Best Benjamin Shepherd Podcasts (2025)

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Drs. Natasha Bray and Douglas Nolan: Fighting the National Doctor Shortage and Creating New Opportunities for Native Americans at the Nation’s First-Ever Tribally Affiliated Medical School 42:55

8d ago42:55

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Just 5 years ago, Oklahoma State University and the Cherokee Nation launched a first-of-its-kind medical school. The College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is the first and only medical college to be founded on tribal land and linked to a native tribe. The school made history when its first graduating class of doctors received their…

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Amy Ard: Motherhood Beyond Bars Helps Incarcerated Moms and Their Innocent Babies 49:17

1M ago49:17

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Each year, thousands of women give birth while in jail or prison. What happens to them, and their babies? Amy Ard had been working as a doula (a caregiver for labor and delivery) for decades when she saw a prisoner who was in the hospital to give birth. Amy also saw a set of handcuffs hanging from a gurney, which said so much about the start of tha…

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Allie Amoroso and ROSE Women’s Foundation: The Path Out of Poverty 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Alle Amoroso is the founder of ROSE Women’s Foundation, which helps impoverished women in Kenya learn how to launch and run small businesses. To date, the organization has launched more than 3,500 businesses — and lifted thousands of people out of poverty. Allie shares: The awakening that led her to quit her dream life of venture capital and startu…

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Tom Bodett, Voice of Motel 6 and Founder of HatchSpace: The Antidote to a Divided World 46:55

3M ago46:55

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Tom is the spokesperson behind Motel 6’s TV and radio spots and their famous tagline: “We’ll leave the light on for you.” His latest idea, HatchSpace, might be exactly what our world needs right now. After all, Tom is more than a great baritone. He’s lived a fascinating life — and now he’s giving back in an excellent way. In today’s episode, Tom sh…

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Shirley Leung: The Secret to Beating Burnout (From Someone Who’s Been There) 31:07

4M ago31:07

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Leung is an award-winning business columnist and associate editor of the Boston Globe, as well as host of a Globe Opinion podcast called “Say More.” She’s also a working mom who struggled to keep up with work and home-schooling her kids during the pandemic. Her motivation and abilities suffered until she finally acknowledged the problem and asked f…

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The $55K Giveaway: Supporting Joshua’s Heart, Teens4Teens Help, Heart of Mary House Nashville, Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center and more. 52:25

5M ago52:25

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Crazy Good Turns listeners like you sent in more than 120 nominations of organizations that are helping others. In this show, we profile four of those organizations who were selected to receive a $10,000 grant. They are: Heart of Mary House, a hospice in the Nashville area that specifically serves patients who have nowhere else to go. Volunteer Reb…

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Luther Lockwood and the McColl-Lockwood Lab: A Family’s Love Leads to a Medical Breakthrough 22:49

6M ago22:49

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When Luther’s daughter, Jane Lockwood, was just 5 years old, she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable form of muscular dystrophy. Luther and his family resolved to do something about it. During the two decades since, they founded the McColl-Lockwood Laboratory and dedicated enormous resources to creating more effective treatments for the disease…

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Dan Senor: Bringing Clarity to the Fog of War 39:47

7M ago39:47

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We mark 1 year since the October 7 attacks by speaking with Dan Senor. Dan is the host of ‘Call Me Back,’ a podcast that is home to some of the most thoughtful and thorough reporting on the multi-front war Israel now faces. Dan’s work provides a valuable service to all of us – especially to people like myself, and many other Americans, who have onl…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 5: Legacy 35:46

7M ago35:46

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In this final episode of our series, host Evan Ratliff and biographer Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin's remarkable late-in-life achievements-- from his last anonymous essay, to the way he empowered George Washington, to his evolution on slavery, to the beautiful way Philadelphia mourned its favorite son... oh, and they discuss Ben Frankli…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 4: The Statesman 37:46

8M ago37:46

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After retiring at the age of 42, Ben Franklin immersed himself in politics, taking on enormous diplomatic challenges on behalf of Pennsylvania and the colonies. In this episode, we dive into Franklin the talented statesman-- a man who emerged from his mission in England with a taste for revenge, charmed the French into supporting a burgeoning natio…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 3: Industry 29:10

8M ago29:10

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Few people remember that Benjamin Franklin was America’s wealthiest self-made man. After being denied a formal education and then indentured to his own brother, he launched America's first media empire. But while Franklin could be a ruthless businessman, he was out for more than himself—he knew his success was predicated on a strong middle class, a…

