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Americans Are Stuck in a Rut — And a Lack of Fun Might Be to Blame

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July 15, 2026

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America appears to be suffering from a fun shortage. From the rising cost of concert tickets, to bowling alley and nightclub closures, to venue shortages for kids to play in local sports leagues, the fun deficit is real and it's making Americans more isolated and lonelier than previous generations.

Bloomberg's Ben Steverman joins Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin on the Everybody's Business podcast to explore some easy solutions to bring fun back into our everyday lives.

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