In Sacred Economics, Charles Eisenstein writes that we need to get our economic systems into alignment with our values. He says the indebtness, competition and scarcity leave us anxious and unhappy. In this extended conversation, he digs down to what he sees as the root of the problem with our financial system, and what we can do about it.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Stan Freberg visits Jim Fleming and explains how he got into advertising, and why his commercials always tell the truth.
Ron Powers tells Jim Fleming that today’s teens may turn to violence to express their individuality since all the traditional means for signaling coolness have been co-opted by corporate consumer culture.
Muadh Bhavnagarwala is a young student at Al Hedaya Islamic Center in Danbury, CT -- a city not far from Newtown, the site of last year's tragic shootings. Last year, he chose to add his voice to the national memorial service, as it was televised around the world.
You've heard of Charles A. Lindbergh, the first pilot to cross the Atlantic. But what about Charles A. Levine? The two men shared more than the same initials. In 1927, they were locked in a battle to make aviation history. Lindbergh beat Levine across the Atlantic by two weeks. Henry Sapoznik brings us the story of two planes, two songs, and two men named Charles.
Scott Russell Sanders tells Jim Fleming about the spiritual growth spurt he noticed in middle age, and reflects on how he now feels connected to his ancestors and the natural world.
Psychologist Tara Brach tells Anne Strainchamps that most people believe they’re flawed and have to learn to view themselves with compassion.
Steve Paulson chats with Jim Fleming about his recent visit to Cuba. Steve was part of a delegation sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Institute of World Affairs.
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