How to Keep Your Hometown from Becoming a Ghost Town
Documentarian explores urban revival through storytelling, revealing how sharing a town's "civic story" can spark local revitalization and community resilience in declining US cities.
Why Nurses Are Key to Medical Innovation
Ben Gran advocates for integrating nurses' insights into health tech innovation, highlighting their crucial role in improving patient care and healthcare processes for future generations.
Hey Science Teachers - Make It Fun
Inspiring call to make science education engaging through storytelling and demonstrations, ditching jargon for accessible, exciting lessons that captivate students.
Can Art Change the World?
Multimedia artist JR shares his experience creating a giant mural in a maximum-security prison, revealing how art can bridge divides and transform perspectives in unexpected ways.
The Critical Role of Black Mothers - and How to Support All Moms
Sociologist Anna Malaika Tubbs unveils hidden contributions of Black mothers, challenging historical erasure and offering insights to support all mothers and reshape societal narratives.
What the US Health Care System Assumes About You
Mitchell Katz reveals how US healthcare system assumptions fail low-income patients and proposes solutions for a more inclusive and effective system that addresses real-world challenges.
The Healing Power of Reading
Explore how reading and writing foster courage, connection, and self-discovery. Discover the transformative impact of literacy education and its potential to bridge divides and empower individuals.
We Don't "Move On" from Grief. We Move Forward with It
Explore a candid, heartfelt perspective on grief, challenging conventional wisdom and offering insights on embracing life after loss while honoring our experiences.
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Fight Climate Change - Talk About It
Discover effective strategies for discussing climate change, focusing on shared values and inspiring hope. Learn to connect with others and motivate action through meaningful conversations.
Me Too Is a Movement, Not a Moment
Tarana Burke reflects on the origins and global impact of the Me Too movement, emphasizing empathy between survivors and calling for dismantling the structures that enable sexual violence.
How Storytelling Helps Parents in Prison Stay Connected to Their Kids
Discover how Storybook Dads uses storytelling to maintain family bonds between incarcerated parents and their children, promoting stability and support for at-risk kids.
My Journey to Thank All the People Responsible for My Morning Coffee
A.J. Jacobs shares insights from his global journey to thank everyone involved in making his morning coffee, revealing the power of gratitude and interconnectedness in our daily lives.
Why I Have Coffee with People Who Send Me Hate Mail
Özlem Cekic shares her transformative journey from deleting hate mail to engaging in dialogue with its senders, revealing how face-to-face conversations can disarm hate and foster understanding.
Why the Only Future Worth Building Includes Everyone
El Papa Francisco aboga por la esperanza, igualdad y solidaridad en un mensaje inspirador para todas las personas, enfatizando la importancia de reconocer la humanidad en cada individuo.
Stories from a Home for Terminally Ill Children
Kathy Hull shares heartwarming stories from the George Mark Children's House, the first pediatric palliative care facility in the US, offering a peaceful place for terminally ill children and their families.
Our Story of Rape and Reconciliation
Powerful talk exploring sexual violence, shame, and healing through the personal journey of a victim and perpetrator, offering a unique perspective on reconciliation and global dialogue.
Why Gender Equality Is Good for Everyone - Men Included
Michael Kimmel presents a compelling case for workplace and domestic gender equality, highlighting its benefits for all. He argues that equal treatment leads to increased opportunities and happiness for everyone involved.
How Fear Drives American Politics
Explore how fear influences US politics and the need for new ideas to address major issues like cybercrime, emerging technologies, and modern warfare. Gain insights on overcoming political stagnation.
Compassion at the Dinner Table
Rev. James Forbes shares childhood lessons on compassion learned at his family's dinner table, offering insights on love, sharing, and daily acts of kindness.
From Stigma to Supermodel
Fashion photographer Rick Guidotti shares his journey in redefining beauty by capturing the unique allure of individuals with albinism and other conditions, challenging societal perceptions through empowering glamour shots.
When to Take a Stand - and When to Let It Go
Explore strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution, learning when to speak up and when to let go for more meaningful interactions and personal growth.