The podcast episodes highlight how suburban sprawl and car-centric urban design have contributed to the loneliness epidemic by isolating people from their communities and separating residential areas from public spaces and amenities.

Episode 1608 examines how suburban sprawl prioritizes cars over pedestrians, isolating people from their communities and leading to negative health impacts from loneliness.

Episode 1564 links automobile industry marketing tactics to the promotion of suburban sprawl and car dependence, further exacerbating social isolation.