Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
“Author of 'Bowling Alone'; research shows civic engagement and social integration have greater health impact than quitting smoking”
Good Life Project · Feb 5, 2026
Why You Feel Unloved | 5 Research-backed Shifts That Change How Love Feels | Harry Reis
“Author of Bowling Alone, which documented declining social connection and civic engagement in America”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Jan 1, 2026
The Secret To Making Friends As An Adult
“Author of 'Bowling Alone'; cited for research on civic disengagement starting in 1950s linked to television adoption”
Civics 101 · Dec 30, 2025
Restoring Civility in our Politics (on The Middle)
“Sociologist whose work on social capital decline ('Bowling Alone', 'The Upswing') is referenced throughout discussion”
The Matt Walsh Show · Dec 29, 2025
Why Did Fun American Neighborhoods Vanish? This Might Be The Reason
“Author of 'Bowling Alone' documenting decline of social capital; conducted research on diversity's effect on civic engagement”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 15, 2025
Let’s Make The World Wildly Better: Rutger Bregman On Moral Ambition
“Sociologist whose 'Bowling Alone' documented collapse of community institutions and civic engagement since 1960s”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Oct 31, 2025
#441 — The Threat of Civil War
“Researcher cited for work on social trust decline and diversity's effect on institutional trust”
We're Out of Time · Aug 5, 2025
Dr Fong's Mind-Blowing Technique for Making Patients Feel Comfortable
“Sociologist who authored 'Bowling Alone,' cited by Dr. Fong as documenting rise of isolation and loneliness in America since turn of century”