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Kind World

Kind World

WBUR

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.
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Top 10 Kind World Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Kind World episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Kind World for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Kind World episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Kind World - Aubree's Songs

Aubree's Songs

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11/12/18 • 7 min

Baby Aubree was born nearly three months early and was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal disorder. One of her therapists helped her mother record songs to play to Aubree when her parents are away.

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Kind World - The Secret

The Secret

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11/21/17 • 7 min

Julie Lindahl felt burdened by an indescribable guilt, a feeling she could never understand.

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Kind World - Sister Sue, The Nun At The County Jail
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02/26/15 • 4 min

Sister Sue Kintzele's phone number is written on the wall near the pay phone at the county jail. When prisoners can't make bail, they tell their family to call Sister Sue.

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Kind World - Remembering Karim
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12/11/13 • 6 min

Karim Alagha worked for 25 years at a gas station in Cambridge. He was immensely loving and deeply empathetic; he asked people how they felt and truly listened to their answers. Over time, a community formed around Karim and the station. An invisible community that was not even aware of itself until Karim fell sick.

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Kind World - More Than A Letter
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05/22/20 • 8 min

Why a heartfelt thank-you letter from an 11-year-old to her mail carrier resonated with people across the country.

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Kind World - In Lovers' Quarrel, A Stranger Intervenes
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03/12/15 • 4 min

Janne Vanessche and her boyfriend were fighting - a lovers' quarrel. The argument was over something trivial, but, to an outsider, things may have looked serious. When Janne fled to a nearby park to let off steam, she was surprised to hear an unfamiliar voice call out to her.

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Kind World - Giving Can Make Us Happier
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07/27/20 • 10 min

Science says giving can make us happier than having more money. Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Dunn suggests ways to rethink the way we give in order to make it feel like a source of joy rather than an obligation.

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Kind World - Strangers At The Airport
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11/13/14 • 3 min

Emily Proctor was traveling to Florida to visit a friend in need. When a thunderstorm caused her to miss a connecting flight, it looked like she'd be spending the night in the airport. That's when a stranger wrapped an arm around her, saying everything would be okay.

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Kind World - 'A Second Mother To Me'
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11/20/14 • 5 min

Every year at De Smet Jesuit High School in St. Louis, Missouri, students gather for a mother/son Mass and breakfast. Having lost his mom in middle school, Michael Tambone hadn’t attended the event. But in his Junior year, Frances Schmitz, a friend's mother, asked Michael if he’d like to go with her and her son.

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Kind World - After The Flood

After The Flood

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01/01/19 • 9 min

Coach Kevin Motsinger was one of many North Carolinians displaced by Hurricane Florence earlier this year. Despite his own devastating losses, the 45-year-old high school football coach focused on rebuilding his small, rural town.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Kind World have?

Kind World currently has 152 episodes available.

What topics does Kind World cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Kindness, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts and Uplifting.

What is the most popular episode on Kind World?

The episode title 'A Moment Of Kindness From Andrea' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Kind World?

The average episode length on Kind World is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of Kind World released?

Episodes of Kind World are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Kind World?

The first episode of Kind World was released on Nov 26, 2013.

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