Episode

Building community in an age of loneliness could start next door with your neighbors

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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Published

May 19, 2026

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3018

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Summary

Americans are more digitally connected than ever, yet more often isolated from the people living closest to them. A national survey last year showed only about a quarter of adults know all or most of their neighbors. What happens when neighborhood bonds disappear? Can rebuilding them improve our health, trust and resilience?