# Lonely fans

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Podcast: [Today, Explained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-explained-663276)
Published: 2026-06-26T18:19:00+00:00
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## Resource

No friends, no kids, no partner. You might think their lives are sad, but loneliness influencers are attracting huge followings. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. Screenshot from Lana Isa's Instagram account in which she charts her life as a single girl with no friends, no partner and no kids. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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