Kind World is a show about how a single act of kindness can change someone's life. In each episode, hosts and reporters Yasmin Amer and Andrea Asuaje search the world for good news stories that will restore your faith in humanity. A production of WBUR.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 3 hours 19 minutes
Encore: A Teacher's Aid
When Jenn Carson found out her father was a serial killer, she began to think she was doomed to follow a dark path. But then she met a teacher who helped her change her life forever through simple acts of kindness
The Surprising Benefits Of Raising Kind Kids
Adam Grant, organizational psychologist at UPenn, says kids who are taught kindness and caring at an earlier age may be more likely to succeed as adults.
Encore: A Connecting Flight
A chance meeting between a school volunteer and a Marine leads to a slew of unexpected acts of kindness. Plus, how small gifts and tokens from neighbors helped a mother and daughter as the young girl struggled with a mysterious illness.
Feeling Lonely? You're Not Alone.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy shares with us the startling effects of chronic loneliness and how we can combat this public health crisis -- even in a socially distant world.
Encore: Love For The Least Loved
A man confronts his dark past and a random act of kindness that led to a 20-year philosophy.
Have More Meaningful Gatherings, Even During COVID
Priya Parker is an expert on gatherings. She gives us tips on creating deeper social bonds and more collective meaning through our get-togethers.
A Chosen Family
Six years after their story, "A Second Mother To Me," originally aired on Kind World, we catch up with Michael Tambone and Frances Schmitz to talk about the importance and power of a "chosen family."
Encore: Stuck In Transit
A man became stuck at an airport for 7 months and his only source of hope was a determined stranger. PLUS how a small town helped a family of refugees rebuild their chocolate empire.
A Serving Of Compassion
The celebrated chef of Boston's Mei Mei commits to helping 'unsung' restaurants and immigrant families survive as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.