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Kind World

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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.

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.

Location:

Boston, MA

Networks:

WBUR

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes

A Moment Of Kindness From Laura

3/26/2020
Laura Niverson, a high school English teacher in Tucson, Ariz., shared with us a story of how her students helped her as she was grieving a difficult loss.

Duración:00:02:26

Neighbors Show Kindness During Coronavirus Crisis

3/25/2020
Neighbors are showing acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic.

Duración:00:03:00

#COVIDKindness & Building A Winning Team

3/23/2020
Neighbors helping neighbors during the coronavirus crisis. Plus, the humble beginnings of a remarkable movement to educate generations of refugee children.

Duración:00:14:53

A Moment Of Kindness From Marianne

3/19/2020
Marianne McCarthy, of New Haven, Conn., shares the story of a stranger who led her to safety during a crowded concert.

Duración:00:03:30

The Birthday Meal

3/16/2020
When Nancy Kinnally helped a young man living on the streets, she never imagined how meaningful a hot meal and a little hospitality could be.

Duración:00:18:30

A Moment Of Kindness From Mallory

3/12/2020
Listener Mallory Van Fossen tells us about the time a complete stranger came to her rescue after an accident.

Duración:00:03:41

'I'll Never Cry Again'

3/9/2020
Nguyen Thi Dep was forced to give up her daughter during the Vietnam War. She spent decades searching for her, until a stranger decided to help.

Duración:00:14:37

More Good News: New Season Starts 3/10

2/24/2020
We know there's a lot going on in the news, and sometimes, it's hard to see the good when so much seems bad. But here at Kind World, we know there are still compassionate people doing amazing things for others every day -- small good deeds and life-changing acts of kindness. Our new season starts March 10.

Duración:00:02:07

Kindness From Our ... Exes?

2/13/2020
Breakups can involve complicated feelings and simmering resentments. But we asked some of our friends and colleagues to reflect back and think about the nice things their exes have done for them. We got some pretty great answers.

Duración:00:07:55

Returning A Family Treasure

2/10/2020
When a filmmaker bought an old VCR for a video project, he was surprised to find a VHS tape inside, featuring a remarkable family moment. He was determined to find the family in the video.

Duración:00:12:46

Glimmers Of Light Amid Darkness

1/24/2020
Edith Rubin, 91, survived the holocaust. More than 75 years after she was rescued from a Nazi camp, she remembers the rare moments of kindness she experienced during the darkest time in her life.

Duración:00:13:39

The "Thank You Project"

1/13/2020
When Writer Nancy Davis Kho decided to spend an entire year writing "thank-you" letters, she didn't expect just how transformative it would be.

Duración:00:13:32

Holiday Playlist: The Gift Of Kindness

12/23/2019
A collection of Kind World stories that showcase the power of a small but life-changing gift.

Duración:00:26:13

Teaching Kids To "Be Kind"

12/19/2019
An author shares her thoughts on how kids can take an active role in creating a better world. Plus, we visit a children's book shop to check out some favorite stories about kindness.

Duración:00:14:51

'The Power Of Niceness'

12/16/2019
Six years ago, Ruthy Brown answered Laura DiGeronimo's cry for help on Facebook, agreeing to clear her driveway piled high with snow. Neither woman expected the simple but significant act of kindness to change Laura's life dramatically for the better.

Duración:00:14:20

Kind World Presents: "Endless Thread"

12/12/2019
A slew of unexpected letters, one awesome invention, and an exceptionally kind Santa. These are some of the most heartwarming stories from Reddit - aka "the front page of the internet."

Duración:00:24:54

'The Bike Man'

12/9/2019
Bob Charland doesn't know how much time he has left to live. But he knows that while he's here, he wants to bring joy to as many kids as possible.

Duración:00:12:23

Kind World Presents: We Share The Same Sky

12/5/2019
In 2017, Rachael Cerrotti shared her story with Kind World. This year, she released a podcast called "We Share The Same Sky," detailing her grandmother Hana's incredible story of survival -- and the journey Rachael took to learn every bit of it.

Duración:00:23:20

A Remarkable Family History

12/2/2019
Rachael Cerrotti spent the last decade obsessing over her family history. She uncovered a remarkable story about her grandmother, Hana Dubova, who was the only person in her Jewish Czech family to survive the Holocaust.

Duración:00:16:22

Change Of Heart

11/25/2019
Rais Bhuiyan was almost killed by a white supremacist. The hate-filled attack shattered his life. As Rais picked up the pieces, he then decided to do something extraordinary.

Duración:00:17:25