Social Life on Life Support: Why Americans Are Staying Home More Than Ever

Why are Americans spending over an hour and a half more at home than they did 20 years ago—and what are we losing in the process? Michael Smerconish speaks with New Urban Order Substack author Diana Lind about her eye-opening essay in The Washington Post, "America is becoming a nation of homebodies." They explore the vanishing "third places"—libraries, parks, churches, diners—and how our increasingly homebound lives are threatening community, connection, and even democracy. If you're wondering why no one just “hangs out” anymore, this episode is for you - and it's time for you to get out and mingle! Original air date 7 August 2025.