George McCully, creator of the Catalogue for Philanthropy, discusses the philosophy underlying voluntary giving. What are the reasons behind the idea of including private philanthropy as part of the way our society promotes social well-being? Recorded 9/22/2010
Monthly Archives: September 2010
In Between
Mark Morrison-Read, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses In Between: Memoir of an Integration Baby, his memoir of growing up during the era of the civil rights movement.
The author wrestles with racism, the death of Martin Luther King, black radicalism, his interracial family, and his experience as one of the first black Unitarian Universalist ministers. Recorded October 2010
Soul of a Citizen
Author Paul Loeb discusses his idea of citizenship.
It’s more than political engagement, he argues, in his underground bestseller Soul of a Citizen. How do his narratives of creative, moral, and emotional citizenship play out in our age of cynicism and fear?
Classic broadcasts
From time to time we like to go back into our archives and dust off programs that are worth listening to again. Here are a couple of examples:
DESCENT INTO LIMBO: Maurice Sendak’s Life in Children’s Art
The Freedom to Write
The late historian Howard Zinn was well known for his support of progressive causes and for his historical research and writing. Another facet of his life’s work was to encourage young writers and small publishers.
PEN-New England celebrates Howard Zinn and his support for the freedom to write with a panel discussion.
Recorded October 3rd, 2010
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