Best Humanist Report Podcasts (2024)

In this episode of the Cohere Podcast, hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas talk with community expert Betty Ray about the profound impact of rituals on personal and community well-being. Betty shares her extensive experience and research on the role of rituals in fostering belonging, purpose, and navigating transitions. The conversation delve…

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Jamaal Bowman is in the Fight of His Life | The Humanist Report (6/10-6/14) 1:07:43

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Jamaal Bowman is in the Fight of His Life | The Humanist Report (6/10-6/14) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Biden is Blowing It | The Humanist Report (6/3-6/6) 55:44

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Biden is Blowing It | The Humanist Report (6/3-6/6) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Stop the F***ing Genocide | The Humanist Report (5/28-5/31) 52:09

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Stop the F***ing Genocide | The Humanist Report (5/28-5/31) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Israel's Lies Are Falling Apart | The Humanist Report (5/20-5/24) 1:18:16

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Israel's Lies Are Falling Apart | The Humanist Report (5/20-5/24) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Bill Maher Gets Owned (& More) | The Humanist Report (5/13-5/17) 1:06:25

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Bill Maher Gets Owned (& More) | The Humanist Report (5/13-5/17) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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When Propaganda Falls Apart | The Humanist Report (5/6-5/10) 49:41

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When Propaganda Falls Apart | The Humanist Report (5/6-5/10) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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We Stan (And Stand with) the Students | The Humanist Report (4/29-5/3) 1:10:54

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We Stan (And Stand with) the Students | The Humanist Report (4/29-5/3) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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College Protests Sweep the Nation | The Humanist Report (4/22-4/26) 1:13:03

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College Protests Sweep the Nation | The Humanist Report (4/22-4/26) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Our Rights are Under Attack | The Humanist Report (4/15-4/19) 1:01:40

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Our Rights are Under Attack | The Humanist Report (4/15-4/19) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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The GOP's Abortion Problem | The Humanist Report (4/8-4/12) 1:03:58

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The GOP's Abortion Problem | The Humanist Report (4/8-4/12) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Biden is Addicted to Genocide | The Humanist Report (4/1-4/5) 1:04:02

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Biden is Addicted to Genocide | The Humanist Report (4/1-4/5) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Shaping Tomorrow Together: Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith on the Dynamics of Futuring 38:24

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In the Cohere podcast episode, hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas, along with guests Scott Smith and Susan Cox-Smith, delve into the shift from traditional forecasting to the dynamic practice of futuring, as explored in their works How to Future and Future Cultures. They discuss the importance of evolving strategic frameworks to foster antic…

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Disarray in the Right-Wing Grifter Sphere | The Humanist Report (3/25-3/29) 1:11:37

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Disarray in the Right-Wing Grifter Sphere | The Humanist Report (3/25-3/29) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Bad Week for Republicans | The Humanist Report (3/18-3/22) 47:51

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Bad Week for Republicans | The Humanist Report (3/18-3/22) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Republicans Are Somehow Getting Worse | The Humanist Report (3/11-3/15) 1:16:35

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Republicans Are Somehow Getting Worse | The Humanist Report (3/11-3/15) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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How the Humanistic Values in Organizational Development Can Guide Communities with Dr Sharon Varney and John Hovell 46:49

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In the latest thought-provoking episode of Cohere, hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas welcome two distinguished and returning guests. First up, we have Dr. Sharon Varney, a dynamic force in the realm of leadership and organizational development. With a rich background spanning complex organizations across manufacturing, utilities, travel, ba…

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Trump & Biden: Partners in Genocide | The Humanist Report (3/4-3/8) 1:32:03

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Trump & Biden: Partners in Genocide | The Humanist Report (3/4-3/8) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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A Wake Up Call for Biden in Michigan (& More) | The Humanist Report (2/26-3/1) 1:24:55

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A Wake Up Call for Biden in Michigan (& More) | The Humanist Report (2/26-3/1) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Nex Benedict & America's Failure to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth | The Humanist Report (2/19-2/23) 1:14:34

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Nex Benedict & America's Failure to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth | The Humanist Report (2/19-2/23) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Art School Every Day with Dave Gray: Insights from School of the Possible 30:01

