Person of The Week
TIME
TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations with the people who shape the world, about the forces that shape them. Tune in each Thursday to meet TIME's Person of the Week.
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What TIME’s Newest Class of Next Generation Leaders Can Teach Us... and More Stories
Person of The Week
10/13/22 • 16 min
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Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,’ Animal Researchers Say...and more stories
Person of The Week
05/27/23 • 25 min
Stories included in this episode:
1 - Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,’ Animal Researchers Say
2 - Column: In the Rush to AI, We Can't Afford to Trust Big Tech
3 - Doctors Are Still Confused by Abortion Exceptions in Louisiana. It’s Limiting Essential Care
4 - The Architect of Swiss Neutrality Thinks It's Time for His Country to Take Sides
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James Ijames • Bessemer to Broadway
Person of The Week
07/13/23 • 32 min
This week, host Charlotte Alter is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, James Ijames. Known for his groundbreaking Broadway debut, "Fat Ham" –a unique adaptation of Hamlet set in the backdrop of a backyard barbeque– Ijames shares stories of his personal journey into theater and growing up in the South. The pair discuss how James weaves his life experiences and storytelling traditions into his work, and the importance of cultural diversity in the arts.
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Alexis McGill Johnson • One Year Post-Dobbs
Person of The Week
07/20/23 • 31 min
In this week's episode, host Charlotte Alter sits down with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood. The pair discuss the Supreme Court's landmark 2022 Dobbs decision, the repercussions of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and the challenges of supporting patients and practitioners amidst a shifting legal landscape. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation on family histories, family planning, and the future of reproductive health in America.
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A Record-Breaking 1.6 Million People Are Now Mired in U.S. Immigration Court Backlogs... and More Stories
Person of The Week
01/21/22 • 19 min
Ukrainian Women Are Mobilizing Beyond the Battlefield to Defend Their Country... and More Stories
Person of The Week
03/27/22 • 30 min
Teachers Who Survived Past School Shootings Are Furious After Uvalde... and More Stories
Person of The Week
06/03/22 • 24 min
Ukrainian Officials Are Appealing Directly to Russian Soldiers and Their Families as Casualties Mount... and More Stories
Person of The Week
03/04/22 • 28 min
Asia Has Kept COVID-19 at Bay for 2 Years. Omicron Could Change That... and More Stories
Person of The Week
01/20/22 • 24 min
Cultivated Meat Passes the Taste Test... and More Stories
Person of The Week
01/23/22 • 25 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Person of The Week have?
Person of The Week currently has 876 episodes available.
What topics does Person of The Week cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Person of The Week?
The episode title 'Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,’ Animal Researchers Say...and more stories' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Person of The Week?
The average episode length on Person of The Week is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Person of The Week released?
Episodes of Person of The Week are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of Person of The Week?
The first episode of Person of The Week was released on Aug 24, 2020.
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