Rigorous research paired with visionary public policy has shaped a program that empowers communities to lower violent crime, reduce incarceration, and save lives: Summer Youth Employment Programs. In this podcast from the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab North America (J-PAL North America), you’ll come to know the stories behind the impact. Hear from advocates and program coordinators, researchers, and most importantly, the participants themselves about why these programs matter to them ...
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Denver Frederick is the Host of The Business of Giving. The program is the only show of its kind that focuses on solutions to today's complex social problems. What's working? Who are the changemakers? How is it all being financed? The program addresses issues such as global poverty, affordable housing, clean drinking water, medical breakthroughs, and matters related to education.
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This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.
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What does it look like when evidence drives change for people and communities? To find out, we ask influential leaders the tough questions. How do you prioritize the roles of research and facts? How do you turn policy into practice? And how do you hold yourself accountable for diversity, equity, and inclusion progression in your leadership? Evidence in Action (formerly Critical Value) inspires changemakers to lead with evidence and act with equity. At a time when trust in institutions is low ...
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From City to the World looks at climate change from the skies to the streets: In this episode, hosted by CCNY President Vincent Boudreau, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Prof. Kyle C. McDonald outlines his collaboration with NASA through research and the…
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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives about which bodies, identities, relationship styles, or sexual activities are considered acceptable and reclaim the power of sexual freedom. Recen ...
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Black Americans are unique. In America we face enduring structural hardships that have reduced our population, limited our upward mobility, fractured our homes and communities, placed us in perpetual and made us a perpetual underclass. In reality, there is NO SINGLE SOLUTION for these obstacles because the life and death game that we are living is Chess... NOT Checkers. Join Apostle Dwayne as he shares ingeniously practical WISDOM & STRATEGIES from YahShua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ), to enab ...
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Welcome to the Earn More Tutoring podcast, the ultimate resource for educators seeking greater freedom, time, and financial prosperity. Join Sean McCormick, an esteemed international executive function coach and the founder of Executive Function Specialists, as he unveils the secrets to transforming your tutoring business and empowering students to lead happier, more productive lives. Through one-on-one and group coaching, Sean will guide you in attracting more clients, starting a profitable ...
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This podcast series is brought to you by Lookout. In each episode, host Hank Schless brings on guests from different corners of cybersecurity to discuss the impact various technology trends and events are having on how we think about security and privacy.
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July 12, 2024: Army mental health specialist speaks to Lewiston shooting commission; Maine's fire marshal is retiring
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July 11, 2024: Activists push for public pension system divestment; A new campaign to build workforce housing for Acadia staff
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July 10, 2024: Golden says he needs assurances about Biden's health before voting for him; Maine mobile home residents work to purchase their parks
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Accessing Preventive Sexual Healthcare - with Madame Law
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STI testing is the bedrock of a sustainable sex life, for everyone and especially for happily slutty adults. Most STIs today are easily identified and cured or treated. However, without easy access to testing and early detection, STIs can have devastating life consequences. Stigma, discrimination, fear, and lack of financial investment in preventiv…
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July 9, 2024: A court ruling over Maine's role in Kennebec River dam relicensing; A step forward for Maine's family and medical leave program
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July 8, 2024: Remembering the 40th anniversary of the murder of Charlie Howard; newly proposed workplace heat rules
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July 3, 2024: Angus King urges Defense Department to screen for brain injuries; A train derailment leads to an oil spill north of Bangor
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Entering the Dating World as a Baby Queer - with Orion Pax
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Dating in the straight world often comes with a lot of gendered assumptions about who takes initiative, in what ways, and what sexual interactions look like. Unlearning these assumptions can be tough when beginning to pursue dates or relationships with queer folks. Although Orion has had anonymous gay sex for two decades, he is just beginning to ex…
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July 2, 2024: Golden predicts that Trump will win November election; Another school district bans cell phones
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July 1, 2024: Eaton pleads guilty to 2023 Bowdoin killings; A new program will help childcare workers pay for their own childcare
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Friday, June 28, 2024: Maine Democrats react to President Biden's debate performance; New initiative in Kittery aims to provide one-stop shop to lift Mainers out of poverty
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Thursday, June 27, 2024: Maine's Community College System receives $75 million for workforce training; US Supreme Court decision could affect the amount of air pollution in Maine
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Wednesday June 6, 2024: Half of Maine EMS providers haven't taken mandatory training on distributing naloxone kits to patients; Bowdoin College closely watches Russian court case of alum Evan Gershkovich ...
