Best Doinggood Podcasts (2025)

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S5 E6 Counter Presence - Cultivating Communities of Counter Presence 32:23

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In this final epsiode of the Counter Presence series, we reflect on what it means to actually form countercultural communities - communities that are more than just ideas, but embodied expressions of presence, care, and faith. We talk about how communities grow from shared life, small risks, and the daily work of showing up. Drawing from Anabaptist…

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S5 E5 Counter Presence - A Hope Filled Future 40:53

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What does it mean to live with hope when so much feels uncertain or in decline? In this conversation, we explore the idea of post-Christendom - the shift away from Christianity as a cultural center of power - and how that creates both loss and opportunity. Rather than trying to reclaim influence, my friend & colleague Andrew Dungan joins me as we t…

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S5 E4 Counter Presence - Seeking the Welfare of Our Communities 40:22

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What does it mean to seek the good of the places we live — not through control or performance, but through presence, peace, and faithful attention? In this episode, we explore how the pursuit of shalom — wholeness, justice, and right relationship — invites us to stay rooted and work for the flourishing of our neighbors. Shaped by the life of Jesus …

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S5 E3 Counter Presence - Creating Experimental Communities 38:58

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What does it look like to join in the mission of God — not through programs or blueprints, but through presence, listening, and local response? In this episode, we talk about creating experimental communities as a way of participating in the Missio Dei. Rooted in the life of Jesus and shaped by Anabaptist values like simplicity, mutuality, and disc…

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S5 E2 Counter Presence - Seeing God in Every Face 41:37

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In this episode, we explore the deep and disruptive belief that every person bears the image of God — the Imago Dei. We reflect on how this conviction, rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus and nurtured within the Anabaptist tradition, calls us to a radically different way of seeing and relating to others. In a world that often categorizes, deh…

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S5 E1 Counter Presence - The Place We Find Ourselves In 44:17

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In this first episode of season five, I am joined by my friend and colleague Andrew Dungan as we reflect on the place we find ourselves in — culturally, spiritually, and personally. We talk honestly about the restlessness many of us feel and how that led us to discover and appreciate the Anabaptist tradition. This conversation is about naming where…

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Education: A Legacy & Tool For Better Health Outcomes 1:09:51

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In this powerful episode of [Podcast Name], we explore the profound and often overlooked connection between education and health. Titled “Education Legacy,” this audio extraction from our discussion event recounts the deep dive into how educational experiences shape not just opportunities, but long-term well-being across generations. Featuring pass…

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BONUS EPISODE: Stitching Warmth - A Girl Scout Story of Compassion 23:10

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Bonus Episode – What happens when creativity meets compassion? In this special conversation, I sit down with my daughter Gwen to talk about a project she and her Girl Scout troop took on — knitting blankets for people experiencing homelessness. It started as a small idea, but quickly became a meaningful way to offer warmth, dignity, and human conne…

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Myths, Facts & What to know about Sugar 1:08:11

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Send us a text It appears that there is a bitter side to sugar after all! In this episode we uncover truths about how sugar can cause us more harm than the sweetness it feeds our palate. Asides the obvious and widely known disease- diabetes, we discuss other illness attributable to excess consumption of sugar. Ever wondered If you or your loved one…

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Discuss: Minding the Brain 1:05:06

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Send us a text What would we do without our brains?! This episode is about the issues that affect our brain health. We discuss the connection between the mind and the brain - the physical structure of the command center for the system. We identify the danger that lack of proper care might do to our brain and what to do to help the brain grow optima…

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Discuss: Germ Traps and Sanitization Tips 43:51

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Send us a text Imagine the unwanted occupants in our homes and spaces that cause us to experience ill health. In this episode, we uncover the hidden germ traps lurking in everyday spaces within our homes. From kitchen counters to remote controls, we explore the common areas that harbor bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Listen in to learn about the type…

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S4 E10 Her Leadership, Our Lives: Celebrating the Role of Women in Our Lives 22:34

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In the season four finale of Rumors of Doing Good, Ken Loyd returns to chat with Rob about the remarkable female leaders who have shaped their lives. Together, they reflect on the significant impact these women have made and emphasize the importance of making room for their unique gifts and perspectives in a world traditionally dominated by men. Th…

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Becoming A Social Impact Advocate 18:54

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Send us a text This episode describes what it means to be a social impact advocate and what goes into advocating a particular cause or concern. When an individual or a group of people get passionate about a certain concern, there is a strong tendency to speak more about that topic, to promote their position at every opportunity they get and try to …

