Beste Humankind Podcasts (2025)

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An Informed Republic 29:11

3d ago29:11

29:11

America’s founders recognized that without a king, their fledgling nation would require knowledgeable citizens. But now in the digital age, this essential need is ever-more critical to our democracy. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in asso…

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How Will You Spend Your Dash with Adam Wright 29:23

5d ago29:23

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In this moving episode of Humankindess at Work, Jennifer Clark talks with Adam Wright about his journey of grief, and how he is recycling his pain into making a difference in his world. After the traumatic loss of his wife and son, Adam found ways to honor his late wife's passion for the planet and their dreams of raising their son to be a differen…

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Beyond War: War Without End, Pt2 29:30

5d ago29:30

29:30

In these special Humankind documentaries, ‘Beyond War’ takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized violence (for both soldiers and civilians). And what happens when citizens protest against war? To see additional resources and our other programs, please …

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Wrongful Convictions 29:09

9d ago29:09

29:09

Emboldened by a U.S. Justice Dept. estimate that ten percent of prisoners serving time are actually innocent, journalist Rob Warden describes his Chicago-based efforts to free inmates who are wrongly convicted. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-statio…

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Beyond War: War Without End, Pt 1 29:31

11d ago29:31

29:31

In these special Humankind documentaries, ‘Beyond War’ takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized violence (for both soldiers and civilians). And what happens when citizens protest against war? Hear 4 half-hours. To see additional resources and our othe…

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The Lost Art of Healing, with Bernard Lown 29:23

16d ago29:23

29:23

An elderly physician and Nobel Peace Prize-winner, Bernard Lown, pleads for a revolution in health care that would place greater emphasis on personal interaction between doctor and patient. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association wi…

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Captain Kindness: Making Brantford the Kindest City in Canada with Dave Carrol 25:41

19d ago25:41

25:41

What does a man in a superhero suit have to do with community transformation? Everything. Meet Dave Carroll — pastor, speaker, and the unexpected creator of "Captain Kindness" — who helped spark a 20-year kindness movement in Brantford, Ontario. What started with $1 car washes and late-night hot dogs turned into school visits, national TV appearanc…

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Steps to Recovery, Pt2 27:33

23d ago27:33

27:33

Today over two million people partake of the storytelling, the good humor, the words of wisdom and the gallons and gallons of free coffee made available to attenders of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. AA’s basic text has been translated into more than 60 languages and has sold over 35 million English copies. To see additional resources and our other…

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Steps to Recovery, Pt1 27:16

26d ago27:16

27:16

90 years ago this month Alcoholics Anonymous was born when a troubled drunkard realized that connecting with fellow-sufferers creates a safe zone where they can stay sober. That insight has saved millions of lives worldwide – all at no charge. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are h…

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Our Food Footprint 29:13

1M ago29:13

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A conversation with the long-time director of the UN Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, who also directs the Yale Climate and Energy Institute. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in ass…

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Healing the Trauma of War, Pt2 29:20

1M ago29:20

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In this documentary, we explore what it’s like to experience “moral injury”— when soldiers witness or participate in war-time acts that violate their conscience. The impact they undergo confirms an enduring truth: on the battlefield, everyone is a victim. How does one come to terms with a deeply painful incident from the past? When deep regret sink…

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The Gift of a Lifetime: An Organ Transplant Story with Dave Anderson 14:50

1M ago14:50

14:50

In this moving episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, host Jennifer Clark sits down with her uncle, Dave Anderson, to share his powerful story of survival, gratitude, and second chances. After years of battling complications from diabetes, including the loss of his legs, Dave received a life-saving kidney and pancreas transplant thanks to th…

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Bolder Giving 29:14

1M ago29:14

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Some people give no charity at all. But of Americans who do, the average family donation is 2-3% per year. This program examines how people arrive at the amount of their charitable contributions, where the money is contributed to, and what holds donors back from giving more, especially if they could afford to without hardship. To see additional res…

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Healing the Trauma of War, Pt1 29:22

1M ago29:22

29:22

After war, our veterans face a new battle: emotional and spiritual conflict that is normal to human beings who’ve experienced intense brutality.In the Civil War this condition was called “soldier’s heart”, in WW1 it was known as “shell shock”, and today many veterans are diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). To see additional resour…

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Recovery in Action: Paying It Forward with Parkview Healthcare 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

In this episode, we sit down with Katlyn Willoughby of Parkview Healthcare to explore how the organization helps individuals recovering from addiction rebuild their lives—and then empowers them to give back. From peer mentorship to community reinvestment, hear how recovery becomes a full-circle journey of healing and hope.…

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Playwrights Becoming Free 29:11

