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Economic Justice

When Leadership Advice Becomes Toxic: Keith Corbin on PYP 632

What’s wrong with the feel-good “leadership advice industrial complex,” and how does it keep us from building a better world?

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Degrowth, Wellbeing, and Rethinking Capitalism: Omer Tayyab on PYP 629

What if thriving—not growth—became the purpose of our economy? It’s long past time to rethink prosperity.

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We are the Great Turning: Jess Serrante on PYP 610

Do we pretend that everything’s fine, or give in to despair? Or is there a secret, third option?

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Mom for Mayor: The Kind of Crazy That Can Change the World: Momma Kai on PYP 606

What if our elected officials saw themselves as matriarchs, working for the benefit of future generations?

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No Problem Too Big, Part 4: Systems Thinking: Dr Richard Hodge on PYP 600

Reductionist thinking got us into this mess. We need systems thinking to get us out.

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No Problem Too Big, Part 1: Start with Value: Dr Richard Hodge on PYP 596

We can do more than we think in the time we have on this earth. Here’s how.

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True Privilege is Growing Up in a Low-Trauma Environment: Momma Kai Sanders on PYP 566

Momma Kai returns to the podcast to share her vision for a world without poverty or homelessness.

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Kindness as a Strategy for Revolutionary Change: Teju Ravilochan on PYP 565

Is there real, revolutionary power in kindness and compassion in a “might-makes-right” world? Here’s a story that will blow your mind.

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How Palm Oil, Colonialism, and Greed Have Endangered the World: Jocelyn Zuckerman on PYP 543

In terms of human suffering and environmental destruction, there’s little that can compare to the global trade in palm oil. Today’s guest takes us on a hard yet vital journey of discovery and understanding.

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You Can Call It the Master Bedroom, Just Let Me Get a Loan as Easily as a White Person: Keith Knight on PYP 504

Keith Knight is the creator of the comedy/drama series “Woke,” on Hulu, and a creative, hilarious, and kind soul dedicated to making the world a better place. Listen in as my daughter Yael Zivan and I get to know Keith better and hear about his artistic vision and activism.

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