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David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=95 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=95 Part Two (segments 64 and 65) explores the beliefs, challenges and successes of people who "wage peace." Includes accounts -- from Yugoslavia to South Africa -- of non-violent movements that ousted unjust leaders. Also, comments by two Nobel Peace Prize winners -- Bernard Lown, MD and Archbishop Desmond Tutu; military spending; and media images of the military. Complete program length: ~1 hour Part Two (segments 64 and 65) explores the beliefs, challenges and successes of people who "wage peace." Includes accounts -- from Yugoslavia to South Africa -- of non-violent movements that ousted unjust leaders. Also, comments by two Nobel Peace Prize winners -- Bernard Lown, MD and Archbishop Desmond Tutu; military spending; and media images of the military. Complete program length: ~1 hour Sat, 9 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=63 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=63 How does a father cope with the loss of his seventeen year old daughter? What events led up to the massacre at Columbine? How did the teenagers desensitize themselves to killing their classmates? How does a father forgive those who murdered his daughter? How can we start a chain reaction of Kindness? "When you look at the writing she wrote, the things that she said, she had a sense that she was going to die young, but she had a sense that her life was going to have tremendous purpose and meaning." --Darrell Scott, founder of Columbine Redemption A father whose daughter died tragically at Columbine high school in Colorado, calls for "a chain reaction of compassion." Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott--killed at Columbine in 1999, has learned to cope with the loss of his daughter to a senseless and violent act. Hear about the final days that they spent together, and Rachel's writings that seemed to foretell her death. Scott, a deeply religious man, has transformed this tragedy into an opportunity for social change, and spends most of his time speaking to public audiences about alienated children, like Dylan Harris and Eric Kliebold. He hopes to teach others that there are ways to avoid violence, and to prevent tragedies like this in the future. Don't miss this truly moving and thoughtful episode of Humankind. Complete program length: 29 minutes How does a father cope with the loss of his seventeen year old daughter? What events led up to the massacre at Columbine? How did the teenagers desensitize themselves to killing their classmates? How does a father forgive those who murdered his daughter? How can we start a chain reaction of Kindness? "When you look at the writing she wrote, the things that she said, she had a sense that she was going to die young, but she had a sense that her life was going to have tremendous purpose and meaning." --Darrell Scott, founder of Columbine Redemption A father whose daughter died tragically at Columbine high school in Colorado, calls for "a chain reaction of compassion." Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott--killed at Columbine in 1999, has learned to cope with the loss of his daughter to a senseless and violent act. Hear about the final days that they spent together, and Rachel's writings that seemed to foretell her death. Scott, a deeply religious man, has transformed this tragedy into an opportunity for social change, and spends most of his time speaking to public audiences about alienated children, like Dylan Harris and Eric Kliebold. He hopes to teach others that there are ways to avoid violence, and to prevent tragedies like this in the future. Don't miss this truly moving and thoughtful episode of Humankind. Complete program length: 29 minutes Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=101 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=101 What are the physical effects of too much stress? What are practical ways to develop a state of inner calm? Which common ailments can be reduced or alleviated by relaxation exercises? Few institutions can be as stressful as today's public schools-both for teachers and students. So what happens when a suburban Boston high school introduces relaxation training into academic life? A look at how some public schools have integrated stress management techniques to help teachers and students, with Herbert Benson. Complete program length: 29 minutes What are the physical effects of too much stress? What are practical ways to develop a state of inner calm? Which common ailments can be reduced or alleviated by relaxation exercises? Few institutions can be as stressful as today's public schools-both for teachers and students. So what happens when a suburban Boston high school introduces relaxation training into academic life? A look at how some public schools have integrated stress management techniques to help teachers and students, with Herbert Benson. Complete program length: 29 minutes Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=62 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=62 How does the way we see ourselves change the way we view conflict? What can we learn by trying to understand the "opposing" side and how does it help to resolve conflict? How can developing relationships and listening to the other side in a conflict help melt barriers and build peace? How can we create a lasting peace in our communities? How does what we teach our children determine how long a conflict lasts? "I have never once, in 12, 13 years of doing this work internationally, found a