Americans’ loss of social connection has long been an issue, and it worsened during the pandemic to the point where loneliness has now hit epidemic levels. In this episode we talk about why we wrote a kind of antidote story – one about front-porch culture and the power of people to collectively make their lives a bit richer. Hosted by Clay Collins.
American front porches signified community and openness, but increasingly people are suspicious when strangers approach their door. Meet the people trying to keep neighborliness alive.
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