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Social impact episodes curated in the newsletter SoundsLikeImpact [dot] com.
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Vol. 1 - 04/12/23 | Weight stigma is the subtext
- The science is clear: diets don't work. So why is the medical establishment still so obsessed with them? Janet and Virgie break it down.Join the club by visiting rebeleatersclub.com to download your starter pack!See omnystudio.com/listener for
- Last month the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new set of guidelines for "childhood obesity." We have some comments. Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreBuy Aubrey'
- A year ago we spoke with a young woman we’re calling Raina, who felt she was on the verge of developing an eating disorder. For context and perspective, we spoke with comedian Margaret Cho, who's struggled with eating disorders much of her life
- On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Kate Lindsay of the Embedded newsletter to talk about the latest in diet discourse. They discuss Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent interview and the flak she got for revealing she drank bone broth most d
- People say drugs like Ozempic are helping them lose tons of weight. But are these drugs really all they’re cracked up to be? Or could this be yet another dangerous weight loss fad? We talk to endocrinologists Prof. Tricia Tan and Dr. Daniela Hu
Vol. 2 - 04/19/23 | Form an intersectional perspective on environmental issues
- Vox's Jamil Smith talks with Dr, Robert Bullard, a pioneer in the crusade for environmental justice, about his more than four decades in the fight. They discuss how the movement to recognize environmental civil rights began, overcame some of it
- In his early days in office, President Biden took executive action to deliver environmental justice. Are those policies delivering justice in practice? This episode, we talk to EJ activists and federal policymakers about Biden’s Justice40 Initi
- North Dakota saw the biggest growth rate of Latinos and Latinas in the United States between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census.Why? Many people moved to North Dakota for jobs, particularly in the oil and gas industry, lured by an oi
- Everyone has the right to a clean environment -- but major disparities exist when it comes to who faces the consequences of pollution. Environmental justice leader Peggy Shepard points to the disproportionate impact that hazardous environmental
Vol. 3 - 04/26/23 | Guest Curation by Rekha Murthy - ‘Shows that Shift Paradigms’
- Drs. Lucy Kalanithi and Paul Kalanithi explore how to find meaning in the face of mortality. Paul Kalanithi’s memoir is When Breath Becomes Air. His essays include “How Long Have I Got Left?” (The New York Times), “My Last Day as a Surgeon” (Th
- Howard Kakita explains how surviving the atomic bomb has impacted his perspective on aging. Then Max talks with Nikki Giovanni about why she thinks getting older is a good idea, how she decided to let the next generation of activists take the l
- The fashion industry constitutes 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions today, and is reported to be the fifth-largest polluting sector in the world. But with a growing ambition to both revisit ancient practices and develop futuristic technolog
- There are certain conversations I fear trying to fit into a description. There’s just more to them than I’m going to be able to convey. This is one of them.Richard Powers is the author of 13 novels, including the 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning “Th
- Election Day is behind us, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more work ahead. Consider this week’s Getting Curious a chance to reflect and recharge, as Jonathan speaks with the writer, editor, activist, and social justice facilitator adrienne m
Vol. 4 - 05/03/23 | Tales of profits chosen over people and planet
- In 2020, police in Italy raided an apartment in a small coastal town in the Adriatic. Inside it were one million euros worth of stolen goods. But Italian police didn’t find firearms, drugs, or other contraband; they found succulents. Specifical
- Olivia Swaak-Goldman, Executive Director of the Wildlife Justice Commission, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of corruption and the role of organized crime in the illicit trade in wildlife.
