Sean Illing talks with philosopher Lucy Allais about the nature, power, and limits of forgiveness. They talk about the role of forgiveness in the dissolution of apartheid in Allais's native South Africa, the distinction between forgiveness and punishment, and the prospect of using forgiveness as a political tool in order to move forward as a polarized democr ... Show More
Aug 3
The vanishing pleasures of daily life
Sean talks with writer and philosopher Ian Bogost about his new book The Small Stuff. They discuss what modern life has lost in its pursuit of convenience, efficiency, and optimization. From stick shifts to coffee cups, lawnmowers, and smartphones, Bogost argues that many of the ... Show More
47m 31s
Jul 31
How Google broke the internet
The internet is changing. For years our primary gateway to the internet has been search engines: we ask a question, a list of websites pops up, and we choose which ones to click on. But we are rapidly headed towards a different model, one in which AI-generated answers to our ques ... Show More
41m 3s
Aug 2024
SMNTY Classics: Imagining Forgiveness
Deeply personal and emotional, forgiveness is also deeply difficult, fraught, and when it comes it to women, sometimes weaponized. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha debunk some forgiveness myths, discuss how-tos, and dig into the potential health benefits of letting go. ... Show More
31m 36s
Nov 2023
Episode 188 - The Importance of Forgiving Yourself & Those You Love
On today's special Thanksgiving episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom reads an excerpt from his latest book, The Little Liar, on the subject of forgiveness. And discusses how asking for forgiveness is as important as forgiving. As you gather with relatives this ... Show More
17m 43s
Dec 2019
Episode 7 - Forgive Others, Forgive Yourself
"Forgive yourself first, then forgive others," was an aphorism that professor Morrie Schwartz held dear, especially in his final days of life. In this week's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, "Tuesdays With Morrie" author, Mitch Albom, and his co-host and producer Lisa Goich ... Show More
39m 36s
Feb 2024
Law and resistance - the South Africa-Palestine Connection, with Sylvia Vollenhoven
<p>In this week's episode of Pushback Talks, we delve into the intricate dynamics of historical narratives and their profound influence on contemporary events. Award-winning South African journalist, filmmaker, and writer Sylvia Vollenhoven joins Fredrik and Leilani to explo ... Show More
38m 19s
May 2024
Ep. 119 - How Do We Actually Forgive?
In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation about forgiveness, opening up about what this practice actually looks like in real life. Barb shares personal stories and insights from her recent divorce, and walks us through her steps to aligned forgiveness. ... Show More
54m 46s