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In conversation with others, we explore how poverty affects the mind, relationships, emotions and society as a whole, and what can be done to change it. Hear from activists, researchers, policy makers, and those with lived experience of poverty around the world.
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This podcast series gets at the ugly truth of why marginalized populations stay on the margins. Dr. Kish begins this needed discussion sharing her personal journey of over 20 years going upstream to find solutions to people-centered issues within severely broken systems including education, health care, justice, labor and housing. She charges each person to be brave while challenging bullies, wimps and poverty pimps who are uniquely positioned to stunt progress.
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Poverty Research & Policy

Institute for Research on Poverty

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The Poverty Research & Policy Podcast is produced by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) and features interviews with researchers about poverty, inequality, and policy in the United States.
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“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.
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Flipped Table Theology

Christie Love, Holly Madden, and Rue Lohn

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A weekly conversation centered around flipping tables of oppression, injustice, privilege, division, and religion as acts of faith and worship. Our team of hosts' varied lived experiences and perspectives will catalyze deep, challenging discussions that we hope will serve as the starting point for conversations in listeners' lives.
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Extreme poverty can be solved! Host Wade Griffith, executive director of the Shanta Foundation, discusses innovative solutions to global poverty and hunger. Guests include development implementors, funders, and recipients. Special thanks to Fort Lewis College's radio station, KDUR, for their recording expertise and live airing of RISE.
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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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Podcast From A Poverty Skola from the Unhoused Nation called amerikkklan- The introduction to the podcast series created by formerly unhoused, incarcerated revolutionary daughter of Dee, single.mama, co-founder of POOR magazine/Prensa POBRE/ , journalist, teacher, poet &welfareQUEEN
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ODI live events podcast

Overseas Development Institute

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Live recordings of the Overseas Development Institute events, covering everything from climate change to migration, gender to the Sustainable Development Goals. Join our global discussion of international development and humanitarian issues here. Find out more about ODI events: www.odi.org/events
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Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.
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Welcome to Crimetown, a series produced by Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier in partnership with Gimlet Media. Each season, we investigate the culture of crime in a different city. In Season 2, Crimetown heads to the heart of the Rust Belt: Detroit, Michigan. From its heyday as Motor City to its rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of issues that strike at the heart of American identity: race, poverty, policing, loss of industry, the war on drugs, an ...
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With Arms Wide Open

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville

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Join us for St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s monthly Podcast, “With Arms Wide Open.” This podcast will share stories of people and programs in the Louisville community. Our podcast strives to shine the light on people and services that are of value to our Louisville family.
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Policy for the People

Oregon Center for Public Policy

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Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (ocpp.org).
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"My First Time" brings together voices and stories on a topic that is to date highly taboo, but have a place in changing perceptions. These stories, once internalised, have the potential to improve the lives of millions, not only in Kenya but around the world, in putting an end to period poverty.
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CURE America with Star Parker

The Center for Urban Renewal and Education

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More than fifty years after the Civil Rights movement and nearly 160 years after the Civil War, racial tension in the country is at an all-time high. Riots, police reform, and racial equity are all topics of national debate. Syndicated columnist and author of four books analyzing government impact on poverty in our urban communities, Star Parker, delves deep into national issues that impact America’s most distressed communities and the power and political will needed to fix them. This is a p ...
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Gospel Con Carne

Mobile Loaves & Fishes

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The ‘Gospel Con Carne’ is a gritty journey of Tex-Mex theology that explores the woundedness of society through untold stories of homelessness. Our host, Alan Graham, is the founder and CEO of Austin, TX-based Mobile Loaves and Fishes – a social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless for more than two decades. Alan also is the lead visionary behind the innovative Community First! Village – the country’s only master-planned communi ...
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Just Peoples co-founders Johanna de Burca and Christey West speak with inspiring humans who are tackling poverty in their communities across Africa and Asia, about their work, their lives and their peoples. Together we explore why we should give a buck. Why Give a Buck? is proudly brought to you by Just Peoples, an international nonprofit that directly connects givers and doers to address global poverty.
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What's happening globally, especially in the Middle East, with Christianity, poverty alleviation work, and other humanitarian aid? Why should Christians care about and help believers of different religions? Join our team bi-weekly to learn more about what's happening in various countries. Hosted by Frontier Partners International at FrontierPartners.org
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Cityview Church is a church in Columbus, OH. We are an imperfect community of inclusive, authentic Jesus-followers striving to be a community of healing and growth, for ourselves and our city. We envision a world where trauma is healed, community is authentic, poverty is alleviated, injustice is corrected, unconditional love is experienced, and everyone knows they are a beloved child of God.
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IFPRI Podcast

