Over the past 50 years, American participation in clubs and civic organizations has plummeted. Harvard Professor Robert Putnam’s landmark book, Bowling Alone, and the documentary Join or Die explore how this decline has profoundly impacted mental health and democracy in the U.S. In this episode, Seth Resler of Paragon dives into these pressing issues. He interviews Professor Putnam and leads a roundtable discussion featuring: * Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, public health expert * Carrie Melissa Jones, community strategist * Mike Henry, public radio consultant * Rebecca Davis, co-director and co-producer of Join or Die Together, they examine the state of community in America and explore how public media broadcasters can play a pivotal role in revitalizing it.