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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas interview Dave Gray, Chief Possibilitarian at School of the Possible. They delve into being a "possibilitarian," exploring how this mindset fosters innovation and openness to new ideas. Dave shares the School of the Possible founding story, an experimental learning …

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Jon Stewart is Back (& More) | The Humanist Report (2/12-2/16) 1:01:25

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Jon Stewart is Back (& More) | The Humanist Report (2/12-2/16) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Democrats Go Full Trump on Immigration (& More) | The Humanist Report (2/5-2/9) 1:08:04

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Democrats Go Full Trump on Immigration (& More) | The Humanist Report (2/5-2/9) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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America's Gone Mad | The Humanist Report (1/29-2/2) 1:15:51

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America's Gone Mad | The Humanist Report (1/29-2/2) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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2024 Election Blues | The Humanist Report (1/22-1/26) 59:05

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2024 Election Blues | The Humanist Report (1/22-1/26) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Is Biden Even Trying to Win? | The Humanist Report (1/15-1/19) 1:23:10

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Is Biden Even Trying to Win? | The Humanist Report (1/15-1/19) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Teasing Out the Best Insights and Ideas From a Volatile 2023 47:48

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As we begin 2024, Lauren and Bill would love to hear from you! Please send your suggestions, feedback, and ideas for topics and guests to . Welcome to our special year-end 2023 review of the Cohere podcast. This year, we marked a significant shift in our approach. We moved away from the constraints of seasonal formats, embracing topical series that…

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Republicans Ramp Up Anti-Trans Witch Hunt in 2024 | The Humanist Report (1/8-1/12) 1:09:11

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Republicans Ramp Up Anti-Trans Witch Hunt in 2024 | The Humanist Report (1/8-1/12) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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It's Election Year shudders | The Humanist Report (1/2-1/5).m4a 53:27

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It's Election Year *shudders* | The Humanist Report (1/2-1/5).m4a by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Decoding Crypto Adoption with Reneé Barton: A CRADL Report Deep Dive 29:38

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In the last episode of 2023 for the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas welcome Reneé Barton, Manager of Impact Research at the Crypto Council for Innovation. They delve into the CRADL report, the crypto industry's first in-depth ethnographic study, which illuminates the varied motivations behind crypto adoption and highlig…

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Conservative Craziness | The Humanist Report (12/18-12/29) 1:22:06

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Conservative Craziness | The Humanist Report (12/18-12/29) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Marianne Williamson Interview | The Humanist Report (12/19) 1:08:36

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Marianne Williamson Interview | The Humanist Report (12/19) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Biden Stop F***ing Up Challenge (Impossible) | The Humanist Report 12/11-12/15) 50:07

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Biden Stop F***ing Up Challenge (Impossible) | The Humanist Report 12/11-12/15) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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AOC vs. AIPAC | The Humanist Report (12/4-12/8) 57:02

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AOC vs. AIPAC | The Humanist Report (12/4-12/8) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Elon Musk is Losing His Mind | The Humanist Report (11/20-12/1) 1:41:01

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Elon Musk is Losing His Mind | The Humanist Report (11/20-12/1) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Imagining Tomorrow with Rob Hopkins: Cultivating Community and Shaping the Future 41:02

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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, co-hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas interview Rob Hopkins, Ph.D., co-founder of Transition Network and author, on the power of community imagination in shaping our future. Dubbed a "guest from the future," Rob shares his insights on creating spaces for collective dreaming and the journey towards a hea…

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American Politics Reaches Peak Stupidity | The Humanist Report (11/13-11/17) 1:22:32

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American Politics Reaches Peak Stupidity | The Humanist Report (11/13-11/17) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Protect Rashida Tlaib | The Humanist Report (11/6-11/10) 1:14:32

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Protect Rashida Tlaib | The Humanist Report (11/6-11/10) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Cowardice & Complicity | The Humanist Report (10/30-11/3) 1:12:35

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Cowardice & Complicity | The Humanist Report (10/30-11/3) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Community Ecosystem Development: A Conversation on the State of Practice 32:45

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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, hosts Bill and Lauren engage in a reflective conversation about the ongoing transitions and emerging trends in community practice. Drawing from their extensive experience, they discuss the evolution of community roles, exploring how a broader approach to community ecosystem development is taking shape.…