This hour, we are taking a look at friendship. While friends seem ubiquitous in our culture, they aren't often prioritized in the same way that romantic partners are. discusses that topic in her new book '.' Then, we turn to the idea of having friends from different generations. We'll hear from two Quinnipiac University students who spent their first year of grad school living with the residents of , a retirement community in Wallingford, CT. And , Co-CEO of , will explain the value of intergenerational connections, including how they can help in a polarized society.
GUESTS:
- Rhaina Cohen: Producer and editor for NPR. Author of ''
- Elise Maiorano: grad student at Quinnipiac University studying occupational therapy. Elise spent her first year of grad school living at , a retirement community
- Annemarie Allen: grad student at Quinnipiac University studying occupational therapy. Annemarie spent her first year of grad school living at , a retirement community
- Ben Paige: Resident of
- Eunice Lin Nichols: Co-CEO of , an organization that brings people from different generations together to solve problems
This episode originally aired on February 14, 2024.
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