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The science is overwhelming; the facts are in. The planet is heating up at an alarming rate and the results are everywhere to be seen. Yet, as time runs out, climate progress is blocked by the men who are profiting from the burning of the planet: energy moguls like the Koch brothers and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson. Powerful politicians like Senators Mitch McConnell and Jim Inhofe, who receive massive contributions from the oil and coal industries. Most of these men are too intelligent to truly believe that climate change is not a growing crisis.

The drama that shaped today’s Iran, from the Revolution to the present day. In 1979, seemingly overnight—moving at a clip some thirty years faster than the rest of the world—Iran became the first revolutionary theocracy in modern times. Since then, the country has been largely a black...

When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birthrates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers. Mei Fong has spent years documenting the policy's repercussions on every sector of Chinese society.

Why is it so hard to find high-quality, affordable child care in the U.S.? And what would it take to fix it? Child Care Matters: Built to Break is a critical examination of our early childhood system from the perspectives of those who live it every day. Join host Jamee Herbert, CEO of BridgeCare, and a wide variety of leaders, experts, and critical stakeholders on this journey to reveal the underlying reasons for limited supply, skyrocketing costs, and a fragmented infrastructure that was set up to fail.

CASA for Children is a branded podcast from LA Times Studios paid for by CASA. Join L.A. Times Studio President Anna Magzanyan for a thoughtful conversation with CASA volunteer Jessica Herrera, as she reflects on the pivotal role her CASA mentor played in providing stability during her time in foster care.

The office of Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland office turns 18 on 26 April 2022. We’ve championed children’s human rights for the length of an entire childhood! The first Commissioner, from April 2004, was Professor Kathleen Marshall. Tam Baillie held the post from 2009, and was followed by Bruce Adamson in 2017. In this series, guided by questions from children and young people, all three Children's Commissioners discuss their work, the progress of children's rights in Scotland, and the important changes they would still like to see. The podcast was co-produced by ...

Champions for Children: The Save the Children NZ PodcastWelcome to Champions for Children, the podcast where we bring you real stories from the frontline of change. Each episode, we sit down with the people working to create a better future for children - whether through humanitarian aid, child protection, healthcare, education, or advocacy. From crisis zones to policy changes, we explore the challenges, victories, and the people behind the work that protects, empowers, and uplifts children in Aotearoa and around the world. Hear first hand from humanitarian workers, local changemakers, and ...

Each month, Speaking for Kids the podcast will bring you a variety of crucial conversations with people making public policy – and the voices of the people impacted by those decisions in Michigan. Our goal will be to help you strengthen your voice to speak up for the changes we need to improve Michigan’s kids' & families' lives. In this and future podcasts, we’ll explore encouraging champions like you to get involved in the issues we’re fighting for. Including child care, early childhood education and development, the child welfare and foster care systems, family supports and kinship ...

The Big Conversation: The Children's Commissioner's Podcast shares the voices and views of England’s children. In the podcast, you will hear from the Children's Commissioner and her 16 Youth Ambassadors. It’s a chance for them to interview decision makers; to talk truth to power and a chance for you to hear what young people really think about issues that affect them. The podcast draws on the themes in The Big Ambition and will focus on the most important issues that are impacting young people's lives with solutions developed with children from across England. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Today, orphanages are common in many parts of the world. But a look at young people who spent their childhoods in institutions in Romania reveals just how developmentally damaging such places can be.

Advice and information podcasts from Contact, the charity for families with disabled children. Covering everything from disability benefits, special education, health and diagnosis, and accessing social care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a UNICEF podcast series on hate speech and its impact on child rights with the objectives of raising awareness and knowledge among all stakeholders on the impact of hate speech on the full spectrum of children's rights and encouraging potential programmes and strategies that can be leveraged to protect children from hate speech.The International Day for Countering Hate Speech (18 June) was proclaimed in 2021 by General Assembly Resolution 75/309 building on the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech, launched by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on 18 June 2019. On the ...

This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri! Learn about Children's Division's mission, involvement in big issues facing child welfare today, and how the division is working hard to better support the children and families in the Show Me State.

A six episode podcast that explores the influences and shortcomings of Australia’s offshore detention policy. Featuring prominent jurists, whistleblowers, human rights defenders, and political representatives, to unpack Australia’s offshore detention policy. Guests: Geoffrey Robertson QC Michael Kirby AC Julian Burnside AO QC Dr Nick Martin Dr Graham Thom - Amnesty International Australia Paul Power - Refugee Council of Australia Professor George Newhouse - National Justice Project Kon Karapanagiotidis - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Jana Favero - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Claire O’...

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Kid Pro Quo is a short-form podcast sharing real stories from the front lines of child well-being in Georgia. From pediatricians and educators to advocates and community leaders, each episode features powerful voices working to ensure every child has the chance to thrive. Whether it’s health care, education, or basic needs, Kid Pro Quo dives into the policies and programs shaping Georgia’s future — one kid at a time.

“Offers hope in the face of desperate odds” – ELLE Magazine, ELLE’s Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020 “[D]isturbing and unforgettable memoir…This wrenching story brings to vivid life the plight of the many families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.” – Publisher’s Weekly...

A vital and sweeping examination of today's "boy crisis," demonstrating the ways in which we raise boys into a culture of toxic masculinity and offering solutions that can liberate us all Whether they're being urged to "man up" or warned that "boys don't cry," young men are subjected to damaging...

This essential playbook reveals the winning strategies for successfully fighting a radical woke agenda in your kids’ schools. Ian Prior is one of the most articulate and successful parent-activists in the United States. Armed with 12 inspiring battle-tested rules and revealing stories about...