Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast 2020: The Year Everything Changed with Eric Klinenberg
Feb 13, 2024
Eric Klinenberg, a sociologist, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevailing sentiment of loneliness and distrust in America. He explores the challenges faced by individuals in New York City, including increased crime rates and the lack of support from the government. Klinenberg also examines the effects of COVID-19 on communities, such as school closures and the radicalization of a bar owner. Through his book, '2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed,' Klinenberg offers a comprehensive analysis of the events of 2020 and their social implications.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
04:19 • 14min
The Lingering Sentiment of Loneliness and Distrust
17:55 • 2min
Trust, Chaos, and Isolation
20:24 • 22min
The Impact of COVID-19 and Intimate Stories of Ordinary People
42:06 • 6min
Community Resilience and Radicalization During the Pandemic
48:00 • 12min
The Trajectory of Ideologies and the Battle of Narratives
59:35 • 2min
The Introduction of Eric Klinenberg and Discussion of '2020: The Year Everything Changed'
01:01:58 • 2min