International Food Policy Research Institute

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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. Established in 1975, IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 50 countries. It is a research center of CGIAR, a worldwide partnership engaged in agricultural research for development.
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The UK's longest running satirical website, gives a comedy round up of the news. With topical gags, lively debate and regular guests. Launched by John O’Farrell in 2006 with the noble aims of eradicating global poverty, creating a lasting peace in the Middle East and providing a daily dose of humour to bored people at work. And in many respects we have already achieved so much more. Our book: https://tinyurl.com/ure669ss
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Friends In Deed (FID) is an interfaith organization that provides supportive services to our homeless and at risk neighbors to help them rebuild their lives. Each week, FID Executive Director, Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater, talks about our programs, interviews clients, has conversations with staff, community leaders and commentators around issues of poverty, homelessness, religious values, morals and much more! Learn more at www.friendsindeedpas.org, follow us on Instagram @friendsindeedpas, or ...
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Have you ever done what you love for free and after a while get burnt out and be miserable doing what you love? You see others get paid for living their best lives and fulfilling their purpose while poverty and hunger kills you. I have. I hate that feeling of being a happy, miserable and poor fool. On this Podcast I will teach, coach and mentor you out of poverty and the misery that accompanies a free and unpaid purposeful living. IT ALL ENDS HERE. No more free and unpaid purpose living. You ...
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EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
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Join the Trussell Trust, and our partners across Scotland, on a journey as we explore how we can move towards our vision of a Scotland without the need for food banks. To combat financial insecurity and poverty six projects innovative cash first projects have been launched across Scotland, each tailored to their specific community. These groundbreaking projects will enhance access to financial support, advice, and holistic services while preventing crisis and fostering economic security. On ...
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The Awakening

American Family Association

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The Awakening deals with the pressing issues confronting Americans today - cultural, economic, political and national security. Your host, Bishop E.W. Jackson, founder and president of S.T.A.N.D (Staying True to America’s National Destiny), is on a mission to awaken the body of Christ and all Americans to the fundamental threat to the spiritual and moral foundations of our Constitutional Republic. Instead of mere rhetoric, he offers real solutions to the problems America faces, such as inner ...
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How to Solve Poverty

Brandon Stover | Plato University

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Learn to solve one of the greatest challenges of our time: poverty. In this course you’ll use systems thinking to understand the causes, systems, and obstacles underlying the poverty challenge and discover a portfolio of possible solutions. Explore our easy-to-understand, science-backed lessons with actionable advice and practical skills you can learn to start taking action right away without being an economist! When you're ready to learn more skills, join for FREE at Plato.University/course ...
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The Business of Giving

