Showing results for "Who We Are" in Politics & Social Sciences

Geneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry. In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows listeners to discover how the human genome provides not only all the information a human embryo needs to develop but also the hidden story of our species.

Judge, senator, and activist. Father, grandfather, and friend. This is Murray Sinclair’s story—and the story of a nation—in his own words, an oral history that forgoes the trappings of the traditionally written memoir to center Indigenous ways of knowledge and storytelling. As Canada moves...

Identity is nuanced and complex, and can mean different things to different people. This is illustrated in the changing face of multicultural Australia, home to one of the world's oldest continuous cultures, and over seven million people born overseas. But numbers only go so far. In this SBS News podcast, Hannah Kwon seeks to understand what identity means in Australia today through the lens of relationships, media representation, language and code switching. Hear from writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law on Asian-Australian media representation, the Scanlon Foundation's Trish Prentice on ...

Deloitte's people experience our culture and live our core values in different ways. Who We Are podcasts bring their remarkable stories to life and celebrate our culture of courage. Join us as we explore how we support each other, our clients, and our communities.

Every episode we introduce you to a Lesley University student, professor, staff member or alum who embodies the power of the human arts to uplift, heal, and transform.

Need a mental break? Listen to the Who We Are podcast, a podcast about absolutely nothing! A podcast that's not going to sell you anything or persuade you to believe anything. Who We Are podcast is a conversation among family and friends.

What makes us human? And why does it matter? Poetic and practical advice on who we are—and what we need to become—to move forward in togetherness and mutual responsibility in an age of uncertainty and climate chaos Zen and Indigenous Hawaiian wisdom for navigating the timeplace of...

In the phrase “We Carry Kevan,” the word “we“ is the subject. With this in mind, Kevan has decided the world needs to meet “we,” which means introducing you to his friend. In this unique podcast, Kevan Chandler, founder of We Carry Kevan, sets out to talk with his friends about friendship, from their varied backgrounds and experiences. To make it a little more interesting, they go for a walk together, and Kevan is carried by them in a special backpack, leaving his wheelchair behind so that they can go wherever their feet and conversation may lead.

Rants, Raves and Psychology. Who are we? Where are we going?

In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. Copeland explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective story.

On Who We Are, host Carvell Wallace and ACLU Deputy Director Jeffery Robinson reach back to tipping points in American history, to examine the white supremacist foundation on which the nation's legal, political and social systems were built. A podcast by Ben & Jerry's and produced by Vox Creative.

Come explore with me - how to trust and care for yourself. How to understand the inner physics of human nature, and our place in the world, where we can flow and live harmoniously. How to support each other, thrive, and collectively challenge worldviews and systems that feed off of, and perpetuate, harm.

In 2006 Richard Hammond broke his brain. The high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319mph… and the thing that stopped the car from rolling? That was his head. Richard’s been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth ever since, and now, he’s on a mission to demystify and destigmatise conversations around masculinity, mental health, and the issues that affect us all, in a bid to discover who we are now. Joined by his co-pilot and grown-up daughter Izzy, they’ll dive into the worlds of mid-life crisis’, what makes a modern man, how to raise daughters, and even ...

History Told Forward is a storytelling podcast that looks at the past with an eye toward the present. Through narrative-driven episodes, the show explores historical events, figures, and moments that continue to shape how we live, lead, and make decisions today. Rather than focusing on timelines or trivia, each episode examines the context, consequences, and human choices behind history — revealing patterns, lessons, and perspectives that still matter. History Told Forward is for listeners who want more than facts, and who believe understanding the past is essential to understanding the ...

When acclaimed science writer Stefan Klein asks Nobel Prize-winning chemist Roald Hoffmann what sets scientists apart, Hoffmann says, "First and foremost, curiosity." In this collection of intimate conversations with 19 of the world's best-known scientists (including three Nobel Laureates), Klein lets us listen in as today's leading minds reveal what they still hope to discover - and how their paradigm-changing work entwines with their lives outside the lab.

Have you ever bunged it on? Behaved like a drongo? Added mayo to a story? Lost your Reg Grundies? Join bestselling storyteller William McInnes as he offers his own take on our colourful and colloquial way with words. From the simpler times of childhood to today's testing (and unprecedented!) times, or when we're wasting time, enjoying sporting times or hitting the big time, Australians have a turn of phrase for every situation. Our love of plain speaking communicates the essence of the thing to our mates, to those in the know - and to those who should know better.

We want to speak to those who are not heard, those who want the answers but do not know where to start, and those who feel lost. The question we hope to achieve in answering is who are we and what do we want. Because in the end, we matter. We hope to inspire and communicate to those who are just like us. Join us on this rollercoaster ride and be prepared for a bunch of cussing and burning questions about existing.

Ever wonder why everyone wants to immigrate to America? Rediscovering America answers that question, and it’s like no other history you have ever encountered. More than an account of people, dates, and events, this story is about the hidden hand of a purposeful historical development where the main actors are colorful characters, participating in an American drama of little-known but remarkable events where overcoming incredible odds of failure is more unbelievable and engaging than fiction.

This new edition of What Makes Us Tick takes us beneath the often overwhelming surface noise of politics, economics, new technology and social change to explore something that hasn't changed: the 10 desires that drive us all and, now in a new prologue, the seven characteristics that define us as a species. From our desire to be taken seriously, to be useful and to be loved, to the desire for more, the desire for control and the desire for something to believe in, these universal human motivations powerfully influence our behaviour towards each other.

Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you believe in? How would your family and friends describe you? Does anybody know the real you? Have you ever met somebody and immediately found yourself drawn to them? What about somebody you somehow knew you simply couldn't trust? Or have you ever taken a shine to a person, only to find that not all that glitters is truly gold? My name is Ken Jenkins - I'm a professional coach, author, and crisis response strategist. In my career, I've responded to fourteen mass fatality events; events have changed the lives of countless individuals, from those ...