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When Jean Tirole won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics, he suddenly found himself being stopped in the street by complete strangers and asked to comment on issues of the day, no matter how distant from his own areas of research. His transformation from academic economist to public intellectual prompted him to reflect further on the role economists and their discipline play in society. The result is Economics for the Common Good, a passionate manifesto for a world in which economics, far from being a "dismal science," is a positive force for the common good.

The podcast for nonprofit and government leaders looking to use data and evaluation strategies to build effective and sustainable programs in the areas of prevention, mental health, human services, and education. On the Common Good Data Podcast, learn how the best organizations build a culture of data that impresses funders, wins competitive grants, and changes the lives of the individuals and communities they serve. Episodes include interviews with social sector leaders and insights from the world of program evaluation. Hosted by Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe.

The Commons Good podcast is about stewardship and starting points for learning and acting together to secure intergenerational well-being and equity for all. It makes visible the practices and progress of community pacesetters, sparking dialogue about what it takes to create legacies of dignity and inclusion, and build the civic muscle needed to expand vital community conditions.

A few years ago brothers-in-law Nick Brock and Shawn Skinner started doing the unthinkable at family gatherings – talking about politics and faith at the dinner table. While at times tense and cautious those conversations were filled with curiosity, nuance, grace, and humor. Wanting to lean into that experience they decided to start a podcast. Common Good Conversations is a weekly opportunity for Nick and Shawn to talk about the politics and faith of West Michigan by being curious, nuanced, grace-filled, and humorous; perhaps they’ll learn something along the way.

A podcast where we ask big questions of leaders in our quest to uncover the real, gritty and honest principles that truly define good leadership.Join Adirupa Sengupta as she speaks to leaders of diverse backgrounds, each of whom have experienced and enlisted their own set of unique leadership principles to overcome great challenges in their life, and their career. Together, they redefine what we’re taught to believe about leadership, holding a mirror to each other by sharing their own honest and raw experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"What's the Deal?" is a podcast that delves deep into the most controversial and divisive issues of our time. Each episode provides an in-depth overview of a different topic such as, immigration, reproductive rights, or criminal justice reform, exploring the history, the context and the multiple perspectives surrounding the issue. "What's the Deal?" provides a nuanced and balanced look at the hot and divisive topics of our day and explores ways in which listeners can get involved and contribute. This podcast isn’t just about educating the listener, it’s also empowering the listener to act....