situation, when people actually meet each other face-to-face that they don't find some common humanity. I'd like to see the day when we do for every child what we would do for our own." - Louise Diamond, peace-builder A veteran of negotiating in such troubled areas as Cyprus, and the Middle East, Louise Diamond has spearheaded a new kind of diplomacy, one that emphasizes a community approach towards solution. A reflective voice in an often grim and crazed environment, Diamond talks to David Freudberg about how our world is awakening to the possibilities of peace and what each person's responsibility is to the larger good. Relating her many experiences both internationally and personally, Diamond gives equal time to the difficult but ultimate necessity of conflict resolution in our world today. Join this conversation about humankind's great potential for living together harmoniously. Complete program length: 29 minutes How does the way we see ourselves change the way we view conflict? What can we learn by trying to understand the "opposing" side and how does it help to resolve conflict? How can developing relationships and listening to the other side in a conflict help melt barriers and build peace? How can we create a lasting peace in our communities? How does what we teach our children determine how long a conflict lasts? "I have never once, in 12, 13 years of doing this work internationally, found a situation, when people actually meet each other face-to-face that they don't find some common humanity. I'd like to see the day when we do for every child what we would do for our own." - Louise Diamond, peace-builder A veteran of negotiating in such troubled areas as Cyprus, and the Middle East, Louise Diamond has spearheaded a new kind of diplomacy, one that emphasizes a community approach towards solution. A reflective voice in an often grim and crazed environment, Diamond talks to David Freudberg about how our world is awakening to the possibilities of peace and what each person's responsibility is to the larger good. Relating her many experiences both internationally and personally, Diamond gives equal time to the difficult but ultimate necessity of conflict resolution in our world today. Join this conversation about humankind's great potential for living together harmoniously. Complete program length: 29 minutes Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=240 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=240 "Laughter is the release of pain. It'll take your mind off of it. It's like a pain pill, only better. Cause you forget about the pain and you start to laugh." --Sid Caesar Sid Caesar was one of American television's first real superstars, a sensational comedian who delighted sixty million viewers in the nineteen-fifties with his live weekly programs "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour." And he assembled a stable of zany writers and performers including future stars Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner and Larry Gelbart. A master of slapstick, funny faces, doubletalk and pseudo-languages, Sid Caesar was inventing modern comedy. Those hilarious and heady days on primetime network television eventually faded, leaving the brilliant Sid Ceasar trapped in a crisis of self-doubt, depression and addiction to pills and alcohol. He fought his way back to sobriety and emotional health, as described in his moving memoir, "Where Have I Been?" Since then, Caesar has battled a series of physical ailments: a fractured hip, a prostate condition and an inoperable hernia. Even when the chips are down he has always returned to the wellspring of humor -- for energy and hope. Complete program length: 29 minutes "Laughter is the release of pain. It'll take your mind off of it. It's like a pain pill, only better. Cause you forget about the pain and you start to laugh." --Sid Caesar Sid Caesar was one of American television's first real superstars, a sensational comedian who delighted sixty million viewers in the nineteen-fifties with his live weekly programs "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour." And he assembled a stable of zany writers and performers including future stars Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner and Larry Gelbart. A master of slapstick, funny faces, doubletalk and pseudo-languages, Sid Caesar was inventing modern comedy. Those hilarious and heady days on primetime network television eventually faded, leaving the brilliant Sid Ceasar trapped in a crisis of self-doubt, depression and addiction to pills and alcohol. He fought his way back to sobriety and emotional health, as described in his moving memoir, "Where Have I Been?" Since then, Caesar has battled a series of physical ailments: a fractured hip, a prostate condition and an inoperable hernia. Even when the chips are down he has always returned to the wellspring of humor -- for energy and hope. Complete program length: 29 minutes Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=42 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=42 Why would people intentionally go without food? Does fasting help cleanse the body and the soul? How do people feel when they fast? How can going without food, put a person in touch the forgotten realities of life? "It's days like this that I remember I'm part of a wider world...a humanity that's suffering as well as celebrating." --A participant in the Yom Kippur fast Spiritual hunger is something we all have felt, but what do we do about it? In this half-hour of Humankind, we explore the rituals and ceremonies of Yom Kippur and Ramadan, two ancient traditions from Judaism and Islam