Kind World

By WBUR

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 Apr 9, 2023


 Dec 31, 2018
listen whenever you need reminding that all the world is not a cesspool, or every day.

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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.

Episode Date
Kind World presents: 'Beyond All Repair,' a new podcast about an unsolved murder and a woman who wasn’t believed
Mar 09, 2024
Introducing ‘The Gun Machine’, a podcast about how America was forged by the gun industry
Oct 06, 2023
Kind World introduces Violation, a new podcast about who pulls the levers of power in the justice system
Mar 15, 2023
Kind World Presents: Endless Thread's look into abortion access advocates navigating a post-Roe world
Jul 26, 2022
Kind World Presents: Endless Thread's look at the life and legacy of Bill Mays, iconic pitchman and meme
Nov 22, 2021
Kind World Presents: Selena And Me
Jan 19, 2021
Kind World Presents: Anything For Selena
Oct 29, 2020
Kind World Presents: Port Of Entry
Oct 23, 2020
Kind World Producers Reflect On Evolution Of Series, Podcast
Jul 30, 2020
Want To Feel Happier? Science Says Try Being More Generous.
Jul 27, 2020
Encore: A Teacher's Aid
Jul 23, 2020
Teaching Your Kids Kindness May Help Them Succeed Later In Life
Jul 20, 2020
Encore: A Connecting Flight
Jul 17, 2020
Former U.S. Surgeon General On The Front Line Of Another Health Crisis: Loneliness
Jul 13, 2020
Encore: Love For The Least Loved
Jul 09, 2020
Have More Meaningful Gatherings, Even During The Pandemic
Jul 06, 2020
Update: 'A Second Mother' And The Power Of Chosen Family
Jul 02, 2020
A World Of Kindness, Courtesy Of Our Listeners
Jun 29, 2020
Encore: Stuck In Transit
Jun 25, 2020
Chef Irene Li Focuses Outreach Toward Restaurants, Immigrant Families Struggling Through Pandemic
Jun 22, 2020
Encore: The Rhythm Within
Jun 18, 2020
Connecticut Man Starts '$20 Challenge' To Feed Local Families In Need
Jun 16, 2020
He Was Too Nervous To Walk In His Own Neighborhood As A Black Man. Then His Neighbors Walked With Him.
Jun 08, 2020
Playlist: The Kindness Of Healthcare Workers
Jun 01, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Will
May 28, 2020
A Letter From An 11-Year-Old To Her Mail Carrier Reminds Us Of The Power Of Empathy
May 22, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Jessie
May 21, 2020
Kindness During The Pandemic Brings Different Generations Closer Together
May 18, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Anna
May 14, 2020
Happiness Expert Laurie Santos Helps Us Find Peace During A Pandemic
May 11, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Carly
May 07, 2020
Determined To Celebrate Graduates During The Pandemic, Some Get Creative
May 04, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Kelly
Apr 30, 2020
Woman Shows Assailant Life-Saving Compassion During Hostage Crisis
Apr 27, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Becca
Apr 23, 2020
After Struggling With A Friend's Suicide, Strangers Helped Her Find Peace
Apr 20, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Suzie
Apr 16, 2020
A Friend's Act Of Generosity Helps 'Shine A Light' For Woman After Shocking Separation
Apr 13, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Andrea
Apr 09, 2020
After Addiction And A Devastating Loss, She Opened A Sanctuary For Women In Recovery
Apr 06, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Angela
Apr 03, 2020
Two Mass. Teachers Solidify A Friendship With A Life-Saving Organ Donation
Mar 30, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Laura
Mar 26, 2020
How A Simple Game Led To A Mission To Educate Generations Of Young Refugees
Mar 23, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Marianne
Mar 19, 2020
A Birthday Meal Connects Two Women After A Tragic Loss
Mar 16, 2020
A Moment Of Kindness From Mallory
Mar 12, 2020
She Spent 44 Years Looking For Her Daughter, Then A Stranger Stepped In
Mar 09, 2020
New Season Of Kind World Adds Much-Needed Positivity To Your 2020 News Feed
Feb 24, 2020
On This Valentine's Day, We Celebrate Kindness From An Unexpected Source: Our Exes!
Feb 13, 2020
Austin Man Reunites Family With VHS Tape Of Baby's First Steps
