
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 • 72 episodes
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Latest Episodes
Patrick Deneen & why liberalism failed
Jeremy speaks with Patrick Deneen about the ambiguities inherent in the American founding, the differences between progressive liberalism, classical liberalism, Marxism, and conservatism, and how our elites mask their eliteness.Sponsored...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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53:42

Wendy Wang & the collapse of the modern marriage market
Jeremy speaks with Wendy Wang about the evolving state of marriage and family in America as we approach the semiquincentennial, what the lack of good jobs for men is doing to the marriage market, and, most alarmingly, what a shockingly high per...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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37:35

Aaron Renn & the three worlds of Evangelicalism
Jeremy speaks with Aaron Renn about his influential book, Life in the Negative World. They speak about his framework for understanding the three eras in which American Evangelicals have found themselves in the post-war context—the posi...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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Joshua Hochschild & the principle of subsidiarity
Jeremy speaks with Joshua Hochschild about the principle of subsidiarity, the idea of the order of charity, and the challenges presented by contemporary technology.Sponsored by AmPhil, helping nonprofits advance their missions and raise ...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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55:43

James Piereson & the impact of conservative philanthropy
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy is joined by political scientist and philanthropic leader James Piereson, who discusses his time at the helm of the Olin Foundation and William E. Simon Foundation. They also discuss the impact...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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