that offer nourishment through fasting. In a world that thrives on indulgence, these rites are curious and resonant practices prompting renewal, gratitude, and vigor. Join David Freudberg for this educational segment on an especially nourishing kind of food. Complete program length: 29 minutes Why would people intentionally go without food? Does fasting help cleanse the body and the soul? How do people feel when they fast? How can going without food, put a person in touch the forgotten realities of life? "It's days like this that I remember I'm part of a wider world...a humanity that's suffering as well as celebrating." --A participant in the Yom Kippur fast Spiritual hunger is something we all have felt, but what do we do about it? In this half-hour of Humankind, we explore the rituals and ceremonies of Yom Kippur and Ramadan, two ancient traditions from Judaism and Islam that offer nourishment through fasting. In a world that thrives on indulgence, these rites are curious and resonant practices prompting renewal, gratitude, and vigor. Join David Freudberg for this educational segment on an especially nourishing kind of food. Complete program length: 29 minutes Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=55 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=55 What does it actually mean to simplify your life? What is more important to you your money or your time? Are we too preoccupied with obtaining possessions and status? What influence do the media have on how we spend our money and our time? "We're really led away from what we're here for, which is to learn how to live sociably with others and soulfully with ourselves. And consumerism is relatively shallow and life is deep." --Duane Elgin, author of Voluntary Simplicity Has life become more complicated, even less joyful for you? Has it been a while since you last sat down with someone to truly talk and listen? Do work and other obligations interfere with savoring your life's time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode of Humankind will speak to you. Spend a good half-hour listening to two individuals, Cecile Andrews and Duane Elgin, behind the simplicity movement, to normal men and women pursuing a simpler life and gradually achieving it. Hear these interesting words of wisdom from all our guests on what life can be about--a less complicated existence animated by inner joy. Complete program length: 29 minutes What does it actually mean to simplify your life? What is more important to you your money or your time? Are we too preoccupied with obtaining possessions and status? What influence do the media have on how we spend our money and our time? "We're really led away from what we're here for, which is to learn how to live sociably with others and soulfully with ourselves. And consumerism is relatively shallow and life is deep." --Duane Elgin, author of Voluntary Simplicity Has life become more complicated, even less joyful for you? Has it been a while since you last sat down with someone to truly talk and listen? Do work and other obligations interfere with savoring your life's time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode of Humankind will speak to you. Spend a good half-hour listening to two individuals, Cecile Andrews and Duane Elgin, behind the simplicity movement, to normal men and women pursuing a simpler life and gradually achieving it. Hear these interesting words of wisdom from all our guests on what life can be about--a less complicated existence animated by inner joy. Complete program length: 29 minutes Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=305 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=305 "They're having to do what they can, not only to recover from what just happened to them, but then to go on day after day living in the same war zone, knowing that the same thing could happen at any time." --Sarah Holewinski, Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict By far, the most numerous casualties (killed or injured) in warfare are civilian bystanders. In the Iraq war, for example, for every U.S. military casualty, there are an estimated ten civilians. And this does not take into account the psychological trauma of organized violence or other consequences of war from economic privation to environmental wreckage. We explore efforts to give voice to these civilians and help them heal their broken lives. Also heard are Jennifer Leaning, MD (Harvard School of Public Health) and Charles Clements, MD (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) who have treated civilian victims in conflict zones and advocated on their behalf. "They're having to do what they can, not only to recover from what just happened to them, but then to go on day after day living in the same war zone, knowing that the same thing could happen at any time." --Sarah Holewinski, Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict By far, the most numerous casualties (killed or injured) in warfare are civilian bystanders. In the Iraq war, for example, for every U.S. military casualty, there are an estimated ten civilians. And this does not take into account the psychological trauma of organized violence or other consequences of war from economic privation to environmental wreckage. We explore efforts to give voice to these civilians and help them heal their broken lives. Also heard are Jennifer Leaning, MD (Harvard School of Public Health) and Charles Clements, MD (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) who have treated civilian victims in conflict zones and advocated on their behalf. