Journalist Rhaina Cohen believes that modern culture undervalues friendships and discusses the ways in which deep friendships are distinct from but no less meaningful than romantic partnerships.  Guest host: Sigal Samuel (@sigalsamuel)Guest: Rhaina Cohen (@rhainacohen). Her book is <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250280916/theothersignificantothers">The Other Significant Others</a>. Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Be the first to hear new episodes of The Gray Area by following us in your favorite podcast app. Links here: <a href="https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area">https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area</a>Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! <a href="http://bit.ly/givepodcasts">bit.ly/givepodcasts</a>This episode was made by: <ul>
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.

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gray area with sean illing

A philosophical take on culture, politics, and everything in between.

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

Guest host Sigal Samuel is joined by her friend and journalist Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center.

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