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Facing off over Facebook

A recent article in the Atlantic magazine caused a firestorm of debate over the social network’s ability to connect humankind, suggesting that it is contributing to loneliness of epic proportions. But not everyone “likes” this theory; some argue that Facebook with its almost one billion users is connecting us in new and powerful ways, even spurring for social change. 

Guests

  • Eric Klinenberg: Professor of Sociology at New York University and the author of several books, including: Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone.  Klinenberg has also written for the New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR’s This American Life. He can be followed on Twitter at @ericklinenberg

 

  • Stephen Marche: novelist and author of the Atlantic article: “Is Facebook Making us Lonely?” He writes a monthly column for Esquire called “A Thousand Words About Our Culture.” His articles have also appeared in The New York Times.

 
 

 

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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