Jonathan Haidt
Mentioned in 64 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A social psychologist at NYU, Haidt is primarily known as the author of *The Anxious Generation*, which examines social media's impact on youth mental health and advocates for phone restrictions and age-based limitations. His research on smartphone effects, digital overprotection, and generational anxiety has influenced policy discussions and been cited across podcasts ranging from science and technology to parenting and education. He is frequently referenced in conversations about technology's societal harms, child development, and the psychological effects of screens on young people.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Hard Fork · Jul 10, 2026
Do Social Media Bans Work? + A Conversation About A.I. Consciousness + Tool Time
“Advocate for social media bans for teens; argues direct harms to millions justify restrictions despite mental health debate”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · Jul 10, 2026
Kids Aren't Addicted to Phones — Here's the Data (The Top Academic Studying Social Media & Children Breaks Things Down)
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation'; criticized for influencing moral panic narrative despite lacking expertise in youth technology research”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 16, 2026
Trump Loses the Iran War, Weakens America — as Newsom and Vance Make 2028 Moves
“Cited for research on social media's role in childhood anxiety and depression epidemic”
The Find Out Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Stopping A.I. From Destroying America with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
“Cited as advocate for age restrictions on social media without sufficient expertise in the area”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Jun 8, 2026
Touch Grass: Andrew Yang Returns To Talk Phone Addiction, AI's Cognitive Toll, & The Fight For Your Attention
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation'; research on smartphone impact on young girls' mental health and school phone policies”
DarkHorse Podcast · Jun 3, 2026
Why the West is on Fire: The 328th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
“Cited for argument that universities must choose between truth-seeking and ideology; cannot prioritize both”
The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · May 20, 2026
Learning in a Way that Actually Matters: Why Standardized Testing Contributed to the Metacrisis – and How to Fix It with Theo Dawson & Zak Stein | RR 25
“Cited for global mental health survey work showing inversion of youth mental health crisis starting around 2010”
The School of Greatness · May 20, 2026
The Sleep Doctor's 5 Rules for Your Best Night Ever | Dr. Michael Breus
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation' discussing anxiety and phone usage impacts on youth mental health”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 19, 2026
Trump’s MAGA Loyalty Test Heads to the Ballot Box
“Referenced for work on social media harms and youth mental health; hoped to have similar impact on AI regulation”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · May 19, 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
“Commencement speaker at NYU whose selection was protested by students for critiquing coddled generation.”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 18, 2026
Trump Cashes in on Thousands of Stock Trades While Americans Get Crushed
“Controversial NYU commencement speaker; advocates for youth mental health; booed by students”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · May 14, 2026
Intelligent Machines 870: Meet Me In Alaska
“Scheduled as NYU commencement speaker; author of 'The Anxious Generation' on social media harms”
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth · May 14, 2026
2857: How to Build Generational Wealth That Actually Lasts (It's Not About Money) w/ Scott Donnell
“Cited for research on smartphone impact and mental health in adolescents”
Taylor Lorenz’s Power User · May 8, 2026
Stop Feeling Helpless About AI: The Violent History of Resisting Technology
“Criticized for 'The Anxious Generation' and promoting reactionary technology resistance narratives”
Jocko Podcast · May 6, 2026
539: Elevate From The Gray Slop In Your Head.
“Cited for 'elephant and rider' metaphor describing emotional vs rational brain control”
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
“Discussed impact of social media's endless micro-dramas on mental health and sense of groundedness”
Huberman Lab · Apr 27, 2026
Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway
“Cited for research on social media's role in teen suicide and mental health decline”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 27, 2026
Why International Stocks Are Beating the S&P + How Scott Invests his Money
“Described as 'most consequential scholar of our generation' for work on phone bans in schools via 'The Anxious Generation'”
Prof G Markets · Apr 24, 2026
The AI Job Crisis Andrew Yang Saw Coming
“Credited by Yang for advocating smartphone and social media removal from schools to protect child development”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 23, 2026
America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One — with David Brooks
“Referenced for work on social media's impact on youth mental health and phone bans in schools”
Left To Their Own Devices · Apr 7, 2026
In conversation with Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation
“Author of The Anxious Generation; leading advocate for social media restrictions under 16 and attention-based harm framework”
Modern Wisdom · Apr 2, 2026
#1079 - Tristan Harris - AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make”
“Wrote 'The Anxious Generation'; documented social media harms; cited Australia's social media ban as coordination catalyst”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Apr 1, 2026
Michael Pollan Returns (on consciousness)
“Moral psychologist whose research links disgust sensitivity to political ideology and values”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 27, 2026
Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Lawsuits
“Referenced for research on social media's impact on children and mental health”
Good Life Project · Mar 26, 2026
Arthur Brooks: Meaning in Midlife & Beyond
“Research on moral beauty and physiological responses to witnessing acts of virtue”
The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Mar 25, 2026
Ending the AI Arms Race: Why Safer Futures Are Still Possible & What You Can Do to Help with Tristan Harris
“Published research on social media harms to youth mental health; work cited as validation of Harris's earlier warnings”
Raising Boys & Girls · Mar 19, 2026
Episode 359: A Roadmap to Technology (and Fun) for Families with Catherine Price
“Co-author of The Amazing Generation and author of The Anxious Generation; leading voice on tech's impact on Gen Z mental health”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 14, 2026
#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over
“Discussed education as 'resume arms race'; advocates for play and exploration in childhood”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 9, 2026
3 Steps to Embracing Your Fears
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation'; cited for research on safetyism culture and parental overprotection stunting child development”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 24, 2026
How to Make Your Child Feel Seen: The Science of Mattering | Gordon Flett – EP 733
“Referenced regarding generational impact of not elevating mattering sooner in youth development frameworks”
Consider This from NPR · Feb 21, 2026
Why did NPR build an archive of January 6th documents?