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Wizdom Powell on Improving Mental Health Care
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In this conversation, we explore the distinction between “fixing” people’s mental health and building systems and institutions that don’t cause harm in the first place. We are joined by Wizdom Powell, a psychologist, tenured professor, and nationally recognized expert on racial trauma, healing, and health equity. She is now the chief purpose office…
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BDSM Kink as Silly Adult Play - with T.Max
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Being silly is often dismissed as frivolous, inappropriate and childish, incompatible with adult responsibilities. But a lot of research shows that silly play can be a life-giving activity, increasing creativity, reducing anxiety, and deepening social connections. While T.Max has always enjoyed being silly in playful hobbies like snowboarding and s…
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Tuesday June 25, 2024: Critical infrastructure sites on Maine coast risk twice a year flooding; ACLU of Maine says Bangor loitering ordinance violates free speech
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Monday, June 24, 2024: Reproductive care providers reflect on two years since the Dobbs decision
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Friday, June 21, 2024 : 1996 murders of Unity College student and her girlfriend solved
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June 20, 2024: Challenges for Maine's ferry system; Sea Dogs honor Lewiston shooting victims
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June 19, 2024: Juneteenth is celebrated in Lewiston; Collins presses Army General on report on Lewiston shooting
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This Day in Maine for Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.
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Couples Transitioning from Monogamy to Polyamory - with Adrian Martin
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For many people, polyamory offers a host of benefits, like sexual and emotional freedom, deep connections with multiple people, and an abundance of love. However, it’s not without challenges, like balancing time between partners and managing jealousy and expectations. The transition from monogamy to polyamory can be rocky for people new to an idea …
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June 18, 2024: A new report says climate change will lead to a warmer, wetter Maine; Many Mainers' electric bills are going up next month
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June 17, 2024: Army Reserve commander speaks in front of Lewiston shooting commission; A heat wave will hit Maine later this week
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This Day in Maine for Monday, June 17th, 2024.
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Navigating Leadership Transitions: Insights from Josh Wright and Bridgette Gray of ideas42
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The following is a conversation between Josh Wright, outgoing CEO, and Bridgette Gray, incoming CEO of ideas42, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
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June 14, 2024: A new state contest for a pine tree flag design; Another illegal marijuana bust in Somerset Count
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This Day in Maine for Friday, June 14th, 2024.
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June 13, 2024: Army doctor speaks to Lewiston shooting commission; Rates for CMP customers are going up next month
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This Day in Maine for Thursday, June 13th, 2024.
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Michael Elliott on the Approach to Inclusive Institutional Change
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Kim hosts a conversation that delves into the dynamic relationship between evidence-driven change and the pursuit of social and racial equity when institutions prioritize these goals. We are joined by Michael Elliott, the current President of Amherst College. He has led significant institutional change efforts at different universities he’s been a …
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Negotiation and Boundaries in BDSM and Porn - with Hazel Havoc
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When filming porn or exploring kink, like impact play, bondage, or humiliation, consent becomes more complex and nuanced than off-camera or vanilla sex. Hazel Havoc, a long-time pro-domme, pornstar and personal life kinkster, explains methods to ensure that all participants are experiencing BDSM and porn in a way that is positive and desirable. Haz…
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From BMX to Philanthropy: Nigel Sylvester’s Journey and Mission
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The following is a conversation between Nigel Sylvester, founder of Nigel Sylvester Foundation and Tasia McLeod, director of the foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
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The Future of Giving: Adam Nash’s Daffy Offers $25 to Start Your Donor-Advised Fund
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The following is a conversation between Adam Nash, Co-founder & CEO of Daffy, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
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Please note that this episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault. Everyone processes relationship jealousy and traumatic experiences, like sexual assault, differently. Some people find that avoiding situations that cause jealousy and avoiding situations that remind them of their past experiences of assault help them remain emotionally h…
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A Decade of Impact: Insights from Crisis Text Line CEO Dena Trujillo
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The following is a conversation between Dena Trujillo, CEO of Crisis Text Line, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
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Fay Twersky on Rethinking Institutional Distrust
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We tackle the challenging question of how evidence can drive change for people and communities in a climate of widespread institutional distrust. We explore the root causes of this erosion of trust and its impact on decision-making processes. Join us as we uncover innovative strategies that can bridge the gap between evidence and action, rebuild tr…
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Pursuing Loving Relationships with Slutty Women - with Orion Pax
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Society’s dominant cultural narratives suggest that most couples would prefer the security of monogamous marriage. However, the explosive popularity of hotwife and swinger porn genres makes it clear that many couples, even straight married couples, have an interest in exploring more slutty, open relationship styles. Orion Pax takes us on his journe…
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From Housing to Economic Mobility: Inside LISC's Strategies for Change with CEO Michael T. Pugh
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The following is a conversation between Michael T. Pugh, President & CEO of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
