Daniel Cox — Generation Uncoupled: America's New Gender Divide and the Crisis of Human Connection - with Elena Moore — at Conn Ave

Daniel Cox presents *Generation Uncoupled: America’s New Gender Divide and the Crisis of Human Connection*, a study of the growing distance between young men and women in the United States. Drawing on original research, interviews, and public commentary, Cox explores how changes in dating, family life, gender roles, politics, and digital culture have contributed to mistrust, loneliness, and weakened social ties among Gen Z.

The conversation will examine the effects of the “Me Too” movement, online harassment, transactional dating, the abundance of perceived romantic choices, and the ways technology and political division have reshaped relationships. Although the book addresses fear, anxiety, and isolation, it also proposes rebuilding trust across gender, political, and generational lines. Cox will discuss the book with Elena Moore, an NPR political reporter who covers young voters and youth politics.

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Tickets: Free.

Seating: First come, first served.

Presented by: Daniel Cox, in conversation with Elena Moore.

Daniel Cox: Cox is the founder and director of the Survey Center on American Life and a senior fellow in polling and public opinion at the American Enterprise Institute. His work includes survey research on the gender divide among young adults, dating and relationships, and social connection. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and two sons.

Elena Moore: Moore reports from NPR’s Washington Desk, covering the White House, Congress, and other federal agencies, and is a national reporter on young voters and youth politics. She has covered emerging political trends and Gen Z candidates, previously worked at NBC News, and is a former producer and researcher for NPR’s *Politics Podcast*. She graduated from The George Washington University and is from Brooklyn, New York.

Accessibility: To request accommodations or ask accessibility questions, email events@politics-prose.com, ideally at least one week before the event. The organizers will make an effort to accommodate requests made up to the event time.

Run time: Not specified.

Age guidance: Not specified.