Friend-finding apps: Cure to adult loneliness?

Dec. 03, 2024 Technology

More people are making friends through apps. Some work like dating apps, while others bring people together over dinner parties.

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Credits

Guest:

Allie Volpe - senior reporter at Vox

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Zeke Reed, Jack Ross

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