Anna North

Anna North, Vox reporter and novelist who covers kids and parenting, explores why many Gen Z men are eager for fatherhood while many Gen Z women hesitate. She discusses polling on gendered desires, cultural and economic pressures shaping young people’s views, and how policy and politics shape who is encouraged or supported to become parents.

Anna North, a novelist and journalist, discusses her book Bog Queen, which delves into the fascinating world of bog bodies and moss. She shares how her initial museum visit sparked her interest in these ancient remains. The conversation explores the ethics of excavation versus respecting the dead and touches on climate change’s impact on peatlands. North also highlights the shared resilience of her characters, drawing parallels between an Iron Age druid and her protagonist, emphasizing the vital relationship between humans and the natural world.