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Jenn Drummond, Mom of 7 and World Record Mountaineer 42:15

8M ago42:15

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Jenn is the first woman to climb the “seven second summits,” or the second-highest mountain peaks on all seven continents – which are arguably even tougher to climb than the tallest ones, for reasons which will surprise you. She is also a successful businesswoman, a mother of seven children, and the author of “BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resi…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 2: The Great American Character 32:33

8M ago32:33

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From writing under pen names in the newspaper as a teenager, to the Poor Richard maxims we all know, to the autobiography he created to show the path toward American virtues, Ben Franklin literally wrote the books on what it means to be American. But how close was the real Ben Franklin to the character he created? See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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ON BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Episode 1: Ingenuity 27:55

9M ago27:55

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From Walter Isaacson– the bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs– and journalist Evan Ratliff (Shell Games, Longform) comes a revealing look into the life of Ben Franklin, and how his genius shaped America. In this first episode of five, we dive into the way Franklin's scientific curiosity laid the groundwork for his approach t…

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Introducing Season 2: ON Benjamin Franklin with Walter Isaacson 2:48

9M ago2:48

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Introducing ON Benjamin Franklin with Walter Isaacson - an intimate behind the scenes interview to understand Benjamin Franklin’s remarkable life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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Justin Miller of Untold: How a College Trip Became a Life-Saving Mission 41:37

9M ago41:37

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Alongside two African pastors, Justin founded Untold - a nonprofit that helps support the physical, spiritual, and mental health of those affected by AIDS and HIV in Eastern and Southern Africa. During the past 17 years, their organization has helped more than 40,000 people let go of their stigma and embrace a more positive future. Justin’s story i…

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Nellie Bowles: The Courage to Engage Controversial Topics with an Open Mind 35:01

10M ago35:01

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In her new book "Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History," Bowles documents how she risked her career – and her friendships – by continuing to ask questions after being told not to. As a reporter for the New York Times, Nellie tackled some of the most controversial topics of our times, from the George Floyd protests …

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‘Coupon Mom’ Stephanie Nelson: On Faith, Hard Work and Helping Others 41:31

11M ago41:31

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Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom struggling to make ends meet. Then her skill with coupons made her a national sensation. After helping millions save money, Nelson is paying it forward with a book, “Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential,” which aims to guide people with big dreams. And she’s not stopping there. Nelson also is offe…

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Seth Godin: Doing What Matters. Quitting What Doesn’t, and Creating Possibility for Others 38:53

1y ago38:53

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Godin is a renowned entrepreneur and author of more than 20 books – including one that helped our host, Frank Blake, turn around Home Depot during his time as CEO. Frank starts the show by sharing an all-important passage from that book, and then kicks off a wide-ranging discussion around meaningful work, finding success through strategic quitting,…

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Travis Ellis & Shepherd’s Men: Why We Ran 1,300 Miles (And Won’t Stop) 42:05

1y ago42:05

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Travis Ellis joins Crazy Good Turns to talk about his fundraising efforts for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Those efforts include a 684-mile run from Atlanta to Washington D.C. and then a journey twice as long from Boston back to their home down south. Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr…

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Walter Kirn, Writer Behind the Hollywood Blockbuster “Up in the Air,” has a Crazy Idea to Bring America Together. Could it Work? 48:31

1y ago48:31

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Walter Kirn is the bestselling author of “Up in the Air,” which became a smash hit movie starring George Clooney. Now Kirn is taking a risk on a longshot business that views America as one giant small town. And that’s just the beginning. In addition to his writing, Kirn is a non-partisan political commentator who appears regularly on TV and in podc…

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Dan Heath, Best-Selling Author, Shares Lessons from ‘Made To Stick’ and Explores the Deeper Meaning of Everyday Jobs 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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Dan and his brother Chip are the authors of several best-selling business books, including one that was highly influential for Frank Blake during his time as CEO of The Home Depot. Dan joins Frank to talk about the legacy of his first big book, "Made to Stick," and his new passion project, a podcast interviewing real people working real jobs that t…

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Anne Trubek, Founder of Belt Publishing: Sharing Good Books and Good Ideas, Elevating Voices that Might Otherwise Go Unheard, and Staying Afloat as a Small Press 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