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Discussion Event- 'Black Health' 1:06:03

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Send us a text This episode features our discussion event on the topic 'Black Health'. It is a widely agreed fact that people of color and minority groups experience extra serving of challenges as they go about navigating the healthcare system and managing their health. While we may not have a fix for all these concerns, some practices can be adopt…

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S4 E9 Ray Motsi - Fostering Nonviolence Across Zimbabwe’s Tribes 37:00

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In today's conversation, I'm joined by Ray Motsi from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has a complex history, marked by significant violence stemming from the colonial rule of the British Empire and the subsequent fight for independence in the 1960s through the 80s. This history has deeply influenced the culture, where violence often became the preferr…

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Getting Involved In Social Impact 22:21

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Send us a text This episode explores the several ways and opportunities we have as both individuals and members of a group, organization or community when it comes to making progressive impact in our communities. As emphasized key take away to hold on to is the Doing Good mindset: operating from a 'good thing to do' standpoint, helps us to be more …

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Social Impact: The layman’s breakdown 11:54

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Send us a text This episode explores the meaning of social impact and what social impact programs are. Using stories, we approach this concept from a layman's angle, making it easier to understand and identify social impact efforts around us. To learn more about the stories referenced in the show, check out the websites: Ruby: 3 Wishes for Ruby's R…

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What's brewing! 1:48

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Send us a text Hey there super you! We all have a special part to play in the lives of those around us and how interesting would it be to uncover those amazing opportunities. Now, what if I told you that you are needed and that you can do way more than you think you can't. If you can think, process ideas and communicate in any way, you've got what …

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S4 E8 Gordon McDade - Being a Peacemaker in a Divided City 55:12

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In today’s conversation, I’m joined by my good friend Gordon McDade, who hails from Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he still resides. Growing up, Gordon directly experienced and witnessed the conflict between those advocating for an independent Ireland and those loyal to the United Kingdom—an era known as The Troubles. In this tumultuous environme…

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S4 E7 Being a Small Fish in a Big Pond 21:26

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Ken Loyd returns to the Rumors of Doing Good podcast to talk with Rob about their experiences of dealing with mainstream churches, organizations and leaders who don’t always appreciate or take the time to understand those who are trying to do good in the margins. Listen in as they share wisdom they have learned on how to navigate a world that doesn…

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S4 E6 Eagle Spits - Punk Rock Solidarity with Street Children 39:31

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In today’s conversation, I'm joined by my friend Eagle Spits from Nottingham, England. As a teenager, Eagle discovered his passion for punk rock. In 2009, he had a profound experience with Jesus. Inspired by the writings and stories of Dorothy Day of providing radical Christian hospitality towards the poor, Eagle began organizing punk shows in 2010…

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S4 E5 Ariatna Karlet - Participating in the Rebuilding of Venezuela by Starting a Clothing Business 15:37

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In today’s conversation, I am joined by Ariatna Karlet, a 24 year old remarkable entrepreneur from Colonia Tovar, Venezuela. Ariatna started Monos, a casual clothing company in the midst of recent social, political and economic turmoil of Venezuela. Through her business, Ariatna hopes to provide quality clothing as well as jobs while supporting her…

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S4 E4 Eric Knox - Mentoring Students of Color & Why It Matters 32:03

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In today’s conversation, I’m joined by my friend Eric Knox from Portland Oregon USA. As a former pastor, Eric noticed how students of color often lacked role models of color within the Portland school system. As a result Eric started the HOLLA Foundation in 2013 with the goal of providing mentors for students of color in response to the lack of rep…

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S4 E3 Johanna Puirava - Providing A Mobile Resting Place for Vulnerable Folks in Helsinki 35:06

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In today's conversation we are joined by Johanna Puirava from Helsinki, Finland where she started Levähdyspaikka (Finnish for Resting Place), a mobile outreach program for those struggling with homelessness and substance abuse out of the back of her Volvo. The underlying vision of Levähdyspaikka is the idea that every person is created and precious…

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S4 E2 The Joys & Struggles of Seeing Our Disabilities as a Gift 24:32

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Navigating life with a disability presents profound challenges, often catching us off guard. We all tend to take our health for granted—until it’s gone. Then, it’s all too easy to obsess over what we’ve lost. But while we can’t wish away our limitations, we can change the way we think about our disabilities. Join us as we reflect on our growing awa…

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S4 E1 Life Is a Series of Transitions and This Is One of Them 16:49

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Rob & Ken kick off season four of Rumors of Doing Good with a short but poignant conversation about navigating life's transitions such as stepping into new opportunities and recent health challenges. Reflecting on the mantra of never letting the pressure exceed the pleasure, they share about the need to sometime make changes in their lives in order…

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S3 E12 Doing Good 101 32:32

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Throughout Season 3 of Rumors of Doing Good, Ken and Rob have been taking time to answer a few questions from listeners they have received over the last few years. In today’s season three finale, Rob and Ken takes the time to answer the question of what advice they would give to their younger selves and those who are looking to start doing good in …

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S3 E11 Deborah Loyd - Helping Folks on the Edge Find Their Voice and Meaning in Life 33:55

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In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Deborah Loyd who you might have guessed is Ken's partner. In 1998 at an invitation from a friend, they moved to Portland Oregon USA and helped start a church called The Bridge with those in the subcultures. The Bridge offered refuge and a safe space for those who did not fit in but nevertheless love…

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S3 E10 Andrea Campanale - Coming Alongside Spiritual Seekers & Steampunks at Green Fairs 31:03

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In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Andrea Campanale from Kingston upon Thames, in Southwest London, England. In 2005 a friend approached Andrea with an unexpected spiritual experience. Andrea found it difficult to find the words to help her friend, and connect the experience with her own faith. Becoming more aware of spiritual seeker…

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S3 E9 What If... 22:24

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In today’s conversation, we reflect on how not everyone has had a positive experience with those who are seeking to do good such as faith based communities, the foster care system, the police and so on. What if every interaction you had with someone trying to do good was painful, what if every interaction you had with a person in the support system…

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S3 E8 Sesay Abdul Rashid - Caring for Orphans Devastated by the Ebola Epidemic in Sierra Leone 28:27

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In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Sesay Abdul Rashid from Makeni Town, Sierra Leone where he and his family noticed hundreds of children living out on the streets, having lost their families due to the Ebola Epidemic in 2014. Previously a teacher, Sesay and his family began to recognize the knock-on effects of Ebola. Parents were dy…

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S3 E7 Elizabeth Sparks - Opening the Doors of Hospitality and Creating Community with Folks without Homes 35:23

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In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Elizabeth Sparks from Tacoma, Washington USA where she lives and works with the Catholic Worker community for the past seven years. Since 1983, the Tacoma Catholic Worker seeks to build community defined by deep respect and mutal belonging with their houseless neighbors. They do this by providing a …

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S3 E6 What Keeps You from Giving up on Yourself? 22:55

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Throughout Season 3 of Rumors of Doing Good, Ken and Rob will be taking time to answer a few questions from listeners they have received over the last few years. In today’s conversation, Rob and Ken takes the time to answer the question of what keeps them from giving up on themselves when doing good becomes hard. Listen in to their candid conversat…

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S3 E5 Vivian Labib Nouer - Empowering Folks in the Margins through Social Entrepeneurship 37:16

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In today’s conversation, Ken and Rob are joined by Vivian Labib Nouer, an award winning artist and social entrepreneur from Cairo, Egypt. Initially an interior designer, she decided to combine her skills in marketing and interest in the arts to start up Charisma Arts in order to showcase local artists who were struggling to market themselves. Howev…

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S3 E4 Uncommon Sense 26:49

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How we make sense of our world is shaped by the culture in which we find ourselves. In contrast, uncommon sense can be described as thinking outside of the box that culture presents us with. In today’s conversation, Ken and Rob talk about how the prevailing common sense of Western culture may not always be helpful in seeking to engage or trying to …

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S3 E3 Peter & Liz Digitale Anderson - Re-imagining Justice and Safety in Light of George Floyd's Murder, Part II 25:01

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In today’s episode, Ken and Rob continue their conversation with Peter and Liz Digitale Anderson who happen to live a few blocks away from where George Floyd was murdered by a white male police officer in Minneapolis Minnesota. As community peacebuilders, Liz and Peter decided to journey with their neighbors towards healing and justice in light of …

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S3 E2 Peter & Liz Digitale Anderson - Re-imagining Justice and Safety in Light of George Floyd's Murder, Part I 24:53

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In today’s conversation, Rob and Ken are joined by Peter and Liz Digitale Anderson who happen to live a few blocks away from where George Floyd was murdered by a white male police officer in Minneapolis Minnesota. Within days the protests spread all over the world as Floyd’s murder inspired a global reckoning with racism. As community peacebuilders…

