Actual Facts: Join a Club—America's Fate Depends on It

MovieMaker

In this episode of Actual Facts, we delve into the documentary “Join or Die,” which explores the critical importance of joining clubs and how this simple act can determine the fate of our society. Through the lens of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking book and research "Bowling Alone" shed light on the decline of community connections, "Join or Die" offers profound insights into our democracy's current crisis.

Rebecca and Pete Davis, a sister-brother filmmaking team dedicated to producing media that supports civic renewal, join us to discuss their film. "Join or Die" combines Putnam’s story with insights from the worlds of politics, economics, public health, and urban design. The documentary features perspectives from notable figures such as Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, Vivek Murthy, Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker. It also incorporates historic home videos and contemporary community profiles to highlight the essential role civic organizations play in maintaining a healthy democracy.

Actual Facts is hosted by Eric Steuer

Theme music by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/

“Join or Die”: https://www.joinordiefilm.com/

MovieMaker Magazine: https://www.moviemaker.com/

---

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.