Birth Control: How the Pill Reshaped Society | The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel

It’s just two brief words in Billy Joel’s rapid-fire historical anthem, We Didn't Start the Fire, but it represents one of the most seismic cultural shifts of the 20th century. In this episode of History Ignited, we’re unpacking the invention and explosive impact of the birth control pill. Approved by the FDA in the early 1960s, the first oral contraceptive was a medical marvel that fundamentally altered the fabric of modern life. We explore how "The Pill" catalyzed the sexual revolution, tra...