This hour, we take a look at the state of philanthropy with Amy Schiller, author of the new book, The Price of Humanity: How Philanthropy Went Wrong and How to Fix It. We’ll look at the evolution of philanthropy through history, and potential reforms for its future. Plus, we’ll discuss the rise of effective altruism, the philanthropic philosophy of LeBron James, and what we can learn from the example of Notre Dame.
GUEST:
- Amy Schiller: Writer, political philosopher, and visiting scholar at Dartmouth College. She is author of The Price of Humanity: How Philanthropy Went Wrong and How to Fix it
SONGS:
- “Give a Little Bit” by Supertramp
- “Think About It” by Flight of the Conchords
- “Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins
- “King James” by Anderson .Paak
- “I’ll Stand By You” by The Pretenders
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