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S3 E1 Childhood Influences 21:50

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Throughout Season 3 of Rumors of Doing Good, Rob and Ken will be taking time to answer a few questions from listeners they have received over the last few years. In today’s conversation, Ken and Rob will be taking time to answer the question of how their childhood experiences have influenced who they are and what they are passionate about today. It…

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#89 - Empathy | A Guide To Happier Relationships 2:59:04

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This is a deep guide to happier relationships and the skill of empathy. Learning this skill will make you important in other people's lives. You will be able to know what to say in difficult situations and solve almost any conflict. In this episode we will dive into six different topics. Topic 1 - Why empathy is important Empathy is a complicated w…

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S2 E12 Josh Hawk - Partnering with the City To House Folks without Homes 31:24

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In today's final conversation of season two of Rumors of Doing Good podcast, Ken & Rob are joined by Josh Hawk who helps lead St. Johns Church in Portland Oregon which was born when two local churches merged together when they realized they were better together than apart. With limited resources, they made a decision to partner with the city of Por…

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S2 E11 Being Human Kind 17:09

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You might have heard the expression, "A little bit of kindness goes a long way". Join Rob and Ken as they share and reflect on their experiences of how practicing goodwill with others can do wonders for the person we are helping as well as ourselves. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, why not practice kindness today by sharing, rating as wel…

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S2 E10 Turinawe Samson - Creating Space for the LGBTQ Community 32:15

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In today's conversation, Ken & Rob are joined by Turinawe Samson from Kampala, Uganda where he seeks to create space for the LGBTQ community as well as creating spaces for dialogue and understanding in a society that is actively hostile towards the LGBTQ community. Samson believes that "every human being should be respected simply for being who the…

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S2 E9 The World Can Be A Shitty Place 20:59

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In today’s conversation, Ken reads a page from his dairy about the time he had the runs but nevertheless needed to go out and take care of some errands when he noticed he wasn’t exactly alone. Join us as we reflect on how the world can be a shitty place for the most vulnerable among us. If you have enjoyed today's conversation, it would mean the wo…

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#88 - Lying | 4 kinds of lies. When to use them, and when not to 1:41:18

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For you listening, today you will learn the answer questions like "Why are we lying?", "How can I be more honest?", "How can I stop lying?", "How can I make others stop lying to me?" and much more! In this episode, we will dive into five different topics. Topic 1 - Lying to avoid difficult conversations. These are the kind of lies we tell our frien…

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S2 E8 Zion Tauamiti - Nurturing Wellbeing Amongst Māori Youth 33:03

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In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Zion Tauamiti, Samoan born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand where he currently lives to this day working with young people as a wellness chaplain. At the age of 33 Zion suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequently went into coma for six days. As a result of this life changing event, Zion was in…

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‘Dirty Work’ Raises Moral Questions 34:20

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Journalist and author Eyal Press’ book Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America examines the morally troubling jobs that are done in our name, and shines a light on the workers who do them. Press argues that these workers are hidden by the powerful in society who want to keep the violence of prisons, slaughterhouses, …

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S2 E7 Measuring Success in Unlikely Places 23:38

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In trying to do good, we often measure success in a variety of ways such as how many meals we have served or how many people we have helped. In today's conversation, Ken and Rob take the time to talk about the ups and downs of trying to measure success in their adventures of doing good. If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please consider sharing, …

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How the Prison-Industrial Complex Undermines Immigrant Rights 23:40

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As the federal government pours billions of dollars into private detention facilities, new research shows political donations from these for-profit companies are influencing policymakers to support legislation criminalizing undocumented immigrants. University of New Mexico associate professor Loren Collingwood talks about his findings, and emotiona…

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S2 E6 Annika Spalde - Becoming a Vegan as a Way of Caring For Creation 26:40

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In today’s conversation Rob and Ken are joined by Annika Spalde from Vadstena, Sweden. Annika is a deacon in the church of Sweden as well as an activist for peace, animal rights as well as climate change. One of the many ways she commits to doing good is by practicing veganism which is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, par…

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For This Art Curator, the Aesthetic is Political 40:43

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‘There have been so many important critiques of the nude in art history,’ writer and art curator Macushla Robinson tells us, and she’s added her own critique in the form of an upcoming book project. Every Rape at the Met Museum digs into the way sexual violence has been publicly displayed and even artistically praised in exhibition and catalogues a…