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Trubek is an author, publisher and entrepreneur who’s been the driving force being an independent book publisher since 2012. She blogs about her experiences on Substack at notesfromasmallpress.substack.com. We’ll discuss: Why publishing is “slow motion gambling,” and how she manages to stay afloat How she finds new authors — including one who publi…

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ON Musk Episode Four: What is Musk’s Legacy? 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

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Which of Musk’s efforts will mark his legacy? Will it be Starship and his work bringing Americans back into orbit, or will it be X and his amplifications of the worst of humanity? Isaacson wrestles with his time in Silicon Valley, and relays a comparison of Jobs and Musk that’s sure to stay with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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ON Musk Episode Three: Storytelling and Hot Takes 44:40

1+ y ago44:40

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Be a storyteller, not a preacher. That was novelist Walker Percy’s legendary advice to a young Walter Isaacson. One he takes to heart in his work as a journalist at Time and CNN, and as a biographer of creative genius across the centuries—and in trying to capture someone as volatile as Elon Musk. He reflects on the challenges of holding the complex…

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ON Musk Episode Two: Demons 42:54

1+ y ago42:54

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What kind of titan of industry has a "giddy mode"? Or a "demon mode"? The two aspects of Musk’s personality are forces that drive his choices and behavior at work—and vectors Isaacson finds critical to understanding how Musk operates. From ripping out servers on Christmas Eve on a whim to buying Twitter against better wisdom, and reaming out staff …

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ON Musk Episode One: Genius 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

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Space travel, electric vehicles, future-powering batteries—the ability to push technology forward and to bring it into the world in a real way is without a doubt the best of Elon Musk. In his 600 page biography, Walter Isaacson chronicles a man with superlative engineering skills, but who “doesn’t have a fingertip feel for social emotional networks…

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Introducing: On Musk with Walter Isaacson 3:23

1+ y ago3:23

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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The Crazy Good Turns $10,000 Award Finalists: Meet Hearts & Hooves, Just Keep Smiling and Joshua’s Place 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

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We asked listeners to tell us about groups and individuals making a difference in their communities. The response was incredible. We heard so many amazing stories about everyday heroes doing powerful work. It was no easy task, but we eventually narrowed the list for our award down to three organizations: Hearts & Hooves of Chattanooga, Tenn., Just …

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Shane Parrish of Farnam Street on Making Better Choices, Positioning Yourself for Success and Discovering Superpowers 50:49

1+ y ago50:49

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How to let go of ego and emotion and make the right choice, in seemingly small moments that matter far more than you think.By Crazy Good Turns

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Holly Penalver of Indigo Volunteers: Hearing the Call to Serve Others, Creating a Better Way to Volunteer Abroad 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

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Holly is the founder of Indigo Volunteers, an organization that pairs people who wish to help with humanitarian projects needing assistance. Since the refugee crisis of 2015 and 2016, Indigo has placed thousands of volunteers in camps across Greece, Serbia, Bosnia, Poland, and more. Holly says she didn’t know anything about how to launch or run a n…

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Kimi Culp: Learning the Generosity of Resilience, Leaving Behind Oprah and Network TV, and Finding Your Personal Mission 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

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Kimi was a successful television producer working with the biggest networks, like CNN, NBC and Oprah. But a mountaintop revelation led her to leave it all behind. Today she’s the voice behind what might be the world’s first “one for one” charitable podcast. Her show features people who’ve survived terrible ordeals. In this interview, she shares the…

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Amy O’Dell of Jacob’s Ladder: Turning Obstacles into Joy and Hope for Kids 51:27

2y ago51:27

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In a conversation made possible by listeners like you, Amy shares the story of how medical experts wrote off her son Jacob – but she refused to accept it. Instead, she gave up everything to help him. And along the way, she developed a method that’s not only helped Jacob thrive, it today helps hundreds of other kids develop at their school, Jacob’s …

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Bob Goff: How to Live an Undistracted Life 44:43

2y ago44:43

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In this unpredictable and fun conversation, Goff – who’s a best-selling author and philanthropist – answers questions from you, our listeners. Along the way he explains how “air distracts him” and what he’s learned to do fix that. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram @bobgoff. We discuss: Bob’s journey from high-powered lawyer to popular speaker and …

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Kim Scott: On Radical Candor and Ruinous Empathy 45:05