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation' whose work on social media harms was mentioned in podcast promotional content”
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly · Feb 20, 2026
Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Know (Part 2 of 2)
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation' cited for research on overprotection of children in real world and underprotection online”
PBD Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Fasting, Creatine, Brain Performance & Longevity Breakthroughs | PBD #740
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation'; recommended for discussion on social media effects on youth mental health”
Raising Boys & Girls · Feb 12, 2026
Episode 349: Talking with Kids about Faith, Sexuality and Gender with Dr. Preston Sprinkle
“Referenced for research on resilience, discomfort tolerance, and character development in youth”
Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin · Feb 11, 2026
BIll Gurley
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation' about social media's impact on children; cited in discussion of 'move fast and break things'”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 6, 2026
#2450 - Tommy Wood
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation'; cited for research on social media's negative impact on young people's mental health”
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Feb 3, 2026
468: Thomas Tull—Adjacent to Greatness
“Social psychologist; referenced regarding AI as tool and broader societal anxiety about technology”
Raising Boys & Girls · Feb 3, 2026
Episode 346: Five Things Kids Need Now Culturally with David and Sissy
“Referenced for recent research shift from mental health concerns to attention span degradation in children.”
Huberman Lab · Feb 2, 2026
How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning | Dr. Read Montague
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation' studying social media's impact on youth mental health”
Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships · Feb 1, 2026
Anxiety & Intimacy w/ Dr. Shreya Hessler | Szn. 4 Ep. 10
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation' cited for research on overprotection and underprotection in digital spaces affecting Gen Z”
the goop podcast · Jan 27, 2026
Scott Galloway
“Scholar cited as influential researcher on phone use and mental health impacts on young people”
Good Inside with Dr. Becky · Jan 27, 2026
Screens without Shame: Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation'; social psychologist at NYU studying smartphone impact on Gen Z mental health and attention”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 23, 2026
Ep 1292 | Ben Gillenwater | Cybersecurity Expert Reveals Shocking Truth About Parental Controls
“Researcher cited for work on screen size effects on children's attention and development; discussed in context of device-related harms”
Call Her Daddy · Jan 21, 2026
Michelle Obama: We Still Go High
“Expert cited on social media's impact on youth mental health and depression”
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · Jan 20, 2026
1KHO 685: Kids Are Not Content | Sarah Adams, Mom Uncharted
“Wrote 'The Anxious Generation' (2024); documented mental health ramifications of social media on youth”
The Way to College Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
Talking Education with Texas State Board of Education Candidate, Thomas Ray Garcia
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation' cited by Garcia as research on technology impacts on youth development and attention”
Hard Fork · Jan 16, 2026
Jonathan Haidt Strikes Again + What You Vibecoded + An Update on the Forkiverse
“Author of 'The Anxious Generation'; returned to discuss new research on social media causation and product safety; advocating for phone bans and age restrictions”
Diabolical Lies · Jan 11, 2026
Scott Galloway vs. Heated Rivalry: Who Will Save the Men?
“Psychologist who defended Galloway against New Yorker criticism; part of centrist masculinity discourse circle”
Hidden Brain · Dec 22, 2025
The Reset Button
“Early collaborator with Dacher Keltner on defining awe; co-developed concept of awe as 'reset button' for the mind”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Dec 18, 2025
122. Dr. Mayim Bialik on Stress, Mental Health, and Human Connection
“Co-host of Bialik Breakdown podcast focusing on mental health democratization and spirituality”