- On today's episode, we look into what led to the dire situation faced by the vaquita and the fishing communities in the Upper Gulf of California. Host Ruxandra Guidi and her travel companions learn more about the history of fishing in the area
- A coal company from Alabama opens up a mine in Colombia during a civil war. And members of the miners union start receiving death threats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
- In April 2020 when San Luis Obispo announced a plan to become the first city in Southern California to ban gas in new buildings, the region's utility SoCal Gas--the largest gas utility in the country--sprung into action, threatening among other
Vol. 5 - 05/10/23: Gun violence is a public health problem. | Cope, Contextualize, Act
- A recent mass shooting at a school in Nashville added to the toll of death and injuries from the nation’s gun violence crisis. A reporter wonders if we’re grieving properly – or at all.Two mothers lost their daughters to gun violence but recei
- Do you want to meditate daily with me? Go to go.calm.com/onpurpose to get 40% off a Calm Premium Membership. Experience the Daily Jay. Only on Calm How many times have you heard bad news first thing in the morning and then end up feeling bad fo
- The news can be devastating, and tragic events can be incomprehensible for adults — so how do we talk about them with kids? Child development experts offer advice on what parents, teachers and other caregivers can say to help kids process all t
- The trauma remains long after the bullets are removed. When we think of gun violence in America, we either think of mass shootings or gangs and drugs. But that's not an accurate picture of gun violence in this country. A significant portions o
- After a series of deadly mass shootings in the United States, the National Rifle Association and some Republican leaders and conservatives are pointing to mental illness.This approach raises a question: How can the mental health system stop gun
- Joe Bishop navigates school safety and policing with scholars and researchers Heather Meyer Reynolds and Ron Avi Astor. When you think about school safety, do you automatically think of school shootings? Heather and Ron have been researching sc
- Buffalo. Uvalde. Highland Park. These mass shootings keep happening. One side says the problem is the guns, and the other side says the problem is the people. Who’s right? And what policies might actually work to stop mass shootings? We talk to
- One day in the summer of 2022, Lemonada Media’s Stephanie Wittels Wachs received a surprise: an invitation to the White House to witness the signing of a gun safety bill. The invitation was sparked by the tremendous emotional impact of their hi
- Americans have grown accustomed to hearing about the latest mass shooting. And recently news coverage has been focused on two tragic events in California — Last weekend eleven people were killed and nine injured in Monterey Park near Los Angel
- The ownership of firearms is a uniquely American right, and for some, a uniquely American problem. Gun deaths recently passed motor vehicle accidents as the most common cause of death for children (for certain demographic definitions of the wo
- It’s been about a year since we covered How to Talk To Kids About Terrorism, and sadly, the topic is still as timely as ever. In fact, between Oregon, Paris, and San Bernadino, it’s time to add how to talk about gun violence to our parenting re
Vol. 6 - 05/17/23 | We [should] care, A LOT
- Disruptions caused by the pandemic have revealed deep flaws in our supply chain for physical goods. Certain market failures that have been left to fester for years were suddenly exposed. But some parts of the economy were broken long before the
- In the future, robots may take over tasks such as doling out medications. But no machine can raise a child or truly care for a disabled, ill or aging loved one. And home care jobs are projected to be among the fastest-growing jobs in America.
