The Metro: Marriage rates are falling. A Wayne State expert says that might not be a bad thing
Cary Junior II, The Metro April 30, 2026Professor Jessica Moorman joins the show to share her findings on present day attitudes surrounding marriage.
Jessica Moorman is an associate professor of communications at Wayne State University.
There has been a lot of discussion in the recent years about the direction romance is heading. The marriage rate is lower than it was at the turn of the century, technology has shaped the way dating is measured, and people are embracing new forms of the practice.
Jessica Moorman, an associate professor of communication at Wayne State University, joined the show to discuss the state of today’s dating scene, how complicated it can be, and whether coupling should even be the goal.
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Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.
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