Jeffrey Solomon – The Art of Doing Good
David is joined by Jeffrey Solomon, the President of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, to chat about his new book called The Art of Doing Good. This book, written with Charles Bronfman, examines 18 social innovators and their non-profits to shine some light on the challenges and issues a non-profit can expect to face throughout its lifespan. While this book highlights only 18 non-profits, it also provides the groundwork for all potential non-profit organizations.
Original Air Date: 11-27-2012
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David checks in with Brooks Jackson from FactCheck.Org for a wrap-up on the election season and some the great fibs that were told not only by those who ultimately won, but also those who ultimately lost. Aside from the very public national election, some of the local elections ended up as nasty and untruthful as the generally nasty Presidential contest.
David chats with GlobalPost’s Barry Neild about the curious case of Jimmy Savile. Once the beloved host of the BBC’s Top of the Pops and Jim’ll Fix It, the recently passed Savile is being exposed for his inappropriate relationships with British boys and girls throughout his career.
David chats with Drew Jubera about his book Must Win: A Season of Survival for a Town and Its Team. The book chronicles an entire season spent with the Valdosta High School football team, the winningest high school football team in America. Although the team has won more national titles than any other, Valdosta High School’s team has fallen on tough times after Valdosta’s long-time coach died (of a heart-attack in the school cafeteria) and changing demographics caused a majority of the white players to move to cross-town rival Lowndes High School. This is a story of a mighty team trying to regain its legacy and the respect of its long time supporters.
Earlier this month, after more than 50 years of denial, Emory University formally apologized for years of anti-Semitism at its dental school, when dozens of Jewish students were flunked out or forced to repeat courses, leaving many feeling inadequate and ashamed for decades despite successful careers. This apology came due to the work of Perry Brickman, a former Emory University student, who compiled hours of video featuring interviews with former students who suffered the same fate. Brickman joins David to tell his personal story of discrimination and why he decided to speak up so many years later.
David chats with Duncan Gardham, the Security Correspondent for the Telegraph UK, about the case of Abu Hamza. After 8 years of appeals, Hamza was extradited to the United States on October 5th and faces charges ranging from aiding a kidnapping in Yemen to planning to open a training camp for militants in Oregon.
David speaks with acclaimed suspense author Patricia Cornwell about her latest forensic thriller The Bone Bed. The book features the return of Cornwell’s most-popular character Kay Scarpetta for the 20th book featuring the heroine. Originally a journalist, Cornwell’s interest in crime novels came in 1984 when working for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virgnia. After working with the Richmond Police Department, Cornwell’s curiosity led to the creation of Kay Scarpetta.
Carissa Phelps to chat about her incredible life story as written in her book Runaway Girl. After leaving a turbulent and abusive home life at age 12, Phelps found herself forced into prostitution on the streets of Southern California. After years of living a life consisting of drug use, sexual abuse, and prostitution, Phelps escaped. Carissa now holds degrees from UCLA in law and business and works with at-risk youth.