The Business of Giving

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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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In this episode, Dr. Kish Cumi Price discusses the concept of 'wimps'—individuals who fail to use their power to advocate for themselves and others. Through personal anecdotes, she highlights the importance of speaking up against mistreatment and the consequences of inaction. The conversation emphasizes self-reflection, accountability, and the inte…
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When you have less to spend, life costs more.Poverty premiums refer to higher prices that people pay for anything from car insurance to grocery shopping due to having a smaller budget.In this episode, we speak with Maria Booker, Head of Policy at Fair by Design, a campaign that aims to eliminate unfair poverty premiums.Find out more on: https://pov…
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Black-Led Organizations (BLOs) are organizations led by an Executive Director and have a majority of full-time employees identifying as African American. BLOs face challenges (e.g., limited funding, diminished agency, exploitation) which can be explained through the framework of racialization. In this episode, Dr. Greg Wilson discusses his research…
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Our next guest hails from the streets of Klerksdorp in the North West. We first met on our TV screens back in 2017 as part of the top 16 in South African Idol. Since the first breakthrough, she has worked alongside heavyweights in house such as MasterKG, Makhadzi, Nkosazana the Daughter, Ntokzin, Azana and Prince KB. She has recently won a Basadi W…
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In this hour, we want to reflect on heritage in South Africa and how we have not built collective heritage in the post-democratic era. There may be some segments of our society that define heritage through culture and historical events. Other segments of society have used the day for braais. The broader conversation we are trying to hold considers …
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Miyelani Holeni joins us today to discuss the practicalities of public private partnerships at municipal level. In a country like ours where politics is everything in a municipality, how can the private sector be ropes in? Some suggestions were made to run municipalities like a business which could perhaps help in changing the way municipalities ar…
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Tomorrow (Friday) marks the last day of National Wills Week and we bring you another perspective, this time from the Justice Department. Over the years many families were split by the discovery that they were left out of the Will, mostly by men who either did not tell their wives that they have another family or in a polygamous marriage. There's ju…
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As we continue to track the year of elections, we take amoment to reflect on the latest developments in one of thelargest election processes this year: the United States of America. The nation has seen a change in presidential nomination and two assassination attempts on a presidentialnomination. Two conventions have set the stage for presidential …
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Podcast Blurb: Living Hope Part 2 – The Final Chapter In this final instalment of our Living Hope series, we dive deeper into the heart of the organisation’s incredible work. From their farming initiatives that cultivate both food and futures to the dedicated staff who keep the wheels turning and reflections from the community of Masiphumelele—this…
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In preparation for Holly's upcoming retreat where she will be holding healing yoga offerings for parents who are grieving, our team shared on the topic of deconstructing grief. We hope you are able to find a safe, supportive community in your deconstructing because "no one deserves to deconstruct alone" as we mentioned during week 17. Our Flipped T…
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Joining our host, Alan Graham, on this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast is our neighbor, Cathy! Growing up in Freeport, Texas, Cathy experienced chronic homelessness from a young age alongside her mother and siblings. Often moving from place to place her whole life, Cathy says she doesn't feel like she had her first real home until she moved…
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Guest: Sello Chipu - Head of Human Settlements at the City of Tshwane Guest: Joseph Bracken - Journalist at Ground Up ( Did extensive investigation in KZN on the issue Guest: Ciaran Ryan - Johannesburg based freelance writer (Wrote an article for MoneyWeb) HE will leave at 10:30 Yesterday (Tuesday) we received a call from one of our listeners by th…
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Guest (Studio): Mr Deven Chinappan - Chief Director: Human Capital Management and Organizational Design at the Department of a Social Development Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe stressed the need for the employment of more social workers to deal with the social ills faced by the country. She was addressing her department’s two-day worksh…
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In this special episode, Rabbi Joshua speaks with Tim McDonald, the Library Director for Pasadena. They discuss not only the value and importance of libraries in our communities and society, but also talk about the film The Public, and how libraries are central to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. FID is showing this film at their fall…
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This week's episode of "CURE America with Star Parker" is hosted by Jonathan Alexandre, Senior Counsel for Governmental Affairs, stepping in for Star Parker to lead a timely discussion on the upcoming elections and the critical issue of abortion legislation. The episode highlights the clear distinction between the pro-life values of the Republican …
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We speak now to Youth Capital about a very important issue they have been following on the status of thousands of teaching assistants across the country. The organization wrote to the Acting Director General of the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) and the Commissioner of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) on the disbursement of funding …
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In this event, three inspirational speakers join ODI’s Director of Global Advisory Sasha Kapadia to discuss what decolonising leadership means for the humanitarian and development sector. We hear about the obstacles leaders face in practicing decolonisation and get plenty of tips for how leaders can move from talk to action. The event recording is …
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All is futility! Even in Christian nonprofits? We're changing it up a little for episode 265 as Brandon does a solo dive into the book of Ecclesiastes to gather wisdom from Solomon that can inform what we do and more importantly how we do the work of global justice. In an age of Big Impact, this is a word for the nonprofit leader that cares about t…
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Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary talks about his book Blind Spots with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Makary argues that the medical establishment too often makes unsupported recommendations for treatment while condemning treatments and approaches that can make us healthier. This is a sobering and informative exploration of a number of key findings…
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Focus: As political parties threaten each other over the BELA Bill, another matter that may fall through the cracks is that thousands of teachers stand to lose their jobs. This follows reports of provincial budget cuts. The Western Cape is one of the provinces that have already been notified, while other provinces are holding talks between MECs and…
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Last year we spoke to the Tshiamiso Trust, which was setup to payout compensation funds to former mineworkers who contracted silicosis and tuberculosis while working for some of the mines in the country. So far it has paid out R1.5-billion since it started processing claims in 2021. These funds are not only for South African mine workers, but also …
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Our podcast hosts discussed a variety of economic barriers that often impact participation and experiences at church. Our hosts also shared a huge update with Flipped Table in honor of economic accessibility! We hope you are able to find a safe, supportive community in your deconstructing because "no one deserves to deconstruct alone" as we mention…
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JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio and Evolve502 CEO Marland Cole joined us as this month's podcast guests because our missions closely align. As our Family Success Center celebrates 10 years of providing year-round educational and social development opportunities to the next generation, we are grateful for our partnership with them. Watch Here H…
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Ross Middlemiss from Faith in Community: Dundee joins Angelle McCluskey from Trussell to discuss the cash first work being undertaken in Dundee and how this is helping to move Scotland towards a future without food banks. One of the ways that Ross and the team in Dundee are embedding Cash First approaches across the city is by providing Community G…
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Join us for Part One of an inspiring two-part documentary series on Living Hope Trust, where we explore the remarkable work of this Faith-Based Organisation serving diverse communities in Cape Town's coastal towns. I’m Siviwe Minyi, your host, and together, we’ll journey through the healthcare, disaster response, and family support initiatives that…
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In this episode, Rabbi Joshua shares an update on what transpired at the recent city council meeting around the Grants Pass decision and how it might affect those experiencing homelessness in Pasadena. If you want to learn more about the whole issue, visit the previous episode. And, we also share some highlights from our brand new FY24 Annual Repor…
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On Monday we received a couple of calls from entrepreneurs complaining about the devastating impact of late payments from the government to their business. A very worrying report by the National Treasury has revealed that in 2023/24 national and provincial departments failed to pay R35bn to suppliers within 30 days, as required by law. Guest: Mr Ca…
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