In the Media

CPC Director Karen Guzzo on National Public Radio’s Due South podcast: “Are people able to have the families they themselves say want to have? All evidence right now points to ‘no.'”

NPR  |  January 6, 2026

Federal immigration policies could slow Triangle’s rapid population growth, says Carolina Demography Director Nathan Dollar.

The News and Observer  |  January 4, 2026

Largest influx of new NC residents is from people aged 26 to 34.

Triangle Business Journal  |  January 1, 2026

Should We Actually Worry About Declining Birth Rates?

Huffington Post  |  December 29, 2025

While many people are giving up weight-loss drugs because of the side effects, restarting treatment can lead to other health hazards, says CPC Fellow John Batsis.

The New York Times  |  December 21, 2025

“My bigger fear really is that we’re going to move to the right in terms of access to reproductive medicine,” says CPC Director Karen Guzzo.

Vox  |  December 18, 2025

While interest in sterilization is growing, women face bias and increased scrutiny from physicians when requesting the procedures.

The New York Times  |  December 17, 2025

Can We Agree Kids Don’t Need Doritos at School?

The New York Times  |  December 8, 2025

Worries about a decline in the U.S. birth rate are overblown, says CPC Director Karen Guzzo.

NC Newsline  |  December 4, 2025

‘Trump Accounts’ may may not convince more people to have kids, but supporters say the accounts show the government is dedicating attention to children.

Wall Street Journal  |  December 2, 2025