
- It Turns Out
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- Nov 13, 2025
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- 3116
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Summary
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. Did you know you can also watch the show? Subscribe to the show on YouTube!