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Who is the modern American dad? - Today, Explained

Who is the modern American dad? - Today, Explained

Update: 2025-09-28
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Young men are more interested in becoming parents than young women are, and there's a growing number of single dads by choice. A look at modern fatherhood.


This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Lilly and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 


Thanks to Jonquilyn Hill for sharing a family photo for our episode image today. Image of dad John and baby Jonquilyn courtesy of the Hill family.


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Who is the modern American dad? - Today, Explained

Who is the modern American dad? - Today, Explained