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Surviving Conservative Rural America as a Closeted Queer Teenager - with T.Max
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Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer was a lot harder several decades ago. Many people coped with the fear of unsafety by staying in the closet, resulting in the less often discussed experience of coming out in middle age or later in life. While there’s more acceptance and support of queer lives today that makes it a little ea…
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Leadership Insights from Father Edward 'Monk' Malloy, President Emeritus of Notre Dame
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The following is a conversation between Father Edward "Monk" Malloy, the author of People First: Reflections on Leadership, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Father Edward "Monk" Malloy is President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, where he served as president from 1987 to 2005. He's the author of many books, includ…
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Bridgespan Group Reveals the Power of Incremental Change in Advocacy
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The following is a conversation between William Foster, the co-author of Betting on the Tortoise: Policy Incrementalism and How Philanthropy's Support Can Turn Small Sustained Steps into Big Impact, Deborah Bielak, co-author of Using All the Tools in the Toolkit: Funding Advocacy for Social Change, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of …
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How AI is Revolutionizing Philanthropy: Insights from Vilas Dhar
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The following is a conversation between Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Vilas Dhar is President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, where he merges technology and philanthropy to address social challenges through artificial intelligence…
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Justin Milner on the Power of Objective Evidence
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We explore how evidence shapes policy, philanthropy, and learning agendas to help drive social change. We also unpack the challenges changemaking institutions can face when incorporating evidence and evaluation into their processes. And we offer insights into how governments and other institutions can foster more trust with the people and communiti…
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It’s super important to discuss regular testing and easy access to treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), but conversation about STIs usually stops there. Common medical advice usually directs you to abstain from sex for the treatment period. What they should really be saying is abstaining from genital-to-genital and genital-to-mouth…
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The Underground World of Anonymous Gay Sex - with Orion Pax
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Self-reported studies suggest that less than 5% of men identify as either gay or bisexual. However, these studies depend on men openly communicating about their homosexual desires. Real-world experience indicates that there’s a much greater proportion of the male population interested in or actively engaged in sucking or fucking other men, despite …
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Kresge at 100: CEO Rip Rapson on a Century of Impact & What's Next
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The following is a conversation between Rip Rapson, President & CEO of The Kresge Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. The Kresge Foundation is a private national foundation that seeks to expand opportunities in American cities through grant making and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, he…
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Empowering Learning Through AI: The Impact of Khan Academy’s Khanmigo
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The following is a conversation between Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy and author of Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Sal Khan has been transforming education through Khan Academy, an online platform that brings top-tier instruction t…
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Doug Elmendorf on Evidence in Policymaking and Higher Education
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We explore the use of data and evidence in policy making and higher education. We will hear from Doug Elmendorf, dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, about teaching the next generation. How are educators teaching students about the role of data and evidence in discourse and persuasion? We will also dive into policy areas where Doug sees the most roo…
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Doing Porn with your Romantic Partner - with Hazel Havoc and her Husband
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It’s a common misconception that starting porn - whether that’s performing in professional shoots or producing your own content - is a death toll for romantic relationships or future dating prospects. Like any new relationship experience, stepping into porn can require some emotional work and communication, but it can also be a great source of inti…
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Meeting of Minds and Mobilization: WEACT.org for Environmental Justice and NISAR, A NASA/India Collaboration
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From City to the World looks at climate change from the skies to the streets: In this episode, hosted by CCNY President Vincent Boudreau, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Prof. Kyle C. McDonald outlines his collaboration with NASA through research and the new NISAR satellite mission's revolutionary capabilities. Since NISAR findings on climate effect…
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Queer Inclusion in Sex-Positive Community - with Adrian Martin
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Beautiful social movements have seen the growth of positive social spaces for both queer and swinger or polyamorous communities. While many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer spaces are sexually open, not all sex-positive swinger or polyamorous spaces feel safe and welcoming to queer participants. In this episode, Adrian Martin, a long-t…
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LaTosha Brown on the Impact of Evidence in Social Movements
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We examine the unique challenges and opportunities of using evidence to drive change within the context of a social movement, particularly in an era of heightened partisanship and media influence. We explore how evidence can serve as a powerful tool to galvanize social movements, but also the potential pitfalls when facts are obscured by ideologica…
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Undoing the Shame Attached to Masturbation - with Orion Pax
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Everybody’s doing it, almost nobody’s talking about it, and when it is discussed, it’s rarely in a positive light. Yet, science confirms what common sense suggests: masturbation is beneficial for physical and emotional health, as well as sex and intimacy with others. Unfortunately, the shame and silence surrounding masturbation can turn this health…
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