Nation Feb 19 Robert Putnam reflects on how America became so polarized and what can unify the nation By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson
Making Sen$e Nov 10 Watch 6:38 How U.S. history could provide a path out of polarization The U.S. feels more deeply divided than it has in decades. According to social scientist Robert Putnam, the data backs up that assessment. Putnam, author of the seminal work on social capital and isolation “Bowling Alone,” believes looking back to… By Paul Solman
Nation Mar 20 Could kids hold the power to desegregate an Ohio town? In Robert Putnam's new book, "Our Kids," he argues that America has become more segregated by class since the 1950s and uses his hometown of Port Clinton, Ohio, as an example. Learn what residents of Port Clinton are doing to… By Simone Pathe
Economy Mar 19 Watch 8:37 What’s splitting a new generation of haves and have-nots Political scientist Robert Putnam grew up in Port Clinton, Ohio, a town where, he says, both rich and poor children grew up together and had bright opportunities. But in the past few decades, social mobility has declined and the haves… By PBS News Hour
Economy Oct 18 Your Religion Questions Answered: Robert Putnam of ‘American Grace’ Last week, Paul Solman talked to Harvard policy professor Robert Putnam about religion in America and his new book, “American Grace.” Professor Putnam agreed to answer some of your questions — here are his replies.
Oct 11 Watch Religious Diversity and the Building Blocks of ‘American Grace’ Paul Solman talks with author Robert Putnam about his new book "American Grace," which delves into the role of religion in the United States. Continue watching