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Robert Putnam
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Robert D. Putnam is an American political scientist and public intellectual known for research on social capital, civic engagement, and community life. His 2000 book Bowling Alone examined the decline of social connectedness in the United States.
Works by Robert Putnam
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2 episodes featuring Robert Putnam
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Angela Duckworth argues circumstances shape success
The conversation challenges the idea that effort alone determines outcomes, showing how environments, relationships, privilege, and crisis can redirect behavior.
Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 5m
Marketplace
Diesel costs expose the economy’s hidden vulnerabilities
Rising diesel prices can spread through freight, farms, heating and household budgets while policy choices reshape housing and social connection.
Sep 2, 2026 · 26 min