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What's Good?

What's Good?

Written by: Matt Ryerson Alyson Gallaher
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 A podcast dedicated to diving into the myths and realities of nonprofit work and finding what's good in our local community.2021 What's Good Podcast Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What We Learned in Season One

    What We Learned in Season One
    Sep 22 2021
    Matt and Alyson wrap up the first season of the Whats Good podcast by reflecting on the conversations they have had with guests. They connect the different social issues and discuss the importance of consistent volunteerism and community involvement. They also give us a sneak peek into what we can expect for season two of the podcast.
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    27 mins
  • Why Food Security Requires Systems

    Why Food Security Requires Systems
    Sep 1 2021
    This week, Matt and Alyson are joined by Bailey Foster, Founder of Real Good Kitchen, and Kimberley Pettigrew, Director of Food Security Systems for United Way of Greater Knoxville. Together, they dive into what food security looks like and why it requires a systems approach as opposed to simply addressing hunger. They holistically analyze food systems from the beginning stages of food production all the way to food waste to illustrate the systematic disadvantages that lead to food insecurity.
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    47 mins
  • What Community Empowerment Looks Like

    What Community Empowerment Looks Like
    Aug 18 2021
    Dr. Charles F. Lomax, Jr. joins Matt and Alyson today to talk about what community empowerment looks like in Knoxville. Charles serves as the Community Empowerment Director of the City of Knoxville, where he leads community efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion, building opportunity for young people, and addressing disparities and injustice in our community.
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    46 mins
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