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Humankind on Public Radio

Weekly podcast from public radio’s award-winning program Humankind

Podcast · By David Freudberg · American English · Official site

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Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 10, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    Uncommon Ground, Pt2 (opens the original)

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    The dialogues among women with opposing views on abortion gave new insight into how to handle difference, without dehumanizing those we disagree with. Hear how the participants struggled to find understanding, to abandon needlessly inflammatory language and to establish meaningful friendships, however unlikely. Although no one expected determined advocates to abandon their belief systems, their […]

  2. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    Uncommon Ground, Pt1 (opens the original)

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    In the wake of shocking violence at abortion clinics, two apparent enemies — women representing pro-choice and pro-life factions in the Boston area, where shootings had occurred — were forced to communicate, for the sake of everyone’s safety. What unfolded over many months was one of the most mysterious and moving conversations among people of […]

  3. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    The Power of the Pardon, Pt2 (opens the original)

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    In today’s pay-to-play political environment, and with almost no rules, is the pardon ripe for abuse? In effect, it’s a “get out of jail free” card, as in the Monopoly board game. Donald Trump says, “It’s the most powerful thing a president has.” We hear legal experts, an investigative reporter, as well as archival audio […]

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