Feb 10, 2020
Holocaust Survivor Shares The Rare Moments Of Kindness Amid Unimaginable Cruelty
Jan 24, 2020
The Surprising Benefits From A Year Of Writing Thank-You Letters
Jan 13, 2020
Holiday Playlist: The Gift Of Kindness
Dec 23, 2019
These Books Are Teaching Kids How To 'Be Kind'
Dec 19, 2019
Woman Finds Love, New Career After Simple But Life-Changing Act Of Kindness
Dec 16, 2019
A Slew Of Unexpected Letters, One Awesome Invention, And An Exceptionally Kind Santa
Dec 12, 2019
'Bike Man' Is A Different Kind Of Community Superhero
Dec 09, 2019
Kind World Presents: We Share The Same Sky
Dec 05, 2019
A Woman Retraces Her Grandmother's Story Of Survival And Escape From The Nazis
Dec 02, 2019
20 Years After A White Supremacist Almost Killed Him, He's Dedicated His Life To Changing Hearts
Nov 25, 2019
After Serious Collision On The Road, 2 Men 'Continued On A Walk Together' And Found Healing
Nov 18, 2019
A Former Pharmacist Was Forced Into Homelessness, Then Her Community Stepped Up To Help
Nov 11, 2019
A Retiree Who Couldn't Serve Finds His Own Mission: To Honor Veterans By Playing Taps
Nov 04, 2019
How A Road Trip Helped A Father And Son Reconnect After Years Of Distance
Oct 28, 2019
A Respite Center Helped Her Heal. Now She's Helping Other Refugees Overcome Their Trauma
Oct 21, 2019
This Makeshift School Teaches Children Seeking Asylum At The Southern Border
Oct 11, 2019
The Only Lifeline For Hundreds Of Asylum Seekers Across The Border Is A Group Of Volunteers
Oct 07, 2019
Kind World Season Starts With 'Lifelines': Stories Of Compassion At The Southern Border
Sep 30, 2019
'I Lived Through These Characters': An English Teacher's Life-Changing Impact On A Student
Sep 16, 2019
The Wisdom Of The Moving Man
Aug 30, 2019
Once Homeless, Violinist Now Dedicated To Changing Teens' Lives Through Music
Aug 19, 2019
This 11-Year-Old's Summer Plans Include Helping Elderly Residents Get Their Wishes
Aug 05, 2019
Years After A 4-Year-Old Girl Helped A Grieving Senior, Their Friendship Remains Strong
Jul 22, 2019
An Online Post About One Woman's Lost Passport Leads To A Kind Adventure
Jul 15, 2019
5 Years After Twin Helped Her Sister Become A Mother, The 2 Share Joy And Grief
Jul 08, 2019
How A Former Prisoner Found His Freedom In Education
Jul 01, 2019
A Muslim Immigrant Rebuilds His Life With The Help Of A Jewish Family
Jun 24, 2019
A Story Of Basketball, Friendship And Mental Health
Jun 17, 2019
6 Years Later, One Boy's Idea To Help His Friend With A Rare Disease Leads To Scientific Breakthroughs
Jun 10, 2019
An In-Flight Chat Got This Deployed Marine Letters From Little Ones, And A Lifelong Friend
Jun 03, 2019
Giving People Forced Into Homelessness A Chance To Rebuild, With A Tiny (House) Solution
May 27, 2019
This Chef's Culinary Program Gives Felons A Second Chance
May 20, 2019
BONUS: A Conversation With Drummers Jonathan Mande And Jorge Perez-Albela
May 16, 2019
A Young Congolese Immigrant Finds Calling With Help From His Drumming Teacher
May 13, 2019
Mom Who Initially Struggled To Accept Her Gay Son Now Stands In At Same-Sex Weddings
May 06, 2019
Prepared For PKU, This Couple Kept Adopting Kids With The Rare Genetic Disorder
Apr 29, 2019
Abuse Pushed Him To Make Violent Plans. Without Knowing, His Friends' Simple Acts Of Love Pulled Him Back
Apr 22, 2019
A Man Was Stuck In An Airport For Months — But A Stranger Became Determined To Get Him Out
Apr 15, 2019
Trailer: Get Ready For More Kindness On April 16
Apr 09, 2019
My Dad's Friendship With Charles Barkley
Jan 08, 2019
How A Football Coach Helped His Community Make A Comeback
Jan 01, 2019
A Record That 'Deserves' To Stay Unbroken
Dec 24, 2018
This Unlikely Mechanic Saw A Pattern Affecting The Poor, And Now Works To Repair It
Dec 17, 2018
Grandfather Will Give Unforgettable Christmas Gift, Thanks To Baseball Card Collectors
Dec 10, 2018
A Serial Killer's Daughter Reunites With Woman Who Helped Save Her Life
Dec 03, 2018
Fresh Cuts From This 'Dementia-Friendly' Barber Bring Clients Renewed Confidence
Nov 26, 2018
She's 'Drew's Feet' So He Can Be In The Marching Band
Nov 19, 2018
To Make Their Separation Easier, A Woman Keeps A New Mom Singing To Her Baby
Nov 12, 2018
New Ink
Mar 01, 2018