Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Givers, Doers, and Thinkers introduces listeners to the fascinating people and important ideas at the heart of American civil society. We speak with philanthropists, foundation leaders, reformers, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, religious believers, historians, sociologists, philosophers, journalists, and anyone else who will help us understand contemporary civil society’s achievements and failures. We also sprinkle in practical advice for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. This is the podcast for anyone interested in that vital space where philanthropy and civil society intersect.
Podcasting since 2020 • 82 episodes
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Latest Episodes
David Bobb & the quiet revolution in education
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer speaks with David Bobb, president of the Bill of Rights Institute, about the pressing need to revitalize civic education in America. Together, they explore how a deeper understand...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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41:31
John Rhee & the crisis of meaning in medicine
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Dr. John Rhee, co-founder of the Hippocratic Society, to explore how the medical profession can recover its moral and spiritual roots. They discuss the challenges f...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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44:27
Peter Murphy & the power shift in American education
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Peter Murphy, senior advisor at the Invest in Education Foundation, to explore the growing movement for education freedom and school choice in America. Their conver...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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45:55
Richard Avramenko, Justin Dyer, and Josh Dunn & rethinking academia for the common good
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy sits down with Richard Avramenko (Arizona State University), Justin Dyer (University of Texas at Austin), and Josh Dunn (University of Tennessee)—three professors leading new civic edu...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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46:46
Andrew Laubacher & fighting digital addiction and restoring human connection
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer talks with Andrew Laubacher about the silent epidemic of digital addiction and what it’s doing to our mental health—especially among young people. Andrew shares his journey from s...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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44:39