2y ago45:05

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Scott, a management expert who’s led teams at Google and coached high-profile CEOs, shares a groundbreaking framework for delivering better feedback to others. Follow her on Twitter @kimballscott We’ll discuss: How people in different generations can offer more candid and effective feedback to each other. The new realities of leading a team in the …

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The Return on Generosity, with Shannon Cassidy 39:55

2y ago39:55

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A high-profile executive coach, author and podcaster explains why generosity is a state of mind, and how you can shape a more generous life through observation and practice.By Crazy Good Turns

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Ryan Backmann: Helping Those Left Behind By “True Crime” Mysteries 31:25

2y ago31:25

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His father’s murder went unsolved. But Backmann did not give up. Today his organization, Project: Cold Case, assists families and keeps memories alive.By Crazy Good Turns

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Nancy Gianni and Adrienne Mulligan: The Magic of GiGi’s Playhouse 40:23

2y ago40:23

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Gianni founded GiGi’s Playhouse a year after her daughter was born with Down Syndrome.By Crazy Good Turns

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Laurie Zaleski of Funny Farm: Lessons from Rescuing 600+ Animals 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

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What’s it like to live with nearly a dozen dogs, 200 cats and an 800-pound rescue pig named Wilbur? Glad you asked.By Crazy Good Turns

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Senator Rob Portman On Finding Agreement and Fighting Addiction (With Neil Tilow, CEO of Talbert House) 43:47

2+ y ago43:47

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Portman earned respect in Washington by working across the aisle to get things done. Tilow’s organization supports families and communities in the fight against drug addiction. Together, they discuss a difficult issue.By Crazy Good Turns

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Heroes of 2022: Life-Saving Rescues and Other Great Stories 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

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Meet six people who did something extraordinary in the past year.By Crazy Good Turns

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Bernie Marcus ‘Kicks Up Some Dust’, Shares Lessons from Five Decades of Philanthropy and Business Leadership 43:01

2+ y ago43:01

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By Crazy Good Turns

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Jason Feifer: Overcoming Change, Turning Loss Into Gain, and Learning to Recognize Overconfidence 52:47

2+ y ago52:47

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Writer and podcaster Jason Feifer transforms what he’s learned into steps you can use to navigate through crises and change.By Crazy Good Turns

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The $50 Thank You Campaign Returns 20:55

2+ y ago20:55

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We’re bringing back a recognition program where you can send a Thank You with a $50 Gift Card to someone you feel deserves to be celebrated. Learn more.By Crazy Good Turns

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Matt Zeller, Janis Shinwari, and The Afghan Underground Railroad Fight to Save Thousands of U.S. Allies From the Wrath of the Taliban 55:11

3y ago55:11

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A year after the fall of Afghanistan, thousands of U.S. allies are still trying to escape the Taliban and certain death. Meet the Americans fighting to save them.By Crazy Good turns

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Adam Nash: Donor Advised Funds For Better Giving and Lower Taxes, Inevitable Optimism, Charitable Crypto, and Unlocking the Next Trillion for Good Causes 44:35

3y ago44:35

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Donor Advised Funds are savings tools that had been reserved for the ultra-wealthy until now. Nash, a former LinkedIn exec, brings them to the masses.By Crazy Good Turns

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Benjamin Todd: High-Impact Careers, The World’s Most Pressing Problems, and How You Can Help Solve Them 41:29

3y ago41:29

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Todd’s nonprofit 80,000 Hours helps new grads and experienced pros alike have greater impact by helping solve the world’s most urgent but neglected problems.By Crazy Good Turns

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David Perell and Write of Passage Graduates: How to Build a Sane, Responsible, Enriching Internet 39:05

3y ago39:05

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David Perell and Write of Passage graduates explain techniques for blocking out noise and nonsense and using the internet to improve lives.By Crazy Good Turns

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Author David Whyte: Asking Beautiful Questions, Learning Conversational Leadership, Developing Greater Presence, and Discovering How to Give Properly 53:53

3y ago53:53

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The poet, author and philosopher takes questions from Frank and listeners, and offers some thought-provoking questions of his own for you to consider.By Crazy Good Turns

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Survivor Kristi Nelson on Facing Death, Reducing Regret, and Living a Life of Authentic Gratitude 34:49

3+ y ago34:49

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Must we face death to appreciate life? Survivor Kristi Nelson says there’s a better way. Learn how to reduce regret and live a life of authentic gratitude.By Crazy Good Turns

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