A strong America requires strong families. Interest in marriage is higher among the rich, religious, and Republicans, while projections suggest a record share of today’s young Americans will never marry and have children. The decline in marriage threatens the health and well-being of individuals and the broader society. Americans are asking what is the promise of life lived in loving commitments to others, and what are the pressing tasks we must take on to advance that vision? Hear the experts examine what’s driving these dynamics—and join the discussion for solutions that navigate our way back to the basics. 

Moderator: Marie Fishpaw, Director, Domestic Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation 

Randy Hicks, President & CEO, Georgia Center for Opportunity 

Ian Rowe, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute 

Brad Wilcox, Ph.D., Institute for Family Studies, University of Virginia