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=292 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=292 "We found that the amount of meat in the diet can easily be equated [in global warming impact] to the type of car one drives, or how many miles one drives. Eliminating meat from the diet is the difference between driving a Prius, or driving the standard American Camry, for example. So, you know, you can buy a Prius and have the same savings you would have if you would just eliminate meat from your diet." --Pamela Martin, climate scientist, University of Chicago The chair of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize (along with former Vice President Al Gore), has made a surprising recommendation for the most immediate impact a person can have toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions: change what you eat. Emissions from automotive vehicles are one leading cause of global warming. But about a fifth of greenhouse gases are attributable to animal agriculture involved in meat production, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. Cultivating the crops for animal feed involves tremendous energy use, from pumping water to producing fertilizer. Thus, becoming a vegetarian can significantly reduce a person's "carbon footprint" -- the amount of greenhouse gases their lifestyle is responsible for. We examine this fascinating idea as well as benefits of a plant-based diet to other aspects of human health. Hear voices of many people who've made the switch to a plant-based diet, a distinguished nutritionist and others. You can download this program to your MP3 player or hear it streaming online free. And please Tell a friend to spread the word! More information can be found at the site below: Article on environmental impact of meat production from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization Be sure to check out The Green Economy, also available free for a limited time. "We found that the amount of meat in the diet can easily be equated [in global warming impact] to the type of car one drives, or how many miles one drives. Eliminating meat from the diet is the difference between driving a Prius, or driving the standard American Camry, for example. So, you know, you can buy a Prius and have the same savings you would have if you would just eliminate meat from your diet." --Pamela Martin, climate scientist, University of Chicago The chair of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize (along with former Vice President Al Gore), has made a surprising recommendation for the most immediate impact a person can have toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions: change what you eat. Emissions from automotive vehicles are one leading cause of global warming. But about a fifth of greenhouse gases are attributable to animal agriculture involved in meat production, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. Cultivating the crops for animal feed involves tremendous energy use, from pumping water to producing fertilizer. Thus, becoming a vegetarian can significantly reduce a person's "carbon footprint" -- the amount of greenhouse gases their lifestyle is responsible for. We examine this fascinating idea as well as benefits of a plant-based diet to other aspects of human health. Hear voices of many people who've made the switch to a plant-based diet, a distinguished nutritionist and others. You can download this program to your MP3 player or hear it streaming online free. And please Tell a friend to spread the word! More information can be found at the site below: Article on environmental impact of meat production from the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization Be sure to check out The Green Economy, also available free for a limited time. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST David Freudberg http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=281 http://www.humanmedia.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=281 "At this point I've probably been in more prisons than any other person alive. And from my point of view, I would say 80 percent of the people we put in prisons shouldn't be there." --Bo LozoffTeacher, Singer-Songwriter Bo Lozoff, a teacher and singer who has visited more than eleven-hundred U.S. prisons, tries to uplift inmates by teaching that even while incaracerated, a person can become free. Not physically liberated while confined behind bars, but inwardly free -- by focusing on their true human potential. He's witnessed how people who've committed horrible crimes can truly change. Since the 1970s, this has been the vision of the Prison-Ashram Project that Bo founded with the author and teacher Ram Dass. More than eleven-hundred prison visits later, he still travels the United States reaching out to inmates. "At this point I've probably been in more prisons than any other person alive. And from my point of view, I would say 80 percent of the people we put in prisons shouldn't be there." --Bo LozoffTeacher, Singer-Songwriter Bo Lozoff, a teacher and singer who has visited more than eleven-hundred U.S. prisons, tries to uplift inmates by teaching that even while incaracerated, a person can become free. Not physically liberated while confined behind bars, but inwardly free -- by focusing on their true human potential. He's witnessed how people who've committed horrible crimes can truly change. Since the 1970s, this has been the vision of the Prison-Ashram Project that Bo founded with the author and teacher Ram Dass. More than eleven-hundred prison visits later, he still travels the United States reaching out to inmates. Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST