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CNN
26-04-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Smerconish: Are Hitler Comparisons to Modern Politicians Ever Appropriate? - Smerconish on CNN - Podcast on CNN Audio
Smerconish: Are Hitler Comparisons to Modern Politicians Ever Appropriate? Smerconish on CNN 44 mins CNN Michael Smerconish shares his take on the public dispute between comedian Bill Maher and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator Larry David. Then, would society start crumbling once our global population reaches a sharp decline? Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs and co-author of "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline," warns about the ramifications of an aging and shrinking population. After that, Admiral William McRaven details his process in managing a crisis through his new book "Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them." Finally, the passing of Pope Francis means that cardinals will elect a new leader for the Catholic Church. Robert Harris, the author of "Conclave" which inspired the Oscar-award winning film, sheds light on how that process will unfold.


CNN
26-04-2025
- General
- CNN
Pro-natalist movement believes higher birthrates will help society
Would society start crumbling once our global population reaches a sharp decline? The current U.S. fertility rate is 1.6 and the ratio to maintain the same population size is 2.1. Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs and co-author of "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline," warns about the ramifications of an aging and shrinking population.