2M ago29:11

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Chicago dramatist Meade Palidofsky uses theater as a therapeutic tool in her work with juvenile offenders who write and perform plays while incarcerated — and in the process see their lives through a new lens. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-station…

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Dare to Dream Days with Travis Bourbon 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

Do you know the most underserved population in blood cancer treatment? It's children. In this episode, you'll meet Travis Bourbon - a regional advancement director of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - who is trying to make it possible for kids to receive treatment created for them. You'll hear: - Why being a listener and learner is the best way to …

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Chaplains 29:26

2M ago29:26

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Facing a personal crisis, hospital patients and their loved ones often receive needed emotional support from a quiet army of chaplains, who are skilled at empathetic listening to people gripped by difficult and confusing emotions. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR a…

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Peace-building with Louise Diamond 29:09

2M ago29:09

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A veteran negotiator in world hot-spots including the Middle East, Louise Diamond practices a citizens-based diplomacy that sometimes finds cooperation at the grass roots level, even when governments are hostile. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stat…

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Making Life Easier for the Disabled Community with Sarah Kovac 24:42

2M ago24:42

24:42

How do you make a difference in the world when you face unexpected challenges? Sarah Kovac is proof that even challenges out of your control can be used for the good of others. Sarah was born with Arthrogryposis, which limits the use of her hands and arms. After recently losing her job, she created Five Star Adaptive (formerly Adapting Every Day) -…

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Tree-Lined Streets 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

Charlie Starbuck, an affable tax attorney, single-handedly has increased the “canopy” of San Francisco by planting more than 7,500 trees, as part of the movement known as Friends of the Urban Forest. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in asso…

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Adults Learning to Read, Part 2 27:24

3M ago27:24

27:24

How does the widespread low level of literacy among American adults affect the functioning of our democracy? Are voters in this group vulnerable to political manipulation? To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.…

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Adults Learning to Read, Pt 1 27:20

3M ago27:20

27:20

About half of American adults read at or below a 6th-grade level. What challenges do they face – at work, in health care, when helping children with schoolwork? And how does the profusion of low-information voters affect our democracy? To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on …

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From the Inside Out: Reintegration & Redemption 57:04

3M ago57:04

57:04

In this episode, we sit down with Danny Ramos of Uncornered KC, who shares his journey from incarceration to community transformation. Learn how Danny now helps former gang members build new lives through mentorship, opportunity, and hope—and why second chances matter more than ever.Von Dawn Kuhlman

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Wrapping Around Foster Families with Katie Welch 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

Did you know that half of foster parents quit within the first year? Katie Welch is trying to change that reality in Kansas City through Foster Light - a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster families. In this episode, you’ll hear: - Why Katie started Foster Light - The importance of “wraparound services” for foster families - Stagg…

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Resilient Nurses, Pt 4 29:07

3M ago29:07

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This episode explores the very human level at which some nurses interact with patients at their most vulnerable moments. What spiritual questions about life and death arise in such encounters? We do nurses turn for their own support? And we look at the concept of “compassion fatigue” and ways nurses can maintain open-hearted care. To see additional…

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Resilient Nurses, Pt 3 29:19

3M ago29:19

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In a health care setting, where serious illness may be on the line, what does it mean for a provider to listen attentively? We examine this core nursing practice in several venues. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Bo…

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Building a Cathedral with Chris Chandler 19:32

3M ago19:32

19:32

Making a difference usually feels very ordinary. So how do you stay motivated to do the good work you want to do? In this episode, you'll meet Chris Chandler, Director of The Gathering KC, a beautiful revitalized space for community use on the east side of Kansas City. This space is the newest branch of The Hope Center - a non-profit which focuses …

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Rocking for Rescue: Irish Punk Supporting Animal Shelters 23:38

4M ago23:38

23:38

Guest host Danyiel Barber speaks with Buck Reist about his band, Sloppy But Lucky, and how they got on a path of playing music for local animal shelters. 100% of the band's proceeds go to countless local shelters, collectively raising almost $40,000 to date!Von Dawn Kuhlman

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Make the Big Time Where You're At with Wes Simmons 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

The grass is always greener somewhere else. But what if you made an effort to bring the change you want to see in your community? In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, you'll meet Wes Simmons, the president and CEO of the 3D Institute and founder of The Joseph Company. In this episode, you'll hear: Wes' journey of choosing to stay i…

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The Power of One Connection with Samantha Compton 22:53

4M ago22:53

22:53

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work podcast, Jennifer Clark speaks with Samantha Compton, a financial advisor and president of Insight Wealth. She shares about her story of loneliness and how a single act of kindness from another woman led to the creation of Wise Women. In this episode, you'll hear: - A pivotal moment when a stranger's kin…

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