So Lonely. What it means for our health and democracy

In this episode, Lisa and Mike explore the topic of loneliness and, in particular, a recent article by Hillary Clinton in The Atlantic magazine entitled "The Weaponization of Loneliness" in which she referred to a May 2023 report from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy entitled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" which warns that a growing "epidemic of loneliness" and isolation threatens Americans' personal health and the health of our democracy. In this episode you will learn about what happens we disconnect from family, friends, and our community, the impact of loneliness on our democracy, and recommendations for combating loneliness.