What is China's one-child policy?

Josh and Chuck dive into China's controversial one-child policy, exploring how a fake doomsday book from the 1970s helped convince the Chinese government to implement one of history's most dramatic population control measures. The hosts examine both sides of this complex issue, discussing how the policy succeeded in reducing poverty and boosting education while creating serious unintended consequences like gender imbalances, aging population challenges, and ethical concerns about reproductive rights. Along the way, they share surprising statistics and reveal the ironic origins of a policy that affected over a billion people for decades.