- Arlieta Hall was a full-time caregiver for her dad with dementia when she started going to open-mic nights around Chicago for some relief. Then one night a manager suggested that she tell stories about her dad on stage. Now, Arlieta is making h
- We continue our series about food and family featuring our colleagues. When LWC Studios' senior editor Jordan learned that her mother-in-law was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, she worked to quickly figure out how to offer support and what to c
Vol. 7 - 05/24/23 | Resist A.I. hysteria, but educate yourself (ep from Possible not found)
- So-called “artificial intelligence” is one of the most divisive topics of the year, with even those who understand it in total disagreement about its potential impacts. This week, A.I. reseachers and authors of the famous paper “On the Dangers
- Where should tech builders draw the line on AI for military or surveillance? Just because it can be built, doesn’t mean it should be. At what point do we blow the whistle, call out the boss, and tell the world? Find out what it’s like to sound
- Today on “Post Reports,” how artificial intelligence can re-create voices that may have otherwise been lost to disease.Read more:When Mark Dyer was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) last year, he started on a difficult checklis
- If you haven’t heard of ChatGPT, chances are you will soon. Maybe you’ve tried casually playing with the artificial intelligent chatbot. Maybe you’ve tried avoiding it. Or maybe ChatGPT is the new host of this podcast and you haven’t realized i
Vol. 8 - 05/31/23 | All the feels: sorting through climate emotions (ep from The New Yorker Radio Hour not found)
- In this episode, I talk to Aishah-Nyeta about her experience growing up as a young activist in the climate movement, and how she connects her climate activism to the need for mental health care, particularly for communities of color. She also t
- Climate change is a growing concern for many young Canadians, with some questioning where they should live, what they should be saving for and how they should invest. Others wonder whether they should bother planning for a future at all. But is
- “We’re all doomed.” If you’ve ever thought this to yourself while looking down at the remnants of your paper straw floating in your plastic coffee cup (just me?), you may be experiencing climate anxiety. Climate feelings, like anxiety and grief
- We're tackling a sibling debate: Do your individual actions matter when it comes to climate change? Or is it all about big, systemic change? In this episode, we break down both sides of the argument. We lay out the actions that have the biggest
- She asks him, what if we didn’t?This episode features Colin and Sydney Wolf, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.
Vol. 9 - 06/07/23 | Guest Curation by Erik Jones - 'LGBTQ+ Allyship in the workplace (and everywhere)
- Many of us were taught biological sex is a question of female or male, XX or XY ... but it's far more complicated. This hour, TED speakers explore what determines our sex. Guests on the show include artist Emily Quinn, journalist Molly Webster,
- When my "son" first started saying that "he" was actually a "she," I went looking for information. I wanted hard numbers. I wanted data. I wanted science to tell me to do. This is what I discovered.
- In the final episode of Season 2, we turn the tables and have parenting allies ask Lotte and Stu questions about being LGBTQ+ parents. Some Families reached out to the wider parenting community to help answer any questions about queer families,
- Anna first talked with Liam and Marisa about their love story back in 2014. Nine years later, we hear about the next chapter of their relationship: becoming parents.Update: We changed the title of this episode after publishing to be more accu
- It started with a place called the Stonewall Inn. Gay bars had been raided by police for decades. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people had been routinely arrested and subjected to harassment and beatings by the people who were meant
Vol. 10 - 06/14/23 | Making media that reflects our society
- Jeremy Andrew Davis is a screenwriter, film director, and consultant for disability representation in media. He describes himself as multi-disabled with several neurodivergencies as well as chronic illnesses. As a recognized name in disability,
- Does seeing abortion on TV and film change the way people feel about it? You could argue that another big social issue — gay marriage — was helped by shows like Will & Grace and Ellen. Or that The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Murphy Brown helped n
- On the new show, Extrapolations, dramatizing the climate crisis isn't just about showing the science unfold. As co-showrunner Dorothy Fortenberry explains on the show this week, making Extrapolations meant telling a wide-ranging, intergeneratio
- Megha Kadakia is VP of Impact Media at Creative Visions, where she works with filmmakers and activists to develop, co-produce and finance social entertainment impact media. She also brings a unique blend of business experience, diversity, and ar
Vol. 11 - 06/21/23 | Making space for trans joy
- This event aired live on June 2nd, 2023, via LinkedIn, and has been edited for brevity.To sign up for Rex's roundtable event, visit https://www.rexwilde.com/tgx-monthly-roundtableEnjoy this Pride Month bonus video episode! Join Rex Wilde (th
- Imara celebrates the release of Artistic Legacies, a three-part docuseries featuring the Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) Collective. First, she’s joined by BTFA Founder and Executive Director, Jordyn Jay, who opens up about the organizati
- How did Melanie help a generation of trans women find their voices? And who was she?
- Curious about the black trans experience? We are joined by Ms. Myles to explore topics such as self-discovery, trans joy, gender affirming care, the intersection of race & gender, healing your inner child, & finding community. We recently conne
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